“You Don’t Look Sick.” Have you ever heard this? If you live with lupus, you may have or will hear this phrase. How do you handle it when someone says this to you? In today’s episode, Gwen shares some steps to take when someone says to you, you don’t look sick. Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. The host of the podcast is not a medical professional...
Jun 16, 2019•9 min•Ep. 15
When you have lupus, your weight may go up or down. Your appetite may be different. Exercise is something that may become difficult to do or you can’t do it at all. What do you do to get active again? In today’s episode, Gwen talks about the struggle she has had with getting back into exercising again and getting her food under control while navigating living with lupus. Listen for some encouragement and ideas to help you along your lupus journey. Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwe...
Jun 09, 2019•13 min•Ep. 14
May is Lupus Awareness Month. Share today's podcast to spread the word. Gwen Alexander is the host of The Lupus Living Podcast. You can contact Gwen at the following: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. The host of the podcast is not a medical professional. You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that ...
May 14, 2019•4 min•Ep. 13
It may be hard to find anything to laugh about while living with lupus. In today’s episode, Gwen explains how laughter can help with making it through difficult times while living with lupus. “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine” -Proverbs 17:22 “There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.” -Charles Dickens Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podc...
May 11, 2019•9 min•Ep. 11
What is a lupus flare? Why is it important to know what causes a flare up? In today’s episode, Gwen shares how she learned what a lupus flare is, and how she is still learning how to identify and live with them. Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. I’m not a medical professional. You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you ...
May 05, 2019•11 min•Ep. 11
Living with lupus can cause depression. Living with something that causes several health problems can make it hard to stay positive about life. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how a picture she saw at the hospital gave her encouragement when she was feeling down. “Smile, you’re not alone. Everything is going to be ok.” Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes ...
Apr 30, 2019•12 min•Ep. 10
Do you think celebrities have an easier life? How would you feel if you had a lupus flare and still had to perform on stage or in front of camera? In today’s episode, Gwen shares the stories of celebrities living with lupus. Let their stories inspire you to live a life with lupus. Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. I’m not a medical professional. Y...
Apr 06, 2019•14 min•Ep. 9
We all need a support system. Some of us may not have access to people or the resources needed to deal with having lupus. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how to find support you need to make it through each day. “We don’t know how strong we are until being strong is our only choice. You may not feel like you strong enough, but with your support team you can be.” Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in...
Mar 09, 2019•13 min•Ep. 8
There is regular tired and then there is “Lupus Tired.” One of the biggest problems those of us this lupus deal with is fatigue. How do you go through your day and accomplish anything when you are tired all the time? In today’s episode, Gwen shares stories of dealing with lupus tired and the Lupus Tired Scale. Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. I’m...
Feb 16, 2019•15 min•Ep. 7
Lupus Brain, what is it? In today’s episode, Gwen opens up at the challenge of living with what she calls “Lupus Brain.” She shares the tools she uses to help her remember what to do and the one positive that came out of this. Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. I’m not a medical professional. You should consult with your doctor or medical professio...
Jan 26, 2019•12 min•Ep. 6
For many, having the opportunity to travel is exciting. They will get to visit friends or family. They will get to see places they have never seen before. For those living with lupus, traveling can be a challenge. Will I get sick? What is I have to go to the hospital? What if my fatigue is really bad? In today’s episode, Gwen shares her first travel experience while living with lupus. Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclai...
Dec 29, 2018•15 min•Ep. 5
Acceptance can be hard when living with lupus. We want to go back to living life the way it was before lupus. We want to feel like we did before we had lupus. Accepting we have lupus is the first step to living the lupus life. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how she accepted that lupus is now a part of her life. Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. I...
Dec 16, 2018•9 min•Ep. 4
You have lupus-Part 2. If you have heard those words, you know how it makes you feel confused, scared and relieved all at the same time. In the second part of today’s episode, Gwen shares what happened after her first hospital stay. Listen for some encouragement along your lupus journey. Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. I’m not a medical professi...
Dec 09, 2018•18 min•Ep. 3
You have lupus. If you have heard those words, you know how it makes you feel confused, scared and relieved all at the same time. In today’s episode, Gwen shares what led to lupus diagnoses. Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. I’m not a medical professional. You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that...
Dec 01, 2018•20 min•Ep. 2
Have you been diagnosed with lupus or know someone who has been? In today’s episode of The Lupus Living Podcast, your host Gwen Alexander introduces herself and what you can expect from the podcast. Let’s encourage each other through the challenges of living with lupus. Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. I’m not a medical professional. You should c...
Nov 30, 2018•5 min•Ep. 1
