“I could have had only a few months left to live and I didn’t know it.”

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It’s not the easiest to be vulnerable, especially when you feel like no one understands. So, for today’s episode, Natalie shares 5 things that are often left unspoken or overlooked when you have a chronic illness.

These include the impact of social isolation, the struggles of managing doctor's appointments, coping with fatigue and pain, handling insensitive comments, and the need for empathy over solutions when sharing health experiences.

These less-discussed aspects shed light on the emotional and practical difficulties individuals with chronic illnesses encounter daily. So tune in and share this to 2 people in your life that has a chronic illness.

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00:00:48 - Top 5 Things Not Enough People Talk About Chronic Illness

00:01:20 - Social Isolation of Having a Chronic Illness

00:02:35 - Navigating Doctors and Doctors' Appointments

00:08:06 - Dealing with Fatigue and Pain

00:10:09 - Getting Insensitive Comments

00:11:09 - Unhelpful Responses

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Let’s stay connected through these links:

Email us your questions: info@sandscreative.ca

Our website: http://www.sandscreative.ca

Natalie's personal Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sick.and.successful

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Natalie talks about her recent Instagram Reel where she quotes “People will come back into your life after they've been disappointed by others they thought were better than you.” It unexpectedly went a little viral, getting over 40,000 views at the time of the recording. It provides context around the creation of the Reel and her thought process behind it.

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We dive deep into setting boundaries, guarding your heart, and learning to find fulfilment within yourself rather than chasing connections that leave you disappointed. Whether you’ve experienced the euphoria and devastation of a ‘love bombing’ friendship or are simply looking to build healthier ones, this is a must-listen!

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She also discusses the reactions the Reel had received, particularly mentioning the hate comments left on certain platforms like YouTube. This experience prompts a wider discussion about social media and her reflections on the viral Reel.

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00:01:35 - People Come Back After Being Disappointed By Others

00:04:26 - How Many Times I’ve Wanted To Allow Old Past Friends Back Into My Life

00:06:18 - Difference Between A Romantic Relationship and Friendship

00:07:20 - Maintain Boundaries / Don’t Give Them That Piece of Your Heart Again

00:08:29 - Comment Your Thoughts

00:08:59 - Boundaries Are The Most Important Thing You Need to Uphold In Your Life

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Email us your questions: info@sandscreative.ca

Our website: http://www.sandscreative.ca

Natalie's personal Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sick.and.successful

Our business Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/s.and.s.creative

Personal Coach, Retreat Host, Speaker, and IFBB Pro athlete Emily Hayden shares many personal and vulnerable stories about her experiences in this episode. She talks about her journey of dealing with hormonal imbalance despite maintaining an extremely healthy and regimented lifestyle as a professional athlete and talks about the importance of not outworking yourself, knowing your body's limits and listening to your body's needs. She also talks about her evolution in how she presents herself in social media, how her definition of success shifts overtime, and how she realigned with her beliefs, sharing her spiritual journey through social media, and finding new soulful mission in guiding others find their joy and purpose in life through personal coaching and hosting retreats. Emily shares about her journey finding what her faith and relationship with God truly meant to her and how she had to step away from many things to find what was right for her.

00:01:13 - Say Hello to Emily Hayden

00:02:38 - You Can’t Outwork Yourself

00:11:35 - Emily’s Success Then versus Now

00:15:52 - How Emily Presents Herself in Social Media Then versus Now

00:18:40 - Sharing Her Beliefs and Spiritual Evolution in Social Media

00:25:53 - Emily’s Soulful Mission Today

00:32:48 - Conclusion

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Connect with Emily:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/emilyhayden/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmilyHaydenFitness Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0c7aXzpuNjGe6UJsSOuBP9?si=56c77408c4084f9b Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/evolve-with-emily/id1448788631

Website: https://stan.store/EmilyHayden

Sick and Successful ™ Book Waitlist: https://sandscreative.ck.page/sick-and-successful-book

Let’s stay connected through these links:

Email us your questions: info@sandscreative.ca

Our website: http://www.sandscreative.ca

Natalie's personal Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sick.and.successful

Our business Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/s.and.s.creative