My Immune System Hates Me!

Today’s guest doesn’t have a chronic condition, but she has a theory on autoimmune disease that she wanted to share. Ava is the founder of the School of Holistic medicine and she’s got some opinions on gluten... ***Any information discussed in this podcast is strictly my opinion and those of my guests and are for informational purposes only. We are speaking from our personal experiences and you should always consult with your doctor or medical team.

Debi has a myriad of chronic conditions; Sarcoidosis, Hypopituitarism, Celiac Disease, Endometriosis, Fibromyalgia, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Crohn's Disease, and Type 2 Diabetes. Often, her doctor would reference an earlier diagnosis as the root of her new symptoms, but she knew there was more going on and she didn’t give up until she was satisfied!

In honor of Valentine's Day, Chelsey has 3 guests for you. Each of them will share a bit about their chronic illnesses, as well as a few things they’ve learned along the way. All 3 of these women have similar messages, and they all have to do with taking care of yourself. What better time to love yourself than on Valentine's Day?!

Christina was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 20 years ago and in that time, she’s discovered that diabetes does have some silver linings, or as she calls them, sugar linings!

Anna kept being told by doctors that her symptoms were all in her head, so she took her health into her own hands by experimenting with different diets, supplements, and tests. She’s learned a lot on her journey and is excited to share it with you!

This week, Chelsey is chatting with Merle, who has Metastatic Breast Cancer, Fibromyalgia, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. On top of discussing these conditions, they chat about self-advocacy, how to choose the right doctor, and even a bit about ageism and sexism toward patients.

This week, Chelsey is chatting with Merle, who has Metastatic Breast Cancer, Fibromyalgia, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. On top of discussing these conditions, they chat about self-advocacy, how to choose the right doctor, and even a bit about ageism and sexism toward patients.

As a teen, Jana started experiencing classic autoimmune symptoms - fatigue, weightloss, muscle pain, etc. but had a hard time getting a diagnosis. Today, she has a total of 3 autoimmune conditions and is using her knowledge and experience to help coach others.

As you may remember, after a fairly disappointing first appointment, my mom's rheumatologist sent her in for some more blood tests. We sat down and recorded this conversation after her virtual follow up. If you haven’t listened to them yet, you’ll probably want to go back and listen to the "Fibromyalgia” episode and to “Mom Update #1".

As you may remember, after a fairly disappointing first appointment, my mom's rheumatologist sent her in for some more blood tests. We sat down and recorded this conversation after her virtual follow up. If you haven’t listened to them yet, you’ll probably want to go back and listen to the "Fibromyalgia” episode and to “Mom Update #1".