Doing Life Differently

50 | What Alpha-Gal Taught Me About Healing and Living Fully


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In this deeply personal episode, I’m opening up about my bizarre and life-changing journey with Alpha Gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergy that has completely reshaped how I live.

From mysterious symptoms and terrifying reactions to the unexpected diagnosis and a functional medicine approach that’s brought relief, I’m sharing it all—the fear, the frustration, and ultimately, the hope and healing.

This isn’t just about an allergy; it’s about learning to care for yourself, embracing help, and living with intentionality, even when life throws unexpected challenges your way.

I’ll walk you through the resources that have helped me, the lessons I’ve learned, and how faith has carried me through this valley.

Whether you’re dealing with medical challenges, anxiety, or just the hard stuff of life, I hope this episode reminds you that you’re not alone and that healing—physical, emotional, and spiritual—is possible.

Resources Mentioned:

  • The Needs of the Heart by Chip Dodd
  • The Voice of the Heart by Chip Dodd
  • SAAT Therapy (Acupuncture) by Dr. Solomon-trained practitioners
  • Studies on vagus nerve function and allergy response (linked in the blog post accompanying this episode)

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