Summary

In this conversation, Stashia Jeanette shares her personal health journey, focusing on her experiences after a total colectomy, the challenges of living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and the impact on her mental health. She discusses dietary adjustments, hydration struggles, and practical tips for traveling with health conditions. Stashia emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, documenting health experiences, and the possibility of healing through self-awareness and empowerment.

Takeaways

Stashia discusses her health journey post-total colectomy.

She shares insights on managing hydration and dietary changes.

The importance of self-advocacy in health management is emphasized.

Stashia highlights the challenges of living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

She provides practical tips for traveling with health conditions.

Mental health struggles are a significant part of her journey.

Stashia encourages documenting health experiences for better management.

She reflects on the impact of medication on her well-being.

The conversation emphasizes the possibility of healing and empowerment.

Stashia's journey showcases resilience and self-discovery.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Health Journey

01:46 Life After Total Colectomy: Frequency and Hydration

08:32 Dietary Adjustments Post-Surgery

15:52 Traveling with Health Conditions

22:03 Understanding Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)

22:27 Mental Health and Medication Journey

37:58 Embracing Healing and Self-Discovery