In this episode, we are joined by Kim Wyse, a trustee of the Irish Sepsis Foundation, who shares her powerful and personal story of surviving sepsis. Kim talks about her life before sepsis as a busy mother of three and her diagnosis with Crohn's disease in 2015. She recounts the shock of an unexpected pregnancy while dealing with her autoimmune disease, the subsequent health complications, including a severe case of sepsis, and her struggles with mental health post-recovery. Kim also highlights the importance of awareness, support systems, and her current work in advocating for sepsis survivors and their families through the Irish Sepsis Foundation. 00:00 Introduction to Kim Wise 00:21 Life Before Sepsis 01:04 Diagnosis of Crohn's Disease 02:38 Unexpected Pregnancy 03:45 Struggles During Pregnancy 07:28 Hospitalization and Family Challenges 16:08 Sepsis Diagnosis and ICU 19:50 Medical Interventions and ICU Experience 20:49 Critical Condition and Pregnancy Challenges 22:13 Hopes and Decisions in ICU 25:14 Unexpected Labor and Delivery 29:14 Postpartum Struggles and Mental Health 34:30 Finding Support and Advocacy 37:48 Life After Sepsis and Helping Others 41:22 Conclusion and Reflections Season 9 Partnership– Salin Plus (available here!)I am so thrilled to be partnering with Salin plus  This 100% natural salt therapy device is suitable for both adults and children! Tune in to learn more! Support this PodcastSimply following and reviewing this podcast can make a huge difference! If you enjoy this episode I would be so grateful if you could follow or subscribe to the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.