Your Voice Matters with Jen Chambers

This episode is an interview with Felicity Azura, a Professional Cuddler, author, & podcast host of the Pro Cuddle Hustle Podcast. She works hard at what she does and educates others as well as entertains with her podcast.

Takeaways to look for in this show as you listen:

• Create what you want to see in the world, as Felicity did
• "Self-Care is not a replacement for community care." What do you think about that statement? How can you make your community more inclusive?
• Cuddle work should be treated as legitimately as other professions
• Vote in favor of protecting gig workers and sex workers to prevent keeping them in legal limbo and to give them protection and rights

Felicity can be found via her podcast, @procuddlehustlepodcast on Spotify, on Instagram & Facebook under @procuddlehustlepodcst, @procuddlehustle on Twitter, and @cuddlefelicity on tiktok. She has a lot of helpful information on her Instagram, like frequently asked questions for a cuddle provider & common misconceptions. Follow her on Patreon at patreon.com/felicityazura.

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First up in this episode, we will discuss the importance of setting clear goals and how to go about defining them. I'll link a free download of a sample tracker called "Symptom Tracker" on the @thecouragechecklist Instagram page, click the Linktree --> "Resource Downloads" page, --> Symptom Tracker, or HERE.

For today’s second half, we’re doing a mini-course on how to advocate for yourself. I have a book coming out soon called, "The Chronic Illness Handbook: Strategies for Living Your Best Life,” and we’ll use some information from that today. Now, it's useful in other arenas if you aren’t chronically ill; learning to advocate for yourself can be one of the hardest skills you learn how to do as an adult. We all will face illness in one form or another during our lifetimes. Today, I’m sharing tips for effective communication with healthcare providers, including preparing for appointments and asking questions.

I hope this is a helpful episode. I welcome feedback as always at the IG page or at couragechecklist (at) gmail (dot) com. Please send tips, show ideas, or your checklist to the same places.

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Jennifer Chambers
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Part of my recovery process as an adult included both yoga and mediation. Although now I'm now certified to teach in both Hatha and Adaptive Yoga, it was intimidating for me at first. Yoga also became a way for me to reconnect with both mind and body and bust through daily stressors. Even as a person with disabilities that can make mobility hard, I love exercising, but sometimes my pain level makes that difficult. Not so the gentle Bo and Adaptive yoga forms, particularly the chair based yoga. I am used to teaching people of all ability levels, and today I'm sharing a short meditation and yoga that you can do from your office, chair, or anywhere that feels comfortable for you. It is generally safe for those who have joint pain as well. Do note: my voice is softer on this part as I tend to do the routine as I teach it!

(Please listen to your own body and talk to your physician about beginning any physical activity; this is merely my personal experience and I am not a doctor).

Some resources for this episode include:

Bo Yoga- Bo Yoga blends the best of Yoga, Qi Gong and Meditation using the Bo Yoga Staff as a unique prop. Also a YouTube Channel.

Every Body Yoga, by Jessamyn Stanley

Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses: A Practical Workbook for Integrating Themes, Ideas, and Inspiration into Your Class, by Sage Roundtree (for yoga teachers, but great resource for those of you who might want to teach, and beautiful seasonal meditations too).

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Thank you for listening!
Jennifer Chambers
www.jennifer-chambers.com
IG: @jennifer_chambers_

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Support the show

Thank you for listening!
Jennifer Chambers
www.jennifer-chambers.com
IG: @jennifer_chambers_

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Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, impacting daily life in ways that can feel overwhelming. But there is hope. In this episode of Resilient with Jen Chambers, we dive into practical strategies for managing chronic pain, from mindfulness techniques to movement, alternative therapies, and even cannabis education.

I share insights from experts like Dr. Steven Standiford (The Pain Relief Secret) and resources from the U.S. Pain Foundation, along with my own experiences navigating pain management. Plus, I guide you through a short meditation to help ease discomfort in the moment.

💡 Topics include:
✔️ The mind-body connection in pain relief
✔️ Alternative therapies: CBD, yoga, acupuncture, & more
✔️ Why community and support matter
✔️ A guided pain relief meditation

You are not alone in this. With the right tools, you can control your pain and reclaim your life. Tune in now and let’s explore ways to make your journey a little lighter.

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#ChronicPainRelief #ResilientWithJenChambers #MindBodyHealing #PainManagement #ChronicIllnessWarrior

Podcast theme "Resiient," By Joey Helpish.

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Jennifer Chambers
www.jennifer-chambers.com
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