My story of living through eleven years of Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), layered with war trauma, abuse, and medical harm, has been shared across multiple platforms. I speak and write about what it means to live in a body that carries both visible and invisible wounds — and how healing is never just physical, but woven through every layer of our being. Below are some of the places my work and story have been featured.
My story of living through eleven years of Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), layered with war trauma, abuse, and medical harm, has been shared across multiple platforms. I speak and write about what it means to live in a body that carries both visible and invisible wounds — and how healing is never just physical, but woven through every layer of our being. Below are some of the places my work and story have been featured.
🎙 Podcasts & Interviews
Kratom Science Podcast – “Overcoming Topical Steroid Withdrawal with Nina Ajdin”
I shared my story of growing up in war-torn Bosnia, navigating eleven years of TSW, and finding resilience through recovery and healing practices.
👉 Listen here
Phil Fairbanks Podcast – “Learning from Topical Steroid Withdrawal w/ Nina Ajdin”
A conversation about my refugee background, the challenges of long-term steroid use, and the journey through TSW.
👉 Listen here
Outside Perspective #47 – YouTube Interview
An open discussion about Topical Steroid Withdrawal, kratom, and the emotional and spiritual dimensions of chronic illness.
👉 Watch here
Where Are They Now? – YouTube Series
A video interview reflecting on where my journey has taken me after years of living with TSW.
👉 Watch here
📰 News Mentions
Yahoo Australia News – “Woman Diagnosed with TSW After Stopping Steroids”
My story was featured in a piece about living with TSW, including the challenges of hair loss, bullying, and symptoms after ending steroid use.
👉 Read here
✍️ Articles & Essays
AtopicDermatitis.net
- The Toll of Eczema & Topical Steroid Withdrawal: https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/never-get-used-to-toll
- Haunted By My Own Reflection: https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/haunted-by-my-own-reflection
- Putting Yourself First With Exhaustion & Eczema: https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/exhaustion-self-care
- How Has Eczema Given Me a Sense of FOMO?: https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/missing-out
- Depression & Anxiety – My Constant Companions: https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/depression-anxiety-constant-companions
- The Things We Leave Behind: Eczema & Grief: https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/grief-loss-normal-life
- How My Facial Eczema Flare Led to My Break Up: https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/relationship-heartbreak
Allergies.net
- The External World as a Mirror: Fear and Allergies: https://allergies.net/living/external-world-fear-allergies
- Anaphylaxis: A Terrifying First Experience: https://allergies.net/living/anaphylaxis-experience
- Exploring Alternative Treatment Options for Allergies: My First Spa Day: https://allergies.net/living/alternative-treatment-spa
- Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and Allergies: https://allergies.net/living/fomo
ChronicDryEye.net
- Friend & Foe: Dealing With The Inner Critic: https://chronicdryeye.net/living/inner-critic
- Misunderstood, Alienated, and Alone: https://chronicdryeye.net/living/alienated
- Chronic Dry Eye and Skin Conditions: https://chronicdryeye.net/living/skin-conditions
- Being Able to See Again: My Scleral Lens Journey: https://chronicdryeye.net/living/scleral-lens-help
Published Articles
AtopicDermatitis.net
- The Toll of Eczema & Topical Steroid Withdrawal: https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/never-get-used-to-toll
- Haunted By My Own Reflection: https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/haunted-by-my-own-reflection
- Putting Yourself First With Exhaustion & Eczema: https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/exhaustion-self-care
- How Has Eczema Given Me a Sense of FOMO?: https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/missing-out
- Depression & Anxiety – My Constant Companions: https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/depression-anxiety-constant-companions
- The Things We Leave Behind: Eczema & Grief: https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/grief-loss-normal-life
- How My Facial Eczema Flare Led to My Break Up: https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/relationship-heartbreak
Allergies.net
- The External World as a Mirror: Fear and Allergies: https://allergies.net/living/external-world-fear-allergies
- Anaphylaxis: A Terrifying First Experience: https://allergies.net/living/anaphylaxis-experience
- Exploring Alternative Treatment Options for Allergies: My First Spa Day: https://allergies.net/living/alternative-treatment-spa
- Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and Allergies: https://allergies.net/living/fomo
ChronicDryEye.net
- Friend & Foe: Dealing With The Inner Critic: https://chronicdryeye.net/living/inner-critic
- Misunderstood, Alienated, and Alone: https://chronicdryeye.net/living/alienated
- Chronic Dry Eye and Skin Conditions: https://chronicdryeye.net/living/skin-conditions
- Being Able to See Again: My Scleral Lens Journey: https://chronicdryeye.net/living/scleral-lens-help
Substack Publication
War on Truth
- We Watch War Like a Show — Until It Lives in Our Nervous Systems: https://warontruth.substack.com/p/we-watch-war-like-a-show-until-it
- The Politicization of Suffering: Who Gets to Be a Victim?: https://warontruth.substack.com/p/the-politicization-of-suffering
- TSW, Dupixent, and What No One’s Talking About: https://warontruth.substack.com/p/tsw-dupixent-and-what-no-ones-talking
📩 For Media & Collaborations
For interviews, features, or speaking invitations, please reach out here
👉 Or download my full Media Kit PDF