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166 - "I'm Not Broken": Finding a New Perspective on Illness with Rebecca Tolin
Manage episode 469849926 series 2983358
Rebecca Tolin shares her transformative journey from chronic illness to recovery and self-discovery. Her insights into the mind-body connection, the impact of trauma on health, and the importance of self-compassion offer listeners a path toward healing.
• Introduction to Rebecca's journey with ME/CFS
• The effect trauma has on physical health
• Searching for answers and the limitations of traditional medicine
• The role of mindfulness and somatic awareness in recovery
• Embracing self-compassion and its benefits in the healing process
• The shift in identity away from being defined by illness
• Finding hope and possibility in the face of struggle
• The importance of connection with oneself
Rebecca encourages you to embrace self-compassion and kindness towards yourself on your healing journey.
Links:
Rebecca's Website: https://www.rebeccatolin.com/jackie (this includes info about her "Be your own medicine" course)
Info about next "Be your own medicine" course: https://courses.rebeccatolin.com/courses/be-your-own-medicine-spring-2025?ref=ec478f
Free Meditation: https://www.rebeccatolin.com/newsletter
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gpLhnQU8NaC9fzlEmxIVw
Message the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :)
For more information about Long Covid Breathing courses & workshops, please check out LongCovidBreathing.com
(music credit - Brock Hewitt, Rule of Life)
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The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or purchase a mug to help cover costs
Transcripts available on individual episodes here
Podcast, website & blog: www.LongCovidPodcast.com
Facebook @LongCovidPodcast
Instagram Twitter @LongCovidPod
Facebook Creativity Group
Subscribe to mailing list
Please get in touch with feedback, suggestions or how you're doing - I love to hear from you, via socials or [email protected]
**Disclaimer - you should not rely on any medical information contained in this Podcast and related materials in making medical, health-related or other decisions. Please consult a doctor or other health professional**
Chapters
1. Introduction to Lung Covid Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Welcoming Rebecca Tolan (00:02:05)
3. Rebecca's Life Before Illness (00:06:25)
4. The Impact of Trauma on Health (00:17:45)
5. The Long Road of Diagnosis (00:26:09)
6. The Mind (00:37:48)
7. A Shift in Perspective (00:51:21)
8. The Role of Self (01:01:03)
9. Wrapping Up and Key Takeaways (01:10:18)
174 episodes
Manage episode 469849926 series 2983358
Rebecca Tolin shares her transformative journey from chronic illness to recovery and self-discovery. Her insights into the mind-body connection, the impact of trauma on health, and the importance of self-compassion offer listeners a path toward healing.
• Introduction to Rebecca's journey with ME/CFS
• The effect trauma has on physical health
• Searching for answers and the limitations of traditional medicine
• The role of mindfulness and somatic awareness in recovery
• Embracing self-compassion and its benefits in the healing process
• The shift in identity away from being defined by illness
• Finding hope and possibility in the face of struggle
• The importance of connection with oneself
Rebecca encourages you to embrace self-compassion and kindness towards yourself on your healing journey.
Links:
Rebecca's Website: https://www.rebeccatolin.com/jackie (this includes info about her "Be your own medicine" course)
Info about next "Be your own medicine" course: https://courses.rebeccatolin.com/courses/be-your-own-medicine-spring-2025?ref=ec478f
Free Meditation: https://www.rebeccatolin.com/newsletter
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gpLhnQU8NaC9fzlEmxIVw
Message the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :)
For more information about Long Covid Breathing courses & workshops, please check out LongCovidBreathing.com
(music credit - Brock Hewitt, Rule of Life)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or purchase a mug to help cover costs
Transcripts available on individual episodes here
Podcast, website & blog: www.LongCovidPodcast.com
Facebook @LongCovidPodcast
Instagram Twitter @LongCovidPod
Facebook Creativity Group
Subscribe to mailing list
Please get in touch with feedback, suggestions or how you're doing - I love to hear from you, via socials or [email protected]
**Disclaimer - you should not rely on any medical information contained in this Podcast and related materials in making medical, health-related or other decisions. Please consult a doctor or other health professional**
Chapters
1. Introduction to Lung Covid Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Welcoming Rebecca Tolan (00:02:05)
3. Rebecca's Life Before Illness (00:06:25)
4. The Impact of Trauma on Health (00:17:45)
5. The Long Road of Diagnosis (00:26:09)
6. The Mind (00:37:48)
7. A Shift in Perspective (00:51:21)
8. The Role of Self (01:01:03)
9. Wrapping Up and Key Takeaways (01:10:18)
174 episodes
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