Jo Frost recently confirmed her anaphylaxis diagnosis in a video posted on social media. The television star is famous for her appearances on Supernanny and Family Matters, and she boasts a fortune of $1.5 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth.
Also known as Joanne, she revealed her health issue through Instagram with a caption that reads:
“Will you champion for us? We need your compassion and empathy to understand more. Give me a [hundred emoji] and share your thoughts if you want to. To my parents, you gave me the tools and confidence to stand tall so that I may for others. Thank you, I love you [heart emoji].”
In the Instagram video, Jo Frost described anaphylaxis as a “life-threatening medical condition.” She said that it is a condition where her body will react to certain foods, and the situation might take a different turn, where she has to be taken to the hospital.
Frost stated that many people in her community, including children, have been taking a lot of precautions to live a healthy life. She further stated:
“Today, everyone will know someone or someone who knew of one with anaphylaxis. If you ignore the severity of the medical condition, it’s as bad as shoving a loaded gun in my face. I’m unapologetic for my medical condition. I did not ask for it, and it does not define who I am, and the impact that I make in the world daily. But it does impact how I live my life daily.”
Jo Frost stated that it is common in any restaurant where a customer won’t be allowed to go inside the kitchen and talk to the chef. She said that the labels saying “it may contain” prove that restaurant avoids accountability and prefer to keep their business in a working condition instead of someone’s safety.
Jo Frost mentioned that apart from those who are dealing with anaphylaxis, she is also speaking for those who are battling celiac disease, saying that none of them are “faddy eaters.” Frost opened up on the changes she wants to witness and said:
“I don’t need your mumbling insults, your passive, aggressive comments, or your ignorance. Just your need to be willing to learn, educate your staff, change your policies, menus, workspaces, school training, event spaces for all to champion children, who are all ours really in this world. And show empathy and understanding to each other.”
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The London, England native initially started her journey as a nanny and later gained recognition for her work on TV shows like Family Matters. All of these have been her main source of income over the years.
Jo Frost’s biography on her self-titled official website says that she initially provided professional help to family members who returned to their residence after welcoming a new member. Jo used to stay with those families for around six weeks and was later approached to help resolve the problems that existed among other families.
In addition, the website says that Frost had been invited by the military in the past and resolve sleep challenges alongside other challenges being faced by different families.
Back in 2004, Jo Frost expanded her career to television with the Channel 4 reality TV series, Supernanny. Frost’s work was similar to what she did before entering television, and she helped families. Supernanny had an American version, which aired on ABC and Lifetime, and Frost was also a part of this particular version.
Supernanny has been followed by other shows with a similar format, also featuring Frost. This includes Extreme Parental Guidance, Family S.O.S., Nanny on Tour, and more. Back in 2016, Frost opened up on the difference between the original reality show, Supernanny, and the follow-ups while speaking to Smashing Interviews magazine by saying:
“I think what viewers are going to see is a wonderful opportunity to encompass all of my experience over the last 25 years of bring in a parental arena. The show is developed to help all ages, so you’re going to see a wide spectrum of my expertise helping families with newborns all the way through teenagers.”
Apart from this, Jo has also written some books, such as Supernanny: How to Get the Best from Your Children, Jo Frost’s Confident Toddler Care, and Jo Frost’s Toddler Rules.