38 ~ Hollie’s resilient journey through her Chronic illness challenges (Gastroparesis, Pectus Excavatum, and Diaphragmatic Hernia)

In this eye-opening conversation with Hollie, she shares her extraordinary journey living with a range of chronic illnesses. Hollie's resilience shines as she opens up about her daily battles with gastroparesis - needing a feeding tube, and the challenges posed by respiratory conditions and a rare chest wall deformity known as Pectus Excavatum. Hollie's explains that she had a diaphragmatic hernia at birth, leaving her with one working lung and this has contributed to various health issues such as scoliosis, severe GERD, and gastrointestinal problems. She bravely discusses the impact of these conditions on her life and the ongoing quest for solutions, including the need for a huge chest wall surgery to alleviate pain and prevent her heart and lungs from being crushed (which since recording - she has successfully had the surgery and is now recovering) Hollie encourages everyone not to be embarrassed by their conditions. Her story is full of ups and downs, but she's here to share, inspire, and let others know they're not alone in facing health challenges. Tune in to discover the unwavering spirit that allows Hollie to never give up and the resilience required to face the complexities of chronic illness. Find Hollie online: Instagram 💗 Thank you so much for being here on this adventure with me! 💗 - Hayley xo ✨ Find us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beforeyoubloom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ The Before You Bloom Podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I would like to recognise their continuing connection to land, water, and culture and pay my respects to their elders past, present, and emerging, and any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people listening today.