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Hi, I’m Claudia Gilani (pronounced: ghee-lawn-ee), a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner (FDN-P), herbalist, podcast host, researcher, low-tox lifestyle enthusiast, and wellness guide for those of us who’ve walked through the fire of chronic symptoms and came out more curious and sovereign.
Welcome to Healing The Source: a space where I peel back the layers, question the “normal,” and remind you that true healing isn’t linear, perfect, or always pretty… but you’ve got the power to make it through.
This Substack is where I share what I can’t share in full on Instagram —
the deeper reflections, the unpopular truths, the full context. Expect:
✨ Raw, personal essays from my own healing journey (cystic acne, MCAS, histamine intolerance, POTS, dysautonomia, trauma, and more)
💊 Root-cause breakdowns of chronic health issues
🧠 Nervous system support + trauma-informed tools (and no, I won’t tell you to just “breathe and meditate”)
🛀 Simple swaps + low-tox lifestyle upgrades that won’t overwhelm you
🍴 Pro-metabolic and anti-inflammatory recipes that actually taste good
🌀 Perspectives that challenge mainstream narratives — always grounded in love, logic, and lived experience
🖤 Notes on grief, new things I’m trying, spiritual realizations, and being a highly sensitive person (and body) in a loud world
This is for the person who…
feels like they’ve tried everything and are still not getting answers
wants to support the detox processes of their body without losing their mind
doesn’t want a high-ego guru… just honest guidance
is done with gaslighting and ready to reclaim their intuition
knows that healing is both physical and emotional
craves a community that gets it
If that’s you — I’m so glad you’re here
I’m the founder of Healing The Source, co-founder of Elham’s Liquid Gold (an organic castor oil brand born from my family’s healing), and a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). I’m also trained in herbalism, detox, and trauma-informed healing. I’ve spent the past decade learning everything I could about root-cause wellness — not from textbooks, but from living it.
I’ve sat with the shame of having “mystery” symptoms. I’ve seen the cracks in the system. And I’ve made it my mission to help others find their way through the noise.
Every week, you’ll receive real, unfiltered content that helps you feel seen, inspired, and more empowered in your healing journey. Only a handful of posts are free, and for those who want to delve deeper and appreciate my work, a paid tier is available, offering exclusive protocols, guides, and community access.
I believe you’re not broken. You’re responding wisely to an unwell world, and healing is your birthright.
Let’s remember what the body already knows.
Let’s heal the source.
With love,
Claudia
Founder, Healing The Source
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