MY NEW NORM Podcast- S5 E1
Guest: Cecilia De Los Santos
Episode: Resilience

Host: BARRY SCOTT YOUNG
Produced by BEARANOOGA PRODUCTIONS

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We all have our own stories of change and challenges, and it is my hope these episodes will provide encouragement. I hope you will listen and will then share this podcast with others.

What if you were faced with life-altering health challenges and the responsibility of caring for your aging parents at the same time? In this episode, we bring you the inspiring story of Cecilia de los Santos, whose journey from San Antonio to Colorado is a testament to resilience and adaptability. Cecilia's career transitions, from managing a t-shirt shop to taking on a demanding role at the Summit County Sheriff's Office, showcase her ability to thrive in ever-changing environments.

Cecilia's story takes a profound turn with her battle against a life-threatening tumor and the subsequent chronic illnesses that followed. She provides a raw account of her daily struggles, managing panhypopituitarism and secondary adrenal insufficiency, and the strict regimen of steroids that keep her alive. Her experience highlights the resilience required to navigate the complexities of chronic illness and the relentless will to adapt and survive.

But Cecilia's journey doesn't end there. She shares the emotional and physical demands of moving back home in 2018 to care for her elderly parents, despite losing a significant portion of her vision. Her candid reflections on the challenges of caregiving, from medical advocacy to dealing with dementia, offer invaluable insights and encouragement. In her path to self-care and finding new creative outlets after the loss of her parents, Cecilia exemplifies the strength and grace needed to embrace life's transitions. Join us for a heartfelt conversation that underscores the importance of resilience and self-care.

Resilience-
Resilience is the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands.

Cecilia’s Personal Blog:
https://ceciliaofthesaints.com/

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