Healing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with Special Guest, Lorri Kercher

In this episode, Lorri Kurcher shares her inspiring journey from a service-oriented background to becoming a functional medicine expert. She discusses hypermobility spectrum disorders, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and practical lifestyle strategies for managing chronic illness, emphasizing the importance of diagnosis, self-advocacy, and holistic care.Keywords: functional medicine, Ehlers-Danlos, hypermobility, chronic illness, lifestyle strategies, diagnosis, self-advocacy, connective tissue, neuroimmune, health coachingKey Topics: Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders and EDSPractical lifestyle strategies for chronic illnessImportance of diagnosis and self-advocacySound Bites: "COVID has uncovered many hidden conditions.""Diagnosis can be challenging but crucial.""Regulating the nervous system is key."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Functional Medicine and Personal Journeys03:34 Lorri's Transition to Functional Medicine06:04 Challenges and Discoveries in Health08:59 Understanding Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)11:47 The Impact of COVID-19 on Health14:30 Navigating the Healthcare System16:54 The Importance of Awareness and Education19:44 Future Directions in Functional Medicine27:01 Introduction to Resources for EDS28:10 Connecting with the Functional Medicine Community29:46 Practical Lifestyle Changes for Quality of Life34:33 Understanding the Impact of COVID on Chronic Illness37:13 The Role of Education in Functional Medicine42:49 Becoming a Health Coach in Functional Medicine Resources: • The Ehlers-Danlos Society — https://www.ehlers-danlos.com• Beighton Score (joint hypermobility assessment) — https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/assessing-joint-hypermobility/• Invitae Genetic Testing — https://www.invitae.com• The Norris Lab (EDS Research) — https://www.thenorrislab.com/copy-of-eds-research• The Dr. Z — https://www.thedrz.com• Join our Functional Medicine 2.0 Community — https://link.thedrz.com/join-fm2-community