Don‘t Wait Til Pigs Fly
One out of every 2 adult Americans lives with at least 1 chronic illness (often called hidden illnesses or disabilities). The disability community is the largest minority in the world, yet, instead of feeling inclusive and wrapped in camaraderie, most of us feel alone, unvalued, and unworthy. We need doctors who understand us, colleagues and family members who believe us when we tell them something about our health. Just knowing the simple fact that we are not alone and still have much to offer can be life-changing. In this podcast, we share tips and strategies, knowledge and support -- in other words, hope -- for those who are looking for resources to help them maintain a thriving, successful life or business, while managing their own hidden disability.
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
You can survive C if you have good docs and the right mindset
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Pain is a real pain in the ... (fill in the blank) with Melissa Farmer
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Pain is a very large part of chronic illness but it is not a hopeless situation. Melissa has devoted her life to studying and dealing with issues regarding chronic pain. This episode delves deeply into what it is and how to deal with it.
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Surviving C and Thriving
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Deb Krier talks about her initiative tryingnottodie.live which primarily works with people dealing with cancer and medical personnel treating them. She emphasizes the need to take charge of one's own care and advocates for treating patients as individuals rather than just their conditions.
Being diagnosed with stage four metastatic breast cancer that is triple positive in 2015, and how it is affecting her life she talks about the ongoing challenges she faces due to ongoing treatments, bone pain, osteoporosis, and kidney issues. She also mentions the need to pay attention to her body and rest when necessary.
The conversation also emphasizes the importance of being one's own advocate and having someone accompany you during medical visits to act as a second set of eyes and ears.
Deb Krier: https://debkrier.com/
Invisible Warriors: https://invisiblewarriors.org
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Managing Chronic Pain: Tools and Techniques for Everyday Life
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Managing Chronic Pain: Tools and Techniques for Everyday Life
In this episode we dive deep on practical strategies for managing chronic pain so you can function and find some relief during flare ups. Our guest expert shares what’s worked for her after years living with widespread nerve pain from fibromyalgia.
Key Tips Covered:
- Creating an adaptable self-care routine to promote rest, mindfulness, gentle movement and stress relief - Using pacing to balance activity and avoid crash and burn - Ergonomic aids and devices to make daily tasks more manageable - Open communication with loved ones on capacity, triggers, and saboteurs - Developing a support squad for bad pain days or lifesaving perspective - Owning your limitations unapologetically while focusing energy toward what’s achievable - Letting go of perfectionism, guilt, and societal pressures that exacerbate symptoms- Nourishing emotional health through community support groups tailored to chronic pain- Researching emerging integrated treatment plans and cutting edge clinical trials
Join us for an honest conversation on the creativity and resilience it takes to not just survive but actively cope with the daily unpredictability of chronic neuropathic and inflammatory pain. You’ll leave empowered with science-backed strategies for expanding good days and gaining back quality of life!
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Serenity Speaks with Lori Saitz: A Journey of Gratitude and Meditation
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Lori Seitz founded a business called Zen Rabbit, which initially involved making and marketing a product called 'The Gratitude Cookie'. Being grateful can improve one's outlook on life and highlight different ways to cultivate gratitude in their daily routines. Practicing gratitude should come naturally and not be turned into another chore on the to-do list.Lori challenges us to read Chapter Seven of the book "The Science of Getting Rich" for 30 days, once in the morning and once at night. The chapter focuses on gratitude and is around four pages long.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/
ZenRabbit.com
lori@zenrabbit.com
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
I had a stroke nine years ago, which divided their life into pre and post-stroke. They used to work in marketing but can no longer do so due to the stroke. They now prioritize their family, friends, and community, considering everything else as a bonus. They find it strange how their perspective on life changed.Aphasia is a condition where a person is unable to communicate effectively through speaking, writing, reading, or understanding. This can be a scary and frustrating experience. Marcia's book, "Stroke Forward, How to Become Your Own Healthcare Advocate One Step at a Time," can be found on Amazon. She emphasizes the importance of looking ahead and not dwelling on the past. Listeners can visit her website http://strokeforward.com, where they can book appointments or email their questions.
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Man’s Best Friend with Glen Williams
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Glenn Williams shares that he has two invisible disabilities, one of them being type 1 diabetes which he has dealt with since he was 15 years old.The speakers discuss their experiences with restaurants improperly handling the presence of service dogs, giving specific examples of illegal acts committed by restaurants. Mr. Williams recalls an unpleasant experience where he was yelled at by someone for having a service dog with him in a store, demonstrating the challenges faced by those with invisible disabilities.Contact: glen@gdubauthor.com
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