Andi Autoimmune Mayhem
07/01/22 • 41 min
Andi a 42-year-old Holistic Wellness Practitioner. She is passionate about helping women find their happiness!
Let's start here: between the ages of 14 and now, she was diagnosed with what she refers to as autoimmune mayhem (MS, SLE, RA, POTS, Fibro ). "Every day, there is something going haywire in my body & it's always an adventure to figure out which system is causing it."
"My life changed on March 10, 2020, when I suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at work. (I was out for 34 mins)
Recovery taught me that prior to the "incident," I was "too busy" actually to enjoy life. I wasn't making memories filled with belly laughs and true bonds. I was afraid to tell my story because I didn't want to hear the fan fav "you don't look sick." "
Today, she is grateful for the storm because now it allows her to truly admire every rainbow 🌈
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Andi a 42-year-old Holistic Wellness Practitioner. She is passionate about helping women find their happiness!
Let's start here: between the ages of 14 and now, she was diagnosed with what she refers to as autoimmune mayhem (MS, SLE, RA, POTS, Fibro ). "Every day, there is something going haywire in my body & it's always an adventure to figure out which system is causing it."
"My life changed on March 10, 2020, when I suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at work. (I was out for 34 mins)
Recovery taught me that prior to the "incident," I was "too busy" actually to enjoy life. I wasn't making memories filled with belly laughs and true bonds. I was afraid to tell my story because I didn't want to hear the fan fav "you don't look sick." "
Today, she is grateful for the storm because now it allows her to truly admire every rainbow 🌈
https://instagram.com/chronicallyiconiccoach?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
To support this podcast, please leave a review, share it with your fellow Spoonie Sisters, or buy me a coffee.
Are you living with a chronic illness and want to make your voice heard? Rare Patient Voice connects patients and caregivers with research opportunities—so you can share your experiences and get paid for your time! Your insights help drive real change in healthcare.
Let's Get Started - Rare Patient Voice
🎙 Living with a rare disease or chronic illness can feel isolating—but you are not alone. Find Your Rare is more than just a brand—it’s a movement. From empowering apparel to real, raw conversations, they’re here to remind you that your story matters. Because being RARE its your superpower. Explore, join & wear your rare with pride at FindYourRare.com
Support:
https://rarepatientvoice.com/Myspooniesisters/
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Let's Get Started - Rare Patient Voice
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Are you living with a chronic illness and want to make your voice heard? Rare Patient Voice connects patients and caregivers with research opportunities—so you can share your experiences and get paid for your time! Your insights help drive real change in healthcare.
Let's Get Started - Rare Patient Voice
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