The Hidden Dangers of Cortisone
What happens when the medication that helps you breathe, walk, or calm inflammation also teaches your body to stop making its own life-sustaining cortisol?In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep ...
13 Mar 13min
The Harsh Reality of Adrenal Recovery
What happens when the lab work says recovery is happening, but your body feels worse instead of better?In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into the My Adrenal Life article “Recovery From...
13 Mar 14min
The Endocrine Orchestra - Mastering Your Health
For centuries, doctors believed the pituitary gland was nothing more than a drain for “brain mucus.” Today, we know that tiny structures deep in the brain are actually responsible for coordinating som...
13 Mar 13min
The Drift - Why Tracking Matters in Adrenal Insufficiency
What if the most dangerous thing about adrenal insufficiency isn’t the crash — but the slow drift you never notice coming?In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into the My Adrenal Life art...
13 Mar 13min
The Adrenal Nighttime Paradox
Nighttime waking with a racing heart, sweating or nausea can be frightening. This episode explores sleep and adrenal replacement, including questions about circadian rhythms and overnight symptoms. Th...
13 Mar 12min
Surviving Skin - The Cortisol Conundrum
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...
13 Mar 14min
Survival Self Care for Adrenal Insufficiency
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 I...
13 Mar 15min
Stress Isn’t Just Bad - Adrenal Insufficiency Explained
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 ...
13 Mar 14min
