Living Well with Crystal Saltrelli
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Ep. 22: Ultra-Rare & Undiagnosed (with Christine McGarvey)
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Ep. 22: Ultra-Rare & Undiagnosed (with Christine McGarvey)

Crystal and Samantha explore resilience, advocacy, and connection with rare disease advocate Christine McGarvey.

This week, we welcome Christine McGarvey, a rare disease advocate and Living Well Pod listener, to share her inspiring journey of living well despite significant health challenges. Christine talks about her decade-long search for a diagnosis, the meaning she’s found through advocacy, and lessons on resilience, compassion, and staying present.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • How Christine turned her pain into purpose.

  • The role of compassion in navigating chronic illness.

  • Finding fulfillment in the face of uncertainty.

  • Insights on parenting children with similar health challenges.

  • The power of community and connection for those with rare or undiagnosed conditions.


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