Being Chronically Courageous with Bonni Howard

"Life is about all about perspective. We can choose to let our biggest challenges destroy us or we can use them as fuel in the pursuit of a higher purpose" ~ Bonni HowardThis heart warming episode is inspiring and motivating for anyone who may have been told they wouldn’t never be able to do the impossible.Bonni Howard’s journey through a lifetime of debilitating health issues, trauma, and addiction didn’t always make sense to her. Bonni lived with undiagnosed chronic illness from the time she was a child. Her symptoms were dismissed as hypochondria and anxiety for decades until in her 40s, when she became disabled and was diagnosed with Dysautonomia, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and Mast Cell Activation Disorder. Her ailing health necessitated a variety of surgical and medical interventions including pacemaker placement, cervical spine surgery, and a full hip replacement. Although Bonni partook in plenty of traditional schooling, including a master's level education, her most impactful learning has come from falling down and getting back up again. "When we experience a pain so deep that we are brought to our knees, this is where we grow the most", says Bonni. In the search for wellness and meaning in all that she'd been through, Bonni tirelessly looked for answers. A series of synchronicities led her to lesser known healing modalities, where she not only found wellness and inner peace, but also her life's purpose - to help others heal. Today, Bonni whole-heartedly believes that every part of her journey was a gift because it has allowed her deeply understand and compassionately guide others through their healing journeys. Bonni recognizes that each experience, no matter how challenging, has set the stage for the impassioned, fully aligned life she leads today. As a podcast host, health coach, speaker, and well being software consultant, she is determined to use her life experience to help others find healing and happiness. Bonni believes that “when we live in alignment with our highest purpose and values, our health improves exponentially". In This Episode, you will hear:Bonni’s story (6:49)Dysautonomia and what it is (8:44)The relief of finally having a diagnosis (9:39)How creating a support group for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome led to a new focus on empowerment (11:41)Chronically Courageous podcast and the importance of sharing her story and how it has evolved into healing through the mind (12:36)Finding true love (17:08)The greatest lesson and words of wisdom (24:14)How importance it is to living in alignment with what you need (26:25)Book recommendations to help in the healing journey (28:39)ResourcesBecoming Supernatural - Joe DispenzaPower of Vulnerability - Bene BrownThink Like a Monk - Jay ShettyEhler-Danlos SocietyConnect with BonniInstagramFacebook PodcastEmail [e-mail]’s Connect!WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.