Journeys: Season 4, Episode 20 – Anna McILwain

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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!

Chapters

00:00   Intro

02:05   Anna’s Journey

25:16   Sick Care System & Nutrition

31:31   Positive Mindsets

33:42   Unhealthy Emotional Coping

40:16   Psychological Gaslighting & How To Know It’s Happening

47:44   Neuroplasticity

49:30   Cinema Therapy & Opportunities For Growth

53:20   Honoring Limitations

57:57   Culture Differences, Curiosity  & Awareness

1:04:38   Medications & Drug Intolerance

1:10:47   Medical Gaslighting

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