36. Self Worth, Identity & Surviving a Life-Threatening Illness w/ Chanti Martin

Chanti is an industrial Psychologist with a background in Neuroscience and psychology.While Chanti was living on her own in Israel away from her family, she got diagnosed with an incredibly rare and dangerous illness called Takayasu's Arteritis. Join us in this episode as we uncover how she was forced to redefine her sense of identity and worth beyond academic achievements and external validations. Learn how she navigated loneliness, embraced support, and developed a profound connection with Hashem, ultimately reshaping her perspective on life’s priorities and her role in the worldWho is Chanti? [00:01:51]Moving to Israel on her own [00:03:20]Pressure to have Academic Success [00:09:36]Getting Diagnosed with Takayasu's ArteritisThe importance of Acceptance [00:29:04]Redefining her Self-Worth[00:39:04]Dealing with Loneliness [00:45:04]Learning to let others offer support  [00:47:05]The challenges of returning to ‘normal life’ [00:51:51]Open Heart surgery. [00:53:09]The power of investing in Bitachon (01:11:00) I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on insta or email: [email protected]@esther_shemtovTo sign up for the On your Own Newsletter, click here https://www.onyourownpodcast.com/aboutSee you next week, and in the meantime, Happy Adulting ❤️