Episode 3

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25th Jun 2024

i am Laura - Episode 3 - "Health Issues"

Welcome to the 3rd episode of the i am Laura Podcast.

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Today, I am discussing the journey of living with chronic illness, exploring its impact on mental health, and the struggle to accept the term "health issues."

This term was incredibly difficult for me to hear and accept about myself. I didn't want people to see me this way, and it felt like a sudden inequality. I initially got mad and felt the unfairness of it all. But I realised that to move forward and protect myself, I had to change my mindset.


In this episode, I’ll discuss the emotional toll of chronic illness, from battling with our health to dealing with the frustration and anger that come with acceptance. As a mum, these challenges can feel even more overwhelming, as we strive to care for our children while managing our own health. Despite these struggles, I realised that I still had all the same qualities I had before my diagnosis and how crucial it was for me to accept the term "health issues" (even though I still hate it!!) so that I could move forward with my life. I learned the importance of forgiving yourself when you need to take time to reset, rest, and sleep. This self-care is essential for looking after your health, and your ambition and drive.


Join me as we explore how to navigate these struggles and find strength in vulnerability. Together, we’ll discover the healing that comes from connecting with others who share our journey. Even in our darkest moments, we are never truly alone.


If you’re living with chronic illness or know someone who is, especially if you're a mum balancing these challenges, please listen in.


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Don't forget to check out my other podcast - 'A Sprinkle of Sunshine - Your Daily Dose of Joy'

This podcast brings you tiny little things that you can do in your day to bring you moments of joy.

Feeling and acknowledging joy is so important to our overall wellbeing and happiness. So, dip in and out of this micro-podcast (episodes are about 2 mins long!) to grab a little bit of inspiration for the day ahead! :)

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-sprinkle-of-sunshine-your-daily-dose-of-joy/id1755928682

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About the Podcast

i am Laura - Juggling Chronic Illness, Kids, a Job and a Dream
Juggling Chronic Illness, Kids, a Job and a Dream
Juggling Chronic Illness, Kids, a Job and a Dream

Are you a busy mum? An entrepreneur? Or, do you have a job? I know you are trying to juggle so many things and then, just to add to the mix, you also have 1, maybe 2 or 3 chronic illnesses...

I am all of those things, but don't want to give up on wanting more and getting all the joy I can out of my life.

In this podcast, I share the raw realities of living with chronic illness while juggling motherhood, career, and still chasing my dreams. This is a journey of resilience & acceptance.

I offer insights, support, and encouragement drawn from my own experiences to help fellow female entrepreneurs find hope and inspiration. I also share the practical strategies I used to help me manage my mental health when times were particularly tough.

Whether you're living with chronic illness or supporting someone who is, I offer uplifting stories and a dose of positivity.

Join me to have someone that you can listen to for a few minutes, that understands life dealing with chronic illnesses as well as trying to keep up with everything else!

There will be a new episode every month, so subscribe to stay updated & join my email list to receive news and the free journaling prompts that helped me with my mental health during tough times.

Together we can tackle life with chronic illness with resilience, hope, bravery, and strength.

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