In this episode, we had an incredible conversation with special guest Laura Bradbury, a registered nurse and psychotherapist who’s lived with Crohn’s disease since childhood. Though not a type 1 diabetic herself, Laura deeply understands the emotional and mental side of living with chronic illness.

The episode explores her personal and professional insights, covering how to reframe negative thoughts, build a mental health toolkit, and cope with the daily ups and downs that come with chronic conditions.

The conversation also covers the challenges of body image and disordered eating, how early life experiences shape self-perception, and practical strategies for building a resilient mindset.

Engaging and insightful, this episode offers valuable perspectives for anyone navigating life with a chronic illness!

Timestamps:

01:03 Meet Laura Bradbury: Nurse Practitioner and Psychotherapist

03:09 Laura's Personal Journey with Crohn's Disease

05:35 On Mental Health and Chronic Illness

16:07 Reframing and Mindset Hacks

25:19 Behavioral Activation and Coping Strategies

34:16 Identifying the Need for Change

38:47 Dealing with Loneliness and Control

44:09 Navigating Adolescence with Chronic Illness

50:34 On Food & Body Image

55:52 New Perspectives

01:00 Daily Dose

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