i am Laura - Episode 8 - Discrimination and Damaged Goods

i am Laura - Juggling Chronic Illness, Kids, a Job and a Dream

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Discrimination and Chronic Illness: The Weight We Carry

🎙️ Episode Overview:

I know the title of this episode of the I am Laura podcast is heavy, but stick with me, we get to some light at the end!!

In this episode we dive into the harsh realities of living with chronic illness and the mental toll discrimination takes. From feeling like "damaged goods" to navigating workplace bias and the disbelief surrounding invisible illnesses, there are lots of layered challenges facing those of us managing chronic health conditions.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The discrimination faced at work and in society when your illness isn’t visible.
• Struggles with insurance companies—either being denied coverage or facing exorbitant costs.
• The financial burden of chronic illness, including prescription and medication expenses, alternative treatments, and supplements whilst struggling to work full-time.
• How restrictive diets can lead to judgment and misunderstanding.
• The challenge of balancing limited income with the ever-growing expenses of managing your health.
• The overwhelming emotional toll these struggles take—and how to keep moving forward.
• Working hard to live in feelings of love and abundance instead of those of worry and lack.

How I Cope:

I share my personal method for clearing mental clutter when things feel overwhelming. It involves writing down everything buzzing in my head, a process that I call “mind rescue.” This method helps me to release my negative thoughts and make space for feelings of love, abundance, and magic.

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A Reminder for You:

You are brave and you are strong, every. single. day.

Remember, there’s magic in you.

Keep sharing your magic

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Feeling and acknowledging joy is so important to our overall wellbeing and happiness. So, dip in and out of this micro-podcast (episodes are about 2 mins long!) to grab a little bit of inspiration for the day ahead! :)

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