My Adrenal Life

My Adrenal Life

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The My Adrenal Life Podcast provides calm, evidence-based education and supportive conversation for people living with adrenal insufficiency. Episodes explore primary (Addison’s), secondary, tertiary, and steroid-induced adrenal insufficiency, explaining the science in plain language while recognizing real patient experiences. Our goal is to reduce confusion, share reliable information, and help people navigating this complex condition feel less alone. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

When Life's Math Just Doesn't Add Up 13.03.2026

What happens when grief, surgery, and chronic illness all hit at once? In this episode, Chloe and Alex take a deep dive into one of the heaviest realities many people with adrenal insufficiency face: the season when  loss, trauma, and physical recovery all stack together  until the body can no longer “bounce back” the way people expect. This conversation is based on the My Adrenal Life article  “W...

Understanding the Fatigue Bomb of Adrenal Insufficiency 13.03.2026

What does adrenal insufficiency fatigue really feel like? In this episode, Noah and Eloise take a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood symptoms in adrenal insufficiency: the sudden, crushing exhaustion many in the community describe as a  fatigue bomb . This is not ordinary tiredness. It is not the kind of fatigue that gets better with coffee, motivation, or simply “pushing through.” It is...

Thriving with Adrenal Insufficiency 13.03.2026

What does it really mean to live well with adrenal insufficiency? In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into Rick Disler’s book,  Understanding and Managing Adrenal Insufficiency: A Practical Guide for Living, Thriving, and Staying Safe with Adrenal Insufficiency . Drawing from both medical guidance and lived experience, the book explores adrenal insufficiency not just as a diagnosis,...

The Hidden Dangers of Cortisone 13.03.2026

What happens when the medication that helps you breathe, walk, or calm inflammation also teaches your body to stop making its own life-sustaining cortisol? In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into the  My Adrenal Life  topic of  iatrogenic adrenal insufficiency  - adrenal failure caused by medical treatment, most often from glucocorticoids like prednisone, hydrocortisone, or dexameth...

The Harsh Reality of Adrenal Recovery 13.03.2026

What happens when the lab work says recovery is happening, but your body feels worse instead of better? In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into the  My Adrenal Life  article  “Recovery From Secondary, Tertiary, and Iatrogenic Adrenal Insufficiency Isn’t a Straight Line.”  They unpack one of the hardest and most confusing realities in the adrenal world: recovering adrenal function do...

The Endocrine Orchestra - Mastering Your Health 13.03.2026

For centuries, doctors believed the pituitary gland was nothing more than a drain for “brain mucus.” Today, we know that tiny structures deep in the brain are actually responsible for coordinating some of the most important systems in the human body. In this episode, Jake and Rachel explore the  My Adrenal Life  article  “Beyond the HPA Axis”  and unpack how the hypothalamus and pituitary work tog...

The Drift - Why Tracking Matters in Adrenal Insufficiency 13.03.2026

What if the most dangerous thing about adrenal insufficiency isn’t the crash — but the slow drift you never notice coming? In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into the  My Adrenal Life  article  “Why Tracking Matters in Adrenal Insufficiency — No Matter How Long You’ve Been Diagnosed.”  They explore a simple but powerful idea: whether you were diagnosed yesterday or decades ago, trac...

The Adrenal Nighttime Paradox 13.03.2026

Why do so many people with adrenal insufficiency wake up in the middle of the night feeling panicked, shaky, nauseous, and completely unable to settle back down? In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into the  My Adrenal Life  article  “Evening Dosing, Nighttime Symptoms, and Adrenaline Surges.”  Together, they explore one of the most frightening and misunderstood parts of life with ad...

Surviving Skin - The Cortisol Conundrum 13.03.2026

Why can someone with adrenal insufficiency bruise, tear, or injure their skin so easily - and why is the answer not always as simple as “too many steroids”? In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into the  My Adrenal Life  article  “Surviving Skin: The Cortisol Conundrum.”  Together, they explore one of the most visible and misunderstood effects of adrenal disorders: fragile skin. For p...

Survival Self Care for Adrenal Insufficiency 13.03.2026

What does self-care really mean when your body cannot produce cortisol on demand? In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into the  My Adrenal Life  article  “The Art of Self-Care With Adrenal Insufficiency.”  Together, they explore a truth many people outside the adrenal insufficiency community do not understand: for those living with  primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease), ...

Stress Isn’t Just Bad - Adrenal Insufficiency Explained 13.03.2026

Can joy, excitement, travel, celebration, or even a meaningful life event become a real medical stressor when you live with adrenal insufficiency? In this episode, Chloe and Alex take a deep dive into the  My Adrenal Life  article  “Your Body Can’t Tell the Difference: Why All Stress Demands a Response in Adrenal Insufficiency.”  Together, they explore one of the most important and misunderstood t...

Redefining Strength with Adrenal Insufficiency 13.03.2026

What happens when the body you trusted to carry you through exercise suddenly stops responding the way it used to? In this episode, Noah and Eloise take a deep dive into the  My Adrenal Life  article  “Muscle Atrophy, Exercise, and Finding Balance with Adrenal Insufficiency.”  Together, they explore one of the most painful and confusing realities for many people with adrenal insufficiency: the los...

Redefining You After Adrenal Insufficiency 13.03.2026

What happens when adrenal insufficiency does not just change your body - but changes your sense of who you are? In this episode, Noah and Eloise take a deep dive into the  My Adrenal Life  article  “Identity Shifts, Grief, and Redefining Productivity After an Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis.”  Together, they explore one of the most painful and least discussed parts of life with adrenal insufficien...

Redefining Life with Adrenal Insufficiency 13.03.2026

Can life still feel full, meaningful, and beautiful after an adrenal insufficiency diagnosis? In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into the  My Adrenal Life  article  “There Is Hope: Life With Adrenal Insufficiency Can Still Be Full, Meaningful, and Beautiful.”  Together, they explore what happens in the early days after diagnosis, when fear is often louder than hope and the future ca...

Navigating the Invisible Struggle of Adrenal Insufficiency 13.03.2026

What does a “normal day” look like when your body cannot automatically produce the cortisol needed to wake up, respond to stress, or recover from ordinary life? In this episode, Noah and Eloise take a deep dive into the  My Adrenal Life  article  “A Day in the Life With Adrenal Insufficiency.”  Together, they explore the invisible daily reality of living with adrenal insufficiency and why the cond...

Navigating the HPA Axis - Life or Death? 13.03.2026

What happens when the body loses its built-in ability to respond to stress? In this episode, Noah and Eloise take a deep dive into the  My Adrenal Life  article  “The HPA Axis Explained”  and break down one of the most important systems in adrenal health: the  hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis . This is the communication network between the brain and the adrenal glands that helps regulate ...

Navigating Adrenal Insufficiency - Caregiver's Lifeline 13.03.2026

What does it really mean to love and care for someone whose body cannot respond to stress the way it should? In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into the  My Adrenal Life  guide  “The Unsung Heroes”  and explore the reality of being a caregiver for someone living with adrenal insufficiency. This conversation is about the people standing quietly in the background - spouses, partners, ...

Living with Adrenal Insufficiency - Bridging the Gap 13.03.2026

What happens when lab work says everything looks fine, but daily life still feels unstable, exhausting, and far more fragile than anyone seems to understand? In this episode, Noah and Eloise take a deep dive into the  My Adrenal Life  article  “What Doctors Often Miss About Living With Adrenal Insufficiency.”  Together, they explore the invisible gap between what shows up on a chart and what livin...

Listening to the Whispers - Managing Adrenal Insufficiency 13.03.2026

What do you do when something feels wrong in your body—but it doesn’t look like an emergency? In this episode, Jake and Rachel explore the  My Adrenal Life  article  “When the Signals Are Quiet (But Important)” , a conversation about the subtle, early warning signs that often appear long before an adrenal crisis. For many people living with  primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease), secon...

Lab Tests and Adrenal Insufficiency - Unmasking the Truth 13.03.2026

Why can someone be told their labs are “normal” while their body still feels like it is running on fumes? In this episode, Noah and Eloise take a deep dive into the  My Adrenal Life  article  “Understanding Lab Reference Ranges in Adrenal Insufficiency.”  Together, they unpack one of the most frustrating experiences in the adrenal insufficiency community: being told test results are “in range” whi...

HRV - Your Body's Signal for Wellness 13.03.2026

What does a “bad” HRV score really mean when you live with adrenal insufficiency? In this episode, Jake and Rachel take a deep dive into the  My Adrenal Life  article  “Heart Rate Variability & Adrenal Insufficiency: Why the Trend Matters More Than the Number.”  Together, they unpack why HRV can be both validating and deeply misleading for people living with adrenal insufficiency. For many peo...

From Addison's to Clarity - Navigating Schmidt Syndrome 13.03.2026

What happens when one autoimmune diagnosis turns into questions about another? In this episode, Noah and Eloise take a deep dive into the  My Adrenal Life  article  “Schmidt Syndrome, Prediabetes, and Metabolic Risk.”  Together, they unpack a topic that can sound overwhelming at first: why autoimmune conditions sometimes cluster together, what  Schmidt syndrome - also called Autoimmune Polyglandul...

Feeling Older Than You Are? 13.03.2026

Why does adrenal insufficiency make so many people feel older than they really are? In this episode, Chloe and Alex take a deep dive into the  My Adrenal Life  article  “How Adrenal Insufficiency Can Make the Body Feel Older Than It Is.”  Together, they unpack a feeling many people in the adrenal insufficiency community know intimately: the sense that your body is aging faster than your actual yea...

Eyes Wide Open - Steroids and Vision Risks 13.03.2026

Can the medication that keeps someone alive also put their eyesight at risk? In this episode, Chloe and Alex take a careful, grounded deep dive into the  My Adrenal Life  article  “Vision Changes, Glaucoma, and Cataracts in Long-Term Steroid Use.”  Together, they explore one of the most emotionally loaded topics in the adrenal insufficiency community: the fear that long-term steroid use could affe...

Environmental Triggers and Cortisol Needs 13.03.2026

Why can something as ordinary as a strong cleaner, fresh paint, cigarette smoke, mold, or even a sudden temperature shift leave someone with adrenal insufficiency feeling shaky, weak, foggy, or completely crashed? In this episode, Noah and Eloise take a deep dive into the  My Adrenal Life  article  “Environmental Triggers, Chemicals & Adrenal Insufficiency: How Your Environment Affects Your Co...

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