Made to be Whole

In this episode of the Made to Be Whole podcast, host Krista Michener sits down with Lyme disease and Babesia survivor Molly to explore her long journey toward healing, remission, and her decision to become a health coach. This intimate conversation covers the realities of living with chronic illness, misdiagnosis, the value of integrative and innovative treatments, and how lived experience inspires Molly to support others on their path to wholeness. If you or a loved one have been impacted by Lyme, Babesia, or chronic health struggles, this episode offers hope, practical advice, and insight from someone who’s walked the path and returned to help others.Topics discussed in this episodeA Survivor’s Story: Molly shares her personal experience with years of undiagnosed symptoms, misdiagnoses, and how her eventual Babesia and Lyme diagnosis changed her life and recovery path.Navigating Complex Symptoms: Understanding the physical, neurological, and emotional toll of Lyme and Babesia, from debilitating pain and night sweats to challenges with mental health and relationships.Integrative Treatment Approaches: How comprehensive, modalities-based care (including plasmapheresis and IV therapies) helped Molly reach remission, and why ongoing professional development in integrative health is key for better patient outcomes.Peer Support & Coaching: The vital role of patient-to-patient support and why a coach who’s “been there” can make the healing process less isolating and more effective.Education and Advocacy: Molly’s insights as an educator on working with schools, advocating for children with chronic illness, and how customized education solutions can support families facing similar journeys.Understanding Membership and Access to Care: Krista Michener and Molly explain the new membership program, addressing common concerns, and how it aims to increase access, responsiveness, and individualized support.Connect with Us: Struggling with Lyme, Babesia, or chronic symptoms? Reach out for support from our team of health coaches who have walked the walk.Learn More: Visit AHP Integrative Health for resources on innovative treatments, education advocacy, and to learn about our new membership options.Book a Consultation: Ready to take the next step in your healing journey? Schedule a visit or call to receive individualized care and support.Stay tuned, and remember: You were made to be whole.All resources mentioned on the show can be found at: https://ahpintegrativehealth.com/Any references to any particular people, including family, have been shared with prior consent.Transcripts and notes generated with Descript and Castmagic and then edited by human eyes and hands. Lightly edited and produced by BiCurean Consulting, BiCurean.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this inspiring episode of Made to Be Whole, we sit down with Megan Krych to discuss her courageous battle with autoimmune encephalitis—a condition often misdiagnosed and misunderstood, especially in adults. Megan shares how her years-long search for answers, persistent symptoms, and an eventually validating diagnosis led her to IVIG therapy and a path of real healing. Listen as we explore key lessons about autoimmune encephalitis, the importance of persistence and support, and the hope that comes from being made whole.Topics discussed in this episode:Recognizing Adult Autoimmune Encephalitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Common MisconceptionsThe Emotional Impact of Invisible Illness and the Validation of a NameNavigating IVIG Therapy: From Side Effects to Lasting ReliefBuilding a Support System: Family, Friends, and Medical TeamsStrategies for Coping, Healing, and Looking Forward with HopeResources mentioned in this episode:All resources mentioned on the show: https://ahpintegrativehealth.com/Book: "Brain on Fire" by Susannah CahalanMore about IVIG Therapy: AHP Integrative Health’s IVIG resourceFeeling alone in your journey? Reach out for support—healing starts with connection!Have unexplained symptoms? Ask your provider about autoimmune brain panel testing and keep searching for answers.Know someone struggling with chronic anxiety or autoimmune issues? Share this episode to spread hope and awareness!Stay tuned, and remember: You were made to be whole.All resources mentioned on the show can be found at: https://ahpintegrativehealth.com/Any references to any particular people, including family, have been shared with prior consent.Transcripts and notes generated with Descript and Castmagic and then edited by human eyes and hands. Lightly edited and produced by BiCurean Consulting, BiCurean.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.