1103 - Empower Your Mind to Thrive with Chronic Illness
00:00 Welcome & Today's Agenda 01:06 Inflammation and Chronic Illness Basics 03:11 How Stress Impacts Thinking 06:10 Cognitive Effects of Stress and Illness 09:45 Understanding Neuroinflammation 14:09 Stress, Sleep, and Cognition 16:59 Interventions: Routines & Coping Aids 20:54 Non-Drug Pain Management Strategies 27:04 Cognitive Tools for Resilience & Positivity 32:33 Cognitive Distortions & How To Challenge Them 37:16 Executive Function, Habits & Memory 41:18 Communication, Empathy, and Relationships 47:42 Managing Self-Image & Stigma 51:21 Practical Organization & Reducing Overwhelm 55:56 Conclusion: Breaking the Stress Cycle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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