Warriors Unite Podcast

Myrto Raftopoulo, Neuroscientist (phD), double-certified coach (Health and Medical),Mental Health Counsellor and Chronic Illness Specialist. I created the Neuroplastic Healing Method to help people living with chronic illnesses accelerate their journey towards health and wellbeing. After having experienced my brothers and both my parents journeys with chronic illness, I made it my lifes mission to eliminate the term ''chronic illness'' by making chronic illnesses temporary. this is not a cure. but if you could imagine a life without flare ups, wouldn't that be close to one? My proprietary process, developed after years of testing, is based on cutting-edge scientific research and my personal experience working one to one with clients. I believe that illness is a manifestation of an imbalance between our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual energies. My evidence based process based on our innate healing power and the concepts of neurogenesis ( the brains ability to regenerate)and neuroplasticity( the brains ability to form new neural connections), helps you restore balance to keep your illness in permanent remission. For more information on DR Myrto go check out her Instagram account@chronic.illness.relief

This weeks Warrior Guest is Lucy, Lucy will take us on her Journey of being a Mom and wife while navigating her Chronic Conditions in daily pain. Lucy's conditions include I.I.H a disorder related to pressure in the brain, it causes symptoms and signs of a Brain Tumor. She also has Chiari malformation type 1 where the lowest part of her brain extends into the spinal canal. You can follow Lucy on Instagram @lucy.ali.87

Tammy joins me from Southern California. she takes us on her journey with multiple conditions of POTS, Small Fiber Neuropathy. M/ECFS and possibly Sjogrens syndrome.

This week I am joined by Tracy the mother of a former guest Hayley, as she takes us on the journey of having a daughter with POTS and for herself learning more about Chronic Illness and Dysautonomia

This Episode Matt discusses with me living with Chron's Disease, Having a Stoma and being able to continue doing things he loves in life while living with his Condition. He discusses in great detail his surgeries and also what dating is like with a chronic condition.

Kaitlin joins me from Indiana where she lives with her husband and 2 kids Kaitlin was diagnosed in 2018 with Fibromyalgia after living in chronic pain which lead to her drinking heavily to cope with her physical and mental health. To follow Kaitlin on her amazing journey, you can find her on Instagram @katyxlouh

I am joined by Kristen as she take us on her journey of navigating her career in Bodybuilding with Endometriosis, TRIGGER WARNING!! We have a very open conversation on Fertility and Mental Health and how these may affect somebody with this condition

This weeks Episode Wayne joins me to tell us all about his beautiful daughter and what its like for her on the daily living with Hydrocephalus Spina Bifida. The Lack of support for parents and what people dont see behind the wheelchair. This is a very honest, heartfelt and emotional journey told from the eyes of the parent.

This weeks Guest is Hayley, joining me from Savannah Georgia. Hayley discusses living with POTS, EDS and how she needed to work with these conditions in order to pay her medical bills. Hayley has since giving up her daily work as a hairstylist, and is now using her useable hours devoting her work to Editorial Projects. she is also a Chronic Illness Advocate, writing a book and does some occasional work as a model. To follow her Journey you can find Hayley on Instagram @ hayley_rojas You can ALSO FOLLOW US @warriorsunitepodast.com

In this episode I am joined by a fellow Irish Warrior Mark. Mark takes us on his journey of living with A.S, R.A, and Fibro. How doctors had thought his conditions were all down to being a pipe fitter. He speaks about how Men think theses are only Female conditions and how while dealing with the Mental health side of these conditions led him to discovering his passion and talent for the art of painting. If you would like to follow Marks journey ,you can find him @as_wont_beat_me on Instagram

Welcome back to my Podcast, where we discuss all types of Chronic and invisible illnesses ,to Educate, Advocate and make Awareness. So come and join us, as us Warrior's Unite!

This weeks episode, I am joined by the lovely Yvonne ,a fellow Irish lady now living in Adelaide. Yvonne takes us on her journey of a life time of her chronic illnesses, living with Fibro, EDS, IBS, RA, Chronic Migraine, CRPS AND and also her journey with IVF that lead to her having two beautiful daughters. Her 13 yr old daughter has EDS and CFS and her 11 yr old has RLS. Yvonne also gives us plenty of tips in this episode.. Enjoy!

Jamie joins me from California to discuss her complex medical history spanning 41 years. including Wolff Parkinson white syndrome, Atrial fibrillation, Atrial fluter, SVT Dual chamber pacemaker for severe Bradycardia ,chronic pain and recent diagnosis of POTS after having Covid twice. Jamie is also a health /fitness and wellness coach and makes a clear message that she is not ready to die. We had a few technical issues but it was very important to get Jamies story out! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO FOLLOW HER JOURNEY ,GO TO @charmedstrength_wellness on Instagram

 Nina is a 35yr old wife and mom living in the south of Ireland, after constant fainting while in her school years she was diagnosed with POTS and then Lupus SLE and Lupus Nephritis Coeliac Disease. Nina discusses how she lives her daily life while also studying her Masters Degree in English Literature after just finishing a Degree in English Last year. We really get into a conversation on both our POTS condition, how it challenges us mentally and the importance of Awareness. Nina also touches on what Toxic Positivity on Social media can do to your mind. find me on  INSTAGRAM @warriorsunitepodcast and @mypotsandme and follow my guest Nina @ninalulufrankie  Time to get into the Episode ,as us Warriors Unite!

This weeks Guest joining me is Holly aka Mumma Spoonie. Holly discusses been a wife and mom of 3,while battling through every day with her chronic illness Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) a condition which the spine and other areas become inflamed, a gene in which her father also carries.

This weeks episode I am joined my the awesome Alice, where she discusses living with Endometriosis, the female reproductive system, working as a P.E Teacher and the importance of educating kids from a young age on different disabilities, WARNING: This mite be too in Depth or triggering  for some listeners. For more information on Alice you can find her on socials @a.thomplicated_awonderlandish, or on her website @Thomplicationswordpress.com

This weeks episode we speak to the amazing Hollie Warren, who has started her own online creative magazine for disabled and chronically ill writers and artists, while also living with multiple health issues like, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Scoliosis and a visual impairment.

Welcome to Warriors Unite Podcast ,with me your host Carolyn. On my podcast I will be discussing with my peers all things about Disabilities, Chronic Illness, Dysautonomia and Invisible Illness, Weather they be Physical or Mental conditions and how each person deals with them on the daily. This Podcast gives each person the chance to Advocate, Educate and make Awareness to there condition, in a safe and comfortable space.