Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)

Living After the Bite: Life with Alpha-Gal Syndrome

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In “Living After the Bite: Life with Alpha-Gal Syndrome,” we follow the personal journey of Sailor Brukard as she tnavigats the challenges of alpha-gal syndrome — a serious allergic condition triggered by a tick bite that causes a reaction to mammalian meat and products. From the shock of diagnosis to the daily realities of label-reading, restaurant stress, and lifestyle changes, this podcast explores how one life was turned upside down by an unexpected bite. Through honest conversations, expert insights, and real-life experiences, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of this rare allergy and what it means to live with it every single day.