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A little adventure with health care left Jill reminding herself if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all.

An experience many of us have unfortunately experienced is individuals comparing their "LOW ENERGY" to their adrenal glands and being "JUST LIKE YOU". Jill had a medical appointment during a LOW CORTISOL NIGHTMARE and had the nurse saying her "LOW ENERGY" must be from low cortisol as well..."JUST LIKE YOURS"

WHAT??? Biting her tongue Jill decided it was an opportunity to educate the health care system on how the adrenal glands function and what low cortisol actually means (sigh). Within five minutes this 'health care' professional decided her issue was not actually LOW CORTISOL but HIGH CORTISOL....now Jill almost wanted duct tape for her mouth but chose to explain again the adrenal glands and Cushing's Disease.

FACT: Lifestyle is the BIGGEST influencer in how we feel

FACT: Lifestyle is the #1 factor in controlling over

FACT: You have a lot of control over how you feel

You have a choice in LIFESTYLE. Make a choice to start controlling the things you can control. I promise you it will be worth the effort.

Being diagnosed with Addison's Disease no one tells you about the crippling FEAR that comes with it. The feeling of having your life stolen from you and now you are left in a world of pre-planning your now seemingly unpredictable, inflexible life that can change hour by hour.

Soon you are in a miserable existence of life with Addison's disease and the fear and negative chatter in your head makes it easier just to stay home.

Overcoming that chatter and fear is what Deborah did. She climbed each ADDISON'S MOUNTAIN she confronted determined to reset, reevaluate and stop living life in fear.

She wanted friends, laughter, and sunsets...she was determined to LIVE with Addison's Disease.

Deborah was our guest in E153 - Invisible Illness -Steroids Won't Cure Our Illness and E154 - Rebuilding Her Strength were she read some of her emotional writing about being diagnosed with Addison's Disease in 2020.

She is sharing with us more of her writing that expresses her thoughts and emotions at that time in her new journey with Addison's Disease. Reflecting back now she is amazed at the mountains she has climbed and has regained back her life that she once thought was stolen by Addison's Disease.

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DISCLAIMER: The information from THE PICKLE JAR represents the experiences of the host Jill Battle and the individual experiences of each guest.  No information is intended to provide or replace the medical advice of a medical professional.  The host or guests are not liable for any negative consequences from any treatment, action, application or preparation, to any person following the information from the podcast.

Imogene was diagnosed with PRIMARY ADDISON DISEASE in 2020 at 15 years via ZOOM and on DAY 1 of pandemic lock down.

Her diagnosis journey started a year early with intense muscle cramping. Being a competitive mountain biker her activity and newly diagnosed thyroid issues seemed to be a logical answer.

No solution was helping and with an emotional situation her body was PUSHED TOO FAR. Quick diagnosis from her endocrinologist who listened to her symptoms and asked the right questions.

In the midst of this, she found her faith, found her community, found immense LOVE in her life.

Imogene recognizes this will be continuing learning and adapting with her Addison's Disease and that she will have to make important decisions in her life with her health at her main priority.

She was put on a path she was not expecting but her positive mindset she acknowledges her Addison's Disease is "BEAUTIFUL IN IT'S OWN WAY".

Check out TEAM ADDISON USA

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DISCLAIMER: The information from THE PICKLE JAR represents the experiences of the host Jill Battle and the individual experiences of each guest.  No information is intended to provide or replace the medical advice of a medical professional.  The host or guests are not liable for any negative consequences from any treatment, action, application or preparation, to any person following the information from the podcast.

Courtney demonstrates what is possible when you are diagnosed with Addison's Disease. Anything is possible when you recognize your are REBUILDING your strength physically and mentally. Anything is possible when you focus on PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION.

Putting into place mindful practices focused on exercise, nutrition, and stress management Courtney has regained her strength - physically and mentally POST DIAGNOSIS.

The human body is amazing and COURTNEY SHOWS US!

Courtney's journey is inspiring with what she has accomplished in the past 2 years since being diagnosed in 2021....and wait to find out WHO directed to her ADDISON'S DIAGNOSIS.

Be pro-active, be mindful, be prepared - focus on PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION.

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Exciting POSITIVE ENERGY in this episode as the founder of THE GAIA UNIVERSITY, Drina opens up about her 23 plus year journey with autoimmune illnesses.

The journey started in 2000 with celiac disease to Hasimoto's and then fibromyalgia shortly after the birth of her daughter. A few years later after covid only to have the same crippling fatigue to return. After countless tests and ruling out other ailments an endocrinologist was quick to diagnosis her with ADDISON'S DISEASE in February of 2023.

Along her journey she found her true passion with energy work and with THE GAIA UNIVERSITY. Using modalities such as REIKI, TAPPING, MEDIATION, SOUND THERAPY and more to manage her symptoms and mental wellbeing. She also recognized the need and benefit of community with invisible illnesses. Creating a non-judgemental virtual space with her INVISIBLE ILLNESS CIRCLES for individuals to connect and share the struggles and triumphs.

Join us on this healing journey and together to LEARN, GROW and EVOLVE with chronic illness.

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Deborah reads another one of her TOUCHING WRITING on her journey with Addison's Disease.

Her inspiration came from a quote posted by a friend "EXERCISING IS A BLESSING, NOT A CHORE. I WORKOUT BECAUSE I AM GRATEFUL THAT I PHYSICALLY CAN."

Pre-diagnosis exercise was Deborah's happy place her entire life and the 'cruel' reality of her diagnosis left her feeling 'determined' to reclaim her exercise routine back.

See quickly learns returning to the 'old' normal was "impossible". Her body was weak and depleted. DETEREMINED to return to a life that included daily exercise she took an honest and loving look at herself. She was weak and depleted. She needed to FIRST rebuild her strength and then "START TO EXERCISE AS IF I HADN'T EXERCISED AT ALL!"

Nutrition, patience, self love, and learning to time her workouts she has been able to return to a full workout routine.

Listen to her diagnosis journey on E153 - PART 1 Invisible Illness - Steroids Won't Cure Our Illness

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I am THRILLED to have Deborah on THE PICKLE JAR PODCAST to share her journey with Addison's Disease and read her personal writings about her journey.

Meeting Deborah virtually from Australia over a year ago has brought immense joy into my life. Not only through her continued friendship but her generous heart to share her writings with me. Hearing her recollection of her story through her writings has touched my soul, given me peace and hope on my journey.

This episode Deborah shares about her diagnosis and reads "INVISIBLE ILLNESS - STEROIDS WON'T CURE OUR ILLNESS"

An honest recollection of her perspective of being diagnosed with Addison's Disease in 2021, facing an invisible illness and what she feels is essential for others to understand. "ADDISON'S is with you forever" and that "taking a simple pill...will not make us better."

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Looking back Jaron feels is Addison's disease story may have began before 2020 when things started to go downhill. He was plagued by continuing "MORNING SICKNESS" and other miscellanueous symptoms but continued on with life. A mountain biking accident lead to a kink in his neck and a doctors visit. Blood work reveals failing organs and electrolyte imbalances.

Months of tests with no answers as his body continued to get weaker and sicker. His 6 foot 6 inch body now only 130 lbs and unable to stand in the shower. After over 40 ER visits Jaron was admitted to the hospital for the second time hoping to find a cause to his grave situation. Finally near death with almost non existing blood pressure and pulse Jaron was finally diagnosed with Addison's Disease.

His story is INCREDIBLY inspiring and needs to be heard.

From near death at 23 years old Jaron shares how he has learned to EVOLVE and RECALIBRATE his life to THRIVE with Addison's Disease. A message everyone with ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY needs to hear and live by.

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Jill has over 18 years of experience in the fitness industry...degree in nutrition, personal trainer and yoga instructor and she is going to share with you the secret to FLATTER ABS?

Well...the secret isn't an exercise. You can crunch, plank, squeeze that core all you want....you won't flatten your abs. Let Jill tell you the secret and if you are interested in working with Jill on a more personal level she has a special offer for you. Her motto is PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION.

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Welcome to THE PICKLE JAR Sarah who will AMAZE you, INSPIRE you and EMPOWER whatever journey you are on.

She unique story starts at age of 3 being diagnosed with TYPE 1 DIABETES. Sarah notes her world did not drastically change at that time she already lived in a world thriving with chronic illness. Her father also had Type 1 Diabetes and Addison's Disease.

Losing her Dad in 1996 Sarah didn't not have his watchful eye for Addison's developing in her body. Her mindful medical team was monitoring her health and when daily vomiting and rock bottom blood pressure were the symptoms the turned to an Addison's diagnosis.

She has invaluable knowledge to share from living with Type 1 Diabetes & Addison's and discovering the correlation between blood sugar and cortisol levels, and dealing with hypo/hyper kalemia. She will change your mindset and remind you that YOU ARE ENOUGH THE WAY YOU ARE.

This episode will help you start conversations with your medical team and change your mindset from self defeating to self empowering.

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