Healing from an Undiagnosable, Incurable Disease: David Terry – Into Healing S1, Ep.3

Into Healing with Mira Kaddoura

In this transformational episode of Into Healing, Mira Kaddoura interviews David Terry, an avid athlete and former ad agency leader who underwent a double lung transplant. From his initial realization of something being wrong during a cycling trip in Italy, to encountering Western medicine's limitations, David narrates his exploration of unconventional healing avenues, including classical Chinese medicine. David poignantly shares his feelings on receiving a new pair of lungs, describing the mixture of intense grief for his donor and overwhelming gratitude for the gift of life. This episode digs into the emotional dynamics of confronting mortality, the complex interplay between Western and Eastern medicine, and the transformative power of love and gratitude in healing.
⭐️ In this episode, you’ll learn ⭐️
00:01 Introduction and Guest Background
01:47 David's Initial Health Concerns
08:03 The Struggle with Diagnosis
10:47 Facing the Reality of Mortality
21:58 Turning to Alternative Medicine
22:28 The Impact of Chinese Medicine
27:23 Reflections on the Journey
30:35 The Intersection of Western and Eastern Medicine
31:23 The Long Journey of Illness
32:34 The Moment of Realization: Need for a Double Lung Transplant
33:35 The Emotional Toll of Illness
35:14 The Return of Lung Disease and the Path to Transplant
36:48 The Impact of Illness on Family
40:49 The Transplant Journey Begins
42:45 The Power of Perspective and the Universe
45:38 The Aftermath of Transplant: A New Lease on Life
52:01 Honoring the Donor and Embracing Life Post-Transplant
52:12 The Struggle with Returning to Work and Finding Purpose
56:27 The Emotional Connection with the Donor
57:18 The Journey Continues: Life After Transplant
59:50 Closing Thoughts and Reflections
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