This episode was a special request to answer some questions about my journey using the infusion pump to manage my adrenal insufficiency.

I would love to share as much as of my journey as I can so please message me if you have any questions.

Be well my Pickles!

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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.

One of the common themes I have heard over the years is people living with adrenal insufficiency looking for resources of information to help manage our illness.  All too often we are diagnosed and not given any direction.  I personally felt with my diagnosis I was medicated and sent off to figure out the illness on my own.

THE PICKLE JAR PODCAST is complying a collection of websites and other resources to help you manage your illness.

PICKLE PICKS - if you have any resources that have helped you manage your chronic illness please email me at [email protected]. I would love to add them.  And please include how this information was useful for you and so I can help our community of PICKLES find the information they need.

Our listeners are WORLDWIDE.  Let's make this a GLOBAL RESOURCE. I need your feedback from other countries to make this an AMAZING resource. 

I know it will change and save lives!

WEBSITES:

Canada Addison Society                                      www.addisonsociety.ca 

National Organization of Rare Diseases           https://rarediseases.org/

National Adrenal Disease Foundation              www.nadr.us 

Addison's Disease Self Help Group.               https://www.addisonsdisease.org.uk/

PICKLE PICKS:

If you would like a hard copy of this information please email me at [email protected]

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 Podcast is looking for GUESTS to share their journey with adrenal insufficiency.  

The Pickle Jar is looking for GUESTS with any expertise they are willing to share that can help our listeners be empowered in their own wellness.

Doctors, dentists, physiotherapists, nutrition, mental health....ANYTHING we would appreciate your time.  The MESSAGE for the listeners is LOUD and CLEAR.  We want support and we are ready to be empowered in our own wellness.

And if you are interested in sponsoring an episode or THE PICKLE JAR Podcast we are looking for sponsors to help add fuel to our fire!  A portion of sponsorships will go towards TEAM ADDISON CANADA.  Non-profit organization spreading awareness and advocating for people with Addison's Disease.

Please email me at [email protected] 

Check out TEAM ADDISON CANADA

https://www.facebook.com/teamaddisoncanada

I am so excited to launch Pickle Juice.  And I will admit I am terrified as well.

Special weekly episodes here in the Pickle Jar with a more in-depth look at my personal journey with Addison's Disease

I recap my last year of living with Addison's Disease..it has been quite the adventure.

And the BIG PICKLE JUICE announcement.  I hope you join me on this journey.  It has been inspired by each of you my pickles and I truly appreciate having each of you in this jar with me.

Follow PICKLE JUICE on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepicklejuice

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.

On this episode of THE PICKLE JAR, our newest pickle Lisa opens her heart and shares with us her recent diagnosis of Addison's Disease in 2019.   This a crucial episode for those who are newly diagnosed or in the process of being diagnosed to listen to. 

Her story is incredible with a few interesting twists and turns.  Amazing advice for anyone living with adrenal insufficiency and some very crucial tips for those newly diagnosed or in the process of being diagnosed.

Lisa RADIANTS with the hope of better quality of life as the newly diagnosed navigate through their journey with Addison's Disease.

You can watch this episode on our YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/chronicallyfitcanada

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.

E20 - My dear friend Lesley James shares her journey with living with invisible illnesses.  Lesley and I met many years ago at a Canadian Addison's Society meeting in Southern Ontario. She is a radiant soul who has taken her diagnosis with multiple invisible illnesses, her pain from the grief of loss and found purpose in her pain.

Her story is inspirational.

The Pickle Jar would like to dedicate this episode to Harold Smith.  Harold passed away this week and was the leader of the Canadian Addison Society in Southern Ontario for many years.   Harold and his wife Sue were advocates for us with Addison's Disease, bringing us together as a family,  giving us a community of strength and giving us a voice.  

Thank you Harold for your love and support for so many years.  We truly appreciate you and are grateful for all you did for us.  We will continue your legacy of advocating for adrenal insufficiency.

More Information about Lesley James please visit:

Volume 1 Uncover Your Light - Empowering Stories of Hope and Resilience

https://www.facebook.com/110762657369978/

http://linkedin.com/in/lesley-james-lastwishesconsulting

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.

One of my biggest challenges with my Addison's Disease is explaining to people the ESSENTIAL ROLE cortisol plays in the body.  It is more than a stress response hormone.  It maintains LIFE is all of the 30 trillion PLUS cells in the human body.

Individuals with Addison's Disease/Adrenal Insufficiency do not produce cortisol and must take replacement hormones for life.  

Replacement hormone to SUSTAIN LIFE!

This episode explains the essential role cortisol plays in the human body (as best as I can explain anyways)

Please REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE  THE PICKLE JAR.  Our voices deserve to be heard!

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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.

I am SO EXCITED to introduce you to PICKLE JUICE.  

Launching Monday October 10th.  

You must listen for the details.

The Pickle Jar is excited to share the INCREDIBLE story of Bobbi who wins every day fighting "PAN."  

Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a rare disease that results from blood vessel inflammation ("vasculitis") causing injury to organ systems.

I know you will find her courage and strength inspiring.

For more information on PAN

https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/education/forms/polyarteritis-nodosa/

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 is an emotional episode as Jill shares her first adrenal crisis.  A crisis with no specific cause other than physical exhaustion.  She remembers her fear of death as she was sent to the hospital alone in the midst of covid no advocate.  The experience left her with a new appreciation of her invisible illness and new safety measures at home to manage an adrenal crisis.

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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.