EPISODE · Aug 29, 2025 · 34 MIN
Is It Possible to Thrive With Addison’s Disease? This Daily Practice Says Yes
from Beyond Diagnosis · host Rita De Michele
What if being diagnosed with a rare chronic illness became the moment you chose to fight back? In this powerful episode, Rita De Michele speaks with Martin Stark—Addison’s Disease survivor, global speaker, and founder of the World Gay Boxing Championships—on how courage became his greatest medicine. After surviving two comas and a tracheotomy, Martin transformed his life through mindset, advocacy, and the discipline of boxing. He shares how he rebuilt his identity and turned pain into purpose. If you’re living with chronic illness or searching for deeper healing, this episode is your reminder that courage is a choice—and a practice. 🔗CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST http://martinstark.co/https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-stark-au/https://www.instagram.com/martin_stark_au/Amazon link for the book: https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Your-Right-Hook-pillars-ebook/dp/B0DM8W24JGWelcome to Beyond Diagnosis, a podcast that will raise your awareness, strengthen your decision-making, and amplify your voice for Alternative practices, so you can take back control of your health. By subscribing, you will gain access to content for people who have long-term health issues and connect with functional, wellbeing and mindset professionals. 👩💻FIND OUT MORE Rita De Michele is a Health Advocate & Podcast Host Beyond Diagnosis is a platform that facilitates a connection between your health condition and a holistic practitionerWatch the episode on the Beyond Diagnosis YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/vXzPi2oS6ig📲SAY HI ON SOCIALS:Website: https://www.beyonddiagnosis.app/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ritademicheleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-de-michele-health-advocate-74a408109/Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/beyonddiagnosis_app/⚕️Medical Disclaimer: https://shorturl.at/xpjZ2
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What if being diagnosed with a rare chronic illness became the moment you chose to fight back? In this powerful episode, Rita De Michele speaks with Martin Stark—Addison’s Disease survivor, global speaker, and founder of the World Gay Boxing Championships—on how courage became his greatest medicine. After surviving two comas and a tracheotomy, Martin transformed his life through mindset, advocacy, and the discipline of boxing. He shares how he rebuilt his identity and turned pain ...
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