1103 - Empower Your Mind to Thrive with Chronic Illness

00:00 Welcome & Today's Agenda

01:06 Inflammation and Chronic Illness Basics

03:11 How Stress Impacts Thinking

06:10 Cognitive Effects of Stress and Illness

09:45 Understanding Neuroinflammation

14:09 Stress, Sleep, and Cognition

16:59 Interventions: Routines & Coping Aids

20:54 Non-Drug Pain Management Strategies

27:04 Cognitive Tools for Resilience & Positivity

32:33 Cognitive Distortions & How To Challenge Them

37:16 Executive Function, Habits & Memory

41:18 Communication, Empathy, and Relationships

47:42 Managing Self-Image & Stigma

51:21 Practical Organization & Reducing Overwhelm

55:56 Conclusion: Breaking the Stress Cycle

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