They Said It’s Rare—She Said Bring It On! Faith and Grit Through Life-Changing Diagnoses | Conversations with a Chiropractor

In this moving episode of Conversations With a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier sits down with Shawn Heuke to uncover an incredible story of resilience. Faced with multiple rare health challenges—hyperparathyroidism, atrial fibrillation, and an acoustic neuroma—Shawn opens up about her journey from diagnosis through the day-to-day realities of managing her conditions. Her story reflects not just the physical battles but the emotional strength, faith, and support systems that keep her moving forward. Shawn’s commitment to raising awareness for those navigating similar paths reminds listeners that they’re not alone, and her words offer inspiration, community, and hope.

🎧 In This Episode, Discover:

• Shawn's journey of rare diagnoses and the courage it takes to face the unknown.
• The role of faith and personal advocacy in her approach to health and healing.
• Practical insights on managing complex health conditions and staying resilient.

For more on these conditions, explore these resources:

• Atrial Fibrillation: American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/atrial-fibrillation/what-is-atrial-fibrillation-afib-or-af
• Acoustic Neuroma: Acoustic Neuroma Association https://www.anausa.org/
• Hyperparathyroidism: About Parathyroid https://www.parathyroid.com/about-parathyroid.htm
• Skull Base Treatment: Vanderbilt Health Skull Base Center https://www.vanderbilthealth.com/service-line/skull-base-center

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Dedication: This episode is dedicated to those who face rare and challenging health conditions. Your courage is a testament to the power of resilience and community.

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Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Conversations with a Chiropractor 00:41 Meet Shawn: Overcoming Health Struggles 01:44 The Hyperparathyroidism Journey Begins 03:54 Diagnosis and Treatment of Hyperparathyroidism 10:51 Living with AFib: A New Challenge 13:14 The AFib Scare and Treatment 18:36 Cardiac Ablation: A Life-Changing Procedure 24:12 New Health Concerns: Hearing Loss 26:39 Recognizing the Symptoms 27:35 Initial Medical Consultations 30:08 The Diagnosis 31:40 Facing the Reality 34:31 Exploring Treatment Options 36:22 The Decision for Surgery 41:27 The Surgery and Recovery 46:15 Adjusting to the Cochlear Implant 52:18 The Power of Faith and Support 55:04 Conclusion and Reflections