My Adrenal Life podcast

What does “recovery” actually mean when you live with adrenal insufficiency? In this episode, we explore why recovery with adrenal insufficiency often looks very different than people expect. Many imagine recovery as getting back to…

What does it mean to live in a constant state of physiological “overdrive” with adrenal insufficiency? In this episode, we explore how adrenal insufficiency can leave the body feeling like it is always working harder than it…

Why does adrenaline feel so overwhelming with adrenal insufficiency—even when there’s no real emergency happening? In this episode, we explore the intense and often frightening relationship between adrenaline and adrenal insufficiency…

Why do so many people with chronic illness feel pressured to constantly explain themselves? In this episode, we explore the emotional exhaustion that can come from repeatedly trying to justify, defend, or explain life with adrenal…

Why can your heart race even when you’re resting with adrenal insufficiency? In this episode, we explore one of the most unsettling symptoms many people experience: a racing heart that seems to happen out of nowhere—even when you’re…

Why can simple, everyday tasks suddenly feel overwhelming with adrenal insufficiency? In this episode, we explore one of the most misunderstood parts of living with adrenal insufficiency: the way ordinary activities can sometimes feel…

What happens when imaging findings don’t seem to match how sick you actually feel? In this episode, we explore the complex and often misunderstood reality of Empty Sella Syndrome and its connection to pituitary function, hormone…

Why do so many people with adrenal insufficiency seem to crash around 3PM? In this episode, we explore one of the most common and frustrating patterns people describe: feeling relatively functional earlier in the day, only to hit a wall in…

What does real support actually look like when you’re living with chronic illness? In this episode, we explore the emotional and practical side of support in adrenal insufficiency and chronic illness. Support is often talked about in broad…

Why does real improvement with adrenal insufficiency sometimes feel… underwhelming? In this episode, we explore a surprising reality many people experience during recovery or stabilization: feeling better doesn’t always feel dramatic. In…

Are sweeteners safe when you’re living with adrenal insufficiency—and why can they affect people differently? In this episode, we take a closer look at how sugar and artificial sweeteners may interact with adrenal insufficiency. While…

Why can being labeled “stable” feel more like failure than progress? In this episode, we explore a quiet but powerful experience many people with adrenal insufficiency face: being told things are stable, while still feeling far from well…