Chronically Driven

Hi, I'm Sandra a voice and advocate for living your best life. I also speak up on the topic of living well with chronic conditions and specifically in my case, Rheumatoid Arthritis. Today I share my guest appearance on the Cure Chronic podcast celebrating Arthritis Awareness Month. Who would have ever thought I'd be a Covergirl on an Arthritis publication? Talk about a thrill, I share the story of how that came to be. 

I'm also sharing a new companion piece to the Spoon Theory. I call it the Petal Theory and unlike the analogy of running out of spoons, it's a replenishable resource that we refill with healthy habits and self-care and I think it's a fun idea. 

Have a story to tell? A long-awaited book to birth? Poetry or songs longing to be penned? They all begin with the ability to quiet the thinking mind, be fully present in our bodies, and open to flow! 

My guest Pamela Jay is a natural voice guide and feminine leadership mentor. I share two amazing breakthrough moments I experienced during one of her workshops and you'll hear how you can join an exciting, immersive virtual group workshop to experience the same. 

Book a discovery call with Pamela now: www.pamelajay.com

Trafficking of humans is a global issue. On today's podcast, we take a look at the world of sex trafficking, what it is, what it isn't and, how rebuilding the lives of survivors of trafficking is being done with the amazing work at Shyne Sandiego.

You'll hear about a non-profit that is breaking through the stigma and providing women with the skills and development they need to reimagine and embrace a life of self-love and fulfillment through entrepreneurial opportunities. You'll also hear from a survivor of trafficking who has gone through a healing journey and is now providing inspiration and guidance for other survivors of sex trafficking.

Connect with and show support for Cynthia and Monica here:

https://www.shynesd.org/

https://members.survivorbusinessnetwork.com/

https://www.instagram.com/shynesandiego/

https://www.instagram.com/molifemostyle/

TikToK: @molifemostyle

September is Arthritis Awareness Month and as one of my contributions, I'm dedicating this week's radio show and podcast to the topic of living well with Arthritis. I'll share why I focus my advocacy in the area I do, we'll hear a spirited Arthritis Wellness Conversation with the panel and a research scientist from Arthritis Research Canada as well as something new to share with you. Many in the #chronicillness community are familiar with The Spoon Theory. On a similar theme, I'm sharing a bit of a twist by adding The Petal Theory. So much to share with you.

What does it mean to be healthy and how can we ensure we are doing our part?

Spoiler alert - being 'vaccinated' against something does not make you a healthy person. 

Many of us find that we get to a certain stage in our lives and we realize we’re not pursuing our dreams or following a path of our choosing but instead, we’re operating on automatic and perhaps following a path not that we have chosen but perhaps one that we’ve stumbled into and – stayed there. Meet Josette Diaz a Transformation Coach who works with women who are looking to make a change and basically live their best life.  Get in touch with Josette and uncover your next chapter.

Schedule a free 30 min coffee chat: https://calendly.com/guidancetowellness

Website: http://www.guidancetowellness.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/

GuidanceToWellnessPrivate Facebook Group - Seasons of the Soul Sisterhood: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1517119475294617

Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most beneficial things you can do to preserve and improve your health and wellness. Making yourself a priority and doing what is necessary to achieve and maintain a healthy weight is an investment you make in yourself that benefits everyone around you.  . If you are someone living with a chronic condition such as Arthritis, carrying excess weight is not only hard on your joints it can shorten the quality and quantity of your years. Hear what the latest research says when it comes to exercise and mental health and why being overweight may make medications less effective and ways to incorporate movement into your life.

The more I learn about our fascia, the more I want to learn. Fascia covers our entire body and until recently was ignored. We now know that fascia is an important body system and that working it through guided stretch can benefit your health in so many ways.

.  FST practitioner Alenna Langhorst offers Fascial Stretch sessions at Island Optimal in Nanaimo, BC. You can contact her here to book a session or if you have any questions.

. Island Optimal: http://islandoptimal.com/alennafst

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. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stretchwestcoast

We all know the importance of self-care yet it is something that many struggle with. Becky Gale and I are both passionate about self-care and discuss the value of developing a self-care mindset and making it a daily practice - even when we're feeling good.

Follow Becky on her social media channels and, if you have a chronic story to share, you could be a guest on her podcast.

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Becky Gale Cure Chronic Podcast

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Do you know what your purpose is? Has it changed over time......our purpose is less about what we do and more about who we are. When we are able to identify what it is that truly fulfills us and brings us joy it can lead to applying that into our lives.  Hear from coaches Pemelia Parham and Barb Ashcroft as we take a look at what it means to have your top 4 fulfillment needs met and, how to identify them.

Register for the complimentary info session June 15th, 7PM, PST https://www.barbashcroft.ca/workshops/

Contact Barb: 250-951-2544

Contact Permelia: 250-240-2656 https://vibrationalhealing.ca/contact/