In this episode of the Lupus Speaks podcast, host Shedrica Shant’e interviews Coach Lizeth Santamaria about her journey with lupus and how it has influenced her career path. Lizeth shares her personal goals and the importance of finding balance and alignment in life. She also discusses the impact of lupus on her health and well-being, and how she found her purpose as a lupus coach and holistic health practitioner. 

Lizeth explains the concept of energy medicine and how it can help restore balance and healing in the body. The conversation highlights the importance of support, healing from trauma, and the power of planning and managing lupus. In this conversation, Lizeth Santamaria and Shedrica Shant’e discuss various aspects of living with lupus and the importance of self-care. They also touch on the financial side of dealing with lupus and the challenges it can bring. 

Lizeth shares her journey as an influencer and how she uses social media to connect with others in the lupus community. They also discuss the benefits of working from home and being able to control one's schedule. Lizeth emphasizes the importance of feeling seen and supported, and shares her final message of advice for those living with lupus. She also provides information on where to find and connect with her.

Takeaways

Finding balance and alignment in life is important for overall well-being, especially for individuals with lupus.

Lupus can influence career paths and lead individuals to explore new avenues, such as becoming a lupus coach or holistic health practitioner.

Healing from trauma is an essential part of the healing journey for individuals with lupus, and energy medicine can be a powerful tool in this process.

Support from others, both within the lupus community and through professional guidance, can be instrumental in managing lupus and achieving personal goals.

Planning and organization are key in managing lupus and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Self-care is essential for managing lupus and prioritizing oneself is not selfish.

Working from home can provide flexibility and control over one's schedule, which is beneficial for those with lupus.

Feeling seen and supported is important for individuals living with lupus.

Exploring holistic methods and being open to different approaches to healing can be beneficial for managing lupus.

Listening to your body and advocating for yourself in terms of medication and lifestyle choices is crucial for managing lupus.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Bucket List

03:29 Journey with Lupus and Career Path

10:28 Diagnosis and Impact on Life

18:06 Importance of Support and Energy Medicine

25:05 Healing from Trauma and Finding Purpose

32:09 Empowerment and Overcoming Challenges

37:04 Planning and Managing Lupus

40:22 Self-care and Prioritizing Yourself

41:23 Pouring Into Yourself

42:18 Financial Side of Dealing with Lupus

43:39 Being an Influencer

45:34 Working from Home and Controlling Schedule

48:17 Feeling Seen and Supported

49:44 Final Message or Piece of Advice

53:26 Where to Find and Connect with Lizeth

54:47 Discover Your Power

55:12 Closing Remarks

For more info you can find Coach Lizeth on social media @thelupuscoach Discover Your Power with Coach Lizeth https://www.thelupuscoach.com/