The Beautiful Bag

In this episode of the Beautiful Bag podcast, host LeeAnne Hayden returns after a seven-month hiatus to reflect on her experiences in 2024 and share her goals for 2025. She discusses the importance of setting personal, family, and business goals, and emphasizes the need for clarity and planning in achieving them. LeeAnne also invites listeners to engage with her and share their own goals as they embark on the new year together.

LeeAnne expresses her excitement to return to podcasting after a long break.

She reflects on the busy and fulfilling year of 2024, including personal travels and professional engagements.

Setting clear and achievable goals is essential for personal growth and success.

LeeAnne emphasizes the importance of self-care in goal setting.

She shares her personal goal of abstaining from alcohol for a year and its significance.

The podcast will feature more solo episodes alongside guest interviews in 2025.

Listeners are encouraged to share their goals and topics they want to hear about.

Vision boards can be a powerful tool for visualizing and achieving goals.

LeeAnne highlights the importance of community and support in the journey of personal growth.

She expresses her desire to reconnect with her audience and foster engagement.

In this episode with guest Sam Abarca we discuss:

When Colitis comes on during your pregnancy

Being on every kind of medication

Needing to know where all the toilets are

Being a nurse and taking care of ostomy patients

Becoming an ostomy patient

Finding others online who are in ostomies to relate too

Being able to enjoy life now - running marathons, swimming

You can find Sam on Instagram @aussie_ostomate

Welcome to the very first episode of The Beautiful Bag. Listen in this week as I discuss why this podcast was created. I talk about what it was like to find out I had cancer, about the surgeries and what life was life the first few days after finding out I was in an ostomy for life.

Hello, beautiful souls! I'm LeeAnne Hayden, your host, and I'm thrilled to welcome you to another inspiring episode of "The Beautiful Bag Podcast." Whether you're tuning in during your morning coffee or unwinding at night, I want to express my deepest gratitude for being a part of our amazing community.

Episode Highlights:

1. A Personal Journey: In this episode, I wanted to share my own journey dealing with blockages and how it has affected my life. For those who might not know my story, let me give you a glimpse into my world.
2. Life Before My Ostomy: At 39 years old, I was deeply immersed in corporate America that turned into a successful run in network marketing.
3. The Unexpected Turn: Despite my commitment to a healthy lifestyle, I started experiencing discomfort and growth in my abdomen, leading to an unexpected diagnosis of a rare sarcoma tumor.
4. The Ostomy Surgery: After two surgeries and the removal of the tumor, I was left with an ostomy, which I've now had for nearly 8 years. This marked a significant change in my life, but it also allowed me to continue pursuing my passions.
5. The Battle with Blockages: Over the years, I've had to navigate the challenges of ostomy life, including dealing with blockages caused by adhesions. I've learned some valuable lessons on how to manage these situations.
6. Tips for Coping: In this episode, I shared tips for dealing with blockages and abdominal discomfort. One surprising remedy is sipping on Coca-Cola, which can help alleviate symptoms. I also emphasized the importance of hydration and listening to your body's signals.

Conclusion: Living with an ostomy is a journey filled with ups and downs, but it's essential to stay informed and proactive about our health. Remember, your body is unique, and what works for one person might not work for another. The key is to pay attention to your body's signals, hydrate, and seek medical advice when needed.

Thank you for being part of "The Beautiful Bag" community, and if you found this episode helpful, please consider sharing it on social media and tagging me @LeeAnneHayden on Instagram

In this weeks episode my special guest Amanda Ambroise talks about having severe belly pain and what she found out.

3 surgeries in 5 months

living with a temporary Ileostomy

finding out you had twisted colon

when you are about an hour away from dying

living life in such a positive way

Find Amanda on Instagram @amandaambroise_fitmomof3