Hannah Wallace's Decade-Long Quest for an Ehlers Danlos Diagnosis
Taking that medication gave me a better quality of life. And also, Hannah, modern medicine is only about years old, yeah, and it's one particular lens through which we actually see the body. So it's important for us all, doctors included, to be aware that we don't have all the answers.
Imagine battling mysterious symptoms for ten years without a diagnosis. That’s the reality Hannah Wallace faced. In this episode of the Dr. Body Mind Soul podcast, Dr. Jude sits down with Hannah to uncover her journey from a mental breakdown to finally being diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Hannah's story is one of resilience and hope, navigating both Western medicine and alternative therapies to find answers.
She shares the emotional toll of not being taken seriously by doctors and the impact it had on her mental health. But it’s not all gloom; Hannah also discusses the power of love in healing, emphasizing that 'healing takes love, not force, not pressure'. This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with long-term health issues, offering insights into the limitations of modern medicine and the potential of alternative approaches.
Tune in to hear Hannah's inspiring story and discover the strength that comes from perseverance.