In this powerful episode of Made To Be Whole, we welcome Gideon Michener for a candid conversation about life with chronic illness, specifically focusing on Lyme disease, Babesia, Bartonella, and the challenges of ongoing detoxification. Gideon shares his personal journey, from navigating difficult emotions and school experiences to the realities of living every day with fatigue, agitation, and relentless medical regimens. He also shares to give perspective and highlight the internal and external struggles that families face when chronic illness is a daily reality. Tune in for honest reflections, practical routines, and a reminder that even in struggle, healing and wholeness are possible.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The reality of chronic illness from a young age: Gideon’s early symptoms and emotional challenges
• Navigating school and social life with invisible illness
• Daily routines for detox and symptom management: foot baths, exercise, sauna, and complex medication schedules
• Dealing with fatigue, emotional agitation, and the struggle to find joy in hobbies
• Family dynamics and the shared burdens of chronic illness in the household
• Coping with disappointment, comparing yourself to peers, and the fear of missing out on youth
• Finding meaning, accepting limitations, and holding onto hope in the healing journey

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• https://ahpintegrativehealth.com/
• Healifeco
• Detox Foot Spa | A Major Difference

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