The Challenges of Being an Artist, Mom & Business Owner with Chronic Health Issues — Camille Gerrick (ep.7)

In this episode of GUTS we’ll be talking with Camille Gerrick — an artist, mom and business owner dealing with chronic health issues.Topics Tackled Today Include:What it’s like to be a neurodivergent artist (we’ll also define the term)Being an artist while coping with chronic illnessThe challenges and benefits of being a mom AND a business ownerHow having health issues can complicate things — and how to deal with these issues physically, mentally, emotionally and spirituallyHow the “flow state” is essential to Camille’s well-being, and a key component of managing her chronic health conditionsHelping new artists by sharing how Camille got started, herself, as an artistMore About Camille:Camille is a neurodivergent artist living in Charlottesville, VA. While her Narcolepsy and ADHD present challenges to running a business (and doing all the normal things grown-ups are supposed to do), she prefers to think of these conditions as her artistic superpowers! Narcolepsey causes her to experience colorful hallucinations during the fuzzy state of awareness between wake and sleep, and ADHD allows her to hyper-focus on the creative process and turn these waking dreams into reality.Growing up in the 80's & 90's influenced Camille's love of shapes, patterns, and color — especially rainbows.Her creative practice, specifically time spent in Flow State, is essential to her well-being, and a key component of managing her chronic health conditions. Camille is also the mom of two kiddos who keep her busy.Where You Can Find Camille:Website: www.camilovescolor.comFacebook: camillegerrickInstagram: @cami.loves.colorTikTok: @cami.loves.colorLinkedIn: camille-gerrick----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.