From Patient to Advocate: How Lorie Gardner Transformed Healing into Purpose

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Beyond My Diagnosis, I sit down with Lorie Gardner, a nurse, certified patient advocate, and wellness coach whose story embodies resilience and reinvention. After facing a major health crisis that led to a complex Whipple surgery, Lorie turned her recovery into a calling—helping others navigate the healthcare system with strength and purpose. Together, we talk about what it means to take control of your health, why self-advocacy saves lives, and how women can embrace midlife with clarity, confidence, and compassion.You’ll learn how to: • Discover how mindset and self-talk can change the outcome of recovery • Learn why having an advocate beside you can make all the difference • Understand how strength training supports healing after major surgery • Explore how to navigate hospitals and healthcare systems with confidence • Find inspiration to reinvent wellness and purpose in midlifeLorie’s Resources:Patient Advocacy Website: 🔗 https://www.healthlinkadvocates.com → Focused on helping clients navigate complex healthcare systems and become empowered patients.Women’s Wellness & Coaching Platform: 🔗 https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com → Dedicated to women’s wellness, strength training, and mindset programs for midlife vitality.Podcast: 🎙️ Don’t Let the Old Lady In → A show dedicated to helping women stay vibrant, strong, and connected to their mind-body-spirit health.