Inside the Studio: Craft, Process and Personal Stories — Personal Story

When the Gut Takes Over: My Personal Journey with a Digestive Health Setback in 2025

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After a busy start to 2025, artist Lisa Ramos found herself facing an unexpected health challenge—severe digestive issues linked to pelvic floor dysfunction. In this personal and honest story, she shares how post-COVID symptoms, a weak digestive system, and years of chronic pain led to a deeper understanding of her health—and a new path to healing through diet, routine, and gut-directed therapy.

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Chronic Pain Medical Mystery Solved - My Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Journey

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My physical pain started over a decade ago and finding the reason why I have pain on my right-side has been like trying to solve a mystery. This year I finally got a diagnosis, which has put my mind at ease. Although my pain won't go away entirely, I am grateful I know how to best manage it and have excellent healthcare experts to guide me along the way. In this blog article I am going to discuss my health issues, how it affects day to day life and how my diagnosis unfolded.       

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Artist Life - Art & Dyslexia

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Learning she was dyslexic later in life, artist Lisa Ramos realized her challenges in school were tied to her visual thinking. Read how art became her strength.

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A Walk in My Shoes - Art & Pain

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After years of chronic foot pain, artist Lisa Ramos found unexpected inspiration—leading her to launch the MONOLISA brand. Read how discomfort gave birth to creativity in jewelry and handbags.

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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - My Personal Journey

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In recognition of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, artist Lisa Ramos opens up about her diagnosis, treatment journey, and how creativity became her anchor through recovery.

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