Overcoming Health Challenges
Joan shares her journey of self-medication and the challenges she faced with her health, including a significant spinal herniation. After surgery and dealing with nerve damage, she was determined to return to fasting, inspired by the success of a friend. Joan's story highlights resilience and the importance of finding effective health strategies amidst adversity.In this clip
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Intermittent Fasting Stories
Episode 73: Joan Bish
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I desperately want to lose weight and live a long life. Despite visiting doctors and cardiologists, they seem to only want to keep me on medication instead of addressing the underlying issues. I feel stuck and lost.
I stopped really living fully after the traumatic events mentioned above, and I have not been in a relationship since I was around 27. My self-image is low due to these life events and my current weight.
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