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💜to💜 about everything Lupus by Suzie Eaglesflight, is a podcast designed for Lupus Warriors, where more emotional and serious topics are discussed. It forms part of our mission, which is awareness, advocacy, educate, support and lobbying.

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November 14, 2025Episode 246 min

Caregivers Voice

🌸 New Podcast Episode: Two Hearts, One Journey 🎧 A lupus warrior. A daughter and caregiver. A foundation built from love, pain, and purpose. Join Suzie Eaglesflight and Jade du Plessis as they open their hearts in a raw, honest conversation about living with lupus, caregiving as a young mother, and building hope for warriors across South Africa. This episode is about strength, faith, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter walking the same journey — together. 💜 For every warrior. For every caregiver. For every family touched by lupus.

April 8, 202511 min

Manage Lupus

Show Notes: • Preventing a flare 1. Avoid sunlight 2. Avoid some medications 3. Avoid certain foods 4. Avoid toxins • Treatment • Types of medication • Treatment team • Complementary and alternative therapies • Living with lupus • Frequently asked questions • Takeaways Music: A New Beginning Musician: Agnese Valmaggia URL: https://filmmusic.io/song/6510-a-new-beginning Resources: ✅️https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323665

March 6, 2025Episode 115 min

Men & Lupus

Show Notes: • Signs and Symptoms of Lupus in Men • How Many Men Get Lupus? • Men and Risk Factors for Lupus • Lupus Treatment and Men • Daily Management of Lupus • Lupus and Mental Health • In Conclusion Music: A New Beginning Musician: Agnese Valmaggia URL: https://filmmusic.io/song/6510-a-new-beginning • YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ILPIOR • How lupus is diagnosed: https://youtu.be/sKq7jiV94rA?feature=shared Resources: ✅️https://avisetest.com/patient/signs-and-symptoms-of-lupus-in-men/ #lupuswarrior #lupusawareness #podcast #andreasgift #lupussouthafrica #lupus

October 4, 2024Episode 724 min

Lupus and Insomnia

Show Notes: • Introduction • Why is sleep so important? • What causes poor sleep in individuals with lupus? • Getting a Better Night’s Sleep • In Conclusion Resources: ✅️https://kaleidoscopefightinglupus.org/elusive-mr-sandman-lupus-importance-sleep/ #lupuswarrior #lupusawareness #podcast #andreasgift #lupussouthafrica #lupus

September 5, 202428 min

Lupus &Anxiety

Show Notes: • Overview • Symptoms • Causes • Risk Factors • Complications • Treatment • Prevention Resources: ✅️https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/symptoms-causes/syc-20350961 #lupuswarrior #lupusawareness #podcast #andreasgift #lupussouthafrica #lupus

August 1, 2024Episode 518 min

Lupus and Hydration

Show Notes: • Overview • How can hydration affect lupus? • How can lupus affect hydration? • Tips for Staying Hydrated • The Take Aways! Resources: ✅️https://kaleidoscopefightinglupus.org/lupus-and-hydration/

July 5, 2024Episode 429 min

Melissa's Lupus Story

• As warriors its always such benefit to hear another warriors inspirational story. • So this month we are going listen to the story of a very special lady... • Our volunteeer, and exercise expert • The one and only... • Melissa Adams!!! • DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE

May 3, 2024Episode 327 min

Lupus and PTSD

Show Notes: • What is post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD? • Who develops PTSD? • What are the symptoms of PTSD? • How do children and teens react to trauma? • Why do some people develop PTSD and other people do not? • How is PTSD treated? • How can I find help? • What can I do to help myself? • How can I help a loved one with PTSD? • Where can I find more information on PTSD? • Causes • Risk factors • Complications • Prevention • Dr Reddy’s Mental Health Helpline ☎️0800 21 22 23 • Adcock Ingram Depression & Anxiety Helpline ☎️0800 70 80 90 • Maybelline BraveTogether(WhatsApp) ☎️087 163 2030 Resources: ✅️ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355967 ✅️https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd #lupuswarrior #lupusawareness #podcast #summer #andreasgift #lupussouthafrica #lupus

March 1, 2024Episode 225 min

Lupus, Stress and other triggers

Show Notes: Manage stress, emotions and other lupus triggers • Manage Stress and Other Lupus Triggers • Managing the Emotional Effects of Lupus 1. How Lupus Affects Your Emotions 2. Lupus Medicine 3. Depression 4. Anxiety 5. Dealing With Depression and Anxiety 6. Self-Compassion 7. Learn Your Triggers 8. Watch for Lupus Warning Signs 9. Coping Strategies 10. Family and Friend Support Resources: ✅️ https://www.webmd.com/lupus/ss/great-mental-health-exercises ✅️https://www.webmd.com/lupus/ss/cm/slideshow-managing-emotional-effects-lupus #lupuswarrior #lupusawareness #podcast #summer #andreasgift #lupussouthafrica #lupus

February 2, 2024Episode 116 min

Lupus and Sugar

Show Notes: • A Quick Overview • How can sugar specifically affect lupus? • What can you do to limit the harmful effects of sugar? • In Conclusion Resources: ✅️ https://kaleidoscopefightinglupus.org/lupus-and-the-health-risks-of-sugar/ #lupuswarrior #lupusawareness #podcast #summer #andreasgift #lupussouthafrica #lupus