May is Lupus Awareness Month.  May 10, 2021 is World Lupus Day.  This year let’s share our stories of how we live with lupus.  If you are a friend or family member of a Lupus Warrior, share how you support them.  Let’s take away the mystery of lupus.

Lupus Foundation of America: Lupus.org

Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon:

Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus.  

How to connect with Gwen:

Email: [email protected]

Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast

Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast

Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685

Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  The opinions of the guest on the podcast are their own.  The host of the podcast is not a medical professional.  You should consult with your doctor

Lupus burnout is real.  There comes a point living with a chronic illness takes everything out of you.  How do you work through the burnout and get back to living again?  In today’s episode, Gwen shares how she slows down to work through the burnout. 

 Purchase a Lupus Living shirt, mask and other merchandise. 

https://teespring.com/stores/the-lupus-living-store

Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon:

Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus.  

How to connect with Gwen:

Email: [email protected]

Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast

Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast

Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685

Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  The opinions of the guests are their own.  The host of the podcast is not a medical professional.  You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that may affect your health in any way. 

Today’s featured guest on The Lupus Living Podcast is Cassandra Hill.  Cassandra is a Holistic Wellness Coach, Life Coach, Author and Speaker.  After overcoming Systemic Lupus with a regimen she developed, she created Holistic Living Consulting.  Her mission is to empower women by renewing their mind, body and soul utilizing an all-natural approach. 

How to Connect with Cassandra:

Website: www.cassandrarhill.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livehealthyforlife

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/live.healthyforlife/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cassandrah2415/

How to connect with Gwen:

Email: [email protected]

Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast

Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast

Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685

Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  The opinions of the guests are their own.  The host of the podcast is not a medical professional.  You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that may affect your health in any way.  

Purchase a Lupus Living shirt, mask and other merchandise. 

https://teespring.com/stores/the-lupus-living-store

Where did my hair go!  That’s what Gwen asked herself in 2017 when she realized she had a bald spot.  Hair thinning and loss could be a result of lupus.  In today’s episode, Gwen shares how lupus and other auto immune conditions may be affecting your hair and how to deal with it. 

Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon:

Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus.  

How to connect with Gwen:

Email: [email protected]

Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast

Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast

Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685

Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  The opinions of the guests are their own.  The host of the podcast is not a medical professional.  You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that may affect your health in any way. 

Purchase a Lupus Living shirt, mask and other merchandise. 

https://teespring.com/stores/the-lupus-living-store

At some point, most people living with lupus will be or have been prescribed steroids.  This medication is usually given to help with inflammation and other symptoms that come from lupus.  In today’s episode, Gwen shares side effects of steroids and how your doctor may use this drug to help you. 

How to connect with Gwen:

Email: [email protected]

Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast

Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast

Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685

Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  The opinions of the guests are their own.  The host of the podcast is not a medical professional.  You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that may affect your health in any way. 

It is easy to see how living with lupus can make life difficult.  The real test is finding the positive in living with lupus.    In today’s episode, Gwen shares five positive things living with lupus has taught her.  Listen to learn how to see something positive in living with this auto-immune disease. 

Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon:

Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus.  

How to connect with Gwen:

Email: [email protected]

Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast

Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast

Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685

Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  The opinions of the guests are their own.  The host of the podcast is not a medical professional.  You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that may affect your health in any way. 

An anniversary is a time to celebrate an event that has brought joy to your life.  Have you ever thought of celebrating your lupus anniversary or is it a day you wish never happened?  In today’s episode, Gwen shares how celebrating your lupus anniversary can be a good thing. 

 Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon:

Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus.  

How to connect with Gwen:

Email: [email protected]

Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast

Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast

Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685

Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  The opinions of the guests are their own.  The host of the podcast is not a medical professional.  You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that may affect your health in any way. 

What gifts are the for people living with lupus?  In today’s episode, Gwen shares what the lupus warrior in your life might like to receive this holiday season. 

Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon:

Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus.  

How to connect with Gwen:

Email: [email protected]

Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast

Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast

Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685

Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  The opinions of the guests are their own.  The host of the podcast is not a medical professional.  You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that may affect your health in any way. 

Everyone has probably felt insomnia at some point in their life.  When you have lupus, this can create more issues with living with it.  In today’s episode, Gwen shares her sleep struggles and what she does to go to sleep and stay asleep. 

Resources Sited in Episode:

 “Sleep With Me” Podcast

Nomadic Ambience YouTube Channel

Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon:

Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus.  

How to connect with Gwen:

Email: [email protected]

Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast

Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast

Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685

Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  The opinions of the guests are their own.  The host of the podcast is not a medical professional.  You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that may affect your health in any way.  

Celebrating holidays while living with lupus can be challenging.  It’s a time for family to come together and celebrate but if you are having a flare, you may not feel like celebrating.  In today’s episode, Gwen shares tips of how to celebrate the holidays without over doing it. 

“Holidays are about experiences and people and turning into what you feel like doing at that moment.  Enjoy not having to look at a watch.     -Evelyn Glennie, percussionist

Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon:

Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus.  

How to connect with Gwen:

Email: [email protected]

Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast

Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast

Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685

Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  The opinions of the guest on the podcast are their own.  The host of the podcast is not a medical professional.  You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that may affect your health in any way.