For years, Cassie Winter suffered from a chronic, undiagnosable illness. When confronted by countless medical professionals telling her that, at best, she was experiencing depression, and at worst, she was making it all up, Cassie did not give up on herself. Hear how she was able to advocate for a diagnosis despite the many doctors who dismissed her – and how she now helps others with chronic illnesses to build better lives and careers.

HOST: Kelly Lewis | @gokellylewis

GUEST: Cassie Winter |  @ceowinter

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NOTES:

(01:19) Cassie recalls the trauma caused by her father while she was growing up. The abuse and neglect she experienced made her genetic connective tissue disorder worse.

(4:42) Getting the adults in her life to believe that her symptoms were real was a constant battle for Cassie. What she experienced was debilitating and terrifying, especially as a child.

(6:40) Cassie suffered for years until one day, simply standing up too fast led her down the path of discovering what had been ailing her all along.

(8:24) Cassie had to fight tooth and nail to see the proper specialists to confirm her suspicions about her illness.

(11:25) Medical professionals constantly gaslighted Cassie, hear how she continued to believe in herself.

(13:03) Cassie has translated her healing into helping others with chronic diseases. She offers a guiding light to those who are struggling in the same ways she did.

Podcast Producer: Elise Fitzsimmons | [email protected]