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215. The Hidden Link Between Chronic Illness and Mental Health
Manage episode 482928174 series 2835553
Taylor and Alison dive into the connection between chronic illness and mental health, exploring how physical and emotional symptoms often overlap. They discuss the importance of self-advocacy, finding a trustworthy doctor, coping with health anxiety triggered by social media, and why acceptance is key to healing. You are not alone — tune in for support, insight, and real talk on managing life with chronic illness.
Quick Takeaways:
Chronic illness and mental health are deeply connected.
Social media can trigger health anxiety.
Trustworthy doctors and self-advocacy are essential.
Acceptance can improve emotional resilience.
Building a supportive health team matters.
IBS often links to anxiety through the gut-brain connection.
Lifestyle changes help manage chronic conditions.
🎧 Find hope and healing — listen now!
🎙️ Follow The Anxiety Chicks: Here
📚 Get Alison’s Books: The Anxiety Healer’s Guides
📱 Follow on Instagram:
@health_anxiety
💬 Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Learn More
🧠 Therapy with Alison (PA only): Explore Therapy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
218 episodes
Manage episode 482928174 series 2835553
Taylor and Alison dive into the connection between chronic illness and mental health, exploring how physical and emotional symptoms often overlap. They discuss the importance of self-advocacy, finding a trustworthy doctor, coping with health anxiety triggered by social media, and why acceptance is key to healing. You are not alone — tune in for support, insight, and real talk on managing life with chronic illness.
Quick Takeaways:
Chronic illness and mental health are deeply connected.
Social media can trigger health anxiety.
Trustworthy doctors and self-advocacy are essential.
Acceptance can improve emotional resilience.
Building a supportive health team matters.
IBS often links to anxiety through the gut-brain connection.
Lifestyle changes help manage chronic conditions.
🎧 Find hope and healing — listen now!
🎙️ Follow The Anxiety Chicks: Here
📚 Get Alison’s Books: The Anxiety Healer’s Guides
📱 Follow on Instagram:
@health_anxiety
💬 Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Learn More
🧠 Therapy with Alison (PA only): Explore Therapy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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