The Scientist Who Healed Herself When Modern Medicine Failed w/ Dorinda Smith [Ep. 78]

In this episode of the Healthy & Awake Podcast, Mike Vera talks with immunotoxicologist Dori Smith, who reversed seven autoimmune diseases after being disabled for over a decade. They dive into the root causes of chronic inflammation, the science behind detoxification, and how functional medicine can help the body heal naturally. Dori shares how understanding genetics, nutrition, toxins, and faith transformed her life—and why conventional medicine still overlooks these key insights. If you’ve ever wondered whether true recovery from chronic illness is possible, this conversation will change your perspective.

🎧 Guest Links:
Dori Smith YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DorindaASmithM
Website: https://sandiegoautoimmunedisease.com/root-cause-consult-offer
Paper – “Introduction to Immunology and Autoimmunity” (1999): https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/pdf/10.1289/ehp.99107s5661

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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction & Dori's Background
01:56 - What's the sequence of events—were you practicing science when you got sick?
03:05 - What did functional medicine offer you that conventional medicine did not?
06:31 - Can you give us an overview of sources of toxic exposure and how it fits into chronic illness?
09:28 - Detox and toxins: Is there legitimacy to these terms?
13:06 - What would you say to people who feel overwhelmed by toxic exposure?
16:07 - The identity shift: How does mindset affect healing?
21:21 - Are supplements the answer, or is there something more reasonable?
26:09 - What about stress, sleep, and other factors? (Tattoos, lifestyle, and hope for change)
31:53 - What do you think the biggest offender is from sources of toxic exposure? (Coffee, food, and more)
36:37 - How do you respond to people who think everything is poisoned?

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