• E7 S3 | Navigating Chronic Illness and Mental Health with Chronic Illness Soul-Sisters Stacie Munnell, Yolanda Jimenez and your host, Leslie Field

  • Dec 6 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
  • Podcast

E7 S3 | Navigating Chronic Illness and Mental Health with Chronic Illness Soul-Sisters Stacie Munnell, Yolanda Jimenez and your host, Leslie Field

  • Summary

  • CLICK HERE TO CONNECT! I'D LOVE TO KNOW -- What keeps you listening? Ideas for future episodes? Something that landed on your heart or mind you needed to hear? Looking forward to connecting with you! --Leslie

    In this episode of the Sick and Seeking Podcast, I share a ‘fly on the wall’ style conversation with my two chronic illness soul-sisters: Stacie and Yoli. We candidly discuss the complexities of living with chronic illnesses and mental health challenges. Our conversation sheds light on the essential role of friendship and community support in navigating these health battles.

    Join us for this insightful discussion that highlights the resilience required to manage chronic illnesses and the importance of self-advocacy, body awareness, and finding humor amidst struggles.

    Conversation Highlights:

    Stacie's TMS Journey: Stacie shares her experience with TMS or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation treatment, emphasizing its positive impact on her chronic pain and mental health.

    Yoli's Battle with Endometriosis: Yoli opens up about the challenges of endometriosis and the misconceptions she faces while seeking medical opinions.

    Leslie's Ayurvedic Practices: Leslie provides an update on her health and how incorporating Ayurvedic practices has influenced her self-care routine.

    The Emotional Toll: The trio discusses the emotional challenges associated with living with chronic conditions, including grief and isolation.

    The Power of Self-Advocacy: They emphasize the importance of standing up for oneself in healthcare and seeking multiple perspectives when navigating their health journeys.

    Building Connections: The conversation highlights the vital role of community and connection in healing, including the joys and difficulties of maintaining relationships.

    Finding Humor: They explore how humor can be a powerful tool for coping with the realities of chronic illness life.

    Quotes:

    "A lot of people with chronic illnesses don't completely understand that there's a mental health aspect that goes along with it." - Stacie M

    "If I'm already at rock bottom, there's only one way up." - Yoli Jimenez



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