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In this episode of the Experience Miracles podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel challenges conventional thinking about childhood fevers. He explains that fevers are not enemies to be fought but intelligent healing processes orchestrated by a child's brain and nervous system. Dr. Ebel provides a neurological perspective on fevers, describing how they help fight infections, activate the immune system, and build long-term immune resilience. He offers practical guidance for parents on when to let a fever run its course versus when to seek medical intervention, along with natural strategies to support a child through a fever without suppressing the body's healing process.[00:01:00] Reframing Our Understanding of FeversThe common middle-of-the-night fever scenario that parents experienceWhy fever-reducing medications might actually prolong illness in some casesContrasting traditional medical approaches with natural health perspectives[00:04:00] The Neuroscience Behind FeversFevers account for approximately one-third of all pediatric office visitsHow fever functions as a "bat signal" to activate the immune systemWhy interfering with fever can disrupt the entire immune response[00:08:00] Benefits of Fever in Fighting InfectionHow fever inhibits pathogen replication and slows the spread of infectionEnhancement of immune function through increased white blood cell productionFever patterns as indicators of nervous system function or dysfunctionThe concerning pattern of children who don't develop fevers when sick[00:14:00] When to Seek Medical Attention vs. When to WaitAge-related guidelines: special considerations for infants under 6 monthsWarning signs beyond temperature: lethargy, breathing difficulties, dehydrationThe importance of personalized assessment for each child and illnessWhy choosing the right healthcare provider matters for fever management[00:23:00] Supporting Fevers NaturallyRest and hydration strategies with appropriate electrolytesCreating a healing environment with comfortable temperatureThe role of chiropractic care in optimizing nervous system function during illnessHow adjustments support the neuro-immune response and fever process[00:26:00] Building Long-term Immune ResilienceReframing fevers as evidence of a well-functioning immune systemBreaking the cycle of immune suppression from repeated medication useThe PX Docs approach to supporting natural defenses-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click HereSubscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Lori Clemmons to explore the hidden power of the limbic system and how it profoundly shapes our experience of chronic illness. Lori sheds light on why nervous system regulation is essential for recovery and how micronutrient support can be a game-changer for emotional well-being and resilience.Whether you're navigating chronic health challenges, supporting a loved one, or just curious about the mind-body connection, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.✨ Topics we cover:The role of the limbic system in chronic illnessHow trauma and stress affect brain circuitryWhy micronutrients are key for healing and nervous system balancePractical steps for emotional and physical recoverywww.truehopecanada.com

What if the real root of your illness… isn't in your body—but in your heart?For decades, Western medicine has ignored the most powerful healing force we all have: love. But in this unforgettable episode, Dr. Mickra Hamilton—Air Force Colonel turned longevity visionary—shares the truth mainstream healthcare won't touch: unresolved grief, lack of touch, and emotional disconnection may be the biggest drivers of chronic disease today.As a world-renowned expert in peak performance, precision health, and epigenetics, Dr Mickra Hamilton has dedicated her life to pushing the boundaries of human optimization and longevity. She's the CEO and co-founder of Apeiron Zoe Corporation, pioneering holistic systems health that merges cutting-edge biotechnology with human potential science. Beyond her impressive credentials as a retired US Air Force Colonel with over 30 years of experience, what truly makes Mickra special is her revolutionary approach to health through the lens of love.From working with elite special forces to navigating her own breast cancer diagnosis, Mickra reveals how sacred union, embodied love, and even psychedelics are rewriting the rules of modern medicine.This conversation will change how you think about health, forever.What You'll Learn:Why conventional medicine is ignoring the #1 predictor of vitalityThe untold link between loneliness, grief, and physical illnessHow perspective-taking abilities expand your capacity for choice and transformationHow Mickra healed her body through love, not fearThe “six dimensions of health” no doctor ever talks aboutWhy you might not have a real choice… until you shift your perspectiveThe difference between intellectual love and embodied unionHow being seen by others can heal your nervous systemWhy your relationships might matter more than your lab resultsThe spiritual science of transformation through loveHow to become your own medicine—todayThis episode offers a revolutionary perspective on health and healing that honors the whole person. Dr. Mickra's personal journey through cancer, her military career, and her spiritual awakening illustrates how integrating love at every level creates the conditions for true vitality. Whether you're navigating health challenges, seeking deeper connection, or simply wanting to optimize your wellbeing, this conversation will remind you of your innate capacity to heal and be medicine for others.Connect with Dr. Mikra:Website: https://apeironcenter.com/Website: https://drmickrahamilton.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickra-hamilton-a772684aSubstack: https://mahasukaho.substack.com/Legal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textJoin Us on Patreon: Patreon.com/LivingWellPodIn this episode, we welcome Christine McGarvey, a podcast listener and rare disease advocate, who shares her inspiring journey of living well despite significant health challenges. Christine talks about her decade-long journey to get a diagnosis, how her advocacy work has brought meaning to her life, and the lessons she's learned about resilience, compassion, and staying present. What You'll Hear in This Episode:How Christine has turned her pain into purpose through advocacyThe role of compassion in navigating chronic illnessHow to find meaning and fulfillment in the face of uncertaintyInsights on parenting children who have similar health challengesThe power of community and connection for those with rare or undiagnosed conditionsEpisode Links:National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD)Undiagnosed Disease Network FoundationJoin Our Community:You can now join us on Patreon! It's a space where you'll find bonus content, live coaching calls, and a private Facebook group for support and inspiration to help you live well, no matter what health challenges you're facing. Your membership also helps support the podcast. Learn more: Patreon.com/LivingWellPodConnect with Us:Instagram: @LivingWellPodFacebook: Living Well PodEmail: livingwellpod@gmail.comVoicemail: SpeakPipeSupport the show

In this episode, I'm sharing a personal reflection on how illness, unexpected challenges, and alcohol shaped this festive season. Here's what I cover:Why eating to get better, not just feel better, is key during illnessHow alcohol impacts your decisions and progress during the holidaysThe importance of learning from festive challenges for future successReal-life examples of navigating setbacks while staying on trackLooking ahead to build better habits and celebrate next Christmas differentlyTune in for a raw and honest look at the festive season and how to use setbacks as a learning experience.Send me your question or feedback

In today's episode, we dive into a powerful lesson that will change the way you approach your relationships and manage stress, especially during the busy holiday season. If you're someone who constantly feels the need to manage others' emotions, fix situations, and ensure everyone around you is happy and comfortable, this episode is for you. I'll teach you how to let go of this overwhelming need to "fix" others and why allowing people the dignity of their own experience is not only freeing but crucial for your own emotional well-being.As we unpack this idea, I share insights from my personal life and how I learned to stop trying to control others' feelings, including a powerful story about my husband. You'll learn how shifting this mindset can help you feel more grounded, resilient, and unbotherable in all situations.What you'll learn in this episode:The importance of allowing others to have their own experience without trying to manage or control their emotionsHow the need to "fix" others is rooted in a fear of discomfort and rejectionWhy constantly trying to make others happy can lead to burnout, stress, and chronic illnessHow to cultivate healthy empathy without carrying the emotional burdens of othersThe role self-worth plays in learning to let go of controlling behaviors and how to heal itA powerful story illustrating the importance of letting go of control in relationships and allowing others their own journeyThis episode will help you shift out of the "people-pleasing" mindset and embrace a healthier, more balanced way of interacting with others, especially during stressful times like the holidays. If you've been feeling the weight of managing everyone's experience, it's time to release that burden and step into a space of greater self-care and self-trust.CLICK HERE to sign up for the Un-Botherable Workshop: a free workshop where you'll learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP!CLICK HERE to download the Cord-Cutting Meditation

Money stress hits differently when you're also managing chronic illness. In this episode, Nikita sits down with money coach Aqura Nicholson to unpack money trauma and explore practical steps for creating financial stability. From breaking the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle to building a cushion without compromising health, Aqura and Nikita dive into shifting mindsets and tangible ways to start saving and earning, even when finances feel tight. Join us to learn how to move from stress and survival mode to financial confidence.What You'll Learn:Practical steps to overcome money trauma and break free from paycheck-to-paycheck cyclesTips for talking about money without fear or shame, especially with chronic illnessHow to approach debt management without feeling overwhelmed or restrictedRealistic ways to start saving, even on a tight budgetWhen and how to think about bringing in extra income to meet financial needsCreating a financial plan that aligns with your unique health and lifestyle needsSend Me A Text & Share Your QA's or ThoughtsSupport the showTo Start and Grow A Coaching Business with Chronic Illness, Book A Free Sales Call With Nikita Here.Loved this episode? Leave a review: https://www.craftedtothrive.com/reviews/new/Subscribe HERE to Chronically Profitable, A free exclusive weekly email series designed for creatives and women with chronic illnesses. You'll learn how to make a liveable income with your hobbies, professional skills, and innate talents by building a successful online coaching business with simple strategies that work for you, even on flare days, and feel better living with chronic illness.Follow Nikita on InstagramSupport the show

“The anticipation of stress and the fear of perceived danger creates these waves of symptoms.” - Dan BuglioYou'll discover…The 4 questions that reveal if your symptoms are brain-based or physicalHow to tell if your brain is making your symptoms worseThe surprising symptoms that can improve by retraining your brainHow your brain creates pain, fatigue, and other symptomsThe brain's hidden role in chronic fatigue, Long Covid, and mold illnessHow safety signaling the brain can eliminate physical symptomsWhat it means when your symptom randomly disappears and comes backThe key signs your symptoms are brain-based, not physicalHow fear could be driving your pain and fatigueYour brain's role in inconsistent symptomsWhy pain levels change based on the time of dayListen now and stay wise!EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:4 Ways to Know if Your Health Efforts are WorkingCFS, Long Covid, and Mystery Illness: 3 Steps to Getting Your Life Back w/ Miguel Bautista5 Simple Tools for Regulating Your Nervous System w/ Sarah HookConnect with Dan:YouTube: www.dansyoutube.comGroup Program: www.painfreeyougroup.comFast Start: www.dansfaststart.comAssessments: www.isthispdp.comSuccess Stories: www.painfreeyousuccess.comConnect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

“The joy at being released from that prison of chronic complex illness is just what keeps us all going and doing this work.” - Dr. Bruce HoffmanYou'll discover…Why some people don't heal until they change their storyHow cell danger response explains chronic fatigue and brain fogWhy early childhood trauma can trigger lifelong health issuesThe hidden impact of non-native EMFs on your healthThe surprising role of family dynamics in physical illnessHow your thoughts change your DNA and biochemistryHow modern living disconnects us from natural healing rhythmsThe connection between toxic load and mitochondrial dysfunctionHow ancestral trauma can influence your current health challengesListen now and stay wise!EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:Your Cellular Health = Your Overall Health, The Top 2 Tools to Build Cellular Health w/ Justine StengerHow I Checked My New Home for EMFsSolving Histamine: Do Not Start with Diet, Start with THIS Instead w/ Luka SymonsConnect with Dr. Hoffman:Instagram: @drbrucehoffmanWebsite: www.drbrucehoffman.comConnect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Get the complete mold treatment plan to save money, remediate your home, and heal the fastest possible from toxic mold exposure!---Mold is one of the most complicated, multi-step treatment plans required for almost any pathogen-based illness out there. This is because mold not only requires you to heal your body but also your home and everything you own.And - there are a LOT of pieces to treating mold. So today, I'm taking you through my 3-step mold treatment plan that I personally use with my clients to help them heal from mold in the fastest, lowest cost way.We're going to be covering topics like:What tests to use to determine if you even have mold illnessHow to save money finding mold and remediation mold in your homeMy top recommend home mold testHow to find a qualified mold remediation company near youHow to find a mold inspector near you (and how to identify one who is not qualified)The order of steps for how to heal your body from moldTop mistakes to avoid when searching for mold in your homeTop mistakes to avoid when remediating mold in your homeWhat to do for your body BEFORE you start trying to pull mold toxins out of itThe most common mistakes I see people make when healing their body from moldThis is a MAMMOTH episode designed to be an "episode-of-episodes" for healing mold that you can come back to again-and-again for guidance and insight. My hope is that you walk away empowered and envision for exactly how you CAN and WILL heal from mold, with a clear idea of what steps to take next in your mold healing journey, and what tools and resources you need to help you heal from mold and finally feel like yourself again. Because when it comes to mold, believing you can heal is one of the hardest, but most important, initial roadblocks to overcome.EPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 220// 100 Signs of Toxic Mold Exposure: How Many Do You Have?Ep. 222// 5 Signs of Hidden Mold, with Brian Karr (YesWeInspect)HEAL FROM MOLD NOW!Get my A to Z plan to find + heal from mold! Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Book an Unstuck Session to have me look, line-by-line, at your labs, supplements you've taken, and health history and determine exactly WHAT has been missed for you in healing, and WHAT your next 3-5 steps should be to healMOLD-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:Test your home for mold with the DUST TestFind a Qualified Mold Inspector and/or Mold Remediator:ISEAI: Find a ProfessionalIICRC: Global LocatorSchedule: Book a FREE mold inspection consultation with WeInspectGet Mold Remediation + Inspection Support: Join the Toxic Mold Answers FB Group by my friend Matt Kelly

Get the complete mold treatment plan to save money, remediate your home, and heal the fastest possible from toxic mold exposure!---Mold is one of the most complicated, multi-step treatment plans required for almost any pathogen-based illness out there. This is because mold not only requires you to heal your body but also your home and everything you own.And - there are a LOT of pieces to treating mold. So today, I'm taking you through my 3-step mold treatment plan that I personally use with my clients to help them heal from mold in the fastest, lowest cost way.We're going to be covering topics like:What tests to use to determine if you even have mold illnessHow to save money finding mold and remediation mold in your homeMy top recommend home mold testHow to find a qualified mold remediation company near youHow to find a mold inspector near you (and how to identify one who is not qualified)The order of steps for how to heal your body from moldTop mistakes to avoid when searching for mold in your homeTop mistakes to avoid when remediating mold in your homeWhat to do for your body BEFORE you start trying to pull mold toxins out of itThe most common mistakes I see people make when healing their body from moldThis is a MAMMOTH episode designed to be an "episode-of-episodes" for healing mold that you can come back to again-and-again for guidance and insight. My hope is that you walk away empowered and envision for exactly how you CAN and WILL heal from mold, with a clear idea of what steps to take next in your mold healing journey, and what tools and resources you need to help you heal from mold and finally feel like yourself again. Because when it comes to mold, believing you can heal is one of the hardest, but most important, initial roadblocks to overcome.EPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 220// 100 Signs of Toxic Mold Exposure: How Many Do You Have?Ep. 222// 5 Signs of Hidden Mold, with Brian Karr (YesWeInspect)HEAL FROM MOLD NOW!Get my A to Z plan to find + heal from mold! Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Book an Unstuck Session to have me look, line-by-line, at your labs, supplements you've taken, and health history and determine exactly WHAT has been missed for you in healing, and WHAT your next 3-5 steps should be to healMOLD-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:Test your home for mold with the DUST TestFind a Qualified Mold Inspector and/or Mold Remediator:ISEAI: Find a ProfessionalIICRC: Global LocatorSchedule: Book a FREE mold inspection consultation with WeInspectGet Mold Remediation + Inspection Support: Join the Toxic Mold Answers FB Group by my friend Matt Kelly

You cannot have optimal health without healthy cells. There is a critical component of every cell in our body that can be supplemented, but nobody is talking about it. And you can combine it with circadian biology, structured water, and other simple natural tools for even better health.“No supplement or powder or protocol or IV treatment or hyperbaric oxygen or ozone or whatever it is, is going to replace your body's need to be in an environment that's conducive to health and healing.” - Justine StengerYou'll DiscoverThe first thing we do each morning that is wrecking our healthWhy circadian biology is so powerful and no amount of pills or supplements can overcome itWhy darkness is just as important as lightWhy the timing of when we eat is just as important as what we eatWhy your mitochondria determine how healthy you ultimately areThe 2 things that are likely to support your health more than anything elseThe impressive results Justine has seen with her favorite supplementHow to remyelinate the brain for a better attitudeHow one client reversed her fatigue and inability to think clearlyHow light pollution can throw off your body's circadian rhythmThe importance of total and complete darkness at nightWhy your environment needs to be considered first before rushing to heal the bodyAll the data to support using phospholipid therapy to restore cellular healthWhy supporting mitochondrial health can move the needle for so many health conditionsThe critical component of every cell in our body that can be supplemented, but nobody is talking aboutThe mindset shift that helps people out of chronic illnessHow long people should expect to be on a healing protocolListen now and stay wise!Connect with GUEST:Instagram: @justinecellularnutritionWebsite: www.justinestenger.comConnect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Corey Keyes is a sociologist, professor emeritus at Emory University, and author of “Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down” who studies what makes life worth living. In this episode, Corey shares how he emerged from a horrific childhood to a possibility-filled life of challenging the status quo. We dive into how ‘the way things are' often contributes to our feelings of languishing and why action is the antidote. Corey invites us to challenge the ideas of success, burnout, and mental illness — providing a roadmap for anyone to flourish.We talk about:What it was like to be the first to study mental HEALTH — not illnessHow to tell if you're “languishing” — and exactly what to do about itThe one thing you can do today to flourish in your lifeWhat it means to live an ethical life beyond the context of religionHow to get off autopilot and feel re-engaged in your careerThe difference between burnout and demoralizationThe fascinating relationship between stress and flourishingTwo questions to ask yourself if you want to find more purpose in your work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine the weight of command in combat intertwined with the silent battle of mental illness. In this episode of From Survivor to Thriver, we sat down with General Gregg Martin, who fought a tremendous battle with bipolar disorder all while navigating an accomplished career in the military.Gregg is sharing his story of resilience in the face of a disorder that pushed him into profound mania and deep depression. He is now passionate about helping shatter the stigma around bipolar disorder so that anyone struggling with this illness can stop suffering in silence and get the treatment that can change the trajectory of their lives. Gregg Martin, PhD. is a retired major general and a 36-year Army combat veteran, celebrated for his remarkable career commanding engineer units and holding prestigious roles such as president of the National Defense University, and commander of Fort Leonard Wood. An accomplished author, his book “BIPOLAR GENERAL: My Forever War with Mental Illness” candidly shares his journey. With advanced degrees from MIT, the Naval War College, and the Army War College, Gregg's indomitable spirit offers hope and inspiration to others, while he finds strength and joy alongside his wife in Cocoa Beach, Florida.  In today's episode, we cover: Gregg's experience with bipolar disorder while serving in the militaryWhat happened when his disorder became out of control How your self-perception shifts when you are manic versus depressedGregg's journey to getting his diagnosis and how it helped him begin his recoveryWhy we have to get rid of the stigma around getting helpThe power medication and treatment have to turn your life around How important hope is during your healing journey How people perceive mental illnessHow we can begin to normalize the conversations around mental healthWe hope you enjoyed our conversation with General Gregg! If you want to learn more from him, make sure to visit his website and get a copy of his book. You can also follow him on LinkedIn. Thanks again for tuning in. We are so grateful to each and every one of you. Please remember to leave a rating and review of our show. It helps us grow and reach those who need it. Also, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Links: Visit his website Connect with him on LinkedInVisit our websiteFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramGet in touch: amgits.reverse@gmail.com“Without help for mental illness, a person is probably going to go down a road of destruction and even death. But if they do get help, professional medical help, there are treatments available that can lead to a happy, purposeful, healthy life.” -Gregg“Illness or disease and injury in your brain are not the same things.” -Marc “There is no weakness in being vulnerable.” -Erik 

Today I'm joined by one of my beloved former 1:1 clients, Amy. Together we discuss:Amy's process with deciding to pursue an intuitive eating journeyThe role of faith and spirituality in Amy's journeyHow redefining health changed everything for AmyThe intersection of disordered eating and chronic illnessHow a trip to the zoo gave Amy a big “aha” momentAmy's realization about the impacts of  bullying herselfMentioned in the episode:Episode with my former professor, Lizzy popeResearch PDF Freebie Master Your Hunger Cues WorkshopMore From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Subscribe to my personal SubstackEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com

Are you stuck battling chronic symptoms and feeling betrayed by your body?You may feel  like you've already tried everything and still can't get your symptoms under control and now you don't know what else you can doMany people with chronic illness believe that their bodies are working against them. This keeps them stuck in a vicious cycle of pain and suffering as it prevents them from tuning into their body's wisdom and finding out what's really wrong.Learn how by changing how you think about your body can help create an environment for healing.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN : Why viewing your body as an enemy worsens chronic illnessHow to create a loving, healing relationship with your bodyHow to get started with supporting your body's innate healing abilitiesChanging the way you look at your body is the first step to embracing your healing journey.If you want to create a loving, healing environment by connecting with your body and empowering yourself with tools such as self compassion, gratitude, journaling, mindfulness then the free ebook “Autoimmune healing toolkit” is for you!Head to aninditarungta.com/toolkit and get the free guide!RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:"If Your Body Could Talk" book by Jacquie SharplesFacebook community- https://www.facebook.com/groups/embraceyourhealingjourneyWhen you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today's episode. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @aninditarungta . LEARN MORE FROM ANINDITA @aninditarungta | nourish heal connect | Embrace Your Healing Journey

Get ready for a powerful episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast. This week we are joined by writer & mother Kelsey Pfleiderer, who shares her story of mothering with a chronic illness. She gives us an honest look at how she embraces her scars and has chosen to live her life to the fullest, inspiring us all to do the same. In the episode, Kelsey and I talk about:What it means to live fullyHow we can tap into pivotal moments in life to learn what we desireWays you may be self-rejecting out of fear of judgement & rejectionNavigating motherhood with a chronic illnessHow to handle hard conversations with our children The gift of modeling self-care & self-forgiveness to our childrenA little about our guest:Kelsey Pfleiderer is a writer from small town Ohio, now residing in the Florida Keys with her husband, rainbow baby boy and feisty orange neighborhood cat. After being diagnosed with a rare spinal tumor in the fall of 2017, she left her career in corporate events to pursue her deepest dream of writing full time. She founded her site, aperture expanding, where she candidly shares her heart on marriage, motherhood, chronic illness and more. She believes that by embracing our scars, both physical and emotional, we can create a roadmap that leads us to the life we were made to lead. She is currently seeking representation from literary agents for her first nonfiction, self-help book, sharing this very message. To connect with Kelsey, follow her on Instagram @kelsey.pfleiderer. You can also visit her website www.apertureexpanding.com to read more about her story and work.If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. Follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose, and don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

In today's episode, I am chatting with Brendan Vermeire, a Mental and Metabolic Health Scientist & Researcher, Functional Medicine Educator, Writer, and Speaker.  He is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Nutrition Coach, Master Personal Trainer, USAW Sports Performance Coach, and Crossfit Trainer.He is the proud owner and founder of the Metabolic Solutions Institute for Functional Health and Fitness Practitioners and the creator of the Functional Mental Health Practitioner Certificate Course. He is also the founder of the Metabolic Solutions Research & Education Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to ‘changing the way the world views mental health' through advancing the science of Mental Health Dysfunction.  He is also the creator of The Mental M.A.P.™, a cutting-edge Lab Panel for Mental Health. In this episode, we cover:Brendan's background and journey to the functional mental health fieldMental health issues and chemical imbalances, with Brendan's viewpoint about the root of our mental health concernsWhat is driving epigenetic changes and how can they show up as mental illnessHow early life stress in childhood can alter our behaviorChasing root causes of health issues and trauma responsesHow mold impacts our brains, and its connection to mental healthBrendan's advice for individuals struggling with their mental healthConnect with Brendan:www.metabolicsolutionsllc.comhttps://www.facebook.com/metabolicsolutionsllc/@the_holistic_savagehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-vermeire-23754693/Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

When I was a breast cancer surgeon one of the questions I frequently got was, “Why did I get breast cancer?” My answer was always that it was multifactorial… aka bad luck! It wasn't until my own health diagnosis that I decided this answer was unacceptable and is what led me down the path of functional medicine. Today, I dive into what makes functional medicine different from conventional medicine!You'll hear more about:My role as a breast cancer surgeon What actually causes illnessHow conventional medicine does NOT actually treat your illnessThe 2 very different things each type of medicine focuses onOptimal vs. normalExtra, more personal steps functional medicine takes to understand your health as a wholeAnd more!To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/time-to-talkTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Person's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://realhealthmd.kartra.com/page/SmartPersonsGuidetoBreastCancerJoin the Facebook group: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepingabreastwdrjennConnect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

Ever wanted to give up all your possessions, quit your job and go and live in the wilderness? That's what Miriam Lancewood planned to do for a year with her husband in New Zealand, and then 7 years went by.  In this chat we cover:  Background as a physical education teacher Travelling to IndiaMeeting Peter Possessions Living in the Wilderness in New Zealand How was it going to work? Learning to hunt with a bow and arrowTe Araroa trail Missing modern luxuriesKeeping in contact with the outside worldWoman in the Wilderness - Miriam's 1st bookLong walking in EuropePeter's illnessHow has the world changed IndependenceTrekking in HimalayasSleep Miriam's Books 2023 - Wilder Journeys2020 - Wild at Heart 2017 - Woman in the WildernessReady for an adventure of your own? Check out the We Are Explorer's Adventure Map to discover trails, wild swimming, campsites, National Parks and more.  Follow @we_are_explorers on Instagram for your daily dose of travel inspiration. Enjoying the podcast? Why not subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an ep. It helps us continue to bring you epic adventure content!  Thanks to We Are Explorer's News and Features Editor Amy Fairall for hosting this week.Produced by Sian Brain. 

If you are relatively new to having a chronic illness, or it has simply transformed to something more severe recently, you may be having trouble coping. These tips will help you navigate this new life you have, and help you deal with all the changes. In today's show I am going to be giving you some practical tips that you can use if you have a chronic illness or live with chronic pain.We will discuss: Coping skills for chronic illnessHow to stay productive with a chronic illnessHow to get regular exercise when you have pain or a chronic illnessHow to get better sleep with a chronic illnessHow to handle fatigue that comes with a chronic illnessHow to practice better self careAnd lastly I give you strategies for talking to others about your chronic illnessI have a huge mission to serve as many women as possible in helping them to become their #1 self-care hero and if you would like to be one of those women the first step is to connect with me bimonthly via our VIP newsletter. When you join you get access to biweekly women's wellness tips, challenges, and fun surprises along the way.Also you will be the first to know about exclusive offers, and special events.VIP Newsletter Send me a DM on the gram @wellwomennetworkAre you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don't want you to miss an episode. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you're not subscribed there's a good chance you'll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you're feeling the extra love, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read and then highlight you on a future episode. Just click here to review , select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is.Also, join us on Facebook at our Facebook group here!Become a VIP Well Women Weekly Member and connect the link below to the words- so that the link itself doesn't showhttps://view.flodesk.com/pages/636e7f785b16fe9549ad7d7a?fbclid=IwAR2nNKuDmBSMn9uGxA1H0onoTNF1esA6bwPox0W1Y9UwA6ckjvsaK_pbjlQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Highlights With Dr. PalmerHis amazing story of almost not finishing high school and eventually becoming a Harvard professorWhy mental health issues are on the rise and what's wrong with what we currently understand about mental healthMental health disorders are now the leading cause of disability on the planetWhy it isn't a coincidence that rates of all these things are on the rise at the same time and how this can be a clue about how to handle serious mental illnessHow mental health and metabolic health are connectedWhen the brain is malfunctioning, the only way to understand that is to understand the metabolismHow mitochondria come into play in understanding mental healthWe've known for over a century that people with mental disorders have a metabolic issueMitochondria play a direct role in the production and regulation of neurotransmitters and hormonesHow trauma and stress come into play and how they're connected as wellWhy these metabolic and mitochondria dysfunction issues exhibit in different ways in different peopleSmokers have double the rate of type 2 diabetes even though they're thinner on average than non-smokers and why this is important to understanding mental healthDietary strategies that may help with mental health: biggest one is to get rid of processed food especially highly palatable foodHow community and social factors come into play for both mental health and metabolic healthThe dietary factors that can support metabolic and brain healthPrevention strategies in children for avoiding mental illnessResources We MentionDr. Christopher Palmer - WebsiteBrain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More by Christopher M. Palmer MDAtkins for Life: The Complete Controlled Carb Program for Permanent Weight Loss and Good Health by Dr. Robert C. Atkins M.D.Wellness Mama Bulk Protein EbookLevelsThanks to Our Sponsors:Wellnesse - My line of clean and non-toxic personal care products such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and much more!Joovv - Red light therapy can be an important part of any health routine and I use mine daily to support cellular function and for my skin and thyroid. Use code wellnessmama for a discount.

On December 29, 1987 Prozac was approved by the FDA. I was 12 years old at the time and one of the first children to be put on this medication. Despite an initial feeling of relief, the results were short lived and came with nasty side effects that led me to discontinue it.I would suffer for another 20 years before finally figuring out the root causes of my severe depression and often suicidal ideation. A combination of two little known conditions: copper toxicity and undermethylation, both of which have a profound affect on thinking, feeling, and behavior. I was able to treat these conditions with nutrient and dietary therapy, which saved my life.To learn more about both of these conditions and the other chemistries I work with in my clinic, please listen to Episode 2 How Nutrient Deficiencies and Overloads Impact the Brain and Body. I also have many free articles here on my website that provide a deep-dive into how they impact us in so many ways.This is a very important and personal episode for me because depression and mental illness continue to rise despite all the drugs available today to treat them. Drugs that don't and never did have the necessary safety studies to ascertain their validity.In fact, a historical review of the scientific literature reveals how antidepressants and other psychotropic drugs, over the long term, increase the risk that a person will become chronically depressed and functionally impaired, which correlates with what we are seeing worldwide.Today I'm talking with founder and president of the Mad In America Foundation, Robert (Bob) Whitaker, to discuss the history and effects of psychotropic drugs.In this episode, we discuss:The history of psychiatric drugsThe skyrocketing number of people disabled by mental illnessHow industry-funded randomized clinical trials are always biased in favor of the drugWho benefits from the distribution and use of psychiatric drugsHow psychotropic drugs (including SSRIs, stimulants such as Ritalin, and benzodiazepines) affect the brainClick on the episode website link to read the full transcript along with links to Bob's website, books, and research.

Welcome to Linda's Corner.  In this episode, Dr. Donna Chacko explains why you have more power over your health than your doctor does.  Dr. Donna practiced medicine for nearly 40 years and now promotes health of body, mind, and spirit.  She founded a ministry called Serenity and Health, and she is the author of the award winning, best selling book “Pilgrimage: A Doctor's Healing Journey.”  You can reach Dr. Donna at her website https://www.serenityandhealth.com.Some of the highlights Dr. Donna Chacko shares:What her experience of over 40 years of practicing medicine taught her about the underlying causes of illness and health problemsOver 75% of cases seen by health care professionals stem from stress related illnessHow adverse childhood experiences (ACE) and childhood trauma affect our health and wellbeingWhat does faith have to do with health?How faith practices such as prayer and Christian mindfulness can reduce stressWhy spiritual health is really at the root of healing.  When we heal spiritually, then physical, mental, and emotional issues tend to dissolve.And morePlease share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks! Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety. 

Here are the things to expect in this episode:From self-destruction and trauma to self-acceptance and healingAddressing the stigma associated with mental illnessHow various cultures approach mental healthWhy access to good mental health care is very importantAnd much more!-About Amelia Zachry:An author writing a book about her chaotic and magical life.Amelia Zachry was born and raised in Malaysia. She obtained a bachelor of commerce, majoring in marketing, from Curtin University of Technology, Australia. When she met her husband, she moved to live with him in Japan, then Canada. During her time in Canada, she obtained a bachelor's in human ecology with a concentration in family studies from the University of Western Ontario.She began writing her debut memoir after finding her voice, bringing to light secrets she had kept. Secrets of sexual assault and, subsequently bipolar disorder that she suffers from. She is an advocate for mental health and sexual assault awareness, supporting causes to dismantle rape culture and normalize mental health. She maintains a blog where she writes regularly on topics of mental health, sexual assault awareness, immigration, and parenting.When she's not writing, she can be found tending to her many house plants or hiking with her husband and two daughters. Amelia currently resides in Lexington, Kentucky.Connect with Amelia!Website: https://ameliazachry.com/Blog: https://ameliazachry.com/blogBook: Enough (Coming out in October 2022) https://ameliazachry.com/thebookConnect with Denise DeShetler!Website: https://www.passionatehealthadvocate.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/phapodcastjunkiesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisedeshetlerIG:  https://www.instagram.com/passionatehealthadvocate/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-HUZwLNrb4CiwYQaUDnLiQ/featuredIf you're looking for a team to help you with your podcast, Pod2Go can help you! Send an email to pod2go.app@gmail.com to get started with a 10% discount!

I was recently featured in a health summit with pharmacist, Dr. Victoria McDonald in which I discussed mold illness and low toxic living. I wanted to share some of the snippets. I discuss:Getting my mindset right while sickHow we know if we are exposed to mold and what plays a role in getting the illnessHow testing works when it comes to mold Where mycotoxins stores in the bodyWho a low toxic lifestyle is good forSupporting the body through detoxificationLINKS:Dr Joe Dispenza BooksLouise Hay BookHolistic With Heidi InstagramLifelong Instagram

Welcome to Linda's Corner.  In this episode Dena Dyer talks about humor, mental health, chronic pain, and faith.  Dena is an author, speaker, and coach whose passion is sharing words of humor and hope with weary people.   You can learn more about Dena by visiting her website denadyer.com or connecting through social media.  Some highlights that Dena shares:Living a Life of Faith with Chronic Illness/PainWhat not to say to a person with chronic illness/painHow to better understand and support friends and loved ones who suffer from chronic illnessHow to better understand and support friends and loved ones who are dealing with depressionUsing hope, humor, and faith to strengthen us during our trialsand morePlease share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks! Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety. 

This is probably the most important episode I've ever recorded. I hope it supports you whether you're dealing with grief or supporting someone else through it.In this episode, I'm talking to the incredible Wren Emert who has experienced significant loss and grief in her life and now lovingly coaches others through it too.We cover: Wren's journey with grief (that began with losing her young son)The realisation that grief is intertwined with everyday lifeHow grief is also involved in chronic illness, religion, societal issues and moreWhy we don't know how to handle grief in our societyHow to heal and move through griefHow to support someone who is grieving (this is so important!)The symptoms of griefIt's okay to take pauses on your healing journeyHow guilt and shame show up in the grieving processGiving yourself permission to experience happiness despite your griefHow grief work has cracked Wren open and taught her to love herselfHealing your inner child through grief workRecognising that you don't have to have the “worst” trauma or grief in order to want or need emotional healingWren's puppy story!The connection between sorrow and joyThe problem with numbing your emotionsWren's story with chronic illnessHow energy healing and breathwork can be the needle mover for griefOther tools that are supportive for processing griefWren's journey with leaving her religion and owning her weirdThe power of unconditional love (for yourself and your children)Wren's message to anyone who is grieving right nowBOOKS: It's Ok That You're Not OkWhen Things Fall ApartCONNECT WITH SARAH: Hashimoto's healing course: https://shop.mojohealthspace.com/igh Book a health coaching or breathwork session: https://mojohealthspace.as.me/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mojohealthspace/ CONNECT WITH WREN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confessionsofagrievinghuman/?hl=en Support the show

Join Our Free Podcast Community HERE!Want to solve a leaky sales funnel? Get Signup for your Free RevenueGrid trial HERE! Want Your Reps Hitting Quota in 2022? Get Your Wingman Free Trial HERE!HIGHLIGHTSJeff's Sales StoryExperiencing the pains of working in salesDiscovering the importance of mental resilienceMisconception of mental health as mental illnessHow sales leaders deal with their mental healthQUOTESJeff: “I started to realize that anxiety and sales are not optional. It's really part of everyday life, and when teams start to become anxious, depressed and burnt out, their performance really starts to suffer.”Jeff: “Salespeople are corporate athletes and need to help them provide them with tools to help them navigate these unique stresses in sales in a mentally healthy way.”Jeff: “I always say sort of the mental health strategy that too many sales organizations implement is Having a really fun drinking culture as a way to kind of blow off steam. But that really just perpetuates the ability to take care of yourself and lean into what these emotions are trying to tell you and sort through them in a healthy way.”Jeff: “Many people are still defining mental health using a definition closer to mental illness, where mental health is, in fact, the spectrum of well being that we fluctuate along, based on what's happening in our internal environment, like our thoughts, feelings, and emotions, as well as our external environment.”Jeff: “No one's immune to it, and leaders kind of overcome that vulnerability, vulnerability paradox, they absolutely need to share first to create that safe space and it doesn't happen in one massive swing, like leading a wellness initiative or bringing me in to kind of leave a little one hour session with your team.”Learn more about Jeff in the link below: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeffriseleyWebsites:sales-health-alliance.teachable.com/  (Company Website)saleshealthalliance.com/  (Company Website)Connect With Collin on LinkedIn Want to Start, Grow or Monetize Your Podcast? Book a Free Strategy Call HERE!  

Humans often avoid or judge what they cannot understand and so Energy Medicine is a field that cops a lot of eye-rolls. The surprising thing is that many ancient healing modalities speak in depth about this as a natural part of medical care and recovery of the physical body. In the world of health, it's more evidence that we've forgotten more than we might ever know. However, this is why we're lucky to have guests like Sue on the show, to bring a modern understanding of these powerful, ancient remedies.In This Episode We Covered:What is Energy and how can we engage and interact with itWhat does misaligned energy lead to illnessHow to begin taking back control and living in energetic alignment***Join the Busy Mum's Facebook Group here: https://mattylansdown.com/BusyMothersFBgroup ***SOCIAL MEDIA--DR. SUE MORTERWebsite: https://drsuemorter.com/InstagramFacebook--MATTY LANSDOWNJoin the Busy Mum's Facebook Group: https://mattylansdown.com/BusyMothersFBgroupInstagram: [deplatformed]... instead, join our Uncensored email list here--Intro/Outro track Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Having a chronic illness can affect every part of your life, including your work life. But having a chronic illness doesn't mean your life stops and it certainly doesn't mean you can't achieve your dreams. Take Gwendolyn Young and Ashely Carlson, for example. These two women have both lived with a chronic illness for much of their lives AND they are successful agency owners with thriving teams. They're here to show you that you can still run your agency and be a boss with a chronic illness. It's all about how you manage your time, energy, business, and boundaries. This Week We Talk About: What it's like to own an agency while having a chronic illnessHow she delegates when she's not having a Good DayHow she lets her clients know about her chronic illness How she incorporates self-care into her daily work routine If you'd like to learn how to onboard your clients the right way check out the mini-course 6 Ways to Successfully and Seamlessly Onboard Your New Clients, courtesy of Gwendolyn YoungDo you spend your day imagining: ✓ Increasing your revenue AND profit✓ Hiring a team that supports you AND your clients✓ Working less AND resting assured that everything is taken care of Then you're ready to become a full-fledged agency owner! BUT! Because you are part of my community, I want you to get started on the right foot. That's why I created the Agency Thrivemind Program! It's a 12-month experience that gives you everything you need to make your wildest biz dreams come true. Building an amazing team, getting out of the client work weeds, and finally scaling your revenue well into the six figures WITHOUT running yourself into the ground (#sustainability), that's what we're here to do! When you join, you'll learn all about the 6 Pillars of a Thriving Agency AND get the hands-on support you need to implement them, all alongside fellow agency owners who are building their freedom business, too.Are you ready to have a thriving agency AND a thriving life? Then check out the Agency Thrivemind page for the full breakdown of all the amazing things included in the program. Applications are open NOW so secure your spot today! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Continuing in our series on emotions, we talk about emotions or suppressing of emotions and their affect on the mindbody.  In this episode we will explore:How fear and anger are connected to anxiety and depression How destructive emotions can lead to cancer and other illnessHow to work with your emotions to create healingWatch the next Soul Session in this series on our YouTube Channel.Connect with us in our Private Facebook Group and join in on the discussion.Honoring Your Anger Meditation

We spoke with the incredible Jacquie Moses, who supports others with seeing their true potential and innate resilience.When Jacquie learned about the understanding that the Rewilding metaphor is based on, she completely shifted the way she works with clients. Instead of trying to "fix" them, she saw the importance of seeing that her clients are completely whole and well just as they are. This creates a transformative healing space for the people she works with, and for herself as well, as she found that she didn't need fixing either.For several years she delivered mental health interventions in several prisons in the UK. Jacquie and her co-facilitators would create a space centered around two fundamental truths: everyone has 100% innate well-being at their core, and as humans, we experience life from the inside out. Jacquie describes how the men she worked with would "light up", exhibiting as they woke up to the long-forgotten, or never-realized, spark inside of themselves. This was her experience with the participants no matter what their history.By meeting people right where they are, without trying to control or manage them, we give them permission to begin to trust themselves and experience their own wisdom. Recognizing their divinity allows them to see it too. This episode explores:The healing power of seeing people's innate healthTreating clients based on wellness instead of illnessHow to show up authentically with another in a situation of conflictThe value of human to human, heart to heart connectionJacquie Moses has worked in diverse settings and has experience working with teams, leaders, young people, and communities. For over four years, she was part of a core team delivering cutting-edge, evidence-based, mental health interventions (based on the Three Principles) in prisons in the UK. Alongside this work, Jacquie has experience of sharing the Principles in organizations and charities and is currently mentoring employees and leaders to become wellbeing ambassadors and mentors within their organizations.Angus Ross & Rohini Ross are “The Rewilders.” They love working with couples and helping them to reduce conflict and discord in their relationships. They co-facilitate a private couples' intensives retreat program that rewilds relationships back to their natural state of love. Rohini is the author of the ebook Marriage, and they are co-founders of The 29-Day Rewilding Experience and The Rewilding Community. You can also follow Angus and Rohini Ross on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. To learn more about their work visit: therewilders.org. Read Rohini's latest blog.Episode 41 features the music of RhythmPharm with Los Angeles-based composer Greg Ellis.

Life with small humans can be busy. Throw a spanner in the works; like a baby who won't sleep or a toddler who keeps throwing their dinner on the floor; and you can be pulling your hair out in frustration. That's where Helpline steps in. We provide the experts and you can ask your questions. This week Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue joins the show to help parents with the following conundrums:How to set up breastfeeding with your second child when the first child was difficultA 2-year-old who is jealous of their baby brotherA 12-month-old who is sitting up, crying and then rolling around (ie why?)A 9-month-old who is whining while eating solidsA 12-month-old sleep regression after illnessHow to introduce a new baby to a 21-month-oldA 1-year-old who still doesn't sleep through the nightA 2.4-year-old who won't poo in the pottyAn 18-month-old who doesn't like her hair being washedHow to introduce formula to a baby who is about to turn 1 and who has been exclusively breastfedIf you would like an online appointment with Chris Minogue you can book her through Babyology's Parent School. Helpline will be back next Monday. You can contact us by doing any of the following: Email us at helpline@theparentbrand.com.au, ask your question during the Babyology Facebook live on Monday from AEDT 11:30am or leave your question in our Babyology Helpline Facebook group. Need help or advice right now? Book in a one-on-one session with a Parent School expert

Episode at a glance:Suruthi's diagnosis story of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) at age 3What it was like to be a small child with hip displasia and JIA, unable to walk for long periods of time, including social isolationThe challenges Suruthi faced in college with some “friends” and roommates not understanding her condition, accusing her of faking and ultimately bullying and shaming herHow Suruthi's painful experiences and her volunteer work with “Versus Arthritis” in the UK led her to create her “Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis” instagram account and be more open about her storyHow Suruthi's south Asian culture affected her experience of disability and chronic illnessHow and why Suruthi is pursuing a PhD in chemical engineering“A Day in the Life” for Suruthi todayWhat Suruthi wishes everyone knew about living with arthritis Speaker Bios:Suruthi, I am 22  and I have had Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis since I was three! Having arthritis has impacted my life in many ways but I rarely saw people like me talking about it which is what led me to start my instagram account, fightrheumatoidarthritis.Cheryl Crow is an occupational therapist who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis for seventeen years. Her life passion is helping others with rheumatoid arthritis figure out how to live a full life despite arthritis, by developing tools to navigate physical, emotional and social challenges. She formed the educational company Arthritis Life in 2019 after seeing a huge need for more engaging, accessible, and (dare I say) FUN patient education and self-management resources.This episode is brought to you by Rheum to THRIVE, an online support group and education program Cheryl created to help people with rheumatic disease become more confident, supported and connected. Episode links:Suruthi account:Instagram @fightrheumatoidarthritisCheryl's Arthritis Life social media pages:Cheryl &  Arthritis Life on InstagramCheryl's website: Arthritis LifeArthritis Life Tiktok: @ArthritisLife Arthritis Life Facebook PageCheryl's Twitter: @realcc For full episode details and links, go to: https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2021/07/20/whats-it-like-to-grow-up-with-juvenile-idiopathic-arthritis-suruthis-gnanenthirans-journey-from-isolation-to-advocacy/ 

**Warning: This episode contains a discussion of sexual violence and suicidal ideation. Please use discretion if you are sensitive to these topics.**Yael Abramson was so generous with us in sharing her life experience and mental health journey. Yael demonstrates our innate resilience and ability as human beings to find freedom from the suffering brought about by hardships and traumas that so many of us are unfortunately confronted with in our lives.For many years, Yael felt at the mercy of manic episodes and periods of deep depression that included persistent suicidal ideation. While she found some initial help from medication, it wasn't until she learned about the role of thought in her mental health that she experienced a tremendous shift in perspective that freed her up to find her own voice. And through her participation in the Rewilding Community, Yael has found deeper peace within herself  regarding her gender expression and sexuality. Yael helps us see that even the more dire-seeming mental illness diagnoses are not as fixed as society would have us think. Since Yael no longer sees the voice in her head as an authority, she no longer struggles with mania and suicidal ideation. And she is no longer frightened by her memories. Yael shares that she is now free. This episode explores:Overcoming mental illnessHow self-acceptance is healingThe power of a shift in understandingFinding your voice when you don't feel you belongHealing from trauma and  feeling freeShow NotesIf you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please consider reaching out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, you are not alone.If you or someone you know is suffering or has suffered from sexual violence, please consider reaching out to the confidential National Sexual Assault Hotline. You are not alone.Yael Abramson is a Three Principles practitioner, a life coach, and a Rewilding Guide. She is also a facilitator of the Missing Link book club in Hebrew and works with a group of people translating the many books available about this understanding for the Hebrew-speaking community. Yael also has a private counseling practice. As a young person struggling with mental illness, Yael felt that she was broken. After coming across the understanding behind rewilding she slowly started to feel free, ultimately finding more feelings of security and peace of mind.Angus & Rohini Ross are “The Rewilders.” They love working with couples and helping them to reduce conflict and discord in their relationships. They co-facilitate individualized couples' intensives that rewild relationships back to their natural state of love. Rohini is the author of the ebook Marriage, and they are co-founders of The 29-Day Rewilding Experience and The Rewilding Community. You can also follow Angus and Rohini Ross on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. To learn more about their work visit: therewilders.org. Read Rohini's latest blog.Episode 32  features the music of RhythmPharm with Los Angeles-based composer Greg Ellis.See full show notes here

In this episode,  Ameé speaks again with Veronique Mead, a family physician and assistant professor who changed careers looking for a better understanding and more effective tools for working with chronic illness.On her website www.chronicillnessstudies.com, she has collected and shared the abundance of new research showing how adverse life events increase risk for sensitivity to infections, toxins, and other environmental stressors that increase risk and trigger onset of chronic disease.Because of the overwhelming effects from the events of 2020, Ameé wanted to revisit the links of health, illnesses, and trauma, with a focus on what can be done to improve outcomes and possibly even heal the psychological wounds that are triggering the physical ailments many people have. Using her own personal experience with rheumatoid arthritis, Ameé shares an update on the progression of her disease and the steps toward controlling and remission. In this episode you will also hear:How 2020 may have impacted many peopleThe effects of trauma on the nervous systemHow mental health stigmas in culture and medicine prevented people from considering trauma as a source for their diseasesThe arguments against the connection of life experiences to diseasesEffects of historical and systemic racism on healthHow diseases like Type-1 Diabetes, asthma, and others may be triggered by trauma in some peopleThe influence of psychological or emotional neglect in people with chronic illnessesThe relationship of CPTSD with poor health and chronic illnessHow certain therapies can help heal some chronic illnesses Resources & Linkshttps://chronicillnesstraumastudies.com/https://chronicillnesstraumastudies.com/11-tools-healing-chronic-illness/https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnesstraumastudies/Buy the New Book:Barnes and Noble- https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuideBookshop- https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshopAmazon- http://bit.ly/FearlessWomanAmazonBuy it on Audiobook.com

Are spontaneous healers medical flukes? Or is there something we can learn from them and apply to our own lives? Dr. Jeffrey Rediger, author of "Cured: The Life-Changing Science of Spontaneous Healing," talks with us about what he's learned from studying these kinds of cases for the past 15 years. Some of the topics we cover:Why it's so important to explore the link between disease and mindHow personal beliefs influence health and illnessHow connecting with intuition and living authentically could be the critical element for dramatic healingWhy it's so hard for us to talk about what really matters, and how to start those conversations anywayYou can buy "Cured: The Life-Changing Science of Spontaneous Healing” everywhere,  or visit Dr. Rediger's website drjeffreyrediger.com for more info.About ClearityCancer Connections is produced by Clearity, which provides free support and services to people impacted by ovarian cancer. You can learn more about Clearity and the topics we've discussed today by visiting clearity.org. Or, feel free to email us your questions or comments at podcast@clearity.org. Thanks!

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!

The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. This episode sees Hanif Bobat discuss his lived experiences of mental illness and the work he has done to address mental health stigma. Hanif currently works as a Development Manager with Ethnic Health Forum, a welfare and support bureau who offers their services in Arabic, Kurdish and Urdu. He has over the past 20 years contributed his experiences as a survivor/service user on a number of local and national platforms promoting the positive aspects of managing and surviving his manic depression/ psychotic episode. He has served on National Advisory Boards at the Department Of Health on the NIMHE Programme SHIFT, which was a national campaign to tackle stigma around mental illness. He contributed to research at the Mental Health Foundation on the benefits of attending Mosque as a therapeutic and spiritual way to connect with others and our Creator. The research can be accessed here. He was also involved in organising conferences on Race/Culture and Mental Health in the years 2005-2011, which included promoting the concept of Islamic Psychology to a wider audience. He explores the following in this episode: His experience of being diagnosed with Cannabis-induced psychosis and mania, as well as seeking Lithium treatmentHow important it is to have a good support network around you when it comes to mental health, including parents, family and friendsThe stigma associated with the term mental illness, and how to be more inclusive with the words we use for psychological healthWhat helped during his recovery from psychosis, mania and depression The power of gratitude, reflection and group therapy on dealing with mental illnessHow he made a career out of his lived experience and the welfare services provided by Ethnic Health Forum (EHF) to communities settling in Manchester from abroad, including refugeesHe also speaks about EHF's women-related projects, promoting equality and diversity within the health and welfare sector You can contact Hanif at 07957 317707 or via email at hanif@ethnichealth.org.uk. You can also find out more about the Ethnic Health Forum and the services they provide on their website: www.ethnichealth.org.uk. If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk. Support our podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

In this episode I'm joined by author, healer, and creatrix, Britny Jelacic.Britny is devoted to helping women who are tired of proving their worth through what they do reconnect to their true nature through cyclic liviang, human design, and radical alignment. She holds space for this life-changing work in her membership community, Wildly Fulfilled Collective. She also has a bestselling workbook on Amazon called "You Woke Up Worthy." She lives in Waterford, Ireland with her husband and two cats Milo and Mario.In this episode we talk about:The one common thing that’s often underneath all of our big fearsWhen showing up with integrity means being in your messy human imperfectionWhat to do when the people around you don’t understand the leap you’ve got to takeThe physical impact living out of alignment can have on our bodies & chronic illnessHow human design can help you live a more aligned and fulfilled lifeAnd so much more. Enjoy!Connect with Britny:Follow Britny on Instagram: @wildly_fulfilledVisit Britny's website at lifeasbritny.comFind "You Woke Up Worthy" and Britny's other books on Amazon: amazon.com/author/britnywestFree Resources for your self-love journey: lifeasbritny.com/resource-libraryLearn more about the Wildly Fulfilled Collective at lifeasbritny.com/wfcConnect with Chelsey:Follow me on Instagram: @chelseybenzelCome say on Facebook: chelseybenzelLearn more about working with me at chelseybenzel.comWatch the live recording of this episode on my FB Page hereMake sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss the next episode!And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review. Thanks!

In this episode, we discuss mental health or the lack thereof especially in communities of color; removing the stigma surrounding mental health. The Highlights:What is mental illnessHow to identify if you need help (warning signs)How to access mental health resourcesThe Resources:National Mental Health Week Oct 3-9, 2021Mental Health Awareness:https://nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Illness-Awareness-Week?gclid=Cj0KCQiAzsz-BRCCARIsANotFgMITUKAUZFq8BvyrTLYsQhiaOvmeQAb54juYINhDOG8raXO0xAF5nkaAjjvEALw_wcB [First Week in October 3-9, 2021)Undergrad paper pointing out systemic mental health issues of women of color:https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1053&context=univ_lib_uraArticle by Elsie J Smith pioneer of mental health acknowledgment for women:https://www.jstor.org/stable/2784237?read-now=1&seq=7#page_scan_tab_contentsWhere to Find Us:Facebook: http://facebook.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastInstagram: http://instagram.com/thetalkativesoulpodcastWebsite: http://talkativesoul.com

The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. In this episode, we meet Dr. Sara Betteridge who is a psychologist and family therapist in Adult Mental Health. Our host, Meanha Begum, has an open discussion with Dr. Sara about her family culture of working in mental health, her experience of incorporating Islam into psychological therapy and her journey to becoming a senior chartered counselling psychologist. Her work ranges from being a Family Therapist for an adult eating disorder unit, a Community Psychologist for the Black, Minority and Ethnic (BME) Community Psychology Access team in Tower Hamlets, delivering staff-training on the needs of the local communities, and working in her independent practise offering her expertise. She shares her knowledge and experiences over the course of her practice in terms of the current mental health landscape in the UK; its strengths, weaknesses and points to improve on. Some of the topics she talks about include: The gap between secular psycho-therapy and religious therapy, and how they can be integrated together in the field of mental healthHow to balance our spiritual side and our faith with secular approaches to mental health and wellbeingThe importance of tying your camel first and then putting your trust in Allah (SWT) because acting to help yourself is the first stepThe downside of certain cultural practices when it comes to having difficult and emotionally nurturing conversations with children and youthThe balance between Jinn/evil eye and mental health illnessHow the NHS model can have limitations when it comes to religious content within a therapeutic settingInstitutionalised racism within major healthcare providers, especially towards BAME patients and clientsThe pros and cons of having a mental health therapist who is of the same faith This episode is dedicated to Dr. Sara's father - Assam Korim - who died after the filming of this podcast episode from Covid-19. May Allah (SWT) have mercy on him, Ameen. You can contact Dr. Sara emailing imaancounselling@googlemail.com.  If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or if you would like to feature on the podcast as a guest, then please get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk. Support our podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.

In this episode, we discussed:How Stephanie has balanced her craft with life and a chronic illnessHow she manages to stay connected to her creativity and muses even on those days that she's unable to get out of bedHow important reading is to becoming a better writerSome of Stephanie's tips for creating fully developed characters, and the questions she asks herself about them Stephanie Harper is not only a novelist, but also a published poet. We ended the episode with a reading of her poem "Epiphany" which is a beautiful piece about inspiration.Links Mentioned in the ShowRead Stephanie's books, Wesley Yorstead goes Outside and Sermon Series Connect with Stephanie HarperStephanie Harper is the author of Wesley Yorstead Goes Outside (Propertius Press, 2020), as well as a poetry collection entitled Sermon Series (Finishing Line Press, 2017). She received her MFA in Creative Writing from Fairfield University. She’s written personal essays and articles for many publications online and in print. She currently lives in Littleton, CO.If you’d like to connect with Stephanie, you can find her at:Stephanie on TwitterStephanie on InstagramStephanie's website Like the Podcast?Are you a subscriber? If not, I invite you to subscribe, so you’ll get notified every time a new episode goes up.Click here to subscribe on iTunes.Click here to subscribe on Stitcher.And, if you’re enjoying what you’re hearing, I’d be super grateful if you left me a review. Those help other creative souls find this show, and they’re fun to read. To leave a review, open up the podcast in your podcast player, and scroll down to the bottom where it gives you the option to review the show.Stay Connected with AmyGrab the Creativity Boosters to Amp up your own creative ideas so you can create your best work. This will subscribe you to the newsletter.If you don’t want the boosters but want weekly updates, you can subscribe to the newsletter to get ideas, tips, and inspiration to get started creating and acting on those creative callings.Connect on Facebook.Connect on Instagram.

In this episode I  speak to Khristee Rich who after a chronic illness, with no seeming easy or workable answers, decided she had to be her own health advocate.And what a journey that turned out to be.Esoteric to exotic, she tried the lot, and learned heaps along the way!She is a holistic healer and spiritual teacher who works with empaths/highly sensitive women and creatives to overcome their greatest pain from chronic illness, chronic pain, abuse, and trauma so that they can live their life greatest joy and live a life beyond their wildest dreams.  With her Reiki/shamanism blend and skills being clairvoyant, a medium, and an empath, she inspires and empowers her clients to be their own health advocate, to persevere, and to dream big so that they can step out from behind the curtain and joyfully live the life they were meant to live.Some key points from our interview:How she experienced 15 years of misdiagnosis and no answers to her illnessHow after doing her own research it only took one month to treat and the symptoms to improveHow she healed herself and now uses these skills she learnt to help other women to heal themselvesHow she is passionate about empowering other women to improver their quality of lifeHow she discovered that the holistic approach using mind, body and spirit gave her the best results and healed her"Know what happens in life that you are both spirit and courageous and noting can stop you" _ Khristee RichYou can get more information about Khristee here:https://www.thedancingcurtain.com/                   *                                             *                                              *                                              *                                                                "Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling" features  individuals who have all triumphed after adversity and have not just bounced back in life, but forward and are now making a difference for others.Hosted by Madeleine Black, the show will share stories of all the amazing people Madeleine has met on her own journey as an author/speaker and these stories will heal, motivate, inspire and bring hope when they share their wisdom and knowledge with her.She really believes in the power that comes when we share our stories, that in fact we are not story tellers but story healers. Tune in to discover what helped them to stay unbroken and together we will discover that none of us are broken beyond repair.You can find out more about Madeleine, her story and her memoir, Unbroken,  from her website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/Watch the Podcast via YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/MadeleineBlackUnbrokenFollow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/unbrokenthepodcastwithmb 

It is my honor to introduce you to today's podcast guest, Chrissy Symeonakis.Hailing from the land down under (yes Australia), today's guest is no stranger to the States, having lived and worked in MA, and calling NH her second home.Chrissy Symeonakis, is a writer, creative, author and teacher (among many things). She is the Founder and Managing Director of Creative Little Soul, which she launched in 2013 shortly after her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. Chrissy describes herself as: very relatablevery drivenvery motivatedDespite what happens she looks for ways to keep going. And she has proved that to herself and her clients over the past 7 years.“I believe that everyone is creative, that they can do anything they put their mind too and even small things and practices and changes can lead to big things.”In this episode you'll hear: How Chrissy balances business and a chronic illnessHow she lives and practices her brand mantras, andWhat it’s been like for her during the pandemicWe'll learn What motivates Chrissy on those hard days when her MS flares upHow she works with an international team and kept them employed throughout the pandemicAnd, what tips she has for keeping focused on our goals no matter how steep the climb may lookLearn more and connect with Chrissy here:https://www.instagram.com/creativelsoul/https://www.instagram.com/chrissy_sym/https://www.facebook.com/CreativelittleSoul/https://twitter.com/creativelsoulhttps://twitter.com/Chrissy_Symhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/creativelittlesoul/http://www.creativelittlesoul.com.au/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Show Notes: Background on Ali: Ali Feller is a runner, freelance writer and is the host of the awesome Ali on the Run podcast. She was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when she was seven years old. She’s the mom of a 22-month-old named Annie and an adorable dog named Ellie. She spent more than 10 years living in NYC and most recently in Weehawken, NJ until they recently packed up and moved in with her parents in New Hampshire due to COVID. What we talked about: What it’s been like staying with her parents for five months during the pandemic and how they made the choice to leave their apartment Worrying about child care during COVID and balancing work with taking care of their daughterHaving the conversation to move out of their apartment and the emotions of leaving the home where they found out she was pregnant and brought their daughter homeDealing with not knowing what is next, not knowing where they are going and making the decision on where they want to settle downGetting diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at seven years oldHow Crohn’s disease manifests in her - from having to run to the bathroom, to fevers, fatigue, and joint pain, and the uncertainty of a Crohn’s flareWhat Crohn’s was like during her pregnancy and postpartum and the lack of information available about pregnancy and Crohn’sIf her daughter knows whether or not she’s sick and how they normalize “poop talk” How she changed the narrative of having a chronic illness and how she wants her daughter to see her thriving in spite of having an illnessHow many children she and her husband want to have and wanting her daughter to have a sibling, but not feeling ready for another Why she won’t let fear of a flare stop her from doing something in life - with the exception of marathon training and eating jicama How Beyonce is (kind of) responsible for the worst flare of her life that lasted two years Her transition to becoming a full-time podcast host. How she worked toward her dream job in college and earned it, but the environment wasn’t healthy for her, built a freelance writing career and the evolutions of her career into her current favorite placeHow COVID has changed the professional goals she set for herself in 2020 Wanting to set up a home that is their own and the excitement of her daughter having her own roomThe jogging stroller that she loves - Thule Urban Glider 2 Why it is so important to trust your gut as a new mom and give yourself grace. Why she believes it’s doing all mothers a disservice when we aren’t open and honest about our struggles Her daughter’s aversion to her husband being shirtless Connect with Ali on her podcast, Instagram or Twitter.Follow the Mommin’ Podcast on Instagram. Thanks so much for listening and for supporting our podcast! Please rate the show, leave a review if you liked what you heard and make sure to subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher!

Sarah Riegelhuth is a serial entrepreneur and investor in startups, having founded 8 companies since 2009. She is currently the CEO of Grow My Team (global recruitment), and sits on the Board of her other two companies, Wealth Enhancers and League of Extraordinary Women.Sarah is a speaker, blogger, host of the Conscious Culture Podcast and author of Get Rich Slow, appearing on TV and writing for many popular publications. She also sits on the board of several not-for-profits including Project Futures, Entrepreneurs Organisation and the Institute for Global Women Leaders.Recognised as the IFA Thought Leader of the Year, Sarah was also named as one of Melbourne’s Top 100 most influential, inspiring and creative citizens by The Age, and listed in the Top 50 Female Entrepreneurs under 40 by Shoestring. She holds a Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) and several diplomas.What you’ll learn:How to express your most authentic selfHow to create more alignment with your mission and purposeHow to speak your truth with confidenceHow to bring more fulfillment in your lifeHow to heal and overcome emotional woundsHow to create unconditional self loveHow to integrate spirituality and businessHow to potentially heal physically illnessHow to create a cultutre that thrivesHow to build a business that is aligned with youHow to let go of control and attachmentHow to lead your teamHow to love what you doThe best way to communicate with your teamAnd so much more…Shownotes:24:00 - What has been the biggest part of your journey?32:00 - Healing Inner child wounds52:40 - How have you transitioned from being business-driven to a spiritual journey?1:10:30 - What’s your new business1:24 - Where can people find out more about you?1:26:36 - If someone came to you today what’s the most valuable thing you’d teach them?Follow Sarah on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahjaneriegelhuth/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahriegelhuth/?hl=tlTwitter: https://twitter.com/sarahriegelhuthWebsite URL: https://www.sarahriegelhuth.com/LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahriegelhuth/If you loved this episode, please share it with someone you care about. Follow us at instagram.com/theryanmagic

In this episode, my amazing friend Dorota Stanczyk opens up in the most courageous form of surrender, only to demonstrate that she is nothing short of a warrior. This is a very personal episode loaded with wisdom.Dorota is a Polish transformational artist, creative director, conscious creativity trainer, speaker and writer. Her passion is to combine fine arts with personal growth. Dorota has worked with brands that include Christian Dior and Sony, and her alent has been recognized through numerous industry awards. After 10 years of working in Visual Arts, Dorota created MoonKava, a conceptual agency that combines digital and physical arts to create innovative designs and projects.Listen as we discuss:Overcoming a 'people-pleasing' natureDealing with lifelong feelings of rejection from a loved oneHow psychological distress manifests into chronic physical illnessHow self-acceptance cured the supposedly incurableDorota's view that reality happens "from us, not to us"Overcoming childhood traumasThe texture, temperature, and color of self-acceptanceThe power of surrenderWhy forfeiting desire is the only way to eradicate the feeling that something is missingInstagram: @solve.for.happy, @onebillionhappy, @mo_gawdatFacebook: /solveforhappy, /onebillionhappyLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatConnect with Dorota Stanczyk on Facebook @dorota.art, Instagram @dorotastanczykart and her website dorotastanczyk.comDon't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Monday and Thursday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy.

Things we talk about in this episode:Jameisha’s video creation processThe realities of living with a chronic illness, and the importance of awarenessJameisha's experience of getting a diagnosis of LupusThe pros and cons of being your own “google doctor”Racism and conscious/unconscious bias in the health care systemHow colonialism still shapes medical biasHow to advocate for yourself when seeking a diagnosis when you're not being heardThe strength of online support communitiesHow You Look Okay To Me came aboutHow Jameisha stays connected to her drive to create dispute illnessHow chronic illness can shape your career for better and worseThe pitfalls and benefits of being honest and vulnerable about your health onlineLinks mentioned in this episode:Website - You Look Okay To MeInstagram - @youlookokaytomeTwitter - @YouLookOkayToMeYoutubeFacebookJameisha’s personal InstagramJameisha’s personal TwitterLupusPOTSBenenden Health InsuranceMy new 15 Minute Magic ProgramMy Twitter - @meandorlaMy Instagram - @me_and_orla

Mindy’s Story: The Majik Touch Mindy FitzGerald was born into an animal-loving family but the first dog that was truly hers, was Majik. Her constant companion during a very transitional time of her life, Mindy is still mourning Majik’s passing. In this episode, Mindy & I discuss:The role Mindy’s pets have played in supporting her through a life-altering illnessHow a crime scene led to Mindy’s love of pit bullsHow a foster cat’s asthma led to the creation of Mindy’s business, Hunter & Harvest ApothecaryMy own dogs have supported me through medical issues and research even shows that dogs are good for our mental and physical health.Find Mindy online:Website: www.hunterandharvest.comEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/hunterandharvest1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hunterandharvestoils/Email: hunterandharvestapothecary@gmail.comMindy’s blog about Majik: https://hunterandharvest.com/blog/2019/10/25/heart-dogsFind Hunter & Harvest products in stores:Untamed Boutique – Hanover, PAWhiskers Vintage & Vinyl – Shippensburg, PAThe Feline Rescue Association:http://www.baltimorecats.org/Trap-Neuter-Return in Baltimore’s Park Heights neighborhood:https://www.facebook.com/ParkHeightsAnimals/ Have your pets helped you through an illness or injury? Let’s connect:Facebook @believeindogpodcastInstagram @believe_in_dog_podcastEmail believeindogpodcast@gmail.com

Amy Marcs, Sex and (Self) Love after a Double Mastectomy: In 2009, Amy received a breast cancer diagnosis and intuitively knew that a double mastectomy was her best option—no easy decision for "a petite Jewish girl with great boobs." (No easy decision for anyone, ever). Marcs loved her breasts—her journey through the grieving process is heartbreaking, touching, inspiring and hilarious. It's a grieving process that many sick people can relate to as all of us lose a part of our identities we were once attached to. We get down to business in this episode, intimately discussing sex and (self) love after a double mastectomy.  Today, on the other side, Amy (and her new boobs) tours her one woman show, "Nice Tits," and speaks out about the specific pains of breast cancer and double mastectomies. (http://nicetitstheshow.com ) Weekly Challenge: "Take your broken heart and make it into art" -Carrie Fisher I love this challenge, my friends! Amy wrote as a way to move through her experience so it's only fitting that her challenge to you is to find a creative expression on your journey. I did it, and it worked wonder. Check out how creativity helped me heal in this blog post on my photo 365 challenge. You can do anything: Paint, draw, garden, take photos, write, sing, pick up an instrument, color, act, dance, knit, sew, make pottery, and the list goes on. There's no shortage on creative outlets, AND you have the time (and energy)! Commit to ten minutes a day if you can and if you're bed bound like I was then pick something low-impact. Keep me updated on my Instagram @sheajackie. I'll be looking for you #holweeklychallenge Discussed in this Episode: DCISBRCA genesHow Amy got diagnosed (when mammograms don't work)Amy's treatment protocolDouble MastectomyFinding a doctor right for youAmy's grieving process (goodbye parties for your boobs)The surgeryHow to save your nipple3D nipplesAmy's writing and performing processLosing parts of your identitySex after a double mastectomyDating after cancerFollowing your own truthHumor in the face of illnessHow creativity can save your life Resources Mentioned: DCISTamoxifenAware causes pink necklaceIyengar yogaVinni Myers/ 3D nipples Other Episodes Like This: Ovarian Cancer at 29 years oldHow to Navigate a Cancer Diagnosis Support this Podcast: Subscribe/rate/review on iTunesFollow me at www.jackieshea.comFollow me @sheajackie on InstagramJoin the Healing Out Loud with Jackie Shea Facebook community  Happy Listening, my friends!

Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer, speaker, and host of the weekly Psych Central show who lives with bipolar and anxiety disorders. His new book, Mental Illness Is an A-Hole – And Other Observations, is what he and Eric discuss in this episode. You’ll be captivated by Gabe’s story as he tells it – it’s compelling, relatable, inspiring, and educational. Whether or not you have bipolar disorder or another mental illness, chances are you know someone or some people who do and so this is an important episode to listen to – you’ll deepen your understanding of what it means to live with mental illness. Need help with completing your goals in 2019? The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Gabe Howard and I Discuss…His book, Mental Illness Is an A-Hole – And Other ObservationsWhat bipolar disorder is (and isn’t) and how it shows up in his lifeHis compelling storyThe myth that people with mental illness come from bad familiesWhen he went to the ER because of suicidal thoughtsHow he defines recovery: spending more time living life than managing his bipolar disorderThe 4 years he spent in a battle with his mental illnessHow you have to learn what works for you – and how that takes timeThe role of medication in the treatment of mental illnessHow it stings when your body lets you downEric’s experience taking and not taking medication for his depressionWhole health wellnessSuicideDon’t choose a permanent solution to a temporary problemHow suicide doesn’t end the pain – it transfers it to someone elseGabe Howard Links:gabehoward.comTwitterFacebook

Has the mental health pendulum swung too far?Distress is a contentious topic. We no longer accept ‘toughen up, don’t cry’ as the appropriate message for our kids, schools, even workplaces but my guest today argues that ‘medicalising’ distress and jumping too quickly to diagnoses and clinical support might not be helping either.Professor Lindsay Oades is the Director of the Centre for Positive Psychology at The Melbourne Graduate School of Education. He firmly believes that "wellbeing is everybody's business" and his mission is to enable others to enable others. In this episode of The Potential Psychology Podcast Lindsay and I discuss:How we learn to thrive and the complexity of well beingSharing the language of well beingPutting well being on the agenda at a national and international levelAiming for more than the prevention of illnessHow our schools and communities act as a lever for healthier generationsLindsay’s ‘thrivability theory’.It’s a conversation that will inspire you to think about preparing future generations for mental health, happiness and well being.Learn more at Potential Psychology or follow Ellen and Potential Psychology on Facebook or Instagram

Subscribe Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy. Thank you! What is your disorder? *Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)At what age did your disorder become a daily issue? *24Who were you before your illness became debilitating? *I was a trained Barrister (lawyer), I was lecturing in Law and became Head of Law at a college. I was happy, content with life, in love with a gorgeous Armed Forces man, just bought our 1st house and we were looking at planning a familyWhat would you do if you were not dealing with your invisible illness? *I would have continued my legal career as a Barrister in Family lawWhat would you like people to know about your daily life? *I am now confined to a wheelchair and am an above knee amputee due to the CRPS. I live in extreme burning and freezing excessive pain every day and suffer from wild temperature issues, swollen stumps as well as suffering from tremors and spasms on a daily basis. It’s so difficult and simple tasks such as getting dressed can take so long to do. I have to be careful what clothes I wear as they have to be light due to the hypersensitivity of both my remaining stumps. But I have the fantastic support of my husband. I also founded a charity - Burning Nights CRPS Support in the U.K. which I run along with 6 other volunteers.What would make living and moving in the world easier for you? *Finding a cure for CRPS to get rid of the stabbing, burning pain and other signs and symptoms. Also Better access to buildings, shops, bars etc for wheelchairsDo you have any life hacks? *Using your iPhone to control the heating. Get a doorbell that comes through to your phone to tell the person where to leave the parcel or the doorbell that comes through to the iPhone and you press a button on your phone that opens the door. Learn to adapt clothes for your disability or use safety pins to help keep clothes stay shut! I’ve had to adapt clothes so they don’t get trapped in my wheelchair for example.What kind of support do you get from family or friends? *I get amazing support from my husband and sometimes from my family. I couldn’t do without my husband as he is my full-time carerWould you care to relate the details of what happened when someone didn't believe you were disabled?I was told that I couldn’t be in this much pain as I looked too well. I was also told that my condition couldn’t make me disabled as it was a psychiatric illnessHow has your invisible illness affected your relationships? *It has been strained occasionally but he is always with me. It’s been tough but I love him.Is there anything you are afraid to tell even the people closest to you? *When I’m feeling low and depressed I don’t like telling my husband and Family because I feel I’m burdening them. I always try not to tell them how much pain I’m in. I always say I’m fine.Does the fact that your disease is invisible change how healthcare professionals treat you? *YesWhat is your best coping mechanism? *Distraction techniques - definitelyWhat are you the most fearful of and hopeful for in the future? *I would like to hope that the condition would get either a specific medication or cure. However, I’m fearful that it won’t happen. I also hope that my condition does not worsen at any time in the futureWhat is your favorite swear word?ShitIs there anything you want to make sure we talk about during the interview? If we possible could we mention the U.K. charity that I founded - Burning Nights CRPS Support and the work we do including raising awareness of CRPS and supporting all those affected by the condition. I would also like to include our web address, mention we’re on social media and we have a U.K. helplineAny questions you think we should add to this list?Maybe ask how I got CRPS ie what caused it in the first place and when?What is the hardest and/or best lesson your condition has taught you?The hardest lesson is that you soon know and realize who your real friends are when you are diagnosed with a chronic illness especially one that is invisibleWhat is the best purchase under $100 that helped your lifeGrab stick to pick up things from the floorWhat is the biggest lesson your illness has taught you?Live each day as if it was your last See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.