Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis

Becca Benning has multiple chronic conditions, but it was her multiple sclerosis diagnosis that made her dive into Terry Wahls' research and the autoimmune protocol diet to find what would ease her symptoms. What Becca found made such a difference in her own health, she started helping other people living with an autoimmune condition (diagnosed or not) work thought the autoimmune protocol. Discussed in this episode: Learn more about Becca: https://www.beccabenning.com/ Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/ https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact Live Your Life, Not Your DiagnosisStop Carrying the Weight of Your MShttps://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook @AndreaWHanson@AndreaWHanson ✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

Blaze Hunter is an author, award winning speaker, brand specialist, and maybe most importantly, a communications expert. In this episode, Blaise discusses the connection between emotions and the body, and how it plays a role in autoimmune disease. Blaise was diagnosed in her 20’s with EGPA, a rare autoimmune disease that affects the lungs. At the time she was working as a television broadcaster and her disease tried to take her voice - but she had none of that. Now she literally roars on stage as she turns her pain into purpose. And she’s bringing some of that passion to us. Discussed in this week’s episode: Connect with Blaise: https://www.blaisehunter.com/ Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/ https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact Live Your Life, Not Your DiagnosisStop Carrying the Weight of Your MShttps://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook @AndreaWHanson@AndreaWHanson ✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

This week I'm doing a little behind the scenes look at what I'm working on right now. My new online course, The 8 Week Mindset Challenge is starting soon, and this week I'm sharing what the challenge is all about - including negative thinking and the surprising ways it impacts us. I'm telling a little of my personal journey when I took a deep dive into my own negative thinking after I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. And common challenges among high-achievers, who I call "Ex-hustlers," in adjusting to life with chronic illness - even years after the onset of the disease. (I put myself in that category as well.) In this episode I discuss: 8 Week Mindset Challenge Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/ https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact Live Your Life, Not Your DiagnosisStop Carrying the Weight of Your MShttps://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook @AndreaWHanson@AndreaWHanson ✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

"It almost became a puzzle. How can we solve this? What's the next thing?" - Amanda Dahl When Amanda Dahl and her husband started experiencing strange and debilitating symptoms, they didn’t think they were in for an 18-year journey of mystery and uncertainty. Little did they know that their son's diagnosis of autism and Lyme disease would be the catalyst to discovering the root cause of their struggles - and the unconventional combination of treatments that would eventually bring healing and wholeness to their family. Amanda's own battle with chronic illness and Lyme disease has given her a profound understanding of the importance of addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in the healing process. Together with her husband, Christopher, Amanda co-founded Dahl Holistic Health. In this episode, you will be able to: Connect with Amanda Dahl: www.dahlholistichealth.com Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/ https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact Live Your Life, Not Your DiagnosisStop Carrying the Weight of Your MShttps://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook @AndreaWHanson@AndreaWHanson ✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

Amy Reinecke discovered she had Hashimoto’s after having her third child. She is now helping women love their body through healing their mindset. In this week’s podcast, Amy shares her very personal story with growing up in diet culture and developing an eating disorder. And her journey back to loving her body right now, as it is. Amy’s story is so relatable to those of us who grew up dieting and wanting so badly to have the “right” body. She gives inspiration and great tips to stop judging yourself and your body, and learn how to give it the love and nourishment that it needs. Discussed in this episode: Connect with Amy Reinecke: https://loveyourbodywell.net/ Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/ https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact Live Your Life, Not Your DiagnosisStop Carrying the Weight of Your MShttps://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook @AndreaWHanson@AndreaWHanson ✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

“I just trust that even if things don't work out, things are still working out.” -Courtney BussardCourtney Bussard is on her own journey to limitless. From solo travel, to hula hoop performances (and a little fire dancing) - Courtney is determined to not let her chronic illness hold her back. Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2019, her support system lived halfway across the country. Courtney had to trust her gut and fiercely advocate for herself on her own in a system that at first didn’t believe her. By focusing on what brings joy and peace on a daily basis, she reveals how small acts of self-care can lead to transformative change and a positive outlook on life. As a life coach and host of the Journey to Limitless podcast, Courtney brings this message of hope to her clients and listeners. In this episode, we discuss: Connect with Courtney Bussard: https://www.jtl-lifecoaching.com Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/ https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact Live Your Life, Not Your DiagnosisStop Carrying the Weight of Your MShttps://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook @AndreaWHanson@AndreaWHanson ✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

"How we think we're going to feel in the future when we're taking that next step is rarely how we actually feel once we get there." - Andrea HansonJoin me as I talk about a favorite piece of advice that was given to me at a time when I was ready to give up and walk away in the middle of a challenge. Drawing from my experience in a 150 mile bike race, I reveal the simple yet transformative lesson I learned that helped me get up the next day and finish what would be one of my proudest achievements soon after my multiple sclerosis diagnosis. And I share how it can work for others in their lives as well - you don't have to be on an epic bike ride to take advantage! This approach has become my guiding light, helping me conquer doubts, break barriers, and find success in even the most daunting situations. Discussed in this episode: Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/ https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact Live Your Life, Not Your DiagnosisStop Carrying the Weight of Your MShttps://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook @AndreaWHanson@AndreaWHanson ✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

“Life isn't going to look like I wanted it to. I'm not able to have the child that I wanted, but who knows what's next? And it's clear I can't go on like I am. Maybe it's time to find new possibilities.” - Sarah Jane SmithSarah Jane Smith Lyons is an embodiment teacher and mindset coach who helps fellow childless not by choice women integrate grief, amplify agency and embody possibility. During her career as yoga teacher, Sarah Jane taught strength and resilience to her students. When she developed fibroids and had multiple pregnancy losses, Sarah Jane found herself navigating deep grief and figuring out how to find fulfillment in her life again. She eventually brought what she learned through her own journey of being childless not by choice to her yoga classes and beyond. She now helps other women who are childless not by choice find strength in their own grieving and create an empowering life. Discussed in this episode: Connect with Sarah Jane: www.embodiedpossibility.com Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/ https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact Live Your Life, Not Your DiagnosisStop Carrying the Weight of Your MShttps://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook @AndreaWHanson@AndreaWHanson ✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

“Cancer has brought me so many blessings in terms of lessons and rediscovering who I am and what I wanted in life.” - Mayda PocMayda Poc is an international life and career coach for executives in fast paced industries, with a background of over 16 years in the investment banking industry. She’s received multiple certifications and accreditations and speaks four languages. Mayda left investment banking after her diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma - but not right away. After having another life-changing event, she then changed her fast-paced life and started focusing on helping others find fulfillment and purpose in their lives - whether they stay in their fast paced careers or not. Discussed in this episode: Connect with Mayda Poc: https://maydapoccoaching.com/ Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/ https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact Live Your Life, Not Your DiagnosisStop Carrying the Weight of Your MShttps://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook @AndreaWHanson@AndreaWHanson ✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

“The intersection of racism and ableism is a high collision zone”- Ingrid PalmerIngrid Palmer is an award-winning speaker, a diversity and inclusion consultant, and the founder and CEO of Focus On Ability - a campaign designed to encourage individuals to triumph over adversity, combat discrimination, and promote universal belonging. From a young age, Ingrid had to navigate a world that never seemed to understand her. Despite experiencing racism, ableism, and sexual abuse, Ingrid remained resilient and resourceful. Ingrid lives with a rare visual condition, retinitis pigmentosa, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Ingrid is sharing her powerful stories of hope and resilience. This is a don’t-miss episode! In this episode we discuss: Connect with Ingrid and listen to her award winning speech: https://www.focusonability.life/ Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/ https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact Live Your Life, Not Your DiagnosisStop Carrying the Weight of Your MShttps://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook @AndreaWHanson@AndreaWHanson ✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

Based on my #1 blog that's been read 1,000's of times, I'm talking about what I wish I knew when I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. It's been a while since I wrote this, and it's still 100% true. In this episode I talk about Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/ https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact Live Your Life, Not Your DiagnosisStop Carrying the Weight of Your MShttps://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook @AndreaWHanson@AndreaWHanson ✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

“We want kids to take the time out. As adults, we need a timeout, too.”Adam Weber is an accomplished speaker, author, and entrepreneur with a personal connection to the world of chronic illness. Living with primary progressive multiple sclerosis for over a decade, Adam has discovered the healing power of meditation in managing stress and maintaining a positive outlook. Drawing on his own experience, he created a user-friendly meditation technique known as Easy to Meditate, and now shares this transformative practice both in-person and online. Adam's genuine and down-to-earth approach has made a tremendous impact on those seeking to improve their well-being in the face of life's challenges. Discussed in this episode - To connect with Adam, visit: https://meditationnotmedicine.com/ Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/ https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact Live Your Life, Not Your DiagnosisStop Carrying the Weight of Your MShttps://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook @AndreaWHanson@AndreaWHanson ✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

We all have stories. Our stories are what make us unique. They're what sets us apart.- Shaun BernsteinShaun Bernstein has navigated life with hemophilia since birth. Despite the challenges that come with living with a chronic illness, Shaun has flourished thanks to the support of his parents and their emphasis on normalizing his condition while he grew up. His journey has led him to become a lawyer, a journalist, and eventually, the founder of his own copywriting agency. Shaun's dedication to helping others share their stories, along with his warmth and compassion, make him an inspiring figure for anyone living with a chronic illness. Connect With Shaun Bernstein: https://www.thewritestuff.agency/ Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/ https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact Live Your Life, Not Your DiagnosisStop Carrying the Weight of Your MShttps://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook @AndreaWHanson@AndreaWHanson ✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

You only have this one life. You only have this one body. Part of taking care of that body is making sure your mind is right. - Keshia RiceDiagnosed with kidney disease in high school, Keshia has faced her fair share of challenges and has learned the value of setting boundaries and choosing the right people to have in her life. As a preacher's kid, she can relate to the delicate balance between faith and modern dating. Drawing from her own experiences and background in communications, Keshia is provides valuable insights and advice for those seeking fulfilling relationships while dealing with chronic illness. In this episode: Connect with Keshia Rice Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/ https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact Live Your Life, Not Your DiagnosisStop Carrying the Weight of Your MShttps://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook @AndreaWHanson@AndreaWHanson ✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

I believe we judge ourselves entirely too much. This week I'm sharing my four new rules of mindset, designed to help improve self-compassion and confidence. I believe that having a strong mindset means embracing every aspect of our mindset, not just the positive parts. By loving ourselves more and judging our thoughts less, we can achieve and actual positive mindset (no "faking it 'till you make it" needed). In this episode: Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/ https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact Live Your Life, Not Your DiagnosisStop Carrying the Weight of Your MShttps://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook @AndreaWHanson@AndreaWHanson ✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

Helen Mallaburn is a hashimoto’s recovery specialist and nutritional therapist. She lived on the adrenaline of a high stress job, doing lots of sports, working out, and having a very active social life - until her health made her slow down when she developed autoimmune disorders including hashimoto's. She had to reframe her thinking around her health and how to heal herself. She shares her story about how she did it, nutrition - and some really approachable ways to change what we eat - something that can be pretty intimidating. Helen breaks down what she learned about inflammation and its effects on our bodies - and ways we can soothe it. Connect with Helen Mallaburn: https://helenmallaburn.com/ Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/ https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact Live Your Life, Not Your DiagnosisStop Carrying the Weight of Your MShttps://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook @AndreaWHanson@AndreaWHanson ✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

"My goal is not to look like the airbrushed Photoshopped models. I just want to be healthy. I want to have energy to play with my kids. "- Sarah Bowser Sarah Bowser, from That Weird, Nerdy Mom, has transformed her struggle with anxiety and hashimoto's, an autoimmune diagnosis, into a mission to help others find self-love and acceptance. Embracing her weird, nerdy side, Sarah has learned to celebrate her uniqueness and encourages others to do the same. Through her own journey of self-discovery, she has developed a system for cultivating true self-belonging and now shares this approach with other women seeking to live authentically. Sarah's sincere passion for empowering individuals to embrace their identities makes her an inspiring figure for those looking to find their authentic self in the wake of a diagnosis. Discussed In this episode: Connect with Sarah Bowser: https://thatweirdnerdymom.com/ Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/ https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact Live Your Life, Not Your DiagnosisStop Carrying the Weight of Your MShttps://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook @AndreaWHanson@AndreaWHanson ✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

"It almost became a puzzle. How can we solve this? What's the next thing?" - Amanda Dahl When Amanda Dahl and her husband started experiencing strange and debilitating symptoms, they didn’t think they were in for an 18-year journey of mystery and uncertainty. Little did they know that their son's diagnosis of autism and Lyme disease would be the catalyst to discovering the root cause of their struggles - and the unconventional combination of treatments that would eventually bring healing and wholeness to their family. Amanda's own battle with chronic illness and Lyme disease has given her a profound understanding of the importance of addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in the healing process. Together with her husband, Christopher, Amanda co-founded Dahl Holistic Health. In this episode, you will be able to: Connect with Amanda Dahl: www.dahlholistichealth.com Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/ https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact Live Your Life, Not Your DiagnosisStop Carrying the Weight of Your MShttps://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook @AndreaWHanson@AndreaWHanson ✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

I’m sharing my journey with boundaries - the good, the bad and the ugly. The good news is, I learned a lot from being a terrible boundary maker and am bringing those lessons to the podcast today. Hear my personal train wrecks with boundaries and the five invaluable lessons I’ve learned along the way to make great boundaries that help me with my own self growth. My number one goal is to protect my time, decrease my stress level, and increase my energy. Boundaries help me do that more than anything. Discussed in this episode - Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/ https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact Live Your Life, Not Your DiagnosisStop Carrying the Weight of Your MShttps://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook @AndreaWHanson@AndreaWHanson ✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

"As the Deaf Queen Boss, my goal is to teach others how to be inclusive and change how we approach mental health among people with disabilities and within the deaf community." - Kellina Powell Kellina Powell is an entrepreneur and advocate who specializes in working with young professionals with disabilities on managing depression, anxiety, and improving self-esteem. In her book, Everyday I Am Just Deaf, (available now) she shares her personal stories as a deaf person living in a hearing world. In this episode, Kellina shares her experiences, tips for people living with disabilities, and at the end of the podcast gives an uplifting pep talk that is not to be missed to people listening who feel isolated due to their disabilities. In this episode, Kellina talks about: Connect with Kellina: https://www.kellinaempowerment.com/ Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/ https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact Live Your Life, Not Your DiagnosisStop Carrying the Weight of Your MShttps://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook @AndreaWHanson@AndreaWHanson ✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.