In this episode, host Einav Avni is joined by a truly remarkable guest—Ginger Smith herself, a retired speech language pathologist who, after being diagnosed with dementia and entering hospice care, has experienced an extraordinary recovery.

Marking her 88th birthday and the publication of her new book, Ginger shares her deeply personal journey, recounting the confusion, loss, and near-death experience she faced during her decline, as well as the slow, hopeful climb back to health. Alongside her editor, Shan Lin, Ginger unpacks not only the medical mystery of her case but also the practical steps, hope, and resilience she now advocates for those affected by dementia.

In this powerful conversation, you'll hear about the challenges of misdiagnosis, the sometimes harrowing realities of life in hospice, and what it truly felt like to live inside dementia. Most importantly, Ginger’s story is a message of hope, reminding us that healing, connection, and joy may be possible even in the most unlikely circumstances. Whether you're living with dementia, caring for a loved one, or simply searching for inspiration, this episode offers practical tips, fresh perspectives, and an unwavering sense of possibility.

More about Ginger:

Ginger Smith’s journey into health and healing is anything but conventional. After experiencing a near-death encounter while on a vast array of prescribed medications, Shan witnessed firsthand the shortcomings of a one-size-fits-all approach to medicine. During hospice care, the removal of unnecessary, so-called “curative” medications marked a dramatic turning point—her health began to improve for the first time in years. This remarkable recovery, intertwined with her profound near-death experience, led Shan and her supporters to research the effects of polypharmacy and the benefits of mindful “de-prescribing.” Her story, detailed in her book’s conclusion, offers practical guidance and hope to others navigating similar challenges, encouraging individuals and their loved ones to consider a more individualised and cautious path to wellness.

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3) Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/DEMENTIA-DENIED-Surviving-Diagnosis-Reclaiming-ebook/dp/B0F2WGRV6C

More about einav:
Einav Avni is passionate about sharing the message of natural healing with the world. She is an Energy Healer and Alignment Coach, working with people suffering from chronic pain, illness or unexplained medical conditions to heal or reduce their symptoms. Einav combines the Emotion Code, Body Code and Belief Code modalities, together with ‘Old Pain 2Go’ and Coaching to achieve incredible results for her clients, most of whom have been suffering for too long and can’t believe the shifts and transformations they experience after working with her.

Einav has an undeniable passion for helping people explore the emotional root cause behind their symptoms and is highlighting this by demonstrating what happens when people live out of fears, limitations and compromises, vs their transformation when living through harmony, alignment and trust.

Einav is a writer x5, having co-authored a book titled ‘The Power Of Reinvention’ and 4 Ebook series titled ‘Invest in Your Team’s Confidence and Empowerment’.

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