Find new ways to adapt to your challenges with Heidi Bluemel

Find new ways to adapt to your challenges and listen to inspiring life advice from the beautiful and accomplished Heidi Bluemel, Mother, Entrepreneur, business owner, Tedx contributor and MS Warrior.

On this episode, we are Re-Sharing a powerful conversation about resilience, health, and perseverance. Alex and Julie continue their autoimmune series by diving into multiple sclerosis (MS) with guest Heidi, who shares her deeply personal journey of being diagnosed with MS shortly after having her youngest child. She recounts the initial shock, the whirlwind of medical trials, and the challenges of managing relapsing-remitting MS—where symptoms come and go unpredictably, affecting cognitive function, motor skills, speech, and even basic daily tasks.

Heidi discusses the complexities of treatment options, from chemotherapy-based drugs to experimental therapies, and the struggle to balance medications with the realities of life. She highlights the importance of advocacy, research, and accessing support programs for those facing chronic illnesses. She also reflects on how environmental and emotional factors might contribute to autoimmune diseases, from childhood stressors to vitamin D deficiencies and exposure to chemicals.

Through it all, Heidi’s resilience shines. She talks about adjusting her lifestyle, prioritizing nutrition, and knowing when to rest in order to maintain as much normalcy as possible. She emphasizes the power of mindset, faith, and finding purpose beyond the challenges. Whether it’s running a business, volunteering for TEDx events, or making the most of unexpected opportunities—like a last-minute trip to Italy—Heidi refuses to let MS define her.

Her story is a testament to perseverance, faith, and the importance of finding support. She reminds us all that even in the face of hardship, we have the ability to adapt, advocate for ourselves, and inspire others along the way.