ChangeFuse Podcast

Episode 7: Stress – Creating Your Support Network Hosted by Michelle Andrea Williams and guest host Lynn Eggleton In this final episode on stress management, Michelle Andrea Williams and guest host Lynn Eggleton delve into the importance of building a robust support network. They emphasize the pivotal role family, friends, and support groups play in navigating the challenges of chronic illness and stress. Michelle highlights the significance of open communication with loved ones, suggesting sharing resources such as articles and books to enhance understanding. She also recommends reputable health websites like the Mayo Clinic for valuable information. Lynn emphasizes the […]

Episode 6: "Seeking Professional Help for Stress and Chronic Illness" Hosts: Michelle Andrea Williams, Lynn Eggleton Introduction: Welcome back to the ChangeFuse podcast! In our last episode, we delved into managing stress through mindfulness and lifestyle changes. Today, we explore the vital topic of seeking professional help for managing chronic illness-induced stress. Joining me as co-host for this episode is my sister, Lynn Eggleton. Welcome, Lynn! Recognizing the Need for Professional Help: Michelle and Lynn discuss the importance of recognizing when professional help is necessary, particularly when dealing with chronic illness. They emphasize the significance of involving your general practitioner […]

Episode 5: Managing Stress When You Have a Chronic Illness In this episode on managing stress with a chronic illness, host Michelle Andrea Williams and her guest co-host Lynn Eggleton discuss various stress management techniques. They emphasize the importance of identifying stressors and either eliminating them or finding ways to manage their symptoms. Lynn suggests journaling as a way to identify stressors and prioritize tasks, while also recommending mindfulness practices such as meditation or prayer. Michelle shares her experience with gratitude journaling and deep breathing exercises as effective stress management tools. They also discuss the benefits of spending time in […]

Podcast Show Notes: Episode 4 – Navigating Stress: Chemicals and the Impact In Episode 4 of our podcast, we embarked on a journey to understand the intricate relationship between stress and our bodies' physiological responses. Stress, a natural survival mechanism, triggers the release of hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, preparing us for the "fight or flight" response. We explored how these chemicals impact various bodily systems, from the musculoskeletal and nervous systems to the endocrine and cardiovascular systems. Delving deeper, we uncovered the short-term benefits of stress hormones in enhancing cognitive function and physical readiness, juxtaposed with the detrimental effects […]

Episode 3: Health Discoveries with Lynn Eggleton Part 2 In this engaging podcast episode, we delve deep into a personal health journey with Lynn, exploring her transformation through dietary changes and holistic approaches. Lynn shares her inspiring story of overcoming chronic inflammation, allergies, and other health challenges. The conversation starts with Lynn discussing the elimination of dairy, grains, and corn from her diet. She emphasizes the significant impact this had on her inflammation response. Lynn explains her experience with pseudo cereals like amaranth and buckwheat, highlighting that even non-grains triggered her inflammation. The narrative takes an interesting turn when she […]