Episode 32: When Diagnosis Feels Like an Identity Crisis

06/08/2025 21 min Temporada 1 Episodio 32

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What happens when your health changes—and suddenly, the way you see yourself does too?In this episode, we explore the emotional and identity shifts that can come with a medical diagnosis (or even the fear of one). Whether you’ve recently received life-changing news, are living with a chronic condition, or feel unseen by the system, this episode offers reflection, compassion, and tools to help you move forward with gentleness and agency.You'll learn:Why diagnosis can trigger grief, shame, and disorientationHow to process the identity shift without losing your sense of selfGrounding practices and reframes to integrate your experienceSmall ways to reclaim your power in moments of medical vulnerabilityReminders that you are not your diagnosis—and you are not aloneThis episode is a soft landing for anyone navigating medical unknowns, emotional overwhelm, or the quiet grief of no longer being who you once were.

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