S3E8 - Mental Health & Chronic Illness - Why Language Matters ft. Laura Bradbury, RN

28/10/2025 1h 5min Temporada 3 Episodio 8

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In this episode, we had an incredible conversation with special guest Laura Bradbury, a registered nurse and psychotherapist who’s lived with Crohn’s disease since childhood. Though not a type 1 diabetic herself, Laura deeply understands the emotional and mental side of living with chronic illness.The episode explores her personal and professional insights, covering how to reframe negative thoughts, build a mental health toolkit, and cope with the daily ups and downs that come with chronic conditions.The conversation also covers the challenges of body image and disordered eating, how early life experiences shape self-perception, and practical strategies for building a resilient mindset. Engaging and insightful, this episode offers valuable perspectives for anyone navigating life with a chronic illness!Timestamps:01:03 Meet Laura Bradbury: Nurse Practitioner and Psychotherapist03:09 Laura's Personal Journey with Crohn's Disease05:35 On Mental Health and Chronic Illness16:07 Reframing and Mindset Hacks25:19 Behavioral Activation and Coping Strategies34:16 Identifying the Need for Change38:47 Dealing with Loneliness and Control44:09 Navigating Adolescence with Chronic Illness50:34 On Food & Body Image55:52 New Perspectives01:00 Daily Dose__________Under the Insulin is brought to you by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I Challenge Diabetes (ICD)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youth Council.For more information about I Challenge Diabetes visit: ⁠⁠www.ichallengediabetes.org⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW WITH ICD ON SOCIALS:⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠CONNECT WITH LAURA:⁠⁠⁠LinkedInLike this show? Please be sure to RATE & REVIEW to help us reach more T1Ds and impact as many lives as possible 💛

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