50 | What Alpha-Gal Taught Me About Healing and Living Fully

In this deeply personal episode, I’m opening up about my bizarre and life-changing journey with Alpha Gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergy that has completely reshaped how I live. From mysterious symptoms and terrifying reactions to the unexpected diagnosis and a functional medicine approach that’s brought relief, I’m sharing it all—the fear, the frustration, and ultimately, the hope and healing. This isn’t just about an allergy; it’s about learning to care for yourself, embracing help, and living with intentionality, even when life throws unexpected challenges your way.I’ll walk you through the resources that have helped me, the lessons I’ve learned, and how faith has carried me through this valley. Whether you’re dealing with medical challenges, anxiety, or just the hard stuff of life, I hope this episode reminds you that you’re not alone and that healing—physical, emotional, and spiritual—is possible.Resources Mentioned:The Needs of the Heart by Chip DoddThe Voice of the Heart by Chip DoddSAAT Therapy (Acupuncture) by Dr. Solomon-trained practitionersStudies on vagus nerve function and allergy response (linked in the blog post accompanying this episode)Follow Katelyn: Instagram YouTube PinterestMentioned in this episode:Lume BoxI'm really working on habit stacking and my Lume Box is the best tool in my toolbox to really make sure I'm focusing on my health and well-being while simultaneously getting ready for the day or reading at night.