8 episodes

Join me in discovering how to live life fully while fighting a rare disease called Achalasia. You can follow more of my story on Instagram. My handle is @achalasiamama 🤍 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-powell6/support

To Swallow An Elephant | Life With Achalasia Anna Powell

    • Society & Culture

Join me in discovering how to live life fully while fighting a rare disease called Achalasia. You can follow more of my story on Instagram. My handle is @achalasiamama 🤍 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-powell6/support

    Episode 7 | You Matter

    Episode 7 | You Matter

    Today I am just checking in after a 3 month break. My focus is making sure that you know you are seen and that you aren't alone.

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    • 11 min
    Episode 6 | Mental Health and Achalasia

    Episode 6 | Mental Health and Achalasia

    Today I dive into the topic of mental health and how Achalasia really can affect the mental and emotional state of someone living through this rare and challenging disease. Find me on instagram and let's journey together! @achalasiamama

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    • 18 min
    Episode 5 | Surgery Day and Recovery

    Episode 5 | Surgery Day and Recovery

    This episode is emotional for me as I reminisce through surgery day and the following weeks after my Heller Myotomy.

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    • 28 min
    Episode 4 | My Journey to Surgery

    Episode 4 | My Journey to Surgery

    In this episode, I dive into spring of 2021 and the process of referral and appointments with the amazing Cleveland Clinin in Ohio. We end this episode just before surgery takes place in May of '21.

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    • 11 min
    Episode 3 | My Journey To Diagnosis Part 3

    Episode 3 | My Journey To Diagnosis Part 3

    Today, I continue on in my journey of seeking the diagnosis of Achalasia. We dive into the years of 2015-2020 as my symptoms continue to worsen and progress.

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    • 20 min
    Episode 2 | My Journey to Diagnosis Part 2

    Episode 2 | My Journey to Diagnosis Part 2

    We are continuing on in my diagnosis of Achalasia and covering 2012-2015. I also share a bit more about what Achalasia is!

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    • 10 min

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