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Bringing Hope, driven by science. Isabelle Amigues, MD, is a physician scientist with a speciality in rheumatology. She has trained both in Paris, France as well as Columbia University, in New York City. At age 40, in the midst of an existential crisis, she was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. A timely meeting with a non-traditionally trained practitioner taught her a different approach to disease. She experienced the power of meditation, visualization, energy healing and love. Her journey through cancer inspired her to learn more about these alternative approaches, and now that she has studied many of them she has integrated them into her own practice of medicine. Dr. Amigues is the author of multiple book chapters and scientific articles in rheumatology. She is the founder and CEO of UnabridgedMD.
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Episodes
183 episodes
How One Man Reached Full Remission from Rheumatoid Arthritis
Can someone with seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (high CCP, inflammatory synovitis, severe flare) go into full remission without long-term medication?In this powerful interview, Dr. Isabelle Amigues speaks with Brandon, a patient diag...
This Stopped My Inflammation Without More Pills
Can you decrease inflammation naturally, without stopping medication?In this in-depth masterclass, Dr. Isabelle Amigues, double board-certified rheumatologist and metastatic breast cancer survivor, explains the science behind the nervou...
Are Doctors Dismissing Women’s Symptoms?
Medical gaslighting is one of the most discussed topics in modern healthcare but what does it actually look like?In this powerful episode of the Unabridged MD podcast, Dr. Isabelle Amigues sits down with Dr. Uzma Khan, psychiatrist, obe...
Can You Safely Treat Autoimmune Disease During Pregnancy?
Join Dr. Isabelle Amigues as she introduces Dr. Susanna Chatterjee-Morris, an expert in both gynecology and obstetrics. They will discuss important topics concerning women's health and reproductive health. This discussion offers valuable insigh...
The Power of Mindset in Autoimmune Disease
In this episode of Rheumatology 101, Dr. Isabelle Amigues explores a topic that may be even more powerful than medication: mindset.What’s the difference between cure and remission?Can your thoughts influence your healing journey?
Why Early Treatment in Rheumatoid Arthritis Matters
If you have rheumatoid arthritis, you should NOT be stuck suffering for months without a plan.In this live, Dr. Amigues explains:• Why early treatment in rheumatoid arthritis matters• Why you don’t have to “just tolerate” methot...
Insurance Is Quietly Destroying Real Medicine
What happens when a rheumatologist and a naturopathic doctor sit down to talk about women’s health, hormones, autoimmunity, and the broken insurance model?In this powerful conversation, Dr. Isabelle Amigues, rheumatologist and founder o...
What Doctors Don’t Tell You About Healing Beyond Diagnosis
✔️What if your diagnosis isn’t your identity?In this powerful conversation, a rheumatologist and a holistic health expert dive deep into the truth about chronic illness, healing, and why your symptoms are signals, not definitions of who...
Why Your Medical Label is Blocking Your Healing
Join holistic rheumatologist Dr. Isabelle Amigue and "Sparking Wholeness" host Erin Carey as they explore the intersection of the nervous system, trauma, and autoimmune remission. Erin shares her incredible story of moving beyond a "manic depre...
Why Hashimoto’s Makes You Feel Terrible with Dr. Dana Gibbs
Hashimoto’s disease is one of the most common autoimmune thyroid disorders, yet many patients struggle for years before receiving the right diagnosis.In this conversation, rheumatologist Dr. Isabelle Amigues and hormone specialist Dr. D...
Can AI Replace Your Rheumatologist?
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare.From symptom checkers to diagnostic algorithms and predictive analytics, AI tools are becoming more powerful every year.But can AI actually replace a rheumatologist?...
Diving into the Microbiome and Inflammation with Dr. Amigues and Dr. Coulter
What happens when an Infectious Disease specialist and a Rheumatologist look at the same gut? 🩺✨Dr. Coulter and Dr. Amigues team up to break down the latest 2026 research on the Microbiome and Inflammation. This isn't just about digesti...
What Is Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)? A Rheumatologist Explains
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is one of the most commonly misunderstood inflammatory conditions—yet it affects thousands of people each year, often suddenly and severely. In this episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues breaks down exactly what PMR is, why...
Obesity, Fat Tissue, and Inflammatory Arthritis: What’s the Connection? with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh
Adipose tissue (body fat) isn’t just “stored energy”—it’s biologically active and can release inflammatory signals. For people living with inflammatory arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and lupus...
Behçet’s Disease Explained: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Behçet’s disease is a rare inflammatory condition (a type of vasculitis) that can affect multiple parts of the body. Because symptoms can come and go, it’s often missed early.In this episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues covers:What ...
Reactive Arthritis: What You Need to Know from Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Reactive arthritis can come on suddenly—often after an infection—and leave you wondering why your joints (or tendons/back) are inflamed seemingly out of nowhere.In this video, Dr. Isabelle Amigues explains what reactive arthritis is, wh...
Flu Season + Rheumatology Meds: What to Do (and What to Avoid)
Flu season hits differently when you’re living with autoimmune disease or taking rheumatology medications. In this video, I break down what to do if you think you have the flu, which symptoms should prompt urgent care, and how to think about co...
Autoimmune Habits 101: How to Start (and Actually Stick With It)
New year, new resolutions?Nope.Most New Year’s resolutions don’t stick—not because you’re “undisciplined,” but because the plan is usually unrealistic (and built on guilt).In this video, I share the simple approach I’ve used to actu...
New RA Diagnosis: Treat-to-Target, Med Fears, and the Path to Remission (Real Q&A)
In this real Q&A, I answer questions from someone newly diagnosed with RA who’s currently taking hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil). We talk through what “treat-to-target” actually means, why early control of inflammation matters, and how to th...
The Hidden Cost of Fear: Why Skipping Arthritis Medications Hurts More Than You Think
Are you skipping your arthritis medications out of fear? You’re not alone—but the hidden costs can be bigger than you realize. In this Rheumatology 101 episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues breaks down why untreated inflammatory arthritis can lead to m...
The Neuroscience of Collective Healing — Why Your Brain Heals Faster in Groups
Dr. Isabelle Amigues unpacks why patients often recover better, faster, and more deeply in a supportive group. From mirror neurons and oxytocin to vagus nerve activation and the power of clinician belief, she explains how community and medicine...
Elizabeths Lupus & Celiac Journey—Finding Hope, Healing, and the Right Rheumatologist
In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues sits down with her patient Elizabeth Anthony to discuss her journey from a high school lupus diagnosis and years of difficult symptoms, to finally finding answers and support at UnabridgedMD. Liz ...
How to Pick The Best Insurance Plan For You
Choosing a health insurance plan can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re living with a chronic illness like inflammatory arthritis. In this episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues breaks down insurance in simple, practical terms so you can stop gue...
From Rheumatoid Arthritis to Remission: Erica’s Story of Hope, Healing, and the Leadville 100
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues sits down with Erica Canzler, who shares her journey from a life-changing rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis in 2015 to complete remission—and finishing the legendary Leadville 100 race. ...
How COVID-19 Affects Your Immune Health — Rheumatology101 with Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Can a COVID-19 infection flip a hidden switch in your immune system—triggering arthritis or other autoimmune conditions? Dr. Isabelle Amigues explains what she’s seeing in clinic, the science behind post-infection immune shifts, and why treatme...