In this Episode of Love your Diagnosis, I talk with Angela Lago about her diagnosis of Hashimoto’s Disease. Hashimoto’s is a chronic auto immune disorder which for some reason 7x more likely in women than men. Love to know that reason but haven’t done enough research yet to find out. Angela was living life under extreme stress and was showing symptoms that were making her feel something wasn’t right.. Medicine came first and then she stumbled across research into the microbiome and the gut and brain connection. Changed her life, her diet and found pro and prebiotics and has been …
Kimberley Cox talking CPTSD
In this Episode of Love your Diagnosis, I talk with Kimberley about her diagnosis of CPTSD. CPTSD is an anxiety condition that has similar effects to PTSD When the underlying trauma is repeated and ongoing, some mental health professionals make a distinction between PTSD and the more intense, complex PTSD (C-PTSD). Due to Kimberley’s traumatic childhood, she was misdiagnosed for a while with depression and bipolar, but it was soon rectified when the diagnosis came in for CPTSD and has been treating and managing this ever since. Links to Kim’s you tube story: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGeI8FRMSrOo8WAXjyolxA Links to find out more: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-complex-ptsd-2797491 …
Talking Bipolar disorder with Stephen Nawotniak
In this Episode of Love your Diagnosis, I talk with Steve about his diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. After being hospitalised from a major depressive episode and potentially being diagnosed with depression, someone in the hospital realised that it was bipolar that Steve was living with, not depression. That was a life changing experience for him, as he mentions in the interview that being on anti depressants when you have bipolar can lead to a form of mania. He fells lucky to have been diagnosed correctly and has turned that diagnosis into an empowering situation to assist others. He has incredible …
Elizabeth Harris talking about CRPS (chronic regional pain syndrome) and the answers she found to managing it
In this Episode of Love your Diagnosis, I talk with Elizabeth Harris about her diagnosis of CRPS. and her son’s diagnosis of PANDAS. Elizabeth was diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome, experienced hair loss, limb numbness and more. Elizabeth decided to take matters into her own hands, quit her job and dedicated her life to finding the real root of her son’s health issues. She discovered that both herself and her son were infected by a bacteria called Mycoplasma Pneumonia and was able to follow a treatment plan to finally solve their health issues which includes antibiotic treatment and some …
Ron Frye Talking Sarcoidosis (Inflammation of the lungs)
In this Episode of Love your Diagnosis, I talk with Ron Frye about his diagnosis of Sarcoidosis which is a rare disease that causes inflammation to the area of the body it attacks, which happened to be his lungs. There is no known cure, and his condition is being treated like any ordinary COPD. Ron grew up on the South Side of Chicago, and was raised in a very loving family. At the age of twelve he was introduced to the most deadliest streets in the United States, and it was not long before he completely adapted. He ended up …
Christine Reed talking about POTS (Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome)
In this Episode of Love your Diagnosis, I talk with Christine Reed about her diagnosis of POTS (Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) Christine shares her personal journey from sedentary office worker to rugged outdoorswoman with POTS in hopes of inspiring others to see something bigger for themselves and that the things that make us different don’t have to be the things that hold us back. What is POTS? https://www.dysautonomiainternational.org/page.php?ID=30 Where to find Christine: Instagram is @ruggedoutdoorswoman Website is aloneinwonderland.com Enjoy the insights xx If you would like to donate to the running of the podcast ad free I would be so …
Chris Wark talking about beating Stage 3 Colon cancer
In this Episode of Love your Diagnosis, I talk with Chris Wark about how, after surgery to remove some of his tumours, he cured his cancer with, diet, lifestyle and mindset changes. He is now well known to many cancer patients and has become a very passionate patient advocate today assisting thousands of people to look at the way they address cancer in their bodies. A very good listen if you are wanting to know other ways to assist your wellness journey if you have cancer. The link to his website and books is belowhttps://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/what-every-new-cancer-patient-needs-to-know/ I do everything for this …
Amber Wallace talking about Type 1 Diabetes
In this Episode of Love your Diagnosis, I talk with Amber Wallace about her diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes is so much more than taking insulin, having an epi pen handy and managing your carb intake. I learnt so much listening to Amber's raw analysis of living with Diabetes and you will too. If not managed properly, it really is a matter of life or death. Enjoy the insightsxx FUN CLIPS AMBER SENT THROUGH ABOUT DIABETES :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k-RAmGJT1shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qd0gLQ6W98 I do everything for this podcast with no financial backing why? because I think it's important to share people's stories and successes …
Belle H talking about Stage IV Endometriosis
In this Episode of Love your Diagnosis, I talk with Belle H about her diagnosis of Stage 4 Endometriosis. Endometriosis is a common disorder that affects many women and can be joy altering due to the pain that is endured every month. The disorder is from the uterine lining growing outside of the uterus to ovaries, fallopian tubes and even intestines. OUCH!!! Belle tells her story of having options to deal with the discomfort by taking the contraceptive pill which is the first point of call for many women. This avenue didn't help her though so she sucked it up …
Cat Seddon talking about Breast Cancer and not opting for a Mastectomy
In this Episode of Love your Diagnosis, I talk with Cat Seddon about her diagnosis of Breast Cancer and how she was whipped off to surgery two weeks after diagnosis to remove 8 out of 24 metastasised lymph nodes in her body. After this surgery, Cat was told that she would need to remove one breast definitely, but to be safe recommended removal of both breasts as well as chemo and radiation to stop the spread and make sure that all cancer was removed. After realising that this was all just a preventative way of addressing the spread, Cat went on …