Persistence U with Lizbeth - Episode 53: Why Does Mental Illness Inspire Vastly Different Reactions than Physical Illness? Conversation with Podcaster and Intelligence Officer Suswati Basu

Episode 53: Why Does Mental Illness Inspire Vastly Different Reactions than Physical Illness? Conversation with Podcaster and Intelligence Officer Suswati Basu

01/19/22 • 30 min

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After a life she describes filled with a "tankload of trauma," Suswati Basu exceeded all expectations. She became a journalist. Later, an intelligence officer, and a fierce victim's advocate. But then, her mental health took a turn. Years after that, she became physically disabled.You will learn:*The wildly different responses support systems too often afford those experiencing mental and physical disabilities.* The social model of disabilities and the role of recovery colleges.*How the myth of the inspirational disabled person is another form of discrimination.For show notes, click HERELizbeth’s links Support the podcast and Lizbeth's writing for $2 or $5 a month on Patreon HEREOR Buy Lizbeth a Coffee Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime, now streaming on Roku, Vudu, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold! Interested in seeing if you and Lizbeth would partner well for 1:1 coaching? Sign up for one free session to see. Need a motivational speaker? Sign up HERE to talk with Lizbeth about your needs.

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Episode 52: When Exercise Hurts Due to Auto-Immune Disease or Other Conditions, Meet Aqua Yoga Instructor Christa Fairbrother

When Christa Fairbrother's pain from auto-immune diseases jeopardized her mobility, she found a way to exercise without putting stress on her joints. Today, Christa teaches aqua yoga individually, virtually, and in groups, and offers free videos for those wanting to learn more at christafairbrother.com. You will learn:*Exercise in water provides additional resistance and builds balance without high impact on bones.* The practice of yoga does not require perfect poses, but a commitment to showing up.* A bath tub can be a suitable substitute for those who don't have pool access.For show notes, click HERELizbeth’s links Support the podcast and Lizbeth's writing for $2 or $5 a month on Patreon HEREOR Buy Lizbeth a Coffee Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime, now streaming on Roku, Vudu, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold! Interested in seeing if you and Lizbeth would partner well for 1:1 coaching? Sign up for one free session to see. Need a motivational speaker? Sign up HERE to talk with Lizbeth about your needs.

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Episode 54:Author Evelyn LaTorre talks about Love in Any Language and family reaction to writing memoir

In this interview with return guest Evelyn LaTorre, she shares her journey in creating a love that's lasted for more than five decades, despite the odds being stacked it. Writing back-to-back books, family reactions on publications, and becoming an author later in life are part of the conversation. You will learn:The challenges of marketing the first book when deadlines for the second one loom.Memoir writing may favor the wisdom that comes with age.Familial reaction to a memoir's publication are diverse.For show notes, click HERELizbeth’s links Support the podcast and Lizbeth's writing for $2 or $5 a month on Patreon HEREOR Buy Lizbeth a Coffee Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime, now streaming on Roku, Vudu, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold! Interested in seeing if you and Lizbeth would partner well for 1:1 coaching? Sign up for one free session to see. Need a motivational speaker? Sign up HERE to talk with Lizbeth about your needs.

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Tilka Faces the Odds, One Man at a Time, new release novel https://books2read.com/u/4j760X