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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 BeginningMusician: Agnese ValmaggiaURL: https://filmmusic.io/song/6510-a-new-beginning• YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ILPIOR• How lupus is diagnosed: https://youtu.be/sKq7jiV94rA?feature=sharedResources:✅️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