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My Adrenal Life podcast
Patient-centered conversations about living with adrenal insufficiency—including Addison’s disease, daily life, advocacy, and practical support.
Recent episodes
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Waking Up the Adrenals
Can the adrenal glands “wake up” again after long-term steroid use? In this episode, Noah and Eloise explore a My Adrenal Life topic that many people living with adrenal insufficiency wrestle with: steroid tapering, HPA-axis suppression…
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Why Your Thyroid Medication Might Make You Tired
Why do some people feel worse after starting thyroid medication instead of better? In this episode, Chloe and Alex explore a My Adrenal Life topic that many patients recognize but rarely see explained clearly: the two-way relationship…
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From Surviving to Thriving – Understanding Addison’s
What happens when someone with Addison’s disease is told they are “stable,” but still does not feel truly well? In this episode, Jake and Rachel explore a My Adrenal Life topic that many people with Primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s…
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Timing Matters – Managing Adrenal Insufficiency
Why do so many people with adrenal insufficiency feel like they are doing everything right, yet still crash at predictable times of day? In this episode, Chloe and Alex explore a My Adrenal Life topic that many patients recognize…
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Understanding Adrenal Insufficiency – The Stress Connection
Why can a minor stressor feel physically dangerous in adrenal insufficiency? In this episode, Noah and Eloise explore a My Adrenal Life topic many patients know intimately: stress intolerance in adrenal insufficiency. This is not about…
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The Hidden Warning – Body Odor and Adrenal Insufficiency
Can adrenal insufficiency change the way you smell? In this episode, Chloe and Alex explore a lesser-discussed My Adrenal Life topic: body odor changes in adrenal insufficiency. It is a symptom many patients notice, but few feel…
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Surviving the Summer Heat with Adrenal Insufficiency
Why can summer heat feel dangerous for people with adrenal insufficiency? In this episode, Jake and Rachel explore a My Adrenal Life topic that many patients know firsthand: how heat can trigger rapid physical decline in people living with…
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The Long Recovery After Pituitary Surgery
Why do so many people feel unprepared for what comes after pituitary surgery? In this episode, Jake and Rachel explore a My Adrenal Life topic that often gets minimized or misunderstood: the long recovery that can follow pituitary tumor…
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The Vagus Nerve vs. Adrenal Insufficiency
What happens when adrenal insufficiency symptoms start to look like nervous system dysfunction? In this episode, Noah and Eloise explore a question many people with adrenal insufficiency eventually ask: Is this my cortisol, my autonomic…
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When Hallucinations Signal a Crisis
What happens when hallucinations, confusion, or sudden paranoia are not psychiatric symptoms at all—but signs of a medical emergency? In this episode, Jake and Rachel explore a difficult and often overlooked topic in adrenal insufficiency…
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The Mystery of Adrenal Flushing
Why do some people with adrenal insufficiency suddenly develop bright red cheeks—even when they aren’t hot, embarrassed, or exercising? In this episode, Noah and Eloise explore a lesser-discussed but commonly reported symptom in the…
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The Hidden Toll of Adrenal Insufficiency
Why do many people with adrenal insufficiency wake up feeling like they have the flu—even after a full night of sleep? In this episode, Jake and Rachel explore a My Adrenal Life topic that many patients recognize but rarely see explained…
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