Podcast Episode
#26 Immunity Within: How to Optimise Immune Health with Nutritionist Jenna Hope
About this episode
Episode 26: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast#26 Immunity Within: How to Optimise Immune Health with Nutritionist Jenna HopeIn this episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes Jenna Hope (MSc, ANutr), registered nutritionist, founder of Jenna Hope Nutrition, and author of How to Stay Healthy: The Nutritionist's Guide to Optimising Your Immunity.Jenna has spent nearly 11 years helping individuals, leading brands, and corporate clients understand the powerful connection between food and health. In this conversation, she breaks down the science of immune optimisation, explaining why 'boosting' your immune system is not only misleading, but potentially harmful for those living with autoimmune conditions like arthritis, and offers a practical, no-pressure framework for building an anti-inflammatory lifestyle that actually lasts.Topics covered:Gut Health & ImmunityGut-Immune Connection: And why it mattersSugar Cycle: How blood sugar spikes cause inflammationOptimise, Don't BoostWhy Boosting Backfires: Why it can worsen symptomsThe Anti-Inflammatory Four: Vitamin C, magnesium, omega-3, and vitamin DDepleted Nutrients: How stress and inflammation impacts usReal Life NutritionA Day in Jenna's Kitchen: Easiest first steps for an anti-inflammatory dietMotherhood Chapter: Fertility, pregnancy, and postpartumCase Study: From exhausted and wired, to sleeping well and thrivingAbout the podcast:With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.Episode Links:Live Well with Arthritis Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlistFREE Workbook: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-downloadJenna Hope @jennahopenutritionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennahopenutrition/Website: https://www.jennahopenutrition.com/Book: How to Stay HealthyEmily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodieFurther Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.