"You’ve got 20 years to live."

That’s what Brad was told after major pancreatic surgery. But instead of giving up, he chose to live—with intention, grit, and his own version of hope.

In this deeply personal conversation, Brad shares his MEN1 journey from childhood diagnosis through multiple surgeries, isolation, and unexpected setbacks. With honesty and warmth, he opens up about how he rebuilt his life—mentally, emotionally, and practically—after being told that work might never be possible again.

This episode is for anyone navigating MEN1 or a long-term health condition… especially those wondering if things can get better. Brad’s story reminds us that they can—and often in ways we don’t expect.

In this episode:

• How Brad defied the odds after a devastating prognosis
• The hidden emotional cost of living with MEN1
• Why trusting yourself can change the entire course of your health journey
• What helped Brad stay grounded through life-altering challenges
• The quiet power of resilience, even when you feel like giving up

Are you sure MEN1 can’t be influenced?
When I stopped just 'settling' for symptom management, I began carving a path to somewhere I believed impossible in MEN1: symptom-free, surgery-free, and medication-free. If you’re curious to see how I’m making this happen, join my community here.

Disclaimer
I share my personal experience as a MEN1 patient. Nothing in this episode, including the opinions of my guests, is intended as medical or holistic advice. Please consult a qualified professional before making changes to your care.

What if your symptoms weren’t just physical?

In this episode, Dylan Ayaloo and I explore how stress, emotions and inner beliefs can show up in the body. We talk breathwork, movement, nervous system healing and the power of story work to shift your health from the inside out.

We cover:

• The link between stress, emotions and disease
• How movement and breath can unlock healing
• A simple practice to regulate your nervous system

Dylan is a transformation teacher using yoga, meditation and inner work to help people live with more peace, freedom and vitality.

Connect with Dylan here 

More on Dylan’s work here

Are you sure MEN1 can’t be influenced?
When I stopped just 'settling' for symptom management, I began carving a path to somewhere I believed impossible in MEN1: symptom-free, surgery-free, and medication-free. If you’re curious to see how I’m making this happen, join my community here.

Disclaimer
I share my personal experience as a MEN1 patient. Nothing in this episode, including the opinions of my guests, is intended as medical or holistic advice. Please consult a qualified professional before making changes to your care.

What if the key to healing wasn’t just medical advice—but trusting yourself? 

In this episode, Kate shares how she navigated her complex health journey, the power of intuition, and how community helped her detect her condition early.  

Key Takeaways:
✔️ Why listening to your intuition is crucial in rare disease care  
✔️ How community support can lead to life-changing discoveries  
✔️ The mindset shift that helped Kate take control of her health  

Are you sure MEN1 can’t be influenced?
When I stopped just 'settling' for symptom management, I began carving a path to somewhere I believed impossible in MEN1: symptom-free, surgery-free, and medication-free. If you’re curious to see how I’m making this happen, join my community here.

Disclaimer
I share my personal experience as a MEN1 patient. Nothing in this episode, including the opinions of my guests, is intended as medical or holistic advice. Please consult a qualified professional before making changes to your care.

What happens when doctors dismiss your symptoms—until an MRI reveals a golf-ball-sized tumor?

In this episode, Kate shares her shocking MEN2A diagnosis, the unexpected discovery of multiple tumors, and how she’s navigating life after a whirlwind of surgeries and genetic testing.

Key Takeaways:
✔️ The subtle symptoms that led to a life-changing diagnosis
✔️ The emotional impact of finding out her child also carries MEN2A
✔️ The importance of self-advocacy in rare disease care

Join the conversation!
Connect with our community for support & discussions: https://lizziedunn.ck.page/jointhecommunity

Reach out to Kate here for her (wedding) floristry work and here to keep up with her MEN2a.

Are you sure MEN1 can’t be influenced?
When I stopped just 'settling' for symptom management, I began carving a path to somewhere I believed impossible in MEN1: symptom-free, surgery-free, and medication-free. If you’re curious to see how I’m making this happen, join my community here.

Disclaimer
I share my personal experience as a MEN1 patient. Nothing in this episode, including the opinions of my guests, is intended as medical or holistic advice. Please consult a qualified professional before making changes to your care.

Doctors told Teresa she had no choice but to take medication for her autoimmune disease—but she chose a different path. 

In this episode, she shares how she reversed her rheumatoid arthritis naturally, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and why true healing goes beyond just diet and lifestyle.

CONNECT WITH TERESA here

EPISODE RESOURCES
Brandy Gilmore

Are you sure MEN1 can’t be influenced?
When I stopped just 'settling' for symptom management, I began carving a path to somewhere I believed impossible in MEN1: symptom-free, surgery-free, and medication-free. If you’re curious to see how I’m making this happen, join my community here.

Disclaimer
I share my personal experience as a MEN1 patient. Nothing in this episode, including the opinions of my guests, is intended as medical or holistic advice. Please consult a qualified professional before making changes to your care.

Many MEN1 patients don’t realise how much high calcium is draining their energy—until after surgery.

In this episode, Stella shares her journey with MEN1, from her family history in Greece to navigating healthcare in the UK. She opens up about her recent parathyroid surgery, the unexpected boost in energy, and how her work in cell therapy research has shaped her perspective on cancer and MEN1.  

We also discuss the challenges of getting diagnosed, the importance of trusted medical sources, and why life expectancy statistics can be misleading.  

If you're looking for insight, reassurance, and a refreshing take on managing MEN1, this one's for you.  

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Stella LOVES cats, yoga, cells & controversial, spicy chats! Reach out to Stella here.

Are you sure MEN1 can’t be influenced?
When I stopped just 'settling' for symptom management, I began carving a path to somewhere I believed impossible in MEN1: symptom-free, surgery-free, and medication-free. If you’re curious to see how I’m making this happen, join my community here.

Disclaimer
I share my personal experience as a MEN1 patient. Nothing in this episode, including the opinions of my guests, is intended as medical or holistic advice. Please consult a qualified professional before making changes to your care.

When do you take action with MEN1, and when do you wait?

In this episode, we dive into the tough decisions MEN1 patients face—balancing symptoms, surgery, and long-term health. Justin shares his personal journey, the challenges of navigating uncertainty, and the mindset shifts that changed everything.

Are you sure MEN1 can’t be influenced?
When I stopped just 'settling' for symptom management, I began carving a path to somewhere I believed impossible in MEN1: symptom-free, surgery-free, and medication-free. If you’re curious to see how I’m making this happen, join my community here.

Disclaimer
I share my personal experience as a MEN1 patient. Nothing in this episode, including the opinions of my guests, is intended as medical or holistic advice. Please consult a qualified professional before making changes to your care.

"On my birthday, I ended up in the hospital, barely conscious. Doctors assumed I was drunk—but the truth was far more serious."

In this episode, MEN1 Patient, Kinga, shares:

🔹 The unexpected symptoms that led to her diagnosis
🔹 The biggest mistakes she made at the start
🔹 How she found support & learned to advocate for herself
🔹 What she wishes she knew back in 2019

If you or a loved one are navigating MEN1—or any rare condition—this episode is for you. 💛

📌 Join My MEN1 Community: https://lizziedunn.ck.page/jointhecommunity

⏳ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:30 The night everything changed
04:15 Getting diagnosed with MEN1 Mosaicism
07:40 Learning to advocate for herself
10:55 Managing MEN1 across different countries
14:20 What she wishes she knew sooner
16:00 Advice for anyone facing a rare disease

Are you sure MEN1 can’t be influenced?
When I stopped just 'settling' for symptom management, I began carving a path to somewhere I believed impossible in MEN1: symptom-free, surgery-free, and medication-free. If you’re curious to see how I’m making this happen, join my community here.

Disclaimer
I share my personal experience as a MEN1 patient. Nothing in this episode, including the opinions of my guests, is intended as medical or holistic advice. Please consult a qualified professional before making changes to your care.

How are you meant to keep yourself informed about MEN1 when even those whose job it is to have the knowledge still know so little?//

Today's guest, a MEN1 Patient & Nurse Practitioner, shares:

1) how an over-the-top reaction from her doctor-colleagues led her to believe she might only have a couple of years left to live with MEN1//

2) how practising yoga helped stop her panic episodes in the middle of the night//

3) how a combination of top medical care and self-led research means she stays positive & well in spite of everything//

Are you sure MEN1 can’t be influenced?
When I stopped just 'settling' for symptom management, I began carving a path to somewhere I believed impossible in MEN1: symptom-free, surgery-free, and medication-free. If you’re curious to see how I’m making this happen, join my community here.

Disclaimer
I share my personal experience as a MEN1 patient. Nothing in this episode, including the opinions of my guests, is intended as medical or holistic advice. Please consult a qualified professional before making changes to your care.

Have you ever wondered whether a genetic disorder like MEN1 could be affected by lifestyle health such as diet?//

Today's guest, an internationally-renowned Functional Medicine Doctor shares:

1) why MEN1 patients need a strong immune system and diet is one of the key factors

2) why traditional medical approaches continue to ignore lifestyle factors in treating disease & this lets MEN1 patients down

3) how MEN1 patients could change three simple things about their diet or relationship with eating to improve their health

Are you sure MEN1 can’t be influenced?
When I stopped just 'settling' for symptom management, I began carving a path to somewhere I believed impossible in MEN1: symptom-free, surgery-free, and medication-free. If you’re curious to see how I’m making this happen, join my community here.

Disclaimer
I share my personal experience as a MEN1 patient. Nothing in this episode, including the opinions of my guests, is intended as medical or holistic advice. Please consult a qualified professional before making changes to your care.