Episode 70: Healing Chronic Illness and Pain with Edna Pereira, Registered PsychotherapistEpisode 70: Healing Chronic Illness and Pain with Edna Pereira, Registered Psychotherapist
The Good Mood Podcast
Edna Pereira shares strategies for managing chronic pain and illness with self-compassion on 'The Good Mood Podcast'.
1:31:28•17 Feb 2022
Finding Peace in Chronic Pain: Insights from Edna Pereira
“Acceptance is a journey of perhaps years to get to acceptance absolutely, and everyone is different, and it can't be rushed and it can't come from the outside, because it will come from the outside far faster than is.”
Living with chronic illness or pain can feel like a never-ending battle. But what if there’s a way to find peace and acceptance amidst the struggle? In this episode of 'The Good Mood Podcast', Dr. Talia Marcheggiani sits down with Edna Pereira, a registered psychotherapist, to discuss how we can manage and heal from chronic conditions through validation, acceptance, and self-compassion. Edna’s approach is all about understanding and embracing your journey without judgment.
She uses a blend of narrative, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapies to help her clients separate negative thoughts from their reality. This episode touches on the profound impact of chronic illness on identity and relationships, emphasizing that healing is not a linear process but a unique path for each individual. Through patient and compassionate exploration, Edna and Dr. Talia offer a hopeful perspective, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences and discover new ways to cope.
If you or someone you know is dealing with chronic pain or illness, this conversation might just offer the comfort and insight you need.
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