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Are you living in a struggling body? For those of us with chronic health conditions, and specifically autoimmunity, it is common (and completely understandable), to feel like our bodies are in a constant state of conflict. We are literally under attack from within. It can be incredibly tough going sometimes. If this is you - I'm sending you a humungous virtual hug!
I also want to offer an alternative perspective. One of the hands-down highlights of my 2023 was preparing for and giving my TEDx talk, 'Everyday Ways to Love a Struggling Body'. Sometimes I still can't quite believe it really happened! The evidence is undeniable though...
Watch 'Everyday Ways to Love a Struggling Body' here 👇🏻
(It's under 13 minutes long - thankfully as that was the cap 😅)
I'd love to know what you think! Does anything particular jump out to you? Drop questions / comments below ⬇️
The power of a change in perception can be extraordinary. Honestly, speaking for myself, much as I used to laugh and joke about my malfunctioning body - looking at it differently feels so much better. The theme of the event, 'The Power of Kindness', is a very powerful one. It took me a long time to learn to treat myself with anything like the level of kindness I had always shown to others by default.
While this talk is mostly about my personal story, it is of course informed by everything I have learned as a coach and applied in my own life, as well as what I see working well with clients - who all obviously have lives and circumstances very different to mine.
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So wonderful to hear your journey in depth! I felt my heart opening to the possibilities of healing and learning and growing. Truly a human right. I now use this tactic in every arena of life, thanks to your encouragement.
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch ❤️ It’s great to hear that you are still feeling such positive ripples from our work together!
thank you for pioneering a way forward , which I believe works in other diseases too
I am embarking on the same journey with Parkinson’s- learning to love and honor my body
Thanks Liz. Absolutely! These principles work for pretty much everything I think, though for each person there are obviously nuances to the way it looks – we’re all unique when we get down to the nitty gritty details. Sending you all the good vibes as you navigate what must be a challenging situation. It sounds like you’re finding a path that offers real hope 💚