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Uninvisible Pod with Lauren Freedman

Uninvisible Pod with Lauren Freedman

Di: Lauren Freedman (she/her)
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 An award-winning podcast about invisible conditions and chronic invisible illness, featuring interviews with survivors, their loved ones, advocates, and experts in varied healing modalities, from medical to holistic. Hosted by Lauren Freedman, a health coach and patient advocate, who lives with Hashimoto’s disease and sleep disorders, Uninvisible uncovers real stories of survival and humanity – complete with laughter. In truth and with candor, we offer solutions – and challenge the world to change.

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  • My Favorite Breathing Technique for Stress Relief: 4-7-8 Breath

    My Favorite Breathing Technique for Stress Relief: 4-7-8 Breath
    Oct 18 2024
    Hi everyone,If you follow me on social media, you might have seen my recent post where I shared one of my absolute favorite stress relief techniques: the 4-7-8 breathing technique. This simple yet powerful practice, developed by Dr. Andrew Weil, has been a lifesaver for me in moments of stress. While I’m not usually one to advocate for over-regulating breath, this technique stood out for its immediate calming effect, and I’ve been using it ever since I was introduced to it.For those of you who haven’t tried it yet, the 4-7-8 technique is super accessible. Here’s a quick breakdown:1. Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound.2. Inhale quietly through your nose for a count of 4.3. Hold your breath for a count of 7.4. Exhale completely through your mouth, with a whoosh sound and rounded lips, for a count of 8.Dr. Weil recommends starting with four breath cycles, then gradually increasing to eight cycles over time, practicing twice a day for the best results. You can read more about it in my recent Instagram post here.Why Stress Relief Matters When Living with Chronic IllnessStress has a profound impact on the body, particularly for those of us living with chronic illness. If you’ve been following my journey, you know that learning how to manage stress has been a huge part of my healing. Stress activates the body’s sympathetic nervous system, triggering the fight-or-flight response, which can increase inflammation, worsen fatigue, and make symptoms of chronic illness more severe.That’s why I’m so excited to share this practice and many others at our upcoming Masterclass on Overcoming Chronic Illness Burnout, which I’m co-hosting with Jayci Gibbs, a Millennial Burnout Coach, on October 30th at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET. This masterclass is designed to provide both immediate stress-relief tools and long-term strategies to help you better manage the ongoing pressure that can come with chronic conditions.What to Expect from the MasterclassIn this 1-hour masterclass, we’re going to cover the intersection of chronic stress, burnout, and chronic illness in depth. Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect:• Understanding the Neuroscience of Stress: We’ll walk you through how stress affects the nervous system, especially in individuals with chronic illness. This will help you better understand the stress cycle and how it impacts your body physically, emotionally, and mentally.• Practical Tools for Stress Management: You’ll learn a variety of accessible techniques—including the 4-7-8 breathing exercise—that can be used to reduce stress in both the short and long term. These include breathwork, meditation, and other mindfulness practices.• Building Nervous System Resilience: Nervous system regulation is key to managing chronic stress and reducing symptom burden. We’ll show you how to strengthen your nervous system over time, making it more resilient to stressors.• Creating Space for Healing: Whether it’s through stress management, setting boundaries, or making space for rest, we’ll explore how to prioritize yourself and create a healthier relationship with your body and mind.• Increased Confidence: One of the outcomes of this masterclass is that you’ll walk away feeling more confident in using these stress reduction strategies. Techniques like the 4-7-8 breath can feel intimidating at first, but with hands-on guidance and practice, you’ll feel empowered to integrate them into your daily life.Who This Masterclass is ForThis masterclass is designed for:• Anyone living with chronic illness who feels burnt out, overwhelmed, or stuck in a stress cycle.• Individuals seeking practical tools to reduce stress and inflammation, and improve overall energy levels.• People curious about nervous system regulation and how it can help manage chronic illness symptoms.• Those looking for accessible, easy-to-incorporate techniques for both immediate stress relief and long-term resilience.• Anyone wanting to create more space for healing by learning how to balance stress management with self-care and rest.Tickets are still $25 until October 25th—grab yours now before the price goes up! The link is here and below, and I encourage you to reserve your spot ASAP before they’re all gone.I can’t wait to see you there and share these amazing practices with you. If you’ve ever been curious about how to manage burnout and chronic illness in a holistic way, this is the perfect opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive community. Feel free to reply to this email if you have any questions!With love,Lauren xTICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/overcoming-chronic-illness-burnout-masterclass-registration-1041689450187?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Get full access to Chronic Coach Notes at chroniccoachlauren.substack.com/subscribe
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    1 min
  • Episode 156: Emily Levy

    Episode 156: Emily Levy
    Dec 22 2023
    OverviewLast episode as of Dec 2023Emily Ana Levy is a distinguished social impact entrepreneur, renowned patient advocate, healthcare Key Opinion Leader, and acclaimed international public speaker. Emily's journey led her to co-found Mighty Well in 2016. It’s a startup driven by her personal experiences as a patient grappling with chronic neurological Lyme disease and autoimmune conditions, along with the challenges of managing vascular access devices. Mighty Well's direct-to-patient brand offers innovative medical products and comprehensive digital learning on vascular access, empowering patients to confidently navigate their health journey. With an unwavering commitment, Levy and her team have successfully launched seven adaptive medical products, notably the Class 1 FDA-registered PICCPerfect® Pro. Emily and Mighty Well's impact has been featured across various media outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Who What Wear, The Boston Globe, PBS, Forbes, and more. In 2021, inspired by her transformative healing journey in the Amazon and stepping into her gifts as a seer, medium, and deathwalker, Emily established Hamsa Healing. In her practice, she is dedicated to facilitating clients in experiencing profound healing practices from the Amazon and the spiritual realm — practices that played a vital role in saving her life and putting her chronic illnesses into remission. Currently residing in Providence, the heart of the Ocean State of Rhode Island, Emily finds solace in cold water plunges that invigorate her senses and ground her in the present moment. She cherishes moments at home with her two adopted poodles, a warm blanket, and a cup of tea; valuing introspection over bustling networking events. Emily remains devoted to self-discovery, eager to share her insights with folks who, like her, have felt marginalized within a business and medical system that often overlooks their needs for visibility, understanding, and validation. What started as an entrepreneurial journey to 'turn sickness into strength' has now become one of learning strength from sickness.Key LinksMighty WellDr. Casey Kelley on UP - Ep 118TakeawayTune in as Emily shares:* that she’d blocked out a memory of being bitten by a tick at the age of six; she was bitten again at the age of 12, alongside having confirmed EBV* what her initial symptoms were like* how she was overlooked because of her age and gender — and initially put on birth control to control her “hormones”* that she finally found a Lyme-literate NP in her home state when in college — and received the diagnosis of Lyme and tick-borne illnesses at the age of 19* her additional diagnoses: POTS/dysautonomia, Hashimoto’s disease, CIDP (chronic inflammatory demyelinating neuropathy), C-PTSD, and Gilbert’s syndrome* that she went to see Dr. Casey Kelley after hearing her episode of the show!* how her lived experience informs the creation of adaptive devices and wearables for Mighty Well* how she was able to embody her identity as a disabled person — coming from a family of athletes* that she had a lot of Lyme support in college, but also felt “othered” in the sense that she had to advocate for her health for the first time* what a typical day was like for her before remission* her rumination on the invisibility of her diagnoses — and their few visible signifiers, which included her PICC line and chest port, as well as her occasional use of a cane* how exhausting it can be to tell people your life story when you live with invisible illness and have to provide validation to others* the epidemic affecting women in healthcare: acute infections, especially those presenting with multiple and varied symptoms — and how important it is to listen to and include women, both in treatment and in research* how her family background in textiles informed the Mighty Well product line* her advice for fellow spoonies and entrepreneurs* why living near the water is so important for her* that she has trained her dog, Olive, as a medical alert service animal* her belief that ketamine therapy saved her life, with regard to the diagnosis of C-PTSD* her endorsement of plant medicines and herbs, and why she has moved in that direction where her ongoing treatment is concerned Get full access to Chronic Coach Notes at chroniccoachlauren.substack.com/subscribe
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    56 min
  • Episode 155: Hanah Salas

    Episode 155: Hanah Salas
    Dec 18 2023

    Overview

    Hanah Salas is the magic mama of three littles; an energy worker and maker, she is the founder of the first and only CBD wellness company that offers sliding scale pricing on its goods: Open Apothecary/Magic Mama Co.! She started consciously making herbal remedies when she was pregnant with her first child, out of the need to use healthy, natural, safe products for her whole family. Then her mom was diagnosed with Lyme disease and fibromyalgia, while at the same time, one of her twin daughters was born with a heart defect. Her intentions and need to create stronger, more magical remedies was born. She started infusing her products with more love; Reiki, prayers, and high vibrations to aid in healing. Her goal now is to make these products more accessible and affordable. The more she sells on her platform, the more she is able to donate products and services to those in need who cannot afford it.

    Key links mentioned in this episode:

    Open Apothecary/Magic Mama Co.

    Buenqamino/Christina Kantzavelos on UP (Episode 119)

    Brujitxs del Barrio Collective

    @magicmamaco on Instagram

    @openapothecary on Instagram

    Lauren’s favorite products:

    CBD Salve 150mg

    CBD 50mg Pain Bath Bomb

    Tune in as Hanah shares:

    * how and why she first started creating natural products

    * that her mom likely contracted Lyme disease as a child, and was diagnosed with late-stage Lyme when Hanah herself was an adult

    * that the one natural remedy that gave her mom any relief from the chronic pain she experienced was cannabis

    * how complex it was for her mother to get her Lyme diagnosis

    * that her mom had over 50 diagnoses and was on multiple prescription drugs before being diagnosed with Lyme

    * how her mom struggled to receive pain medication — and later ended up with opioid addiction

    * how CBD helped Hanah’s mom, and also contributed to Hanah’s product line

    * how Hanah has built her business with ethics at the forefront — giving away certain plant medicines to those in need, as well as teaching Reiki and sharing her expertise for free

    * how her mom’s treatments hit her family financially — and why it’s so important for her that her products be accessible

    * why she believes that healing — and access to said healing — are our birthrights

    * what Reiki is, and how accessible it can be as a healing modality

    * why she also began to access the Akashic records, and how it helped with her daughter’s healing

    * why she prioritizes BIPOC, indigenous, and LGBTQIA+ clients in her business

    * why she formed a collective to support communities most impacted by historical underrepresentation and marginalization in her healing work

    * the importance of addressing grief and trauma in healing work



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