AcroTales

In Episode 18 of AcroTales we speak to Jill from from Oklahoma in the USA. Jill was diagnosed with Acromegaly in 2005 and it was quite a struggle for her to get a diagnosis. Jill is shining example of turning a negative into a positive. For over ten years she has been at the helm of the Acromegaly Community and leading a mission to support people with Acromegaly, whatever the stage of their journey. We chat about her complex diagnosis, the role of being an advocate and the changes she's seen over the years. 

In Episode 17 of AcroTales we speak to Vanessa from Rhode Island in the USA. Vanessa was diagnosed with Acromegaly at the very young age of 21 and totally by accident too after a visit to see an allergy specialist! Vanessa's story explores the various conditions that she has, how these may have contributed and how Acromegaly hasn't stopped her living her life and - indeed - empowered her to help others who are facing the same struggles.

In Episode 16 of AcroTales we speak to Paul from Melbourne in Australia. 

With a hefty dose of humour, Paul talks about the road to diagnosis, the challenges faced and how his first diagnosis wasn't the only hurdle. Thanks to the support of his family and the ability to laugh at himself (this episode does contain a bit of adult humour!), Paul's message is one of hope and adversity. 

In Episode 15 of AcroTales we speak to Caroline from Bedford in the UK. Caroline was diagnosed with Acromegaly at the extremely young age of 13 and her fascinating tale explores diagnosis, the impact on family and her formative years, how it's helped shape her life and the amazing opportunities she now has to raise awareness. 

In Episode 14 of AcroTales we speak to Phil from Southampton in the UK. Phil was diagnosed on April 1st 2010 (no joke!) and tells the story of his long road to diagnosis, the impact it has had on his life but also how it has motivated him to help others who have recently been diagnosed with Acromegaly. 

In Episode 13 of AcroTales, we speak to Spencer in the UK. Spencer was diagnosed by a chance encounter, and talks about his experiences of diagnosis and how the condition impacted on his life.

In Episode 12 of AcroTales we speak to Natalia from Columbia. Natalia was only diagnosed in 2019 and so she paints a vivid yet insightful picture of her diagnosis, the impact it has had on her life plus how - just one year on - she is already supporting others diagnosed with Acromegaly. 

In Episode 11 of AcroTales we speak to Dee from Maryland, USA. With her background in nursing, Dee paints an honest yet insightful outlook on her Acromegaly, the journey she underwent to get there and the shocking discovery she made all by herself, all told with a great sense of humour.

In this episode of AcroTales, we hear from Richard in the UK. Richard was diagnosed in his mid-60s and talks about the diagnostic journey he underwent to reach his diagnosis and the impact it's had on his life, all told with great humour.

In Episode 9 of AcroTales we speak to Larry from Nebraska. Larry paints an insightful picture of the difficulties faced when you're diagnosed with Acromegaly and - whilst life was tough - he was able to use his positivity and spirituality to get him through.