Penny Hodgson from Alberta was born with congenital bilateral hip dysplasia, a severe skeletal condition that led to more than a dozen surgeries throughout her life, starting as a child. Her journey included experimental orthopedic procedures, long hospitalizations, and chronic pain management with strong pharmaceuticals. By midlife, her health had deteriorated further, leaving her nutritionally depleted and suicidal from relentless pain and failed surgeries. A chance encounter with a naturopath shifted her perspective and introduced her to nutritional supplementation and holistic healing.

In this interview, Penny recounts her difficult childhood, decades of invasive surgeries, and how conventional medicine often failed to restore her quality of life. She explains how embracing nutrition, probiotics, and alternative therapies helped her rebuild her health and spirit. Now trained in holistic nutrition herself, Penny reflects on the need for Canadians to have freedom of choice in accessing supplements and natural health practitioners. Her story highlights resilience, transformation, and the power of nutrition in overcoming trauma and chronic illness.