Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Through the Lens of Disability

Living with a vestibular disorder has made Maslow’s hierarchy of needs very apropos to me. Every day, I have to consider how much energy I have and where I need to spend it, from taking care of my basic physical needs and navigating my environment safely to participating in relationships, maintaining my self-esteem, and building a meaningful life.In this episode, I talk about what “I can’t watch TV” really means when visual movement causes pain, how I balance my limited spoons with the things that fill my cup, and why living with disability requires me to reevaluate my needs throughout the day. Sometimes the best way I know how to do that is simply to get still.“The more still I am, the more I see.”Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts:Rather listen on Apple Podcasts? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recovery-daily-podcast/id1693924779Visit my Recovery Upcycling Etsy shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/RecoveryUpcycling