Every Body (With Kristen Erekson)

Every Body (With Kristen Erekson)

By Kristen EreksonHealth & Fitness
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Every Body (With Kristen Erekson) episodes

  • Jimy Erekson- sickle cell trait
    In this interview, Jimy shares his unfolding health journey with sickle cell trait and what it’s like to be in the messy middle of finding a diagnosis. For years, he had symptoms he could not explain. After many tests and conflicting diagnoses, they have ultimately concluded that he is likely experiencing symptoms associated with sickle cell trait. While sickle cell disease is known to cause symptoms, is is rare to experience symptoms with the trait. He shares his gratitude for having family support through the unfolding story and the painful episodes and also the importance of being patient with ourselves.
    17 min
  • Corinna Trujillo Tanner- Blindness
    Corinna Trujillo Tanner started noticing vision loss as a teenager and was diagnosed with Stargardt disease, a rare genetic eye disease. Corinna shares her experiences with blindness and important lessons she has learned, including a perspective on post-traumatic growth and how persons facing health challenges or other difficulties can not only endure but also thrive. She has been able to do remarkable things and encourages others with vision loss to try to do anything that they want to do.
    32 min
  • Heart Attack (SCAD) with Kimberly May
    Kimberly May was feeling quite healthy one day and the next day she found herself seeking emergency care and was diagnosed with a heart attack (more specifically a Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection—SCAD). In this episode, Kimberly recounts her experience and shares her appreciation for miracles and something as simple as a breath. She shares how this experience has forced her to slow down and also gives insights into the complexity of her healing journey.
    29 min
  • Hunter Montgomery- Hemophilia
    In this episode, Hunter Montgomery shares his experience with hemophilia. What is hemophilia? If you have it, will you bleed from a paper cut? Hunter answers these questions along with some insights and how this health challenge has become a net positive in his life. (Note: I have no financial disclosures to report and no ties to any medication(s) mentioned in the podcast.)
    20 min
  • Madie Gines -ALS
    Madie Gines is a young adult who was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) shortly after her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This condition is a neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive muscle weakness. Even though it is difficult for her to speak, she was able to share her story with her own voice. While many of her friends are moving forward with their life plans, Madie is recalibrating and now bravely facing a new version of her life. The spiritual strength she felt during her mission, love from her family and friends, and support from the ALS Association have all helped her deal with this very difficult diagnosis.
    29 min
  • Ryan Griffin -Living with Quadriplegia

    In this episode, Ryan Griffin shares about an accident that left him with quadriplegia and some insights he has gained. He has faced this difficult situation with bravery and he has continued to be hard-working, kind, and dedicated to God.

    23 min
  • Ben Schilaty - Having a loved one with Alzheimers

    Ben Schilaty shares about his Mom’s journey with Alzheimer’s. He shares poignant and beautiful insights, including the concept of ambiguous loss, the importance of loving and living in the present, and a perspective about having God in our life and still experiencing hard things.

    25 min
  • Millie’s Journey with Narcolepsy
    In this episode, we hear from Millie Carlson, who shares her journey with narcolepsy. She suffered extreme sleepiness and fatigue while trying to find clarity on her diagnosis and has since learned to adapt to a new pace of life. In the process, she has learned more about what it means to “Be Still, and Know that I am God.”
    (Note: There are no disclosures to share and I do not promote or endorse any of the medications mentioned in this episode.)
    23 min
  • Emily Deardeuff - Crohn's Disease

    Emily Deardeuff was diagnosed with Crohn's disease as a teenager. Crohn's is a inflammatory bowl disease that causes chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal system. In this episode she shares a little about her experience and some of the insights she has gained.

    19 min

About Every Body (With Kristen Erekson)

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Everybody has a body. Every body experiences something—whether it's pain, injury, illness, or disease. Every experience can teach us something.