EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 25 MIN
Finding Strength Through Alpha-Gal Syndrome with Erin Sherry
from Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson · host JoAnn M. Dickinson Author
What happens when a rare and misunderstood allergy changes your life? For Erin Sherry, it became the start of a powerful new chapter.In this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I sit down with Erin V. Sherry — educator, mom, and author of Alpha-Gal Gal Takes on the World — to talk about how her difficult journey with Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) led to an empowering children’s book that transforms a medical diagnosis into a superhero story.We discuss:The long and confusing road to diagnosisHow Erin turned her personal experience into a story for childrenThe inspiration behind Alpha-Gal GalHow her teaching background shaped the bookNavigating the self-publishing processAnd the impact her book is having on allergy families, educators, and kids around the worldWhether you're a parent, teacher, allergy warrior, or aspiring children's book author, this conversation will leave you inspired to turn your challenges into something beautiful.🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to follow for more author interviews and behind-the-scenes looks at storytelling and publishing!www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com@joann.dickinson.authorYouTubeIG @alphagalgalFB @alphagalgalOrder your copy of Alpha-Gal Gal
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What happens when a rare and misunderstood allergy changes your life? For Erin Sherry, it became the start of a powerful new chapter.In this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I sit down with Erin V. Sherry — educator, mom, and author of Alpha-Gal Gal Takes on the World — to talk about how her difficult journey with Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) led to an empowering children’s book that transforms a medical diagnosis into a superhero story.We discuss:The long and confusing road to diagnosisHow Erin turned her personal experience into a story for childrenThe inspiration behind Alpha-Gal GalHow her teaching background shaped the bookNavigating the self-publishing processAnd the impact her book is having on allergy families, educators, and kids around the worldWhether you're a parent, teacher, allergy warrior, or aspiring children's book author, this conversation will leave you inspired to turn your challenges into something beautiful.🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to follow for more author interviews and behind-the-scenes looks at storytelling and publishing!www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com@joann.dickinson.authorYouTubeIG @alphagalgalFB @alphagalgalOrder your copy of Alpha-Gal Gal
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