<description>&lt;p&gt;Many of us walk different paths before finding our true calling. But what catalyzes such a life-altering pivot? At just 25, Sonia Vallabh, while attending law school, faced a life-altering moment when her mother began to exhibit worrying health symptoms – symptoms that rapidly progressed into a devastating illness. Sonia will share the heartbreaking journey of her mother&amp;#39;s battle with prion disease, a fight that not only challenged the family&amp;#39;s emotional resilience but also transformed Sonia and her husband Eric&amp;#39;s careers and lives. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Understanding Health Beyond Perfection&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Coping with Sudden Illness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Encouraging Self-Education&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Facing Genetic Risks and Uncertainty&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pursuing Academic Innovation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Advancements in Prion Disease Therapy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Links &amp;amp; Resources&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Charity: &lt;a href="https://www.prionalliance.org/" rel="nofollow"&gt;www.prionalliance.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We want to hear from you! Our greatest hope in this final season is that you’ll share with us your most cherished episode or standout guest and let us know why it left an impact on you. We&amp;#39;re compiling a special episode and your voice might just be featured!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Call or text us at &lt;strong&gt;310-243-6364 &lt;/strong&gt;or you can email us at hello@allthewiserpodcast.com.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Advertising Inquiries: &lt;a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'&gt;https://redcircle.com/brands&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: &lt;a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'&gt;https://redcircle.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt;</description>

All The Wiser

Kimi Culp

99. When Science Said 'No,' She Said 'Not Yet'

MAR 27, 202474 MIN
All The Wiser

99. When Science Said 'No,' She Said 'Not Yet'

MAR 27, 202474 MIN

Description

Many of us walk different paths before finding our true calling. But what catalyzes such a life-altering pivot? At just 25, Sonia Vallabh, while attending law school, faced a life-altering moment when her mother began to exhibit worrying health symptoms – symptoms that rapidly progressed into a devastating illness. Sonia will share the heartbreaking journey of her mother's battle with prion disease, a fight that not only challenged the family's emotional resilience but also transformed Sonia and her husband Eric's careers and lives. 


In this episode:

  • Understanding Health Beyond Perfection
  • Coping with Sudden Illness
  • Encouraging Self-Education
  • Facing Genetic Risks and Uncertainty
  • Pursuing Academic Innovation
  • Advancements in Prion Disease Therapy


Links & Resources

Charity: www.prionalliance.org


We want to hear from you! Our greatest hope in this final season is that you’ll share with us your most cherished episode or standout guest and let us know why it left an impact on you. We're compiling a special episode and your voice might just be featured!


Call or text us at 310-243-6364 or you can email us at [email protected].



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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy