Chronically Misunderstood

October was Dysautonomia Awareness Month , and today we’re talking about what happens when your body’s autopilot—your autonomic nervous system—starts glitching. If you’ve ever felt dizzy for no reason, your heart races the moment you stand, or you’ve been told “it’s just anxiety,” this episode is for you. I break down what dysautonomia actually is, why it’s so commonly misunderstood, and the diffe...

A groundbreaking new study on hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) is changing how we understand hypermobility. It’s not just about flexible joints—it’s about communication breakdowns between the connective tissue, nervous system, and immune system. In this episode, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Laura Lee explains what the research uncovered about collagen structure, mast-cell a...

Ever feel like taking care of your body is a full-time job? In this episode, Laura unpacks the hidden work behind living with a sensitive or chronically ill body — from planning mornings around sleep quality to navigating food sensitivities, remembering medications, and balancing energy through the day. Fresh off a family trip, she shares real-life stories of how unpredictable days, limited food o...

Have you ever walked out of a doctor’s appointment feeling like they only saw one small piece of your story? You’re not alone. In this episode, I share how crisis moments are rarely the beginning of our health journey — they’re just when we finally start paying attention. We’ll talk about why documenting your history matters, how to connect the dots between symptoms across different systems, and p...

In this first episode of Chronically Misunderstood , Laura shares why she created this podcast and what it means to live in a body that doesn’t play by the rules. From the invisible effort behind everyday tasks to the stress of fighting to be heard in the doctor’s office, she explores how being misunderstood can hurt just as much as the illness itself. You’ll also walk away with a simple, practica...