In this episode, we had an incredible conversation with special guest Laura Bradbury, a registered nurse and psychotherapist who’s lived with Crohn’s disease since childhood. Though not a type 1 diabetic herself, Laura deeply understands the emotional and mental side of living with chronic illness.
The episode explores her personal and professional insights, covering how to reframe negative thoughts, build a mental health toolkit, and cope with the daily ups and downs that come with chronic conditions.
The conversation also covers the challenges of body image and disordered eating, how early life experiences shape self-perception, and practical strategies for building a resilient mindset.
Engaging and insightful, this episode offers valuable perspectives for anyone navigating life with a chronic illness!
Timestamps:
01:03 Meet Laura Bradbury: Nurse Practitioner and Psychotherapist
03:09 Laura's Personal Journey with Crohn's Disease
05:35 On Mental Health and Chronic Illness
16:07 Reframing and Mindset Hacks
25:19 Behavioral Activation and Coping Strategies
34:16 Identifying the Need for Change
38:47 Dealing with Loneliness and Control
44:09 Navigating Adolescence with Chronic Illness
50:34 On Food & Body Image
55:52 New Perspectives
01:00 Daily Dose
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