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Have you ever felt dismissed, gaslighted or faced severe undiagnosed symptoms of a chronic condition like endometriosis and adenomyosis? Our guest, Amy Corfeli, host of 'In 16 Years of Endo' and author of 'Finding Peace with a Devastating Disease', takes us on her personal journey of resilience, acceptance and self-compassion. Amy's story underscores the emotional toll of these diseases and the importance of integrating them into one's life, finding a new normal that focuses on self-care, and battling feelings of inadequacy with self-compassion.
We venture into exploring self-compassion and self-acceptance, concepts often dismissed as trivial but in reality, they are crucial for your emotional well-being. Through sharing our personal experiences, we give you tools for self-awareness and kindness to oneself. We talk about the origins of the self-critic, how societal expectations and discrimination feed it. We dive deep into the topic of self-acceptance, learning to embrace our imperfections, and growing from them. We also touch on the role of shame and the importance of separating oneself from negative self-talk. This episode is a journey towards self-love.
Living with a chronic illness can feel isolating, and we delve into the emotional toll of endometriosis and the challenges faced by those who suffer from it. We stress the importance of finding a supportive community. Amy shares insights from her book and her ongoing journey of finding peace and acceptance with endometriosis. As we close, Amy shares her thoughts on acknowledging and sitting with our emotions without letting them consume us. We aim to equip you with a dose of validation, understanding, and shared resilience. You are not alone on this journey. Tune in for a conversation filled with acceptance, self-love and the power of a supportive community in the face of chronic illness.
Find 'In 16 Years of Endo' podcast HERE
Read 'Finding Peace with a Devastating Disease' HERE
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