Empowering Your Health Journey: Annette Leonard's Story of Advocacy & Chronic Wellness

In this episode of the Scaling Therapy Practice podcast, host James Marland speaks with Annette Leonard, a chronic pain advocate and beacon of resilience. Annette shares her personal journey of battling chronic illnesses, including her time on the lung transplant list, and how it led her to become a powerhouse advocate. She provides insights and tips on self-advocacy in healthcare, wellness strategies, and her transition from patient to advocate through various resources such as podcasts, courses, and blogs. Additionally, James discusses an upcoming webinar for DIY course creators, offering guidance on critical decisions before launching an online course. Join us to hear Annette's inspiring story and learn how to better advocate for yourself in healthcare settings.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:22 Meet Annette Leonard: Advocate for Chronic Illness
01:29 DIY Course Creators Webinar Announcement
03:20 Annette Leonard's Personal Journey
07:11 The Mission to Help Others
09:36 Creating and Launching Online Courses
14:31 Lessons Learned from the Mini Course Challenge
23:00 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Annette