Eps 3. Chronic Illness Warrior Sonia Surita - Lupus, Fibromyalgia and Leukopenia, a patient's perspective

In today's episode, our special guest, Sonia Surita, shares how she has drastically improved her quality of life, as she has learned to manage her multiple diagnoses. Sonia was first diagnosed with systemic lupus 20 years ago, and fibromyalgia 10 years ago. She also battles type 2 diabetes and leukopenia. Sonia is a mother of 2 teenage girls, who has been married almost 17 years. She works as a travel manager, but also has a small business baking and decorating cakes, pastries and all kinds of desserts called Sinful Sweets by Sonia.  She can accommodate most dietary needs while creating beautiful desserts. Show Notes:3:56 - symptoms 5:14 - leukopenia 7:25 - antibiotic warning 9:08 - diet and lifestyle 11:35 - meditation 12:20 - mental reframing 14:10 - mental component 21:08 - children’s resilience when moms not well 24:20 - weight gain due to medications 31:00 - prioritizing your physical and mental health31:30 - advocating for self and looking for holistic remedies Contact Information:5-star baking shop: Sinful Sweets by Sonia S https://www.facebook.com/SinfulSweetsbySoniaSPersonal Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sonia.suritaFollow Functionally Enlightened on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionallyenlightened/