Vulnerable

In this episode, I talk with a courageous woman about her life with a chronic illness. Diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at age four, she talks to us about the challenges she's faced and the lessons she's learned along the way. This truly inspiring account reminds us that we are not defined by our limitations.  Topics discussed:Experiencing childhood with a chronic illnessHow pregnancy and parenthood can be a catalyst for healingCoping with anxiety while living with a chronic illnessHow nutrition, exercise, yoga, and meditation can minimize symptomsThe power of a supportive communityThe importance of staying connected to body, mind, and spiritHow to keep perspective with a chronic illnessAccepting that there usually is no "right" or "wrong" pathHow a morning routine can help with stress and anxiety managementThe healing power of music and danceCooking as meditation Resources mentioned in this podcast:*Please note, I have no affiliation with these, I am just sharing the tools that my guests and I have used in our healing journey with the hope that you might find some easy and practical ways to support yourself better. Simply take what you need and leave the rest.People:https://yourholisticpsychologist.com/Dr. Nicole LePera  - founded the Self Healers Circle and you can find her on Instagram as @the.holistic.psychologistDr. Joe Dispenza - Breaks down the connection between spiritual and physiologyBooks:It’s All in Your Head - RussReconciliation: Healing the Inner Child - Thich Nhat HanhThank you for being here with me. Until next time,Stay true to yourself and don't be afraid to be vulnerable. All my love,LeanneIf you want to share your story on the podcast, you can email me directly at Leanne.Vulnerable@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you!

This first episode is a bit unique in that it is not a conversation between two women, but one from me to you. In this episode, I dive into my own story and set the tone for this podcast: vulnerability, courage, and the power of a woman’s voice. What follows is not an easy story to listen to but the insights I share are powerful.Topics discussed:How to tap into the power of your intuitionHow to trust yourself and listen to your inner voice for guidanceThe importance of connection and communityHow sharing our stories can be powerfully healingHow to find meaning and purpose through sufferingHow to feel your feelings to avoid illnessThe healing power of meditation and yogaReligion vs spirituality Resources mentioned in this podcast:*Please note, I have no affiliation with these, I am just sharing the tools that my guests and I have used in our healing journey with the hope that you might find some easy and practical ways to support yourself better, if needed.As always, simply take what you need and leave the rest.https://yogawithadriene.com/Yoga with Adriene saved me and taught me how to be still, how to listen to my mind, body, and spirit, and how to heal through yoga, meditation, and practicing mindfulness. Adriene offers hundreds of free YouTube videos as her dream is to make yoga affordable and accessible to all. Always authentic and vulnerable, she is a rare gem in our world. https://pandaplanner.com/The planner that I mentioned in this episode is called Panda Planner. If you are looking for a tool to help you start and end your day off right, infuse more mindfulness and gratitude, and learn from your experiences, this just might be a good fit for you. It is for me!Finally - I did not mention this in the podcast - but I want to highlight how critical and powerful therapy has been for me. As I played back this episode, I could hear my own therapist's voice so clearly coming through some of the wisdom I shared. If you are considering therapy right now, please listen to that voice and at least give it a try. My therapist has always been able to meet me right where I am. Whether it was to hold space until I found what I needed inside of myself, to challenge my harshest judgments and fears,  or to cheer me on in my growth and endeavors, she was there. She also always somehow knew, just from the way I walked through her door, whether she should put the tissue box on the couch next to me.  :) And I think everyone should get to experience that kind of love. Thank you for being here with me. Until next time,Stay true to yourself and don't be afraid to be vulnerable. All my love,LeanneIf you want to share your story on the podcast, you can email me directly at Leanne.Vulnerable@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you!

Welcome to Vulnerable!Inspired by my own healing journey and the powerful stories from women I’ve known, Vulnerable is a podcast designed to empower women through amplifying our voices. We’ll talk with women who have learned to recognize their truth and potential; who have endured hardships but experienced tremendous growth & learned valuable lessons through their healing. My hope is that through sharing these stories, you’ll take comfort in knowing you’re not alone, find courage to face your fears, and learn to trust that no matter where you’re standing, there is always, always a path forward.You’ll hear from survivors of abuse. Women healing from physical or mental illness, infertility, divorce or grieving a loss. We’ll have conversations about living with a disability or in the face of discrimination. We will even hear from women who have completely started over.Whatever the topic, just know that in this podcast, we get vulnerable.  I'll meet you there.Leanne