They Said It’s Rare—She Said Bring It On! Faith and Grit Through Life-Changing Diagnoses | Conversations with a Chiropractor

They Said It’s Rare—She Said Bring It On! Faith and Grit Through Life-Changing Diagnoses | Conversations with a Chiropractor

In this moving episode of Conversations With a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier sits down with Shawn Heuke to uncover an incredible story of resilience. Faced with multiple rare health challenges—hyperparathyroidism, atrial fibrillation, and an acoustic neuroma—Shawn opens up about her journey from diagnosis through the day-to-day realities of managing her conditions. Her story reflects not just the physical battles but the emotional strength, faith, and support systems that keep her moving forward. Shawn’s commitment to raising awareness for those navigating similar paths reminds listeners that they’re not alone, and her words offer inspiration, community, and hope.

🎧 In This Episode, Discover:

• Shawn's journey of rare diagnoses and the courage it takes to face the unknown.
• The role of faith and personal advocacy in her approach to health and healing.
• Practical insights on managing complex health conditions and staying resilient.

For more on these conditions, explore these resources:

• Atrial Fibrillation: American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/atrial-fibrillation/what-is-atrial-fibrillation-afib-or-af
• Acoustic Neuroma: Acoustic Neuroma Association https://www.anausa.org/
• Hyperparathyroidism: About Parathyroid https://www.parathyroid.com/about-parathyroid.htm
• Skull Base Treatment: Vanderbilt Health Skull Base Center https://www.vanderbilthealth.com/service-line/skull-base-center

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Dedication:
This episode is dedicated to those who face rare and challenging health conditions. Your courage is a testament to the power of resilience and community.

Credits:
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Conversations with a Chiropractor
00:41 Meet Shawn: Overcoming Health Struggles
01:44 The Hyperparathyroidism Journey Begins
03:54 Diagnosis and Treatment of Hyperparathyroidism
10:51 Living with AFib: A New Challenge
13:14 The AFib Scare and Treatment
18:36 Cardiac Ablation: A Life-Changing Procedure
24:12 New Health Concerns: Hearing Loss
26:39 Recognizing the Symptoms
27:35 Initial Medical Consultations
30:08 The Diagnosis
31:40 Facing the Reality
34:31 Exploring Treatment Options
36:22 The Decision for Surgery
41:27 The Surgery and Recovery
46:15 Adjusting to the Cochlear Implant
52:18 The Power of Faith and Support
55:04 Conclusion and Reflections