{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66e2f9d0547e9546dfa1c38f/696ac0bff0f57e95a009d291?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Parenting Through Chronic Illness","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66e2f9d0547e9546dfa1c38f/1768603779224-5a3372fb-13f0-44a6-94c7-0b6996dd35cb.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this powerful episode of Made To Be Whole, host Krista Michener sits down with Michelle McAdoo, mom of Carson, to discuss the long, complex journey of parenting a child through chronic illnesses—specifically PANS/PANDAS, Bartonella, and recently-diagnosed compression syndromes. Michelle opens up about the medical maze, heartbreaking setbacks, and hard-won breakthroughs, highlighting the importance of whole-person medicine, determined advocacy, and hope. If you are navigating a chronic health diagnosis for your child, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Topics discussed in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Recognizing Early Signs: How Carson’s health struggles began—from NICU stay, allergies, GI struggles, to developmental red flags.</li><li>Breaking the Mold: Going beyond “it’s psychological”—the journey to getting a PANS/PANDAS diagnosis amid skepticism and misunderstanding.</li><li>Treating the Whole Child: Integrative approaches to chronic illness, including functional medicine, antibiotic protocols, neurofeedback, IVIG, plasmapheresis, and dietary interventions.</li><li>Bartonella, Lyme &amp; More: The critical role of looking for co-infections and tackling the “layers” of chronic illness.</li><li>The Hidden Challenge of Compression Syndromes: Understanding abdominal and vascular compression syndromes and their profound impact on nutrition, pain, and healing.</li><li>The Cost of Healing: Real talk about financial, emotional, and systemic barriers to care—and why perseverance matters.</li><li>Advocacy That Heals: Tips for other parents on fighting for answers, building the right team, and never giving up on your child.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://pandasnetwork.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Home | PANDAS Network</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/NationalMALSFoundation-\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/NationalMALSFoundation-</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.smasyndrome.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome Research and Awareness</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.eds.clinic/articles/vascular-compression-syndromes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Vascular Compression Syndromes | The EDS Clinic</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5clsXmEAJU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dr Alvear explains the Alvear-Fowlkes Procedure for SMA Syndrome (Vascular Compression).</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.drdannyshouhed.com/sma-surgery\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">SMA Syndrome Surgery Los Angeles | Danny Shouhed, MD</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.ifm.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Functional Medicine for Chronic Illness</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re a parent facing a complex health journey with your child, trust your instincts and advocate fiercely—you’re not alone.</p><p><br></p><p>Join a support group to connect with others who truly understand what you’re going through.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to Made To Be Whole for more hope-filled, practical conversations about integrative health and healing!</p><p><br></p><p>Stay tuned, and remember: You were made to be whole.</p><p>All resources mentioned on the show can be found at:<a href=\"https://ahpintegrativehealth.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://ahpintegrativehealth.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Any references to any particular people, including family, have been shared with prior consent.</p><p><br></p><p>Transcripts and notes generated with Descript and Castmagic and then edited by human eyes and hands. Lightly edited and produced by BiCurean Consulting, BiCurean.com.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Krista Michener"}