The Natural Navigator
The Natural Navigator
Host: Ariana | Future ND & Chronic Illness Warrior
Welcome to The Natural Navigator, a podcast dedicated to connecting the dots of complex chronic illness, one puzzle piece at a time.
Hosted by a naturopathic medical student navigating her own multi-system health journey, this show explores the overlapping webs of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Dystautonomia, migraines, chemical sensitivities, and endometriosis.
If you’ve spent years bouncing from specialist to specialist, feeling gaslit by “normal” lab results while your body tells a completely different story, you are not alone. Here, I blend medical research, root-cause naturopathic tools, and radical vulnerability to help you understand why your body makes sense, and help you find your answers faster than I did.
Tune in weekly to map out your own path back to health.
Episodes
14 episodes
Ep. 14 The Post-Op Reality Check (Pathology Results, Adenomyosis, & Autoimmune)
Three weeks post-op and fresh off her official physician follow-up appointment, host Ariana pulls back the curtain on the unexpected, complicated reality of what happens when surgery doesn't give you a clean, definitive "smoking gun."In ...
Ep. 13 The Structural Blueprint (EDS, Proprioception, & Management)
While resting up and navigating post-op recovery ahead of the upcoming surgery debrief, host Ariana zooms out to examine the foundational architectural blueprint of the chronic illness triad: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).In this in-depth...
Ep. 12 Navigating Endometriosis with EDS, MCAS, & Dysautonomia
When you live with a complex chronic illness, time doesn't always move in a straight line. Today, host Ariana sits down to record right on the precipice of a major milestone: her endometriosis excision surgery.In this deeply vulnerable a...
Ep. 11 Nervous System Regulation & The Thermal Paradox
If you live with a complex multi-system body, you've probably been told at some point to "just relax," take an ice-cold plunge, or sit in a sauna to reset your nervous system. But if doing those things has ever sent your body into a total physi...
Ep. 10 Unfolding the Map
If you live with a complex body, you probably know what it's like to feel like a detective handed a puzzle with half the pieces missing. In this premiere episode of The Natural Navigator, host Ariana pulls back the curtain on her multi...
Ep. 9 The difference between living in fear and understanding my body's limits
In today's episode, we'll explore the notion that everything can seem like fun and games until my hypersensitive body unexpectedly reacts. Join me as I delve into a compelling story highlighting the power of resilience and the importance of a p...
Ep. 8 Healing my relationship with food and how I approach food intolerances and high histamine foods
Welcome back! In this episode, I’m thrilled to share my transformative journey from an unhealthy relationship with food and exercise to embracing a harmonious and balanced lifestyle. After enduring fainting spells that left me feeling perplexed...
Ep. 7 Learning to live with anxiety in all of its forms
Today, I want to delve into a topic that resonates deeply with many of us: anxiety. This complex emotion can creep up unexpectedly, often triggered by moments of heightened stress or significant life transitions that shake our sense of stabilit...
Ep. 6 food relationships, body signals, owning a business, yoga, & hyponotherapy feat. Taylor Rometty
In this episode, I'm excited to share my first interview with Taylor Rometty, an inspiring business owner blending her work as a yoga instructor and hypnotherapist. She has created a space for individuals to enhance their physical and mental we...
Ep. 5 Small changes that make big changes
Today, I want to delve into the intricate process of transforming our habits, lifestyles, or even the products we use. This journey can often feel like an overwhelming tide, especially when we feel the pressing weight of expectation to transfor...
Ep. 4 How I started to listen to my body's signs to feel better
Today, I will discuss the practices I mentioned last week regarding being mindful of the signs and signals from our bodies, as well as our inner intuition. This is particularly important for our health, encompassing both physical and mental wel...
Ep. 3 My Health Journey
In today's episode, I am excited to take you on an in-depth exploration of my health journey, tracing the timeline from the very onset of my first symptoms to my current state of well-being. While I've shared fragments of my health history in p...
Ep. 2 How I handle college in my 30s
In this episode, I delve into my personal journey of returning to school, discussing the pivotal moments and inspirations that ignited my passion for pursuing a career in naturopathic medicine. I take the time to explore various time management...
Ep. 1 The Introduction Episode
Hello and welcome to The Natural Navigator podcast! My name is Ariana, and I’m thrilled to present the very first episode. In this episode, I’m excited to share a bit about myself and the journey that led me to create this podcast. I’ll delve i...