E10 S1| How Faith and Prayer Can Get You Through The Darkest Moments - Nicole Moyer Shares Her Story of Living with: Cystic Fibrosis; Type 1 Diabetes; Hashimotos Disease; Cervical Cancer; Chronic Kidney Stones and Kidney Failure
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In today’s episode of the Sick and Seeking Podcast, I’m joined by my dear friend Nicole Moyer, who shares her experience navigating life with multiple health challenges, including cystic fibrosis, Type 1 diabetes, Hashimoto's disease, cervical cancer, chronic kidney stones, and kidney failure. Despite these obstacles, Nikki approaches life with humor, positivity, and a strong sense of faith. Her infectious spirit and big heart shine through, and I feel grateful to call her my friend.
Join us for this inspiring conversation that highlights resilience in the face of chronic illness, offering encouragement and insight for anyone dealing with health challenges!
Conversation Highlights:
- Health Challenges: Nikki discusses the various health issues she manages and how they affect her daily life.
- Listening to Our Bodies: We explore the dilemma of honoring our body’s signals versus pushing through discomfort to fulfill our daily obligations.
- The "Fine" Facade: Nikki opens up about the tendency to say we’re "fine" even when we’re not feeling well.
- Invisible Illness: We address the challenges of living with conditions that are not visible to others, making it hard for people to understand what Nikki experiences.
- Understanding Cystic Fibrosis: Nikki explains what cystic fibrosis is and how it impacts her body.
- Trikafta Breakthrough: We discuss the incredible impact of Trikafta, a medication released in 2019 that has significantly improved Nikki’s lung function.
- Faith and Support: Nikki shares how prayer and her faith in Jesus serve as powerful sources of strength during difficult times.
- Psalm 91: We discuss how Nikki believes that reciting this prayer helped her avoid dialysis.
- Fostering Life: Nikki shares her experience as a foster parent and the joy it brings her.
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