“This book is not just my story—it carries the physical and mental pain of so many who have suffered in silence. In sharing it, we remember that healing is not meant to be done alone. We heal together.” - Giselle Cortes
About
Author, Speaker, Health Advocate
Giselle Cortés grew up in San Diego, California, born to two loving parents, and has two younger sisters. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. Giselle attended a Catholic elementary school and a local high school. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies from San Diego State University (SDSU) and holds a Master's degree in Public Health (MPH). She is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute.
Giselle endured about 8 years of medical challenges stemming from Cushing’s Syndrome before finally receiving her correct diagnosis. She knows firsthand what it’s like to live with a rare and misunderstood condition.
She is the author of Cushing’s Syndrome: From Misdiagnosis to Recovery and Síndrome de Cushing: De diagnósticos erróneos a la recuperación. She is an internationally acclaimed author with books sold in the Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the United Kingdom, and United States of America.
Giselle also is a keynote speaker; she has spoken at the first-ever Latina Author Showcase, colleges, has been on national news outlets such as UNIVISION, been interviewed on podcasts, and has her own YouTube Channel (@BeyondCushings) where she interviews other patients like herself.
She aims to raise awareness about Cushing’s Syndrome, encourage self-advocacy, and inspire others to keep faith during life’s most difficult moments. She deeply empathizes with those in similar situations and continues on her own journey of healing.
She is happily married, and is the mother of two young daughters. In her free time, Giselle enjoys spending time with her family, reading books, exercising, and traveling to new places.