This week, we're joined by husband-and-wife duo Joel and Jay-Jay Flanagan-Grannemann for a double helping of inspiration.

Joel is the indie author behind the Servants of the Moon and Sun fantasy series - an epic reimagining of Sleeping Beauty with rich world-building, powerful women, and a surprising amount of heart. Alongside Jay-Jay (his editor, audiobook narrator, and wife), they share how they've built a creative life together - one book, chapter and cover at a time.

They also open up about their incredible wellness journey, sparked by a life-changing health scare. Jay-Jay has lost over 100 pounds, Joel over 35 – all through sustainable lifestyle changes. From cutting sugar to cooking from scratch, their story is honest, motivating, and seriously inspiring.

It's a warm, funny, and deeply personal chat about books, balance, blood pressure... and why sometimes love means saying goodbye to the ice cream.

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In this insightful guest episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich and T.A. speak with author and energy healing practitioner Suzanne Casamento about her long and challenging journey with chronic Lyme disease.

Suzanne shares:

• How a tick bite in 2003 led to years of unexplained symptoms
• The role mould exposure may have played in triggering chronic illness
• Her frustrations with the limitations of conventional treatment
• The financial toll of managing a chronic condition in the US healthcare system
• Her discovery of PEMF therapy (pulsed electromagnetic field therapy) and how it became central to her recovery
• How she's since used PEMF to support others with stress, pain, and fatigue
• Her work as a writer – from teen magazines to novels and a memoir in progress

Suzanne also reflects on the emotional toll of feeling dismissed or misunderstood during her illness and the search for answers that eventually changed the course of her life.

This episode offers a candid look at living with a 'mystery illness', exploring holistic approaches to health, and the power of sharing your story.

For more about Suzanne visit: suzannecasamento.com

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