Join us on January 25, 2025 @ 10:30am EST / 3:30 pm GMT.
Cost $17 USD but NEED A FREE TICKET?
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All profit goes toward The Farmer Fund to help support farmers in the midst of post-disaster recovery.
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In this episode, I sit down with Grace Quantock, an award-winning psychotherapeutic counselor and author of "Living Well with Chronic Illness: Write Your Own Roadmap to Healing in Tough Times." Grace shares her insights on navigating chronic illness while challenging toxic wellness culture and persistent cure mentality.
The pressure of "bootstrap wellness narratives" and compulsive miracle cure culture
The concept of the "accordion routine" - creating flexible healing practices that expand and contract with your needs
Challenging societal expectations around disability and accommodation
The importance of questioning "normal" standards and finding what works for you
How to navigate medical appointments and healthcare systems
The problem with forced positivity and toxic wellness culture
Grace's book: "Living Well with Chronic Illness: Write Your Own Roadmap to Healing in Tough Times"
Free resources with book purchase:
Waiting room meditations
Procedural peace audios for medical appointments
Post-appointment support sessions
Pre-appointment pep talks
Newsletter accessConnect with Grace: Website: www.gracequantock.com
This episode offers a trauma-informed perspective on chronic illness management, challenging traditional wellness narratives while providing practical tools for creating personalized healing routines that honor your unique needs and circumstances.
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Join us on January 25th, 2025 @ 10:30am EST / 3:30 pm GMT.
Cost $17 USD but NEED A FREE TICKET?
We offer a pay-what-you-can honor system pricing. If you have the means to support our work, please do.
All profit goes toward The Farmer Fund to help support farmers in the midst of post-disaster recovery.
Purchase here: https://destinywinters1.podia.com/checkout/cart
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Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.