Episode 38: Mandolen Mull - Dystonia
Mandolen Mull suffers from Crohn's Disease and Dystonia. This episode is focused on the latter, which is characterized by muscular spasm and abnormal posture, usually from a neurological origin. In Mandolen's case, it could have resulted in reduced mobility and difficulty to speak, but she was able to recover almost fully by going through various therapies. Her condition is exacerbated by stress, and she constantly has to manage her stress levels to keep control of her body. In this interview, Mandolen shares how she was able to leverage her brain plasticity to recreate functional neural pathways.
The song that Madolen chose is What a wonderful world by Louis Armstrong.
