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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.

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  • The Hidden Struggles of Adrenal Insufficiency

    The Hidden Struggles of Adrenal Insufficiency

    00:15:24

    What does adrenal insufficiency actually feel like in daily life? In this episode, Chloe and Alex explore a My Adrenal Life article titled “Adrenal Insufficiency: Medically Real Things Patients Are Rarely Told.” The discussion looks at the…

  • Adrenal Insufficiency – The Hidden Psychosis

    Adrenal Insufficiency – The Hidden Psychosis

    00:15:14

    Can adrenal insufficiency cause symptoms that look like a psychiatric crisis? In this episode, Noah and Eloise explore a difficult but important topic from the My Adrenal Life article “Adrenal Psychosis: When Cortisol Loss Affects the…

  • Unmasking Adrenal Insufficiency

    Unmasking Adrenal Insufficiency

    00:15:12

    What if adrenal insufficiency symptoms start long before anyone recognizes them? In this episode, Noah and Eloise explore Rick Disler’s book Adrenal Insufficiency: The Symptoms No One Taught You to See and the powerful idea that adrenal…

  • The Invisible Earthquake – Understanding Adrenal Insufficiency

    The Invisible Earthquake – Understanding Adrenal Insufficiency

    00:16:14

    What if the shaking you feel isn’t anxiety at all — but your body trying to survive? In this episode, Chloe and Alex explore one of the most frightening and misunderstood symptoms many people with adrenal insufficiency experience: the…

  • The Hidden Dangers of Everyday Substances

    The Hidden Dangers of Everyday Substances

    00:12:41

    Why can a single drink, a cup of coffee, or even secondhand smoke suddenly make someone with adrenal insufficiency feel terrible? In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into the My Adrenal Life article “Cigarettes, Vaping…

  • When Life’s Math Just Doesn’t Add Up

    When Life’s Math Just Doesn’t Add Up

    00:13:35

    What happens when grief, surgery, and chronic illness all hit at once? In this episode, Chloe and Alex take a deep dive into one of the heaviest realities many people with adrenal insufficiency face: the season when loss, trauma, and…

  • Understanding the Fatigue Bomb of Adrenal Insufficiency

    Understanding the Fatigue Bomb of Adrenal Insufficiency

    00:17:30

    What does adrenal insufficiency fatigue really feel like? In this episode, Noah and Eloise take a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood symptoms in adrenal insufficiency: the sudden, crushing exhaustion many in the community…

  • Thriving with Adrenal Insufficiency

    Thriving with Adrenal Insufficiency

    00:17:33

    What does it really mean to live well with adrenal insufficiency? In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into Rick Disler’s book, Understanding and Managing Adrenal Insufficiency: A Practical Guide for Living, Thriving, and…

  • The Hidden Dangers of Cortisone

    The Hidden Dangers of Cortisone

    00:13:30

    What happens when the medication that helps you breathe, walk, or calm inflammation also teaches your body to stop making its own life-sustaining cortisol? In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into the My Adrenal Life topic of…

  • The Harsh Reality of Adrenal Recovery

    The Harsh Reality of Adrenal Recovery

    00:14:56

    What happens when the lab work says recovery is happening, but your body feels worse instead of better? In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into the My Adrenal Life article “Recovery From Secondary, Tertiary, and Iatrogenic…

  • The Endocrine Orchestra – Mastering Your Health

    The Endocrine Orchestra – Mastering Your Health

    00:13:54

    For centuries, doctors believed the pituitary gland was nothing more than a drain for “brain mucus.” Today, we know that tiny structures deep in the brain are actually responsible for coordinating some of the most important systems in the…

  • The Drift – Why Tracking Matters in Adrenal Insufficiency

    The Drift – Why Tracking Matters in Adrenal Insufficiency

    00:13:00

    What if the most dangerous thing about adrenal insufficiency isn’t the crash — but the slow drift you never notice coming? In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into the My Adrenal Life article “Why Tracking Matters in Adrenal…

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