EP276: Delicia Niami: Overcoming Trauma and the Battlegrounds Our Bodies Carry

Today's guest is Delicia Niami — author of the Resilient AF series. Delicia shares her journey with Crohn's disease, which she developed after experiencing trauma and stress while living abroad. She also discusses the challenges she faced in getting properly diagnosed and the connection between her physical health issues and the emotional trauma she endured and being kidnapped as a child.    In this episode, they talk about: Delicia's experience being diagnosed with Crohn's disease — symptoms she experienced, difficulty and delay in getting a proper diagnosis, the toll the disease took on her, etc. Finding resilience and a positive outlook despite her health challenges Delicia's family history of colitis and her experience with colostomy How the trauma she experienced as a child impacted her health Her experience trying different treatments and using biologics for managing her Crohn's How writing and sharing her story helped Delicia in her healing journey   Memorable Quotes: "Sometimes, we have to do what we don't want to do to get better." "Even in the darkest of times, there's always that little, tiny glimmer of light. If you fan the flames, they get bigger." "Our traumas stay in our body and come out as alternative things."   BIO:  Delicia Niami is an acclaimed author renowned for her captivating storytelling and unwavering commitment to inspiring resilience. After being raised in The San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, Delicia pursued her academic journey at UC Santa Cruz. Building upon her academic foundation, she furthered her education, earning a degree in Film and Television Production with honors. Armed with her academic achievements, Delicia ventured into the world of storytelling, working as a producer on a feature-length film, her own TV series, and numerous other projects. Delicia's adventures have taken her to nearly every corner of the globe, including one which stole her heart, Bern, Switzerland. Despite her fondness for Switzerland, Delicia's true love lies in the enchanting beach town of Santa Cruz, CA, where she proudly calls home. With a profound understanding of the human experience and a passion for empowering others, Delicia weaves tales that resonate deeply with readers, inviting them on transformative journeys of hope, resilience, and self-discovery.   Mentioned In This Episode: Delicia Niami Website: https://www.delicianiami.com/    Links to resources: Health Coach Group Website https://www.thehealthcoachgroup.com/ Use the code HCC50 to save $50 on our website Leave a Review of the Podcast