Natalie's Scoli Journey-Metal Rods Be Damned.

What's up you beautiful people !? In this Scoli Sunday - I'm joined with Guest , Natalie who shares her journey with spinal fusion, from diagnosis to surgery and recovery, as well as the impact on her life and activities. Natalie's also shares her experience during pregnancy and the challenges of sleeping post-surgery. Natalie shares her experiences with pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood as a woman with scoliosis and a spinal fusion. She discusses the challenges, medical care, and personal journey, highlighting the importance of finding supportive healthcare professionals and advocating for oneself.Natalie also shares her journey with running Marathons with Scoliosis and a spinal fusion and shares running tips! This episode is packed with great Scoliosis and fusion information and Natalie's journey through life- Metal rods be damned! Showcasing we can do so many things with our fusion and that we're all more than our Scoliosis. I hope you all enjoy the episode! Thank you Natalie for such an amazing conversation and sharing your journey and knowledge ! :) Post show Note, my running journey*I dropped out of the race mentioned in this Episode:**This episode was filmed in October of 2025 when I planned to try and complete a 10k but in November of 2025 - I found out my moms cancer returned and I pulled out of the race- I know Ryan would understand and I just could not force myself to train the way I would need to complete a 10k- so until I'm ready to commit to train ,I'm holding off.Questions/Want to be a guest Email: [email protected]: 00:00 Diagnosis and Surgery17:56 Pregnancy and Sleeping Challenges26:56 Navigating Healthcare Challenges32:21 Postpartum and Motherhood Journey50:07 Physical Activity and Empowerment57:09 The Power of Personal Discipline01:03:21 The Journey of Self-Acceptance01:16:04 The Importance of Showing UpResources mentioned in the Episode:Dr. Beth Strength and Spine - https://www.spinehealth.com/doctor/beth-strengthRun Walk Method for Runners - https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a20865609/the-run-walk-method/Dr. Laura's Pregnancy and Postpartum Guides - https://www.spinalfusionpregnancy.com/Natalie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runner_nattylin/Natalie's Blog- https://www.tallgirlinasmallstate.com/