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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.

34 episodes

13 min

Death on Toast: An Honest Health Update

Recorded live, from bed, on a Saturday afternoon feeling — in David's own words — "like death on toast." Ahead of a hospital admission on Monday, David sat down to give an honest update: where his health actually stan…

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13 min

Why I’m Back (And Why Most of What You’ll Hear Isn’t Me)

The show is back — and this episode is me, live at the microphone, explaining everything. Where I've been (the honest version: CIDP, hospitals, and a body that keeps picking fights with itself). Why I stopped conventi…

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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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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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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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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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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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31 min

Sandy Cipriano — Cupcakes For Kids With Cancer

In this episode, I chat with Sandy Cipriano about Cupcakes For Kids With Cancer and how a little passion project has grown into a large non-profit organization helping hundreds of kids with cancer.

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33 min

Zain Halle — Moringa farmer, Entrepreneur, Community Activist

On this episode I chat with Zain about the miracle plant Moringa, we look at where the plant is from, how it is grown and the potential health benefits of the plant. We also chat about Zains passion for community upli…

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41 min

Penni Du Plessis Divine Space

On this episode I change course just a little and we explore the healing properties of sound, colour and energy with Penni. I have personally had a couple of treatments with Penni and they are awesome, her Antanea tec…

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