Building Resilience with Dr. Katie Gorman Ezell and her student Katie

This episode explores the concept of resilience, particularly in the context of living with chronic illnesses like POTS. Dr. Kathleen Gorman-Ezell, an expert in counseling and chronic illness, and her student, Katie, delve into the complexities of resilience. They discuss how resilience is often thought of as the ability to recover or adapt after adversity. However, particularly in chronic illness, being called resilient can be seen as minimizing a person's ongoing challenges. They emphasize the importance of developing personal resilience by setting boundaries, advocating for oneself, and appreciating small victories. They also discuss how societal perceptions of resilience can impact those with chronic conditions, suggesting that resilience is highly contextual and can be both empowering and burdening depending on how it's perceived by others.

Published November 14, 2023
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The POTScast