From Diagnosis To Defiance: Kezia Kecibas' Journey Of Courage, Community and Choice

Send us Fan MailWhat if the hardest news you’ve ever heard became the reason you chose to really live? We sat down with Kezia, a holistic therapist and mum, whose MS diagnosis pushed her from secrecy into radical honesty, community and a decision to pursue HSCT in Russia. Her story isn’t a highlight reel; it’s a practical map made of hospital corridors, fundraising calls, and small daily wins that add up to a bigger life.Kezia takes us from early motherhood and “accidental” entry into holistic therapy to the decade she hid her illness behind a folded walking stick and a brave face. A blunt prognosis of a “wheelchair by Christmas” sparked a pivot: research, a global web of support and the courage to say yes to haematopoietic stem cell transplant. She opens up about the intense reality of high-dose chemo, the sterile rooms, the morning her hair fell out and the Russian nurse who answered with care instead of words. Back home, progress arrived in quiet milestones: bending a stubborn leg, feeling in her hands, walking with one stick. None of it erased MS; all of it expanded possibility though.We dig into what actually sustains resilience: asking for help without apology, building routines that restore function, and protecting joy through deliberate adventure, like the skydive that began as a scheduling mix-up and became a training goal. Kezia’s book, Rose Tinted: My Story, captures the parts she once swore she’d never tell, and those pages continue to help others speak up, seek treatment and find their people. If you’re searching for real talk on MS, HSCT, chronic illness coping or even the mindset that turns fear into action, you’ll find it here; told with warmth, humour and zero "beating around the bush".Follow Kezia @kelebekholistics and find her book on Amazon. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share it with someone who needs honest hope, and leave a review to help others find the show. What’s one brave step you’ll take this week?Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? I'd love to stay connected!💚 Join the She's Organised Hub – Whether you're looking for community, practical support or deeper coaching, there's a place for you. Join our free Standard membership, or explore Premium and VIP for even more support. Let's continue the conversation inside the Hub!📱 Come and say hello on Instagram or Threads – I share practical tips, behind-the-scenes moments and everyday encouragement to help you simplify your life and steward it well. @shes.organisedIf this episode encouraged you, I'd be so grateful if you'd follow the podcast, leave a rating and write a positive review. It helps more women discover the show and allows us to keep spreading this message of intentional living.Remember...Organising is a tool to live the purposeful life beyond it!See you next time!Mel 💚