Скачать или смотреть Ep12: Stop Feeling Guilty About Your Health: Understanding Chronic Illness and Survival Mode

Ever feel guilty because you know what you should be doing for your health, but you just can't seem to do it? In this episode, I explain why chronic illness keeps you stuck in survival mode—and why that's not your fault.
As a naturopath who works with chronically ill clients, I see this pattern constantly: people who know exactly what they should be doing but can't follow through. Using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, I break down the psychology of why this happens.

WHAT I EXPLAIN:

How chronic illness can keep you in the baseline "survival mode" of Maslow's pyramid
Why you reach for instant noodles instead of cooking healthy meals, even though you know better
The gap between having knowledge and having capacity
Why you might not have energy to call your mum or maintain friendships
The homeless person analogy that explains survival mode thinking
How to give yourself grace during chronic illness

When you're dealing with pain, fatigue, or chronic symptoms, you're operating from the base of the pyramid. You're just surviving. You don't have the mental or emotional capacity to think beyond getting through the day—and that's completely normal and okay.
This episode is permission to forgive yourself. If you're chronically ill, or supporting someone who is, understanding this psychological framework can help release the guilt and shame that often accompanies chronic health struggles.

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The information provided is not designed to be a substitute for professional health and medical advice. All information and ideas presented are not intended to be used for diagnosis or treatment purposes.
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