Cushing's Syndrome: "I Was Told I Was Crazy" | Rebecca Maxwell

What happens when your body betrays you—and doctors dismiss your symptoms as “all in your head”? In this gripping episode, Rebecca Maxwell (musician, author, and chronic illness advocate) reveals her 10-year battle with Cushing’s Syndrome, a rare condition caused by a cortisol-producing tumor. From running on broken feet to surviving post-surgery withdrawal hell, Rebecca’s story is a testament to resilience—and a damning indictment of medical gaslighting.Rebecca shares:🚨 The red flags of Cushing’s (sudden obesity, insomnia, rage) and how her sister diagnosed her when doctors couldn’t.💊 Why recovery felt worse than the disease—and the holistic tools (meditation, music, therapy) that saved her.💔 The shame of the “ugly disease” (balding, facial hair, weight gain) and how she learned to reclaim her worth.🌟 Her message to listeners: “You deserve help. Keep going—even standing still is survival.”Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Chronic Truth Podcast00:57 Rebecca's Journey with Chronic Illness06:00 The Struggles of Diagnosis and Treatment12:00 Surgery and Recovery: A New Beginning17:58 Life After Cushing's: Healing and Growth24:07 Finding Purpose Through Pain30:08 Final Thoughts and EncouragementFollow Rebecca:TikTok: ⁠@creativewithchronic⁠Instagram: ⁠@rebecca_angel_music⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Subscribe to The Chronic Truth Podcast for more raw conversations about thriving beyond chronic illness.🔗 Website | 📲 #ChronicTruthPodcastSocial Media:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠@Thechronictruth⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@chronic.truth.podcast⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠@kimberlymorgnnash⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@thechronictruthpodcast⁠⁠⁠X: ⁠⁠⁠@chronictruthpod⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠Kimberly Morgan Nash⁠⁠⁠ This episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly NashCo-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson - ⁠⁠⁠The Podcast Mechanic⁠⁠⁠