My Adrenal Life podcast

Part 1 Why does recovery matter just as much as the workout itself when you have adrenal insufficiency? In this episode, we continue our discussion of strength training with adrenal insufficiency, moving beyond simply getting started and…

Why can you feel relatively stable one day and completely depleted the next—even when you haven’t changed anything obvious? In this episode, we explore one of the most frustrating parts of living with adrenal insufficiency: symptoms that…

Why does knowing your type of adrenal insufficiency matter so much? In this episode, we explore adrenal insufficiency as a signaling system and look at where that system can break down. Rather than treating every form of adrenal…

Why are some of the most disruptive symptoms of adrenal insufficiency rarely the ones people hear about first? In this episode, we move beyond the familiar textbook symptoms and explore the hidden symptoms of adrenal insufficiency—the…

Why can adrenal insufficiency look so different from the symptoms described in a textbook? In this episode, we explore the classic or “textbook” symptoms of adrenal insufficiency and why real-life experiences do not always fit neatly into…

Why can blood pressure be so misleading in adrenal insufficiency? In this episode, we explore why the familiar idea that adrenal insufficiency always means low blood pressure doesn’t tell the whole story. Blood pressure is dynamic…

There is craving a pickle. And then there is needing the pickle, drinking the pickle juice, and wondering why salty foods suddenly sound better than dessert. If you have adrenal insufficiency—especially primary adrenal insufficiency, or…

Why is stress dosing one of the most important skills to understand when living with adrenal insufficiency? In this episode, we explore the purpose of stress dosing and why the body may need additional glucocorticoid support during…

Why is an emergency injection kit one of the most important safety tools for someone living with adrenal insufficiency? In this episode, we take a practical look at mastering the adrenal emergency kit—understanding not only what belongs in…

Why can your lab results look reassuring while your body is telling a completely different story? In this episode, we explore one of the most misunderstood aspects of adrenal insufficiency and chronic illness: the gap between laboratory…

What does it mean to move beyond the diagnosis and build a life defined by resilience instead of fear? In this episode, we explore the emotional journey that follows an adrenal insufficiency diagnosis. While receiving answers can bring…

Why do hormone tests sometimes seem to tell a very different story than how you actually feel? In this episode, we explore one of the most frustrating experiences for people living with adrenal insufficiency and other hormone disorders…