Lindsay Voorhees, OTR/L Lindsay Voorhees, OTR/L

Exploring Creativity & Chronic Illness with Artist Alex Hamm

In this interview with artist Alex Hamm, she shares about her journey from accounting professional to full-time artist, including the impact of a debilitating illness. We discuss how living with complex health issues (and being human) is itself a creative process.

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Lindsay Voorhees, OTR/L Lindsay Voorhees, OTR/L

My 6 Core Values as a Helping Professional and Human

My guiding lights for an aligned life and for running heart-centered business that supports other humans in flourishing. Here’s what you can expect from me — and what I’ve decided to chuck out the window! What values are most important to you?

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Lindsay Voorhees, OTR/L Lindsay Voorhees, OTR/L

Being a Parent with Chronic Illness

What do parenting and chronic illness have in common? Well, you’re basically flying by the seat of your pants, figuring it out as you go, and trying to take it one day (or hour) at a time! Three women tell their stories from this wild ride and share encouragements for your own journey.

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Running a Business with Chronic Illness

What are the unique possibilities, challenges, and joys of entrepreneurship when living with complex or chronic health conditions? Two special guests — Julie Anne and Elisha — share their respective paths from traditional work to running their own businesses!

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Guest Interview: The Chronic Illness Therapist Podcast

In my interview with Destiny Winters on The Chronic Illness Therapist Podcast, we talk about connecting compassionately with your body; energy conservation strategies for real life; internalized and healthcare system-based ableism; and much more.

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Self-Compassion: A Vital Resource in the Wild of Chronic Illness

Self-compassion is an inner commitment to caring for yourself as you would a friend, especially in times of challenge, stress, and overwhelm. Experiencing a loving, connected presence is key to navigating life with chronic health conditions.

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Is It Possible to Have Wellness without Toxic Wellness Culture?

In this guest blog appearance, I share with music therapist Elisha Madsen about being a wellness practitioner who serves people living with health conditions. We discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion concerns within wellness culture.

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Prioritizing and Debunking the Myth of Infinite Capacity

Most of us believe that doing it all is achievable and somehow connected to our worth - the Myth of Infinite Capacity. Some bodies and brains reveal the limits of being human more quickly or obviously than others, but they are real for us all.

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Exposing Ableism While Putting on Your Pants Sitting Down

Energy conservation is about autonomy and being able to make choices. Redistributing and reclaiming resources so you can do the things that matter most to you. Or so you can at least survive this really tough hour, day, or week.

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