In the first surge of COVID 19, before there were vaccines or even tests, Kimberli became very ill from the virus but then recovered as most patients did.  If that was the end of her story, it would be a sad, difficult story, however, it probably would not be categorized as a life changing health challenge.  Unfortunately, that's not where her story ended.  Two weeks after her initial recovery Kimberli began a new, much longer journey as a "Long-Haul" COVID patient.  Listen to Kimberli describe her experiences with the virus and all the many secondary impacts of her illness that continue to this day.  In this recording Kimberli refers to her blog that both encouraged and at times discouraged her along the way.  Here is a link to that blog.  http://www.kimberlihudson.com/blog

Suffering from the many symptoms of Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), Travis tells his story of raw faith and tenacity.  ALD is an incurable disease that causes blindness, memory loss, lameness and many other challenges.  Travis bravely tells his story to both encourage others and to bring renewed life to himself.  As is the case with all guests, if you would like to contact Travis, please go to www.secondaryimpact.com and send your request from the contact tab.

Six years ago Tim was surprisingly overcome with something that he later discovered was an anxiety attack. On this episode Tim explains what he has learned over the past six years to better manage his condition. Now, as you will hear, Tim is on a mission to help others who, like himself, struggle with anxiety.  

After recovering from a major heart attack and the debilitating depression that followed, Eric shares candidly with us his thoughts and emotions.  He now realizes that he suffered from a broken heart in more ways than one.  

Two years out from fighting both colon and liver cancer, Julie candidly shares her story. She explains that it was only by filling her mind daily with good thoughts/truth that she was able to weather the storm of the cancer and the secondary impacts. 

I think you, like me, will be refreshed by Bill's honesty and humility.  A major heart attack and two brain bleeds, followed by a month in a coma and many months of rehabilitation has not stopped Bill from journeying on as he finds purpose in life by praying for and serving others.

 Stephen impressed me deeply with his courage to tell his Vietnam injury story for the benefit of others. As we talked on a beautiful Tuesday morning on a screened in porch, I was struck by listening to the horrors of his story as the birds sang in the background. Over fifty years ago, Stephen suffered injuries that he has thought about, dreamed about, and lived with every day since.  Please visit www.secondaryimpact.com to join the community.

What impressed me most about meeting with Paul on a Friday at a local restaurant was his enthusiasm to help others by sharing his bladder cancer experience.  He also shared with me how his health challenge lead him to reach out to and meet with his biological family. Please visit www.secondaryimpact.com to join the community.

I had the opportunity to meet with Bev in a coffee shop on a Thursday morning.  I was very impressed with her positive attitude as she told her story of battling two bouts of melanoma cancer.  Something she said that really stood out was "I kept thinking, God's got the melanoma and God's got me". Please visit www.secondaryimpact.com to join the community.

 In this six-minute introduction I talk about the mission and vision of the podcast.  I discuss who it’s for, how it will hopefully help individuals and how each listener can get involved.
 
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