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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

  • The Adrenal Nighttime Paradox

    The Adrenal Nighttime Paradox

    00:12:45

    Why do so many people with adrenal insufficiency wake up in the middle of the night feeling panicked, shaky, nauseous, and completely unable to settle back down? In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into the My Adrenal Life…

  • Surviving Skin – The Cortisol Conundrum

    Surviving Skin – The Cortisol Conundrum

    00:14:37

    Why can someone with adrenal insufficiency bruise, tear, or injure their skin so easily – and why is the answer not always as simple as “too many steroids”? In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into the My Adrenal Life article…

  • Survival Self Care for Adrenal Insufficiency

    Survival Self Care for Adrenal Insufficiency

    00:15:40

    What does self-care really mean when your body cannot produce cortisol on demand? In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into the My Adrenal Life article “The Art of Self-Care With Adrenal Insufficiency.” Together, they explore…

  • Stress Isn’t Just Bad – Adrenal Insufficiency Explained

    Stress Isn’t Just Bad – Adrenal Insufficiency Explained

    00:14:22

    Can joy, excitement, travel, celebration, or even a meaningful life event become a real medical stressor when you live with adrenal insufficiency? In this episode, Chloe and Alex take a deep dive into the My Adrenal Life article “Your Body…

  • Redefining Strength with Adrenal Insufficiency

    Redefining Strength with Adrenal Insufficiency

    00:12:33

    What happens when the body you trusted to carry you through exercise suddenly stops responding the way it used to? In this episode, Noah and Eloise take a deep dive into the My Adrenal Life article “Muscle Atrophy, Exercise, and Finding…

  • Redefining You After Adrenal Insufficiency

    Redefining You After Adrenal Insufficiency

    00:12:52

    What happens when adrenal insufficiency does not just change your body – but changes your sense of who you are? In this episode, Noah and Eloise take a deep dive into the My Adrenal Life article “Identity Shifts, Grief, and Redefining…

  • Redefining Life with Adrenal Insufficiency

    Redefining Life with Adrenal Insufficiency

    00:14:22

    Can life still feel full, meaningful, and beautiful after an adrenal insufficiency diagnosis? In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into the My Adrenal Life article “There Is Hope: Life With Adrenal Insufficiency Can Still Be…

  • Navigating the Invisible Struggle of Adrenal Insufficiency

    Navigating the Invisible Struggle of Adrenal Insufficiency

    00:11:16

    What does a “normal day” look like when your body cannot automatically produce the cortisol needed to wake up, respond to stress, or recover from ordinary life? In this episode, Noah and Eloise take a deep dive into the My Adrenal Life…

  • Navigating the HPA Axis – Life or Death?

    Navigating the HPA Axis – Life or Death?

    00:15:34

    What happens when the body loses its built-in ability to respond to stress? In this episode, Noah and Eloise take a deep dive into the My Adrenal Life article “The HPA Axis Explained” and break down one of the most important systems in…

  • Navigating Adrenal Insufficiency – Caregiver’s Lifeline

    Navigating Adrenal Insufficiency – Caregiver’s Lifeline

    00:13:56

    What does it really mean to love and care for someone whose body cannot respond to stress the way it should? In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into the My Adrenal Life guide “The Unsung Heroes” and explore the reality of…

  • Living with Adrenal Insufficiency – Bridging the Gap

    Living with Adrenal Insufficiency – Bridging the Gap

    00:18:11

    What happens when lab work says everything looks fine, but daily life still feels unstable, exhausting, and far more fragile than anyone seems to understand? In this episode, Noah and Eloise take a deep dive into the My Adrenal Life…

  • Listening to the Whispers – Managing Adrenal Insufficiency

    Listening to the Whispers – Managing Adrenal Insufficiency

    00:12:33

    What do you do when something feels wrong in your body—but it doesn’t look like an emergency? In this episode, Jake and Rachel explore the My Adrenal Life article “When the Signals Are Quiet (But Important)”, a conversation about the…

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