Why is the Noticing Self Helpful for My Chronic Illness?

01/17/22 • 13 min

Chronically Living and how to make the most of it

The noticing self is that part of you that notices everything. It can help you see that you are more than just your illness (or pain). You are more than just your thoughts and feelings and sensations.
In this episode we talk about:

what the noticing self is
life being like a stage show
2 exercises to help you with the noticing self

Here's some guided practice as well:
There Go Your Thoughts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ_LEQVERH8
The Continuous You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dir7xpDcX2A

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what the noticing self is
life being like a stage show
2 exercises to help you with the noticing self

Here's some guided practice as well:
There Go Your Thoughts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ_LEQVERH8
The Continuous You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dir7xpDcX2A

Follow the show on Instagram @chronically.living_
Support the show on Patreon and get weekly bonus content:
https://www.patreon.com/chronically_living

Previous Episode

Family Planning with Autoimmune Disease with Jessica Lorion

This week my guest, actress and psoriatic arthritis warrior, Jessica Lorion, and I discuss the idea of having a baby and starting a family when you have an autoimmune disease. This includes some major lifestyle changes Jessica has had to make.
In this episode we talk about:

family planning with autoimmune disease
the Autoimmune Solutions Diet/AIP diet
The "Why" Behind Your Goal

Guest Bio
Jessica has spent the past 10 years as a professional actor and voice over artist in New York City. Now, as the Host and Producer of the Mamas in Training Podcast, she supports pregnant women and aspiring moms on their journey into motherhood.
What makes her show different from other pregnancy and motherhood podcasts is that she is NOT yet a mom. An autoimmune disease has delayed her journey into motherhood and she has decided to learn right alongside her audience.
With a background in performing on stage, in front of camera, as well as being a professional singer, her mission is to spread the importance of studying motherhood. She intends to use her voice and desire to connect with women everywhere, to share the lessons she has learned and give community to those in need.
Check out Jessica's websites: https://www.mamasintraining.com/ and https://jessicalorion.com
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How Do I Establish a Good Routine When I Have a Chronic Illness? with Patti Kaye Bevilacqua

Here's the problem with routines, while many people find them extremely helpful, it can be hard to establish one when you have a chronic illness because you never know how you're going to feel physically from day to day. My guest this week, MS warrior, Patti Kaye Bevilacqua explains how she has been able to establish a morning routine and how it has helped her.
In this episode we talk about

Mantras and setting intentions
how to establish a daily routine
MS stands for mindset shift

Guest Bio:
In September 1989, Patti Kaye Bevilacqua started her dream job, teaching high school physical education. However, five months later, before the end of her first year of teaching, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Ten years later, she was forced to leave the only job she ever wanted due to worsening symptoms of MS.In 2001, she went back to university to pursue graduate studies at the University of Toronto. Her ultimate goal in life was to teach and supervise others keen to enter the teaching profession. In 2005 she graduated with a Ph.D. in Teacher Development. My research focused on the impact of chronic disease on teacher identity. She never secured a tenured position as a teacher educator and went on long-term disability in 2007. Fourteen years later, she discovered her life with MS was far richer when she focused on living each day as my best self. This shift in mindset became my newfound purpose in life; to help others with chronic diseases move forward with renewed optimism and a zest for life. She is committed to sharing her message with as many people facing challenging obstacles as possible, urging them to replace "I can't" with "I will" and embrace the best version of themselves. She is a dedicated MS influencer, motivational speaker, personal coach, and writer.
Check out Patti's website: https://pattikaye.com/
Join her Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomenwithms
Buy Absolute Will on Amazon.
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