Show Notes
Today is a re-air of my interview on the Empower from Within podcast:
In this enlightening and inspiring, information-packed episode, Emily Fraser, Chronic Illness Advocate and Host of The Spoonie Podcast, shares parts of her healing journey with us as the result of car accident that left her with a traumatic brain injury. She spent years struggling with chronic fatigue and pain and saw countless specialists and doctors to help her with these issues to no avail. Emily took it upon herself to educate herself with graduate studies in neuroscience, nervous system regulation, trauma, and mindfulness and she began sharing her journey on Instagram. This created the foundation for her business today. Known as the Spoonie Mentor, Emily empowers others struggling with chronic fatigue and pain with resources and strategies they need to thrive.
During our conversation, we touch on the following key self-empowerment takeaways:
1. Prioritize Time for Rest.
2. Notice the Internal Warning Signs.
3. You Can’t Separate Mind-Body-Spirit.
4. You Are Your Greatest Investment.
5. Recognize the Abundance Around You.
Episode Transcripts: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/podcast
FREE flare-up freedom workshop: https://www.thespooniementor.com/free/
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Website: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/
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