Jill shares the chapter she wrote for a book called "TRANSFORMING PAIN INTO PURPOSE".   

That is right...this BIG PICKLE is in need of some pickle love.  She feels like an ADDISON'S ROCKSTAR at the moment but is in fear about another diagnosis.  My mental freight train of fear is running away from me.  Although Google can be your friend it is also your enemy.

Elhers Danlos Syndrome is my GOOGLE DIAGNOSIS...although I fear the worst-case scenario.  When you have one rare illness....ALL ILLNESSES now seem possible.  What is a GIRL TO DO!!!!!!!!

I am waiting for testing, and specialists to ease my fears.  I am now at the start of a journey of the unknown that many of you travelled with your diagnosis of Addison's Disease.  I was fortunate of a fast 6 weeks diagnosis when I was diagnosed with Addison's Disease...but now I wait with my fears.

Please PICKLES if you have Elhrs Danlos Syndrome please reach out to me at [email protected]

Please be well my pickles....thank you for all the love.

One of our favourite pickles is back in the jar with us on NATIONAL PICKLE DAY. Stacey is here to share with us about the PATIENT CARE PLAN she has in place her local hospital.

Following a few scary crises, Stacey reached out to the patient advocate at her local hospital ASKING for change.  And change she got. When Stacey arrives at her local hospital in triage she is electronically flagged for care for her adrenal insufficiency.  Her care is immediate.  It is like a DISNEY FAST PASS in the ER.

Stacey used her voice and made it known she needed better care.  She has been an amazing advocate for herself and an amazing role model for people with adrenal insufficiency.  

Episode 29 - Patient Experience Presentation  - Stacey shared her story at a medical convention advocating for all of us with adrenal insufficiency.

Episode 32 - Stacey shares with us the personal side of her diagnosis with Cushing's Disease and her journey to adrenal insufficiency.

Let Stacey inspire YOU to advocate for the change we deserve!

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There is SO MUCH excitement happening here in THE PICKLE JAR. I have amazing episodes coming up in THE PICKLE JAR.  Our dear friend Stacey will be returning to share with us more details on her PATIENT CARE PLAN at her local hospital.  Stacey receives IMMEDIATE care when she arrives and testifies how quickly this helps her recover from crisis and return to normal living.

Tosca Reno will be sharing her expertise and more importantly her infectious energy with us.  She is the author of THE EAT CLEAN DIET (I highly recommend anything TOSCA...get the books if you want to improve your nutrition) and. you can check out her "STRIKE SUGAR" program at www.toscareno.com

Marie Nowlan is a natural path doctor who lives with RA and MS.  She first hands knows the struggles of living with an invisible illness.  It is her passion to empower those with an invisible illness to have boundaries and to know that their wellness is beyond a pill.  

I need to hear from YOU my PICKLES...I need episode ideas and also guests who are living with other ailments such as POTS and HASHIMOTO's with our audience.  PLEASE JUMP INTO THE JAR WITH ME.  

Email the BIG PICKLE (that is me) at [email protected]

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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.

My first episode of THE SALTY PICKLE...short episodes of me sharing my experience from the fitness industry the last 18 years PLUS and how it has improved managing my Addison's Disease.

I share my PICKLE PRINCIPLES of EMPOWER, INSPIRE, and COMFORT plus give you some tough pickle LOVE from the heart.

Join me on the road to wellness my pickle. Let's be EMPOWERED together in our own wellness.

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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.

WOW...you do not want to miss this one my PICKLES.  Belinda shares with us her journey to Addison's Disease diagnosis at the age of 47.  Her journey of health issues began at birth and progressed through her teens and into adulthood.  Her journey has a BIG plot twist you do not want to miss. I highly recommend listening to her journey especially if you are on the road to diagnosis and are being treated for other ailments that just do not seem to be the answer you are looking for Join me in the jar welcoming Belinda and her journey to primary Addison's.

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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.

My personal week living with ADDISON'S DISEASE.  All systems are a go with ADDISON'S DISEASE.  Strength training workouts have returned, attending yoga but having issues with my motor skills on the right and left hand....grrrrrr...concerning and it is progressing.  More doctors, more questions, more time on google!!

But I am going to figure it out...I am going to move forward and I will not give up!

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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.

This SALTY PICKLE has over 18 years of experience in the fitness industry.  The response from the PICKLY AUDIENCE has been amazing. We are a community of PICKLES in the JAR of chronic illness ready to EMPOWER ourselves in our own wellness.

THE SALTY PICKLE will be episodes of this PICKLE sharing some of her experience over the last 18 years to EMPOWER you in your health.

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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.

The Pickle Jar is all about us SALTY PICKLES in the jar...and I am so happy you are in it with me.

Aldosterone is the other LIFE SUSTAINING HORMONE besides cortisol people living the Primary Addison's Disease need to replace it.

Aldosterone works with the kidneys to maintain sodium balance in the blood.  Sodium together with potassium maintains glucose metabolism and gives us energy.

Wasting salt causes INTENSE SALT CRAVES, low blood pressure, light-headedness and muscle cramps.

SALT is the electricity of the cells...without it...the LIGHTS are on but no one home!!!!!

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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.

Our friend Stacey returns to THE PICKLE JAR to share with us a personal experience with her journey with CUSHING'S DISEASE to ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY

If you have not listened to E27, Stacey shares her inspiring presentation as a PATIENT EXPERIENCE PARTNER.  Stacey's presentation is empowering for those living with adrenal insufficiency and an important message for medical professionals.  Please make sure you listen to episode 27.

In this episode, Stacey shares more details of her long journey from diagnosis with Cushing's Disease, to bilateral adrenal removal, adrenal insufficiency, her first crisis and finding her voice to advocate for herself.  A truly incredible story. A. story with amazing lessons for all of us living with adrenal sufficiency.

Please bear in mind this pickle has low cortisol recording this episode...but the PICKLE JAR is all about keeping it real....so let's be real!  Stacey may need to take the wheel on her own interview at some points but I know all my pickles understand brain fog.

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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.