30. Why I Am Not in Denial About My Health Condition

Have you ever been told that you’re in denial about your health?Short Summary: In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted, Teisha addresses a common misconception about her health journey: denial. She dives deep into the differences between denial, acceptance, and hope, explaining why maintaining hope is not the same as being in denial. Drawing from her personal experiences with multiple sclerosis and stage 4 breast cancer, Teisha shares her journey of accepting the now while maintaining hope about her future.Key Episode Takeaways:Understanding Denial: Denial is a psychological defense mechanism where we refuse to acknowledge painful or uncomfortable facts.Acceptance: Accepting your current situation means acknowledging the reality of your illness while actively managing your health.Maintaining Hope: Hope is about maintaining a positive outlook for the future and believing in the possibility of positive outcomes.Proactive Approach: Being hopeful encourages you to explore new treatments, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and stay mentally resilient.SHOW RESOURCES:Sign up for the Hurdle2Hope Newsletter: Visit hurdle2hope.com/newsletter to subscribe.Podcast Website: Wellbeing InterruptedPsychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/basics/denialRadical Remission: Home | Radical RemissionPrevious Wellbeing Interrupted EpisodesEpisode 29 Hurdle2Hope®️ Stories: Meet Leah Alstin Living with FAEpisode 14 How Manifestation Can Help You Live Better with Chronic Illness  Episode 22 What does spirituality have to do with chronic Episode 18 Hurdle2Hope®️ Stories: Meet Mariah MacInnes - WhipplesSend Teisha a text message ❤️🧡💚 If you’re feeling overwhelmed by a health challenge, download the free guide here: https://teisharose.com/overwhelmed/ If you’re ready for more support, explore the Thriving Through Chronic Illness course and one-on-one coaching here: https://teisharose.com/thrivingWHERE TO GO NEXTIf you’re navigating a health challenge, you can find support and resources atTeishaRose.comIf you’re a professional or organisation looking to strengthen connection and resilience in your work, visitHurdle2Hope.comI’d love to connect with you,TeishaAlso, are you following @hurdle2hope on social media? I’d love to see you there.InstagramFacebookLinkedIn