Festus Ezeli
Festus Ezeli
#10 - Bryony Hopkins: Chronic Illness, Self Love & Determination
#10 - Bryony Hopkins: Chronic Illness, Self Love & Determination
#10 - Bryony Hopkins: Chronic Illness, Self Love & Determination
Wednesday 21st April 2021
Join Bryony Hopkins on 'Rebuilding The Beast' as she discusses living with Crohn's disease, self-love, and achieving her goals despite adversity.
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Get the buttons here!Bryony Hopkins: Triumph Over Chronic Illness with Heart and Grit
For me it was kind of got to the point, even at The Age Of Years Old, that I couldn't carry on living with my large intestine still inside my body, and by that point it sounds mad.
Imagine facing a life-altering illness at just 12 years old. That's exactly what Bryony Hopkins had to endure when she was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, leading to the removal of her large intestine. In this heartfelt episode of 'Rebuilding The Beast', host Festus Ezeli sits down with Bryony to explore her incredible journey of resilience and self-discovery.
From navigating the trauma of living with a stoma bag during her teenage years to becoming a successful BBC journalist, Bryony's story is nothing short of inspiring. Bryony opens up about the emotional and physical challenges she faced, including the struggle to find self-love and accept her scars. Despite these hurdles, she remained steadfast in her determination to live a fulfilling life.
She also shares the pivotal role her support network played in her journey, highlighting the importance of friends and family in overcoming adversity. But Bryony didn't stop there. She became an advocate for normalizing chronic illnesses, founding the 'Bad Gut Club: Good People Bad Guts'. Her mission is to create a community where people can share their experiences and find comfort in knowing they are not alone.
This episode isn't just for those dealing with chronic illness; it's for anyone facing tough challenges and looking for a beacon of hope. Festus and Bryony's candid conversation offers valuable insights into the power of determination, self-love, and the importance of a strong support system. Tune in to hear how Bryony turned her struggles into strengths and achieved her dreams, proving that with heart and grit, anything is possible.