Grief & loss w/Sara Rian

Caroline Bell- Tangled in the Curves

Happy Scoliosis Awareness & PRIDE Month you Beautiful people !!! <3 This week on Scoli Sunday I'm joined by Author, Fusioneer, Patient Advocate, Public Speaker - Caroline Bell! Caroline shares her Scoliosis journey, her knowledge, hopes for future Scoliosis patients and their families; and so much more in this episode. I'm so thankful to Caroline for coming on the podcast. I hope you all enjoy this episode ! :) Take care of brain, take of your of spine ! <3 Resources: https://www.tangledinthecurves.com/about-the-book [https://www.tangledinthecurves.com/about-the-book] Caroline's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescoliosisbook/ [https://www.instagram.com/thescoliosisbook/] Purchase tangles in the curves , https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000334031859/Caroline-Bell-Tangled-in-the-Curves [https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000334031859/Caroline-Bell-Tangled-in-the-Curves] Chapters * 00:00 Journey to Diagnosis * 05:36 Post-Surgery Recovery and Rehabilitation * 16:21 Empowering the Scoliosis Community * 22:00 BioniCon and Community Connection * 27:10 Living with Scoliosis * 33:25 The Visual Representation * 45:07 Global Awareness and Momentum * 52:08 Support and Education for Scoliosis * 58:36 Advocacy and Community Engagement * 01:05:01 The Future of Scoliosis Support

Twisted Thursday: PRIDE Series Ep1

What's up you beautiful people ! Happy PRIDE MONTH! In this episode I open more about my journey with being Bi and the importance of learning LGBTQIA2S+ History. In this episode I share the importance of representation and the impact of growing up without Bi representation. It delves into the journey of self-discovery, the significance of queer history, and the need for diverse representation in all aspects of life. This is just a little slice of what we'll be talking about in future episodes as I share more of my experience's , history and more. HAPPY PRIDE !!<3 Resources mentioned: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/] - Help support LGBTQIA+ Youth Scoliosis Resource: https://www.instagram.com/thescoliosisbook/ [https://www.instagram.com/thescoliosisbook/] LGBTQIA+ Creators: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodbipodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thegoodbipodcast/] https://www.instagram.com/jordan_rand/ [https://www.instagram.com/jordan_rand/] Chapters * 00:00 Pride Thursdays: The Journey of Self-Discovery * 05:50 The Power of Representation: Tila Tequila and Bisexuality * 11:52 The Importance of Queer History and Representation * 20:02 Looking Ahead: The Twisted Collective.

Scoliosis & me: Reflecting on my teen years.

This episode delves into my journey with scoliosis, from diagnosis as a teenager to the lack of personalized treatment and resources. It highlights the frustration and anger experienced, the need for a 3D approach to scoliosis, and the importance of reflection, coping mechanisms, and decision-making. I hope you enjoy the episode- please, comment, share and subscribe to build our Twisted Community ! <3 Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Apology * 07:18 Lack of Information and Resources * 13:55 Reflection and Coping Mechanisms * 20:34 Decision-Making and Acceptance * 26:16 Upcoming Events and Conclusion Resources from the Episode: https://www.tangledinthecurves.com/about-the-book [https://www.tangledinthecurves.com/about-the-book]

Scoliosis & Mental health

What's up you Beautiful people !? I wanted to start the conversation around Mental Health and Scoliosis and make it more of a consistent topic we dive into more over time :) In this episode I share my personal experiences lately with having anxiety around aging with a Spinal fusion and having new symptoms. I hope this insight from my journey can help you all on yours. I also share resources of how we can help our brains and body as we navigate this, resources below. Thank you for creating this safe space with me, if you like the episode please comment share and subscribe to the pod. Chapters: * 00:00 Introduction to Scoliosis and Mental Health * 07:13 Mental Health Challenges and Depression * 21:18 Somatic Movement and Self-Trust Resources in the episode: My email: twistedwanderer418@gmail.com [twistedwanderer418@gmail.com] Claudia, the Scoli Coach- https://www.thescolicoach.com/ [https://www.thescolicoach.com/] Dr. Beth - https://strengthandspine.com/ [https://strengthandspine.com/] Dr. Laura- https://www.drlauraglazebrook.com/ [https://www.drlauraglazebrook.com/] Fanny, Fused not Fragile Fitness - https://fusednotfragile.co.uk/ [https://fusednotfragile.co.uk/] Ali - Havenwell Pilates - https://havenwellpilates.com/ [https://havenwellpilates.com/]

Grief & loss w/Sara Rian

Trigger Warning for this Episode: Loss, Grief and Suicide * What's up you Beautiful people?! Welcome back to another Twisted Thursday this week I'm joined by Sara Rian, a Therapist, poet, Mom and Author. Sara shares her journey of grief and loss, and the evolution of her poetry as a means of expression after traumatic loss. The conversation delves into the societal attitudes towards grief and the taboo surrounding the expression of deep, raw emotions. It also explores the complexities of traumatic loss and the impact of grief on individuals. The conversation delves into the themes of grief, writing as a form of therapy, and the importance of direct communication with children about death and grief. Sara Rian shares her personal experiences and insights, emphasizing the need for authentic expression and the impact of loss on her life. The conversation delves into the topic of discussing death with children and the balance between gratitude and grief. Sara Rian shares her personal experiences and insights on these themes, providing valuable perspectives on navigating these complex emotions. I'm so grateful to Sara for her kindness, vulnerability , and writing. I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Thank you Sara for the conversation it was such a pleasure meeting you. <3 Takeaways * Evolution of Grief Poetry * Societal Attitudes Towards Grief Authentic expression in writing as a form of therapy * The importance of direct communication with children about death and grief Death talk with children * Balancing gratitude and grief Resources from this Episode: Sara's insta: https://www.instagram.com/sara_rian_books/ [https://www.instagram.com/sara_rian_books/] Saras Website: https://www.sararianbooks.com/ [https://www.sararianbooks.com/] Suicide support line: https://988lifeline.org/ [https://988lifeline.org/] My e-mail : twistedwanderer418@gmail.com