Leslie Field

Sick and Seeking

Health EN ↓ 37 episodes

Sick and Seeking is hosted by Leslie Field who, after a diagnosis in her late teens of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), has been on a 22-year journey of healing and self-discovery. In this podcast, Leslie invites you to join her for intimate, honest and heartfelt conversations with others who are also on their own healing journeys as they live with and manage the long-term effects of “dis-ease” in the body. Listen to the stories of courageous people who, in the face of an uncertain medical future, are on a quest to go deeper into their bodies, beyond symptom and diagnosis—or in some cases no di...

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Leslie Field

Episodes

E12 S1| The Body Is a Realm of Wild Discovery - Erin Pace Shares How Unstructured Movement Can Re-establish Trust In the Body (Pt. 1) 13.05.2023 49:55

CLICK HERE TO SEND ME A MESSAGE. I love to hear from my listeners --Leslie In this episode of the Sick and Seeking Podcast, I sit down with Erin Pace, a somatic therapist, embodiment guide, intuitive body reader, soul coach, and meditation facilitator. Erin shares insights on achieving wholeness and trust in our bodies through supportive environments. This is the first of two discussions with Erin...

E11 S1| Shamanic Practitioner Amy Dempster Shares the Healing Power of Nature 22.04.2023 56:38

CLICK HERE TO SEND ME A MESSAGE. I love to hear from my listeners --Leslie In today’s episode of the Sick and Seeking Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Amy Dempster about the profound ways nature can serve as a supportive and healing force in our lives. Amy is the host of The Earth Keepers Podcast, which has been a source of inspiration and comfort for me during challenging times. Join...

E10 S1| How Faith and Prayer Can Get You Through The Darkest Moments - Nicole Moyer Shares Her Story of Living with: Cystic Fibrosis; Type 1 Diabetes; Hashimotos Disease; Cervical Cancer; Chronic Kidney Stones and Kidney Failure 08.04.2023 59:10

CLICK HERE TO SEND ME A MESSAGE. I love to hear from my listeners --Leslie In today’s episode of the Sick and Seeking Podcast, I’m joined by my dear friend Nicole Moyer, who shares her experience navigating life with multiple health challenges, including cystic fibrosis, Type 1 diabetes, Hashimoto's disease, cervical cancer, chronic kidney stones, and kidney failure. Despite these obstacles,...

E9 S1| Chronic Illness Coach and Advocate Alyssa Truelove Shares Her Story of Living with Endometriosis and Fibromyalgia 11.03.2023 1:08:00

CLICK HERE TO SEND ME A MESSAGE. I love to hear from my listeners --Leslie In this episode of the Sick and Seeking Podcast, I chat with coach and advocate Alyssa Truelove about her experience living with two chronic conditions: endometriosis and fibromyalgia. Alyssa offers insight into her diagnosis story, sharing the shocking news she received at just 19 years old of her endometriosis. We discuss...

E8 S1| The Story of Cecil, Abby's Grapefruit-Sized Dermoid Cyst 04.03.2023 56:27

CLICK HERE TO SEND ME A MESSAGE. I love to hear from my listeners --Leslie In this episode of the Sick and Seeking Podcast, Abby shares her incredible journey with Cecil, a grapefruit-sized dermoid cyst attached to her right ovary. She recounts the harrowing realization of having such a large mass growing inside her body and the challenges she faced along the way. Join us as we navigate Abby'...

E7 S1| Naturopath Debra Lee Educates Us on the Toxins in Our Daily Lives: What Are They and Why We Want to Avoid Them 11.02.2023 57:34

CLICK HERE TO SEND ME A MESSAGE. I love to hear from my listeners --Leslie In today’s episode of the Sick and Seeking Podcast, I sit down with Debra Lee, founder of Middle Tennessee’s Wellness Bridge Consulting. As a Traditional Naturopath, Certified Natural Health Practitioner, and Lifestyle Coach, Debra is dedicated to educating and empowering people to make healthier choices. In this enlighten...

E6 S1| Sally Wolf on Dancing Through Cancer and Using Positive Psychology to Thrive Amidst Life’s Challenges 03.02.2023 1:11:56

CLICK HERE TO SEND ME A MESSAGE. I love to hear from my listeners --Leslie In today’s episode of the Sick and Seeking Podcast, I sit down with Sally Wolf, a wellbeing advisor, advocate, and speaker, who empowers others to thrive personally and professionally through her company, LightWorks. Sally shares her journey as a breast cancer patient and now Stage IV thriver, leaning into healing through p...

E5 S1| Julia LeFrancois on Ableism, Crip Kinship, Body Neutrality, Disability Justice and Living With Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis 28.01.2023 47:37

CLICK HERE TO SEND ME A MESSAGE. I love to hear from my listeners --Leslie In today’s episode of the Sick and Seeking Podcast, I sit down with storyteller and scholar Julia LeFrancois to discuss her journey living with fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis. Julia is passionate about advocating for social and disability justice through her research and activism. Together, we explore vital topics li...

E4 S1| The Body Holds Many Messages For Us – Lizzie Redman on Living with Chronic Pain 21.01.2023 1:06:54

CLICK HERE TO SEND ME A MESSAGE. I love to hear from my listeners --Leslie In today’s episode of the Sick and Seeking Podcast, I sit down with strategist and leadership coach Lizzie Redman. Four years after a memorable night in New York City filled with oysters and champagne, Lizzie began experiencing mysterious symptoms that have led to her ongoing journey with chronic pain. She shares valuable l...

E3 S1| Reema Doshi’s Story of Living with Inflammatory Breast Cancer and How Women Can Empower Themselves in Medical Settings to Advocate and Get What They Want and Need 22.12.2022 1:11:18

CLICK HERE TO SEND ME A MESSAGE. I love to hear from my listeners --Leslie In today’s episode of the Sick and Seeking Podcast, I sit down with my dear friend Reema Doshi, who was diagnosed in 2017 with a rare form of breast cancer known as inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). Reema's journey through diagnosis and treatment is both enlightening and empowering, and I'm excited to share her st...

E2 S1| A Holistic Approach to Supporting People on Their Healing Journey — From the Perspective of Medium, Therapist and Primal Priestess Ceryn Roundtree 21.12.2022 54:05

CLICK HERE TO SEND ME A MESSAGE. I love to hear from my listeners --Leslie In this episode of the Sick and Seeking Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with my dear friend Ceryn Rowntree, a medium, therapist, writer, and primal priestess. We connected several years ago in an online coven, and I can’t wait for you to hear about her transformative journey and profound insights. Join us as we exp...

E1 S1| Jessica Gillespie on Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis and How Therapy Can Support People Who Want to Find Their Way Back to Connection 21.12.2022 1:02:47

CLICK HERE TO SEND ME A MESSAGE. I love to hear from my listeners --Leslie In today’s episode of the Sick and Seeking Podcast, I sit down with my best friend, Jessica Gillespie, to discuss her experience living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune and inflammatory disease. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Jessica brings a unique perspective to our conversation, and together, we reflect...