126. Muscular Dystrophy with Rhiannon Anderson

Welcome to Episode 126 - Muscular Dystrophy with Rhiannon Anderson

  

Imagine your three year old daughter is in hospital, and recovering from surgery. The doctor enters the room and tells you she has been diagnosed with a genetic disorder that has no cure; and she would be lucky to survive until her 19th birthday. 

 

This is the story of Rhiannon Anderson; a law graduate, life coach and public speaker from Toowoomba in QLD. Rhiannon shares her story of living with Muscular Dystrophy, the physical and mental impacts, and how disability has shaped her life. 

 

She shares how she was bullied at school due to disability, but found a voice through studying law. Her path ultimately led to her establishing Living Abled – a life coaching business where Rhiannon inspires her clients to “live a life that is unapologetically theirs!”  

 

Join us as we get mindful about Muscular Dystrophy, disability, and the power in turning personal pain into purpose!

 

Key points

 

In this episode Rhiannon shares: 

• Understanding Muscular Dystrophy
• How Muscular Dystrophy impacts her
• How Muscular Dystrophy was diagnosed
• The mental toll of Muscular Dystrophy
• Friendships and dating with Muscular Dystrophy

 

Key quotes

 

“muscular dystrophy is, is in the name muscle, so it impacts your muscles and dystrophy, basically, weakness”

 

“there's no treatment and oh, by the way, her prognosis, you're lucky to have it till she's 19, go home, love her, there's nothing you can do”

 

“The mental toll that it took was quite enormous.”

  

Connect with Rhiannon

Website: : https://livingabled.com.au

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living_abled/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingabledcoaching

   

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***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

 

Stay Mindful, Simon