Nov 26, 2018
Drew Althoff is a musician and
songwriter, an aspiring middle school teacher, and a committed
partner. Recently embarking on his journey with kidney disease,
he’s learning how to integrate kidney failure into his life while
finding unwavering support and joy through his relationship with
his partner. Drew and I sit down for an intimate discussion on
balancing the body and spirit and the impact illness has on
couples, as well as how he channels his illness into creative
energy through music and songwriting.
Breaking his journey down into distinctive
eras, Drew shares his unique perspective on embracing “the shadow”
and how your spirit can keep you balanced when you’re struggling.
He shows candid vulnerability as he discusses his upcoming
transplant, emphasizes the importance of community and
relationships, and offers insight into how he humanizes his illness
through humor.
Drew’s story of adjusting to a new life with
chronic illness and learning to fight for happiness resonates
throughout our discussion, and his steadfast determination to be
authentic is moving. I hope you find this interview as moving as I
did.
You can read the full show notes at www.thisisnotwhatiordered.com