The Art of Being Well The Dirty Truths About Chronic Pain, Medical Gaslighting & Emotional Healing | Elizabeth Endres
Jul 14, 2025
Elizabeth Endres, host of The Wellness Process, shares her journey from battling Lyme disease and chronic pain to advocating for holistic well-being. She discusses the impact of medical gaslighting and how journaling empowered her emotional healing. Elizabeth emphasizes the mind-body connection and the need for balance in wellness culture. Through her experiences, she encourages embracing a more intuitive relationship with food and wellness, highlighting the importance of resilience and flexibility in healing.
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Elizabeth's Chronic Health Journey
- Elizabeth Endres had a medical history full of chronic issues from childhood, including fainting and heart block needing a pacemaker.
- This journey shaped her understanding of health and advocacy for herself beyond conventional diagnoses.
Heart Block Nearly Missed
- Elizabeth describes the severe episode when she fainted at the airport and was misdiagnosed with dehydration.
- The real heart condition was caught months later by an anesthesiologist during a colonoscopy, saving her life.
Emotional Roots of IC Pain
- Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a vague diagnosis without a known cure that affects many, mainly women.
- Elizabeth believes IC has a strong emotional root that is often overlooked in treatment.
