You are subject to change and that’s ok. You’re allowed to make a decision and then change your mind. Its about constant evolution. Be open to that within ourselves and in other people. In order to have good relationships you have to be able to grow with people. - Lauren Freedman

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What is @uninvisiblepod???

An award-winning podcast about invisible conditions and chronic invisible illness, featuring interviews with survivors, their loved ones, advocates, and experts in varied healing modalities, from medical to holistic. Hosted by Lauren Freedman, a voice actor, writer, and activist, who lives with depression, anxiety, Hashimoto’s disease, and sleep disorders, Uninvisible uncovers real stories of survival and humanity – complete with laughter. In truth and with candor, we offer solutions – and challenge the world to change.

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Talking Points

·     Her story, starting with anxiety and depression, panic attacks at a young age,

·     Diagnosed with OCD after 9/11

·     Used CBT to find a way through the dark

·     Career shifts

·     Finding a doctor who would listen…

·     Diagnosed with Hashimoto’s

·     Given permission to NOT see a “Top Doc”

·     Sleep medicine and apnea

·     Learning and growing from the community through podcasting

·     Podcasting has been key to her healing

·     Privilege and diversity in medicine

·     “Bravery” – double-edged sword

·     “Living your life unapologetically is brave – I don’t care who you are”

·     Trying to do something every day

·     Not getting lost in “symptom porn”

·     Reaching out, knowing you’re not alone

·     Connecting with people when you normally stay silent

·     Listening to other’s stories

·     Boundaries and worth

·     Perfectionism vs positivity

·     Change, adaptation and a mindset shift

·     Identity crisis – am I my illness or am I me?

·     Being different is BRAVE.

·     Find what makes you hopeful.

·     “it’s not your choice to be overwhelmed. It is your choice to stay overwhelmed”

·     “You’re not the only person in bed. In pain. Worried. We don’t have to stay lonely.”

·     How the “conversation” is changing

·     Permission to speak =)

 

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