How Practitioners Can Navigate Their Own Chronic Illness and Healing JourneyHow Practitioners Can Navigate Their Own Chronic Illness and Healing Journey
The Biology of Trauma™ With Dr. Aimie
Are you trying to work caring for others while navigating your own chronic health symptoms? In this episode, we’ll take a look at one woman's decade-long battle with a chronic illness and the actions she took to build and maintain her...
40:26•22 Apr 2025
Balancing Self-Care and Professional Responsibilities: Helga Bryne's Journey with Chronic Lyme Disease
Episode Overview
- Accept your current capacity without judgment.
- Create multiple revenue streams to reduce pressure.
- Find supportive communities for connection.
- Restructure daily routines to manage energy levels.
- Prioritise tasks to ensure important work gets done first.
“I used to always say, you know, I love this career and I don't need anything but my brain and a chair.”
Ever wondered how practitioners manage their own chronic health issues while helping others? This episode of The Biology of Trauma™ with Dr. Aimie tackles this very question through the inspiring journey of Helga Bryne. Helga, a former corporate worker turned licensed therapist, shares her decade-long battle with chronic Lyme disease and the strategies she employed to maintain her practice despite debilitating symptoms.
From navigating brain fog to dealing with financial and medical trauma, Helga's story is a testament to resilience and resourcefulness. She talks about the importance of acceptance, finding supportive communities, and creating multiple revenue streams to alleviate the pressure of being the sole product in her business. Dr. Aimie also addresses a poignant question from Sarah, an addiction therapist struggling with autoimmune symptoms, offering practical advice on restructuring daily routines and prioritising tasks to manage energy levels effectively.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the healing profession facing their own health challenges, providing valuable insights into balancing self-care with professional responsibilities. By the end, you'll have a deeper understanding of how trauma affects us on multiple levels and the importance of integrating healing practices into our lives. Ready to find out how you can sustain your passion while navigating your own health journey? Tune in to discover more.
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