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Finding Beauty in Limitations: The Art of Living Fully with Esme Wang
Finding Beauty in Limitations: The Art of Living Fully with Esme Wang
Finding Beauty in Limitations: The Art of Living Fully with Esme Wang
Tuesday 15th October 2024
Esme Wang discusses finding beauty in limitations, living fully with chronic illness, and balancing ambition. Tune in for inspiration and practical advice.
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Episode Overview
- Adapting to life's limitations and finding creative workarounds.
- Balancing ambition with chronic illness.
- The importance of detailed record-keeping.
- Feeding the 'good wolf' within us.
- Practical strategies for living fully despite challenges.
When you become very ill, you either become a huge jerk, or you become more open and kind
Ever wondered how to find beauty in life's limitations? In this episode of 'The One You Feed', host Eric Zimmer sits down with Esme Wang, a celebrated author known for her work on mental health and chronic illness. Esme shares her journey through schizoaffective disorder and complex PTSD, revealing how these challenges have shaped her outlook on life and creativity.
She talks about the importance of adapting to limitations and finding creative workarounds, like writing her book 'The Collected Schizophrenias' on her iPhone. You'll hear about the delicate balance between ambition and living with chronic conditions, and the value of detailed record-keeping in managing one's health. Esme's reflections are heartfelt and practical, offering hope and insight for anyone facing similar struggles.
She also touches on the concept of feeding the 'good wolf' within us, a metaphor for nurturing positive qualities like kindness and bravery. This episode is a must-listen for those seeking inspiration and strategies to live fully despite life's hurdles. So, why not take a moment to tune in and see how you can turn your limitations into strengths?