Anthea Stevanovic's Triumph: Navigating Chronic Illness, Diagnosis Challenges, and the Inspiring Journey to Hope and Resilience

Words of Wellness with Shelly

Imagine dealing with chronic illness starting in childhood and having it progress through the years into adulthood without any clear diagnosis. That is exactly what happened to Anthea! It was Anthea's resilience and determination that led her to connecting the dots and finding answers as a young woman. As she shares openly for one of the first times, looking back she shares that out of her siblings, she was always the one who became most ill but she would always attempt to hide it. Doctors could never seem to diagnose her illness even when she began having seizures and migraines which then led to paralysis episodes! It is truly remarkable what Anthea has endured and the fact she can share with us today with such calmness and a place of peace. She knows she is meant to impact humanity in a big way and that this is all part of her journey. After years of suffering, what Anthea has been able to accomplish is certainly a testament to her level of perseverance, dedication, drive and unbelievable resiliency. Her message of hope and positivity is inspirational
Episode highlights:
- Hid for many years that she was experiencing illness frequently at very young age, it continued later in life
-Diagnosed with PCOS & Endometriosis
- At one point was told she would end up in a wheelchair, kept being prescribed pain killers without a diagnosis.
-Nearly died from sepsis in her early 20's
- Doctors realized she had neurological issues, autoimmune disease, then migraines began which led to seizures.
- She spent over a decade doing her own research and trying to heal.
- Diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder which led to episodes of paralysis
- Fully paralyzed in 2021 and had to relearn everything
- Despite all of her health challenges, Anthea lives a very full life and has owned her businesses for the last 7 years.
- A spiritual experience has given her strength and the determination to continue along with her positive mindset and the knowing that she is meant for more and has a mission for humanity which she is still exploring.
Anthea has 3 businesses; Intelligent Directions, a business consultancy; Conscious Business Connections, a networking group ;and Thinami Retreat, which is a wellness retreat she opened with her family this year.
IG: @anthoula_s
facebook: Anthea Stevanovic
www.intelligentdirectors.com.au

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Chapters

1. Exploring Wellness and Personal Journeys (00:00:00)

2. Health Issues and Lack of Diagnosis (00:04:58)

3. Seizures, Chronic Pain, and Misdiagnosis (00:15:37)

4. Experiencing Neurological Paralysis and Seeking Diagnosis (00:22:10)

5. Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Positivity (00:34:07)

6. A Journey of Purpose and Surrender (00:42:22)