"You are not broken, you are not lazy, you are not crazy—and your body is doing her best." —Donna Piper What if your body isn’t failing you—it’s trying to save you? Patients with chronic pain or invisible illnesses often face gaslighting from doctors, loved ones, and even themselves. They’re told to push through, fix their diets, or "just rest," while their bodies scream in languages no one understands. Step into the very first episode of “Dear Body, I’m Listening”, where healing isn’t a straight line, and perfection is left at the door. In this raw and unfiltered debut, your host, Donna Piper, opens up about her own journey through decades of mysterious symptoms, misdiagnoses, and the emotional rollercoaster of living with invisible illness. If you’ve ever googled your symptoms in the dark, felt dismissed by doctors, or wondered if anyone else gets it, this podcast is for you. Join Donna as she builds a sisterhood of seekers, shares the tools that actually help, and provides a safe space for anyone who’s felt broken by a system that ignores their pain. Press play to discover why rest isn’t laziness, how to decode your body’s signals, and why healing begins when you stop fighting yourself. Connect with Donna: Website: https://www.donnapiper.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnapiper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lipedema_donna Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedonnapiper YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedonnapiper Episode Highlights: 01:30 “Dear Body, I’m Listening” — The Mission Unveiled 03:00 Donna’s Story: From Dancer to Diagnosis 05:00 The Turning Point: Pneumonia and the Downward Spiral 07:00 The Search for Answers: Meeting the Specialists 09:00 The Weight of Invisible Illness: Shame, Grief, and Acceptance 11:00 Beyond the Surface: Why “Conservative Treatments” Weren’t Enough 13:00 A Love Letter to Myself: Redefining Healing 15:00 What to Expect: Real Talk, Raw Stories, and Sisterhood Resources: 📖Book Lymphedema And Lipedema Nutrition Guide: Foods, Vitamins, Minerals, And Supplements by Dr. Emily Iker et al X: Your body isn't broken—it's speaking! The first episode of #DearBodyImListening is live—a safe space for women with chronic pain, invisible illness, and anyone who's ever felt dismissed by their own body. Don’t miss your host, Donna Piper’s raw take on chronic illness and more! #DearBodyImListeningPodcast #ChronicIllness #SelfTrust #LipedemaAwareness #MastCellActivation #SomaticHealing Quotes: 01:03 “If you've ever felt like your body's speaking a language no one else understands, you are not crazy and you are not alone.” —Donna Piper 01:29 "Healing isn't linear, and neither are we." —Donna Piper 08:10 "Your body doesn't need to be fixed. You don't need to be fixed. You're not broken." —Donna Piper 09:32 “All of those feelings are valid. It sucks to have these things, especially when no one really understands you." —Donna Piper 11:28 “Look at rest as not because you’re lazy or sick, but because if you want to get better, you need to rest." —Donna Piper 11:56 "My healthy food was poisoning me." —Donna Piper 12:45 "You are not broken, you are not lazy, you are not crazy—and your body is doing her best." —Donna Piper Meet Your Host: Donna Piper is a Relationship Coach, Trauma Expert, and Akashic Records Healer dedicated to empowering successful single women to transform their love lives and attract fulfilling partnerships without sacrificing their professional ambitions. With a holistic approach blending therapeutic coaching, trauma-informed techniques, and Akashic Records wisdom, she guides clients to release limiting beliefs, heal emotional blocks, and cultivate unshakable self-trust. Her work focuses on aligning mind, body, and spirit to create lasting change—helping clients refine communication, deepen self-worth, and build the foundation for healthy, loving relationships. Donna’s sessions are a safe haven for those ready to break cycles, embrace vulnerability, and design a love life that harmonizes with their thriving careers. For women committed to both personal and professional fulfillment, she offers tailored strategies to unlock their full potential and step into the relationship of their dreams.
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