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Autoimmune & chronic illness

I live with CIDP, a rare autoimmune condition, and I decided to talk about it out loud — the hospital stays, the treatments, the frustration, and the small wins. If you or someone you love lives with a chronic illness, these episodes are for you. No brave-face performance; just what it is really like, and what helps.

18 episodes

Ep 261 10 min

Living with Chronic Pain

In today's episode, David provides a raw and honest update on his ongoing health journey, particularly his struggle with pain and muscle cramps that have intensified despite medical treatments. He shares his latest th…

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Ep 260 15 min

From the Hospital: Humor, Health, and Hope

I'm David Watts, and today, I'm opening up about some personal challenges and life updates. It's been a while since we last connected, and there's no fancy excuse for it—I wasn't feeling up to it. From dealing with wo…

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Ep 259 18 min

David's Hospital Saga: What’s Been Going On and What’s Next

David Watts: Hey there! Welcome back to Watts Involved. I'm your host, David Watts, and we’re on Episode 259 today. This one's a bit different because it's all about my personal health journey lately. If you've been f…

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Ep 258 19 min

Living with Illness: Updates on PolyGAM, CIDP, and Daily Struggles

Welcome to another episode of "Watts Involved," In episode 258, David shares a profoundly personal update on his recent health challenges, including his ongoing battle with CIDP and other complications. After a mix-up…

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Ep 257 21 min

Medical Aid Denials and a R34,000 Repair Bill: My Week in Review

Welcome to Episode 257 of "Watts Involved" with your host, David Watts. In this episode, David opens up about the recent challenges he's faced, from a coffee mishap that caused significant damage to his MacBook to nav…

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Ep 255 17 min

Open Conversations About Autoimmune Diseases Work And Legacy

In this deeply personal episode, host David Watts opens up about his ongoing battles with autoimmune diseases, including CIDP and myasthenia gravis. He discusses the challenges of managing his health, the impact on hi…

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Ep 246 9 min

Unveiling Health Challenges: The Revamped Watts Involved Podcast

On this episode of Watts Involved, host David Watts opens up about a significant change in the podcast's focus. Formerly a business and motivational show, David now shares his personal journey with type 2 diabetes and…

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Ep 145 46 min

Alison Tucker — Author, Entrepreneur, Breast Cancer Survivor

On this episode I chat with Alison about her book My Best Worst Year - A Breast Cancer Story. We talk about life, work and the journey from being diagnosed with breast cancer to the subsequent treatment and the lesson…

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