Understanding Adenomyosis: Sarah Stelmach-Brown's Journey

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this compelling episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow reunites with Sarah Stelmach-Brown, who shares her personal journey with adenomyosis—a painful condition where the tissue that normally lines the uterus grows into the muscular wall of the uterus. Sarah bravely opens up about her struggles with chronic pain, the challenges of navigating the medical system, and the impact this condition has had on her daily life as a caregiver and student.Join us as we explore Sarah's experiences with misdiagnosis, the importance of self-advocacy in seeking effective treatment, and the often-overlooked psychological toll that comes with living in constant pain. She emphasizes the need for better awareness and research around women's health issues and encourages listeners to have open discussions about their health.Whether you or someone you know is affected by adenomyosis, this conversation serves as a valuable resource for understanding and coping with this often-misunderstood disorder. Tune in for an inspiring discussion that highlights resilience, hope, and the urgent need for advocacy in women's health.Who is Sarah Stelmach-Brown?Sarah Stelmach-Brown is a caregiving advocate with a major focus on autism and Alzheimer’s disease and the host of the podcast “Caregiver Chronicles.” She is the mother of two boys on the autism spectrum. Sarah worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Medication Technician at assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and in-home care before leaving in July of 2021 after experiencing caregiver burnout. She is raw and passionate as she speaks about her experiences as a caregiver in personal and professional settings. Sarah is unafraid to tackle serious topics but uses her wit to bring fun to almost any situation. She uses her podcast to help caregivers from all walks of life connect to others and get their messages out about making the world a better place for those we care for and those who care for us. New episodes are currently on hiatus while Sarah has returned to school to pursue a degree in computer science.You can find Sarah Stelmach-Brown:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaregiverChronicles2On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Caregiverchronicles2/On BlueSky: https://app.bsky.cz/profile/caregiverchron.bsky.socialOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caregiverchronicles2On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLJKxsfvnCkYk1waguCKGAOn Flow Page: https://flow.page/caregiverchroniclesSarah has a podcast called "Caregiver Chronicles." Listen to it here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yJtTI7WLLXTkLR5wET1Ml?si=73be09b2a0994988Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/IHnRKY4EeiERate this episode on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt35433942/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.twitter.com/ASATS2013 On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com   Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: January 15, 2025