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Chronic Illness Warrior Sonia Surita - Lupus, Fibromyalgia and Leukopenia, a patient's perspective
In today's episode, our special guest, Sonia Surita, shares how she has drastically improved her quality of life, as she has learned to manage her multiple diagnoses. Sonia was first diagnosed with systemic lupus 20 years ago, and fibromyalgia 10 years ago. She also battles type 2 diabetes and leukopenia.
Sonia is a mother of 2 teenage girls, who has been married almost 17 years. She works as a travel manager, but also has a small business baking and decorating cakes, pastries and all kinds of desserts called Sinful Sweets by Sonia. She can accommodate most dietary needs while creating beautiful desserts.
Show Notes:
3:56 - symptoms
5:14 - leukopenia
7:25 - antibiotic warning
9:08 - diet and lifestyle
11:35 - meditation
12:20 - mental reframing
14:10 - mental component
21:08 - children’s resilience when moms not well
24:20 - weight gain due to medications
31:00 - prioritizing your physical and mental health
31:30 - advocating for self and looking for holistic remedies
Contact Information:
5-star baking shop: Sinful Sweets by Sonia S https://www.facebook.com/SinfulSweetsbySoniaS
Personal Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sonia.surita
Follow Functionally Enlightened on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionallyenlightened/
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In today's episode, our special guest, Sonia Surita, shares how she has drastically improved her quality of life, as she has learned to manage her multiple diagnoses. Sonia was first diagnosed with systemic lupus 20 years ago, and fibromyalgia 10 years ago. She also battles type 2 diabetes and leukopenia.
Sonia is a mother of 2 teenage girls, who has been married almost 17 years. She works as a travel manager, but also has a small business baking and decorating cakes, pastries and all kinds of desserts called Sinful Sweets by Sonia. She can accommodate most dietary needs while creating beautiful desserts.
Show Notes:
3:56 - symptoms
5:14 - leukopenia
7:25 - antibiotic warning
9:08 - diet and lifestyle
11:35 - meditation
12:20 - mental reframing
14:10 - mental component
21:08 - children’s resilience when moms not well
24:20 - weight gain due to medications
31:00 - prioritizing your physical and mental health
31:30 - advocating for self and looking for holistic remedies
Contact Information:
5-star baking shop: Sinful Sweets by Sonia S https://www.facebook.com/SinfulSweetsbySoniaS
Personal Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sonia.surita
Follow Functionally Enlightened on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionallyenlightened/
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