How to Build Emotional Wealth and Thrive Despite Chronic Illness | Dave Thorne

On this episode of the Journey to Purpose Podcast, emotional wealth coach Dave Thorne opens up about living with cystic fibrosis — sharing how chronic illness shaped his understanding of mental health, emotional resilience, and how he now helps others find meaning and worth through their own health challenges. TakeawaysEmotional worth is essential for self-acceptance.Cystic fibrosis significantly impacts both physical and mental health.Living with chronic illness can lead to feelings of isolation.Dark humor is a common coping mechanism among those with chronic illness.Acceptance of one's condition is crucial for personal growth.Labels can either empower or limit individuals.Therapeutic approaches should be tailored to individual needs.Community support plays a vital role in managing chronic illness.Building emotional worth can lead to a more fulfilling life.The journey of living with chronic illness is unique for everyone.Sound bites"Every human is worth something.""Acceptance is key to change.""Labels can serve or hinder us."About Dave ThorneDave is an emotional Wellbing coach, who has puleld on his own expeinced dealing with chronic mentla health to uplift othershttps://dwt.coach/instagram : DWT_coachingAbout Philippa BagleyI’m a Professional Speaker and Therapist with a diverse background that includes military service and teaching.Like many people, I grew tired of corporate life and retrained in a range of therapies.Now, I combine my extensive qualifications to assist individuals and organisations in boosting their communication, connection, and confidence. This enables them to make a significant impact on theworld.I am passionately committed to mentoring clients, helping them overcome issues related to confidence, anxiety, and trauma, unlocking their potential, achieving their highest goals, and building mental resilience.🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/...📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phil...🌐 Website: https://philippabagley.com/Journey to Purpose is a personal transformation podcast featuring real conversations about mindset, trauma recovery, self-worth, spiritual awakening, resilience, and finding your life’s purpose. New episodes every week. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Of0Na1qWovS8Aw2X2FU8M 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philippa.bagley/ 🌐 Website: https://philippabagley.com/ Subscribe and leave a review — it helps others find the show.About your hostPippa Bagley is a clinical hypnotherapist specialising in burnout and sleep, and the host of Journey to Purpose. Based in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, she is passionate about helping people reconnect with what truly matters — and build lives and careers that feel genuinely sustainable. Pippa is also studying for an MSc in the Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health at King’s College London. Find out more at philippabagley.com