In this episode, we chat with Anna McIlwain! We had an enlightening conversation about her journey, thriving with a chronic illness and the broken parts of the medical system, sick care, nutrition and much more. Follow our Facebook page to be notified when the episode comes out or visit our website (m4gadvocacymedia.com) for other episodes of Journeys and other resources to help you be more encouraging, educating and empowering to people with all abilities by building healthier relationships and collaborating to help build inclusive cultures. Together we can all make a difference!
00:00 Intro02:05 Anna's Journey25:16 Sick Care System & Nutrition31:31 Positive Mindsets33:42 Unhealthy Emotional Coping40:16 Psychological Gaslighting & How To Know It's Happening47:44 Neuroplasticity49:30 Cinema Therapy & Opportunities For Growth53:20 Honoring Limitations57:57 Culture Differences, Curiosity & Awareness1:04:38 Medications & Drug Intolerance1:10:47 Medical Gaslighting
LINKS___Anna's Healthy Habit Hacks 30+ - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1136414810663650Anna's Website - https://www.healthgoalvictories.com/Anna's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anna.mcilwain/Health Goal Victories Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550571783985Anna's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anna_mcilwainchwc/Health Goal Victories YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@HealthCoachMinutesAnna's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-mcilwain-6b9a88285/
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