For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

In order to heal from CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, you must be in a clean living environment, free from an abundance of mold and harmful bacteria. Cleaning and properly remediating homes to the standard required for CIRS patients is tricky - but thankfully there are experts like Michael Schrantz, an Indoor Environmental Professional, who can help you determine the best path towards living in a clean environment. Check out the links below to listen to his podcast and hire him to help you with your home. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 0:48 How Michael got started as a CIRS-literate IEP 2:54 When should you hire an IEP? 5:18 CIRSx course for IEPs and remediators 5:53 What to expect when you hire an IEP 10:45 How an IEP can help you decide what to prioritize 13:20 Do it once, do it right 14:10 The peace of mind of having a team 15:47 How to utilize a virtual IEP consultation 17:36 What to look for in a local remediator 20:15 What happens when test scores get worse instead of better? 23:23 When should you consider leaving your home? 26:08 The role a realtor can play in helping you find a safe home 28:49 Tips for healthy home maintenance 35:18 Paranormal Activity

HELPFUL LINKS:

Work with Michael: https://environmentalanalytics.net/ Michael’s podcast: https://iepradio.com/ The CIRSx course he co-authored: https://institute.cirsx.com/p/medically-important-remediation-101 Watch talks from prior CIRSx conferences, including Jennifer Schrantz’ talk on finding a safe home (almost last video on the right side): https://www.cirsx.com/july-2023-conference-boulder Water leak detectors: https://a.co/d/3ym6dIs Mats for under the sink: https://a.co/d/cuAgfGW UV-C light for HVAC systems: https://rgf.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/RGF-SpecSheet-REME-HALO-Zero-v1-Digital.pdf Order MSQPCR tests (like ERMI and HERTSMI2): https://www.envirobiomics.com

The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/

Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching: Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

Jacie is a 4 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, 3 year carnivore, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, can be difficult to explain and difficult to treat, mostly because of the steps and how different everyone’s symptoms can look. The CIRS Project is a brand new non-profit that hopes to change all of that. They are focusing on making the message of CIRS clearer and more concise so less people are overwhelmed when they get diagnosed or when they try to explain it to loved ones. Beyond that, they are hoping to build clean housing that can be offered to underprivileged people needing to get out of exposure. We absolutely love their mission and cannot wait to see their vision come to life. Be sure to check them out at https://www.thecirsproject.org/ and for more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 1:14 Why they decided to create The CIRS Project 3:10 The CIRS Project’s founders’ CIRS backstories 7:00 The impact of CIRS on relationships 8:45 The importance of streamlining CIRS education for the patient 10:14 The communication goals for The CIRS Project 14:19 Major goal of the Project: Transitional housing for healing 16:05 Streamlining the chaos of explaining CIRS 19:50 How CIRS awareness will spread: sharing the human experience 22:58 What is next for The CIRS Project 27:00 Why it’s so important to share your story

HELPFUL LINKS: Learn about or donate to The CIRS Project: https://www.thecirsproject.org/ Get more of our guests’ CIRS backstory on the Vitality Hour Podcast, hosted by Dr. Eric Dorninger, with guests Aaron Pettigrew, Chris Foth, and Tim Martin: https://youtu.be/6WxFMhYm2rk?si=33OeE0qCpHwVzpoR

The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/ Limbic Training Community: https://www.wired4healing.com

Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching: Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

Jacie is a 4 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, 3 year carnivore, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com

Guests today:

Dr. Lauren Sparks, DNP, CNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CTP, MA, RN

Therapist Brenda Stewart, LMHC, NCC, CTH

CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, can take a toll on the mental health of the patient, just as much and sometimes more so than physically. No one knows this better than our guests today: Dr. Lauren Sparks, a Shoemaker Certified Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Brenda Stewart, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and trauma specialist. Together they are offering a much needed extra layer of support for CIRS patients that are experiencing PTSD or other trauma-like responses due to CIRS and other events in their lives: group therapy. Today, they’ll explain why trauma plays such a big role in so many CIRS patients’ lives and what can be done to heal and move past it. This is not medical advice - please consult your physician or provider for what might be best for you. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com

TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 0:30 Dr. Lauren Sparks’ background and personal CIRS story 2:07 Brenda Stewart’s background and personal CIRS story 4:19 People with CIRS want to help others with CIRS 4:43 How and why trauma complicates CIRS, or possibly causes it 10:00 What modalities of therapy are best for CIRS patients? 12:33 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs Narrative Therapy 16:17 What is EMDR and what to expect during a session 20:27 Group Therapy option through Dr. Sparks’ practice 23:20 Why group therapy might be more beneficial for CIRS patients 27:23 Group therapy promotes connection and feelings of safety 28:28 Who would most benefit from their Group Therapy offering 30:08 How to sign up for Dr. Sparks’ and Brenda’s Group Therapy program 32:33 If you feel resistant to group therapy, explore why that is

HELPFUL LINKS:

Dr. Sparks’ practice’s website with information about their new group therapy options: https://www.untamediona.com/therapy Send an email to Dr. Sparks’ team if you are interested in working with them: connect@untamediona.com

The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/

Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching: Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

Jacie is a 4 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a coach, facilitator, speaker, 3 year carnivore, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.