Bonus: Author’s Corner: “My Sickled Cells” – Revee Brown

Date: April  18, 2025

Host: Renee Kirby 

In this conversation, author Revée Brown shares her journey living with sickle cell disease, from her early diagnosis to her experiences as a registered nurse and author. She discusses the importance of advocacy, family support, and navigating the healthcare system. Revée highlights her challenges with treatment options and her decision to pursue a stem cell transplant, ultimately emphasizing resilience and hope within the sickle cell community. This conversation explores the profound journey of a sickle cell patient who underwent a bone marrow transplant. The discussion delves into the emotional and physical challenges faced during treatment, the identity struggles post-transplant, and the transformative moment of discovering life without sickle cell disease. The speaker shares insights on mental health, the importance of support systems, and the creation of a new path through health coaching and natural products. The conversation emphasizes resilience, hope, and the ongoing journey of recovery and self-discovery.