Aubry Bennion's Brave Fight: Navigating Thyroid Health Post-COVID
In this compelling episode of the 'Take Your Medicine' podcast, pharmacist Phil Cowley hosts Aubry Bennion as she shares her journey through hyperthyroidism and Graves' disease amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion covers Aubry's transition from health to severe symptoms post-vaccination and the subsequent battle through the complex healthcare system. The narrative highlights systemic inefficiencies, the importance of self-advocacy, and emotional as well as physical burdens. It underscores the need for supportive and clear medical communication, the pros and cons of treatments like radioactive iodine and surgery, and the broader implications of stress, immune responses, and vaccine effects. Aubry's story of resilience, finding compassionate care, and leveraging her creative outlets offers inspiration and vital insights for listeners facing similar health challenges.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:23 Meet Aubry Bennion: Queen of Colorful Crafts
00:52 Diving into Thyroid Issues
01:25 Aubry's COVID Story and Health Struggles
04:39 Navigating the Healthcare System
08:55 Diagnosis and Treatment Options
12:26 The Emotional Toll and Seeking Better Care
18:15 Understanding Graves Disease
23:54 The Vaccine Debate and Personal Choices
27:00 Facing the Fear of the Booster
27:15 The Importance of Being Heard
28:13 Navigating the Healthcare System
33:46 Choosing Surgery Over Radioactive Iodine
35:28 Post-Surgery Challenges and Recovery
39:32 Advocating for Yourself in Healthcare
41:05 The Role of Empathy and Support
49:06 Final Reflections and Advice
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10/24/24 • 55 min
Take Your Medicine - Episode 6: Navigating Thyroid Troubles: Aubry Bennion's Journey
Transcript
Welcome to Take Your Medicine podcast. My name is Phil Cowley. I've been a pharmacist for 25 years and if I have learned anything is that everybody's story is worth listening to. And today we're going to jump right in. Thyroid. I think I probably get 80 questions a week about thyroid and the truth is, nobody really knows a whole ton about it. So today's guest is Aubry Bennion, and Aubry is the queen of colorful fluffy balls of great, big, huge, exciti
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