Ep 548: Chronic Hives and Self Advocacy in Healthcare with Nicole Bonneville
Release Date: 03/05/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with Nicole Bonneville, a video media and marketing expert and cohost of the Homance Chronicles on Women in History. Nicole is dedicated to spreading awareness of chronic health and autoimmune conditions to help others find answers faster.
Nicole shares her journey—from being stopped at border patrol for being radioactive in her teens to navigating chronic Urticaria, GERD, and the frustrating runaround from the medical system. She opens up about the emotional toll, financial strain, and repeated dead ends, while also providing practical self-advocacy tips for those facing similar struggles.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
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Why hives often stem from internal, not external, sources
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The connection between gut health, histamine, and autoimmune conditions
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How to advocate for yourself when doctors don’t have answers
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What to say when your doctor refuses to run more tests
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The power of having a program to track symptoms
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Why condition-focused groups provide more value than Google searches
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The importance of trusting your intuition on your health journey
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