North Stars with Bonnie Prestridge

7. Symptom Flare-Ups: Managing Regret, Panic, and Disaster

Having a chronic illness often includes unpredictable flare-ups. And as awful as the physical symptoms are -- searing pain, fatigue, nausea, etc.-- the emotional fallout can be just as bad. Despair. Fear. Intense self criticism. In this episode we cover 3 common emotional responses to symptom flare-ups and what you can do instead to get through a flare-up more peacefully: If you have pain, dysautonomia, POTS, IBS, migraines or other unpredictable chronic illnesses, you may find this helpful! --- Resources on the Mind-Body Connection University of San Francisco Magazine: "Can We Train Our Brain to Unlearn Chronic Pain?" https://magazine.ucsf.edu/can-we-train-our-brain-unlearn-chronic-pain Cleveland Clinic: "How to Manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Your Brain" https://health.clevelandclinic.org/manage-irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs-brain --- Need help building a life when your brain or body is different? Bonnie coaches folks one-on-one. For more info: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonnieprestridge.com/⁠⁠ [https://www.bonnieprestridge.com/] ⁠⁠@bonnie.prestridge⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/bonnie.prestridge/]

Know Fear

My business bestie Jessica Guerrero shares her experience with stage IV malignant melanoma and how it changed her relationship with fear.   We talk about: Going through cancer treatment when all your friends are going out, dancing, and living it up How relationships change, and, and begin through cancer Turning fear into an ally instead of an enemy How her morning ritual prepares her to face fears every day How to show up for someone going through cancer or another major life challenge Jessica Guerrero Contact her for a free life coaching consultation! https://www.thisisyourlifecoaching.com/ [https://www.thisisyourlifecoaching.com/] https://www.instagram.com/thisisyourlifehealthcoaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/thisisyourlifehealthcoaching/] Need an audio editor? Or help starting your own podcast? Sarah is taking on new clients! Contact Sarah via email: ⁠⁠sarahwilliamsedits@gmail.com⁠⁠ [sarahwilliamsedits@gmail.com] Need help building a life when your brain or body is different? Bonnie coaches folks one-on-one. For more info: ⁠⁠https://www.bonnieprestridge.com/⁠ [https://www.bonnieprestridge.com/] ⁠@bonnie.prestridge⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/bonnie.prestridge/]

Recovery As Resistance

My colleague Cameron O’Brien is on the show to talk about what it’s like to go off ADHD medication for the first time and enter eating disorder recovery as an adult.   We talk about: Eating disorder recovery as a form of resistance to oppression Relearning how your brain works The importance of sociocultural context in personal development work Anger as a force for positive change How social media can be a HELPFUL tool for body acceptance How to move from loathing yourself to liking yourself Putting a new business and a new, fat body out into the world at the same time Dance and developing a new relationship with movement   Cameron O’Brien Contact her for a free life coaching consultation! https://www.ceolifecoaching.net/ [https://www.ceolifecoaching.net/] https://www.instagram.com/ceolifecoaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/ceolifecoaching/] https://www.tiktok.com/@ceolifecoaching [https://www.tiktok.com/@ceolifecoaching]   Books Cam Recommends: Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina Strings https://nyupress.org/9781479886753/fearing-the-black-body/ [https://nyupress.org/9781479886753/fearing-the-black-body/]   Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch https://read.macmillan.com/lp/intuitive-eating-4th-edition/ [https://read.macmillan.com/lp/intuitive-eating-4th-edition/] Need an audio editor? Or help starting your own podcast? Sarah is taking on new clients! Contact Sarah via email: ⁠sarahwilliamsedits@gmail.com⁠ [sarahwilliamsedits@gmail.com] Need help building a life when your brain or body is different? Bonnie coaches folks one-on-one. For more info: ⁠https://www.bonnieprestridge.com/ [https://www.bonnieprestridge.com/] @bonnie.prestridge [https://www.instagram.com/bonnie.prestridge/]

Disability Isn't a Dirty Word Part 1

In this mini episode, Bonnie shares a piece she wrote on her blog [https://www.bonnieprestridge.com/post/disability-isn-t-a-dirty-word-part-1] about how she thinks about the word disability. This is part 1 of 3. The words we use to describe our chronic health condition aren’t just words, they are bridges that connect us with others, tools that help us get what we need, and sources of power that give us strength to carry on. They can also be markers of shame and walls separating us from others. This is the first in a series of posts exploring different meanings of the controversial word "disability". My hope is that it will expand the way you think about your chronic health condition and help you feel more confident talking about yourself. Need help building a life when your brain or body is different? Bonnie coaches folks one-on-one. For more info: ⁠https://www.bonnieprestridge.com/⁠ [https://www.bonnieprestridge.com/] Need an audio editor? Or help starting your own podcast? Sarah is taking on new clients! Contact Sarah via email: sarahwilliamsedits@gmail.com [sarahwilliamsedits@gmail.com]

Hardwired to Adapt

Today's guest and North Star, Amber, talks about life with an amputation, and the unique experience of having an amputation since birth. Get ready for a funny and irreverent convo that includes: - DIY Prosthetics - The creative power of disability - Appalachian Culture - What movies get wrong about bullying - Finding true disabled love <3 You’ll especially love this episode if you: - Want to hear about having a disability in a rural setting - Wish people weren’t always so serious and sad about disabilities - Are worried about dating when your body looks different than other people’s Need an audio editor? Or help making your own audio project? Sarah is taking on new clients! Sarah’s email: sarahwilliamsedits@gmail.com Need help building a life when your brain or body is different? Bonnie coaches folks one-on-one. For more info: https://www.bonnieprestridge.com/