For 21 years, I’ve been living with something that was only ever labeled as “maybe.”

Maybe it’s this.
Maybe it’s that.
Maybe we’ll figure it out later.

And in the meantime… I lived through flare-ups, exhaustion, swelling, and months of feeling completely off — without clear answers.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the real story behind living with sarcoidosis — what it is, how it’s affected my life, and most importantly…

How it never stopped me from building a life I love.

• What sarcoidosis actually is (in simple terms)
• Why it took 21 years to be taken seriously
• The reality of living with flare-ups and uncertainty
• What I’ve accomplished while navigating this condition
• Running marathons, hiking mountains, and building my business
• The mindset that kept me going — even when my body didn’t feel right
• Why you don’t need perfect health to live a beautiful life

• Your diagnosis does NOT define your future
• You don’t need all the answers to start living your life
• You can be strong and struggling at the same time
• Slowing down doesn’t mean giving up
• Your body may change — but your purpose doesn’t have to

If you’re dealing with sarcoidosis, an autoimmune condition, or you feel like your body is not being understood…

You are not behind.
You are not broken.
And your life is not over.

You are still capable of building something beautiful.

• Grab my book: Fck the Pain. Take Back Your Power*
• Coaching + programs: https://linktr.ee/Takebackyourownhealth

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“I didn’t wait to be healed to start living… and neither should you.”

Episode 77: This Should’ve Been Caught 21 Years Ago

In this deeply personal episode, Lindsay opens up about the past two weeks of intense health challenges—and how they connect to symptoms she’s experienced for over two decades.

From swelling, exhaustion, and emotional overwhelm… to deeper concerns around kidney function, protein loss, and inflammation—this episode dives into what it feels like when your body forces you to finally pay attention.

Lindsay reflects on years of unexplained symptoms including hair loss, skin changes, swelling, and autoimmune-related struggles that were treated as isolated issues instead of being connected.

Now, with sarcoidosis back in the picture, everything is starting to make sense.

This episode is a raw conversation about:

• Listening to your body when something feels off
• The frustration of delayed or missed diagnoses
• How chronic stress and pushing through can catch up to you
• The importance of advocating for your health
• Letting go of “what if” and focusing on healing now

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, unheard, or confused about your health—this episode is for you.

Key Takeaway:
Your body is not working against you. It’s trying to get your attention.

Resources + Links:
Grab my book: Fck the Pain. Take Back Your Power.*
https://linktr.ee/Takebackyourownhealth

Connect with Lindsay:
Instagram + Coaching + Programs all in the link above

Share this episode:
If this resonated, send it to someone who needs to hear it—and don’t forget to tag me so I can connect with you 🤍

Not everyone is going to show up the way you want them to…
and once you really heal, that stops bothering you.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why people only have the capacity they have
• How trying to control others keeps you stuck
• The difference between reacting vs observing
• What happens when someone loses control of you—and tries to control the narrative instead
• How to stop explaining yourself and start taking your power back

📖 Fuck the Pain. Take Back Your Power👉 https://linktr.ee/Takebackyourownhealth