You Can Do Anything: Christi’s Inspiring Story with Friedreich’s Ataxia

Thriving with Friedreich’s Ataxia: Christi Wilson’s Powerful Clean Living Journey

What happens when life hands you a rare, life-changing diagnosis—and you choose to live even more fully?

In this inspiring episode of the Green Living Now Podcast, Christi Wilson shares her powerful story of living with Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA)—a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disease she was diagnosed with at age 23. At the time, she was in law school, newly married, and facing her mother’s stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis.

Despite it all, Christi went on to:

Travel the world in a wheelchair
Homeschool two children
Train a 130-lb service dog from a wheelchair
Redefine what’s possible with a chronic illness

She credits her resilience to a clean, toxin-free lifestyle, mindset work, and deep community support.

In this episode, we explore:

Early warning signs of Friedreich’s Ataxia
Holistic health strategies for chronic illness
The power of mindset in the face of medical adversity
How to clean up your pantry, decode food labels, and avoid hidden toxins like MSG
Practical tips for living non-toxic in everyday life

This conversation is emotional, empowering, and packed with actionable insights for anyone facing health challenges—or simply wanting to live a cleaner, more intentional life.

📍Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Green Living Now Podcast
00:39 Meet Today's Guest: Christie's Inspiring Journey
01:37 Understanding Friedreich's Ataxia
03:27 Christie's Early Life and Diagnosis
07:45 Life After Diagnosis: Family and Career Choices
10:44 Embracing a Green Lifestyle
12:04 The Impact of Nutrition and Stress Management
17:53 Living a Non-Toxic Lifestyle
18:34 The Hidden Dangers of MSG
19:25 Navigating Organic and Natural Labels
20:36 Choosing Healthier Oils and Ingredients
22:01 Exploring Clean Eating and Exercise
27:03 Holistic Health Practices
31:37 Positive Mindset and Overcoming Challenges
34:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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