if you're looking for five simple, memorable ways to support your mental health while living with chronic illness, you're in the right place.

in today's episode, I'm sharing the often overlooked aspects of your mental health that you can influence— even when chronic illness makes it feel like so much of your agency has been taken away. drawing from my own experience living with POTS and hEDS, a psychology degree, and my genuine passion for talking into a microphone for 35 minutes, i’ll walk you through practical mindset shifts and habits that have helped me navigate the mental side of chronic illness.

my hope is that you'll leave this episode feeling seen, understood, and encouraged to take the small but meaningful steps toward better mental health that you deserve.💗

topics (with timestamps):

00:00 intro & why i care about mental health

05:52 what therapy has taught me about my emotions

12:59 finding the right support system for you

18:29 trusting your instincts with your chronically illness

24:33 rumination, hypervigilance, & chronic illness

28:49 setting goals & finding your purpose again

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