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In this powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr. Nat Green is joined by Colleen Daniels and her husband, Kel, who share their incredible journey of resilience, trauma, and medical miracles. Colleen was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and faced a future with increasing disability.

What followed was a lot of research on Colleen's behalf and her backing herself, with Kel's support, to embark on a journey that took them across the world, from Australia to Russia, where advanced medical treatments provided hope and potential healing through Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT).

Colleen and her husband recount their emotional and life-altering experiences, detailing the courage, determination, and support that led to Colleen’s miraculous recovery and the considerable halting of her MS progression. From navigating the challenges of international medical care to the trauma of an unexpected arrest, their story is one of perseverance, faith, and the incredible power of community.

In this episode, we explore:

• The Impact of Trauma and Illness: Colleen’s battle with multiple sclerosis and the toll it took on her health.
• Seeking Hope Abroad: How Colleen and her husband found advanced medical care in Russia, defying the odds of survival.
• The Role of Support Networks: The power of family, friends, and strangers who rallied around Colleen in her time of need.
• Facing Legal and Cultural Challenges: Kel’s experience with the language barrier and legal challenges in Russia.
• Miraculous Healing: Colleen’s incredible recovery, from needing a wheelchair, to being close to death to regaining mobility.
• Faith, Positivity, and Prayers: The transformative power of faith and positive energy throughout the healing process.
• Lessons on Trauma and Healing: Insights on how support, determination, and faith play pivotal roles in overcoming trauma.

Tune in for an inspiring story of survival, recovery, and the importance of never giving up, no matter how impossible the odds may seem.

Key Takeaways:

• Building a strong support system can make all the difference in overcoming trauma.
• Medical miracles can happen, especially when combined with faith and perseverance.
• Trauma can be overwhelming, but it's possible to regain control and move forward with the right mindset and tools.
• Faith, whether spiritual or in human connections, can be a powerful catalyst for healing.

Connect with Colleen:

• Colleen's Podcast

This episode is a profound reminder of the strength of the human spirit, and the miracles that can happen when we lean into community and faith, even with a daunting 5% expected survival rate.

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Intro and Outro music: Inspired Ambient by Playsound.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be deemed or treated as psychological treatment or to replace the need for psychological treatment.