In this solo episode of Life After Trauma, Jess Vanrose shares her personal journey of navigating a challenging year marked by a chronic autoimmune diagnosis. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, presence over performance, and the need to acknowledge one's struggles while not allowing them to define identity. Jess discusses the creation of a meditation series designed to support those feeling overwhelmed and highlights the significance of building self-trust and setting boundaries. The episode concludes with an invitation for community engagement and a reminder that listeners are not alone in their struggles.

When You've Been Holding It All Together Meditation Series: www.jessicavanrose.com/when-youve-been-holding-it-all-together

Takeaways

• Presence over performance is essential in our lives.
• Sometimes we need to pull back to take care of ourselves.
• It's normal to go through hard seasons.
• A chronic illness can challenge our identity.
• Finding ways to live with what we cannot control.
• You can go through a hard season without letting it define you.
• Building self-trust is crucial for personal growth.
• Setting boundaries is necessary for self-care.
• You're not alone in your struggles.

Keywords

trauma, health, self-care, chronic illness, meditation, personal growth, identity, self-trust, community, podcast

💛 Connect with Jess:

Website: www.jessicavanrose.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jessvanrose

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejessvanrose

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