Ep 130. Conversations with God on the Bathroom Floor: A Cystic Fibrosis Healing Journey

Welcome to today’s podcast episode, where we dive into the transformative journey of living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and exploring unconventional therapies. Our guest today, who was diagnosed with CF later in life at 37, opens up about her personal battle with the disease and the incredible healing path she embarked on after the diagnosis. At the time, she was a healthy yoga teacher and integrative nutrition expert, raising a one-year-old while struggling with her health. After years of hospital stays and a life expectancy pegged at just 37, she found the courage to explore alternative treatments, including Gerson Therapy, which became a life-changing catalyst in her healing process. 

In this episode, we’ll hear about her decision to embrace Gerson Therapy, a controversial and intensive approach that goes against the typical CF treatment recommendations. With daily enemas, juicing, and detoxification, she began a journey that not only supported her physical body but also deeply impacted her mental and emotional health. As she shares, the process wasn’t just about the physical detox—it was a spiritual awakening. From the emotional weight of living with an invisible disease in an able-bodied society to the deep connection between mind, body, and spirit, her experience highlights the importance of tuning in to your body’s true needs and finding the courage to break free from conventional medical frameworks. 

We’ll also explore how somatic healing, a therapy focused on body-centered trauma release, played a pivotal role in her recovery. Somatic experiencing, as developed by Peter Levine, helps address the trauma stored in our bodies, making it a perfect complement to her physical healing journey. Through this, she was able to not only manage her chronic illness but also reclaim her mental clarity and emotional resilience. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is not a linear process—it’s a blend of courage, fear, trust, and community support, all of which have become vital elements in this brave woman's ongoing recovery. Join us as we dive into this inspiring and insightful conversation. 

Find Zoey Stimpson at: 

Website: www.zoeysky.ca 

Instagram: @_zoey_sky 

Discussed on the PODCAST: 

Acidol Pepsim – https://bit.ly/3Lc4GTS 

CF TR Disorder - https://bit.ly/48SPQLR 

Delta 508 variation - https://bit.ly/3X0BL7F 

Desert Longevity Clinic – Dr Johnson - https://bit.ly/47vIw6y 

Sulfate Conjugate - https://bit.ly/4qpSG10 

Peter Livine - www.traumahealing.org 

Enliven Wellness Festival - www.enlivenwellnessfestival.ca 

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