Welcome back to The Empowered Wellness Project — where we break down wellness without the fear, the fads, or the perfectionism.

In this episode, we're joined by Maddie Lin, Director of Program Delivery at FLOURISH, Certified Nutritional Practitioner, neuroscience and health promotion double major, mindfulness-trained practitioner — and cancer thriver.

With cold and flu season here, we're talking all things immune health — beyond just "not getting sick." Maddie shares a grounded, science-meets-real-life approach to supporting your immune system through nutrition, sleep, stress, gut health, and supplements in a way that actually makes sense for your body.

We cover:

• Common immune myths to stop believing
• Nutrition gaps we see most in winter (and why protein matters)
• The role of blood sugar, sleep, stress, and gut health in immunity
• Vitamin D, zinc, vitamin C, elderberry, probiotics, omega-3s & magnesium

This episode is a reminder that immune health isn't about doing everything — it's about doing the right things for your body, your season, and your life.

The information provided on this podcast is for general educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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