Julia went to Mexico to have eyelid surgery to remove the “bags” under her eyes and despite so many signs that were telling her to STOP, she went forward with the surgery. Her worst nightmare became reality when she was told she had dry eye disease!! Fortunately, Julia has found relief and has learned the hard lesson of not giving away her power. She is now able to enjoy the parts of life that make her feel alive again! Listen to the end, where we will play the song she wrote about her journey, “All Washed Up”.  It was a pleasure speaking with Julia and I hope you enjoy her humor despite the tragic events she endured! For more information, you can visit www.kamilekapel.com Please like and follow us on Instragram @thrivingdryeye and Facebook on Thriving Dry Eye. If you need relief from dry eye disease, you can purchase our Meditation for MGD at thrivingdryeye.com As a Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about dry eye and other medical conditions and is for educational purposes and inspiration only. Thriving Dry Eye, LLC is not responsible or liable for the accuracy of information contained in this podcast. The information contained in this episode is the personal views of the host and guests respectively. This podcast is not meant to replace the advice of your healthcare provider and is not intended to prescribe, prevent, treat, or diagnose disease. Listeners acknowledge that the information contained does not constitute professional advice from the host or guest speaker. By listening to this podcast, you assume all risks.

I am so excited to introduce you to Reiki and working with me!! I so wish I knew about energy healing early in my journey because the healing possibilities are endless! I needed a miracle in my healing and while mine came over years, I know miracles can happen. I want miracles for you too. Please visit the website thrivingdryeye.com and click on "Work with Laura". Thank you for being a part of my healing journey! I hope to be a part of yours! As a Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about dry eye and other medical conditions and is for educational purposes and inspiration only. Thriving Dry Eye, LLC is not responsible or liable for the accuracy of information contained in this podcast. The information contained in this episode is the personal views of the host and guests respectively. This podcast is not meant to replace the advice of your healthcare provider and is not intended to prescribe, prevent, treat, or diagnose disease. Listeners acknowledge that the information contained does not constitute professional advice from the host or guest speaker. By listening to this podcast, you assume all risks.

Here is the Season 1 Finale of the Thriving Dry Eye Podcast! So much exciting things are happening and this is your call to healing. If you have gained from this podcast, then please leave a donation at thrivingdryeye.com Your monetary support will help the creation future episodes!! Here are the websites and Facebook Group that are mentioned in the Episode. If you have more questions, don't be afraid to reach out at [email protected] https://www.gillespieapproach.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/128162437281535/

Karen R's dry eye journey began with what appeared to be conjunctivitis and when it would not go away, she was diagnosed with dry eye. When she was talking with her optometrist about her "dry vagina," thanks to menopause, her Dr told her about a book that changed her life. She went on a journey to tackle her dry eye and atrophied vagina. Listen to the second part of her story which includes more information about hormone replacement therapy and so many wonderful life lessons that help put things in perspective. For Black Friday, you can purchase the healing meditation for $22 (regularly $33)! The discount will be available at the posting of this video, until Monday Nov 27. Jump start your healing with the meditation I have created using techniques that help me to reduce symptoms of dry eye. It is available on the website thrivingdryeye.com in the "Store." For more information, please visit thrivingdryeye.com You can also follow us on Instagram @thrivingdryeye and Facebook at "Thriving Dry Eye" As a Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about dry eye and other medical conditions and is for educational purposes and inspiration only. Thriving Dry Eye, LLC is not responsible or liable for the accuracy of information contained in this podcast. The information contained in this episode is the personal views of the host and guests respectively. This podcast is not meant to replace the advice of your healthcare provider and is not intended to prescribe, prevent, treat, or diagnose disease. Listeners acknowledge that the information contained does not constitute professional advice from the host or guest speaker. By listening to this podcast, you assume all risks.

Karen R's dry eye journey began with what appeared to be conjunctivitis and when it would not go away, she was diagnosed with dry eye. When she was talking with her optometrist about her "dry vagina," thanks to menopause, her Dr told her about a book that changed her life. She went on a journey to tackle her dry eye and atrophied vagina. Listen to the first part of her story which includes hormone replacement therapy and removing toxins from the items we use every single day! For more information, please visit thrivingdryeye.com You can also follow us on Instagram @thrivingdryeye and Facebook at "Thriving Dry Eye" As a Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about dry eye and other medical conditions and is for educational purposes and inspiration only. Thriving Dry Eye, LLC is not responsible or liable for the accuracy of information contained in this podcast. The information contained in this episode is the personal views of the host and guests respectively. This podcast is not meant to replace the advice of your healthcare provider and is not intended to prescribe, prevent, treat, or diagnose disease. Listeners acknowledge that the information contained does not constitute professional advice from the host or guest speaker. By listening to this podcast, you assume all risks.   

Srinivas Sai Kondapalli, MD is the founder and inventor of rinsada. rinsada is an irrigating eyelid retractor which provides relief by naturally flushing away irritants to clean and help restore the entire ocular surface. He is also a practicing retina specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was in the combined BS/MD Program at The Ohio State University, did his residency at Loyola University Medical Center and his fellowship at The Ohio State University Medical Center. For more information, you can visit rinsada.com or email Dr Kondapalli at [email protected] Please follow the podcast to get alerts when new episodes are released every other Friday! You can also follow us on Instagram @thrivingdryeye or Facebook at "Thriving Dry Eye". For other episodes, my favorite items, and my healing meditation, you can visit the website thrivingdryeye.com As a Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about dry eye and other medical conditions and is for educational purposes and inspiration only. Thriving Dry Eye, LLC is not responsible or liable for the accuracy of information contained in this podcast. The information contained in this episode is the personal views of the host and guests respectively. This podcast is not meant to replace the advice of your healthcare provider and is not intended to prescribe, prevent, treat, or diagnose disease. Listeners acknowledge that the information contained does not constitute professional advice from the host or guest speaker. By listening to this podcast, you assume all risks.  

Hello everyone! I had an and exacerbation of my dry eye symptoms and something interesting came up! I wanted you all to hear about it. If you need more infomation about seeing trauma and it's possible link to dry eye, then make sure to listen to to episode X with Erica Wheeler. Thanks for checking in!! I will be on next week 10/27 with a full on episode. Laura

Amy Remer is a writer and speaker dedicated to sharing God’s faithfulness even in the toughest of times. She has walked through many trials in her life including a diagnosis of cancer ultimately resulting in a full amputation of her left arm and shoulder. Amy has been sharing her journey and faith-walk through her Facebook page Amy Remer, where she writes with rawemotion about her daily struggles and how she finds hope and joy through it all. She has also had her writing published in the literary journal Awake Our Hearts. Amy has been a guest on the podcasts Just a Moment, Between the Bones, and Eric Chase, and has appeared in the videoseries Authentic Authors and Sister C.H.A.T. Amy has spoken at various events and conferences for men, women, and youth. She was also given the opportunity to emcee an event for author and motivational speaker, Bethany Hamilton. Amy resides in Swanton, Ohio, with her husband, Ben, and their four children. Despite everything they’ve been through in their lives, it hasn’t stopped them from traveling, going on adventures, and doing the things they love. They strive to live each day with no regrets! For up to date information, you can follow @thrivingdryeye on Instagram or "Thriving Dry Eye" on Facebook! For products and other information, check out the website at thrivingdryeye.com The Healing Meditation for MGD is also available on the website! I am very excited to soon be offering reiki for dry eye. Reiki has help me and my family in so many ways and I am excited to be able to offer this service to push you forward in your healing journey! To be added to the waiting list, email [email protected] As a Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about dry eye and other medical conditions and is for educational purposes and inspiration only. Thriving Dry Eye, LLC is not responsible or liable for the accuracy of information contained in this podcast. The information contained in this episode is the personal views of the host and guests respectively. This podcast is not meant to replace the advice of your healthcare provider and is not intended to prescribe, prevent, treat, or diagnose disease. Listeners acknowledge that the information contained does not constitute professional advice from the host or guest speaker. By listening to this podcast, you assume all risks.

All the way from India, Anoushka is making waves in her company that is producing innovative technology for prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment for those at risk and with dry eye. As a mild dry eye sufferer herself, Anoushka is working on the app, EyeD, that helps people "remember" to blink while using their devices! She talks to individuals with dry eye disease and is collecting information to improve the software so it can be an all encompassing app to help guide you through your good and bad days! I love that they are actively including dry eye patients in it's development and that's why we need your help!! Download EyeD on the Google Play Store, soon to be on Apple App Store, to learn simple exercises, get reminders for breaks from your device, and be alerted when you are not blinking enough!! Anoushka knows that we can't just be off our devices, but we need to know how to use them with some safety measure, so we do not suffer more with our dry eye. Then, please connect with Anoushka and provide ways to improve the app! What are you looking for in an all emcompassing app to help you navigate your dry eye?!?!? If you have questions or comments, you can email Autoyos at [email protected]. Anoushka K can also be reached on most dry eye support communities on Facebook. I wish her the best on her dry eye journey! For up to date information, you can follow @thrivingdryeye on Instagram or "Thriving Dry Eye" on Facebook! For products and other information, check out the website at thrivingdryeye.com  The Healing Meditation for MGD is also available on the website! I am very excited to soon be offering reiki for dry eye. Reiki has help me and my family in so many ways and I am excited to be able to offer this service to push you forward in your healing journey! As a Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about dry eye and other medical conditions and is for educational purposes and inspiration only. Thriving Dry Eye, LLC is not responsible or liable for the accuracy of information contained in this podcast. The information contained in this episode is the personal views of the host and guests respectively. This podcast is not meant to replace the advice of your healthcare provider and is not intended to prescribe, prevent, treat, or diagnose disease. Listeners acknowledge that the information contained does not constitute professional advice from the host or guest speaker. By listening to this podcast, you assume all risks. 

In this episode, I talk about tips for making your life better, not in days, months, or years, but today! This is an episode that you do not want to miss! It's short, but it packs a punch! In addition, my Healing Meditation for Meibomian Glad Dysfunction (MGD) is now available in the Store at thrivingdryeye.com The Healing Meditation for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction is a meditation to help you along your healing journey with Dry Eye Disease. I added multiple techniques that I use to reduce my symptoms of dry eye including using colored light, pulling out energies, long blinks, energy activation, flow breathing, gratitude, affirmations, and intentions for healing. You can use this meditation daily or take bits and pieces that speak to you. I hope this meditation can bring you peace, relaxation, and healing along your journey with Dry Eye Disease. Thank you for supporting this podcast and I hope you keep coming back for more episodes. Guest episodes will start again 9/29.Follow us on Facebook at "Thriving Dry Eye" Page and/or Instagram @thrivingdryeye As a Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information about dry eye and other medical conditions and is for educational purposes and inspiration only. Thriving Dry Eye, LLC is not responsible or liable for the accuracy of information contained in this podcast. The information contained in this episode is the personal views of the host and guests respectively. This podcast is not meant to replace the advice of your healthcare provider and is not intended to prescribe, prevent, treat, or diagnose disease. Listeners acknowledge that the information contained does not constitute professional advice from the host or guest speaker. By listening to this podcast, you assume all risks.