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In this episode, Shamash Alidina and I discuss:

• How living with PMDD, or other chronic illness, can lead us to pause our life while we try to heal
• And how this can lead to losing touch with ourselves and the things that bring value, meaning and purpose to our lives

Shamash and I talk about how making room for our challenges, and turning back to the things that are meaningful for us, can help us to live a richer, more purposeful life, even with PMDD.


I share how fighting less, and opening up more, actually led me to find some relief from PMDD symptoms.

Shamash is best known as the internationally bestselling author of 10 books including Mindfulness For Dummies and The Mindful Way through Stress. He also co-founded the world's first Museum of Happiness in London, and often collaborates with UK Charity, Action for Happiness.

Shamash pioneered online Mindfulness Teacher Training, launching his program Teach Mindfulness Online, and has been training practitioners in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy–or Training–also called ACT.


Mentioned in this episode:

• The Little Book of ACT: A Simple and Fun Guide to Living a Meaningful Life Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Shamash Alidina
• Empower Yourself: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Colouring Book by Shamash Alidina

Learn more about Shamash and his programs here

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Last month, I shared that I recently learned I'm Autistic. This month I'm talking about the autistic burnout I've been in since the summer. Specifically:

• What triggered autistic burnout
• The first signs I was in burnout
• How I realized I was in autistic burnout and had it confirmed
• How autistic burnout came on just before my autism assessment
• The symptoms of autistic burnout I'm experiencing
• What I'm doing to help myself through burnout
• How my burnout, autism, and PMDD affect each other

For now, I plan to continue to post one interview and one solo episode each month.

Talk to you soon!

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Cheryl Crow, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist who lives with Rheumatoid arthritis and runs a support group for others living with chronic illness. She also practices and applies Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her own life and in her work.

In our chat, Cheryl shares about:

• Her diagnosis story and experience with medical gaslighting
• How she came to run a support group for people with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic illness
• The mental health journey of living–and thriving–with chronic illness even when you are still in discomfort after trying all the things in your toolbox
• And how acceptance is different from resignation

Cheryl Crow is a fierce advocate for meeting the full picture of patients’ needs beyond joint pain. After living with rheumatoid arthritis for over a decade and becoming an occupational therapist, Cheryl founded Arthritis Life with the mission of educating, empowering and supporting people with arthritis.

Cheryl is known for her entertaining yet educational videos featuring arthritis life hacks, product demonstrations, and insights into the psychosocial aspects of life with invisible chronic illness. She created and hosts the Arthritis Life Podcast and runs the online self-management course and support group Rheum to THRIVE, where she helps people adjust to their conditions and live full and meaningful lives.

Contact Cheryl:

• Arthritis Life website (program & podcast info here)
• Instagram @arthritis_life_cheryl

Also mentioned in this episode:

• Autoimmune disease
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris
• Dr Steven C. Hayes
• Kristin Neff and self-compassion
• Dr John Gottman

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And remember ... Stop. Take a breath. And observe.

xo
Diane