The Rest Room: A 2022 Wrap-Up

This year has been the best one yet when it comes to this podcast. I’ve been working with an amazing producer (big shoutout to Philly Guillou!) which means we’ve been able to consistently release two episodes a month - and with her support I’ve been able to start working on the kind of content I always felt like I needed when I was younger and early on in my diagnosis. I’ve learned so much from our guests, and we’ve shared stories, laughs, and a few tears along the way, too.Instead of releasing something new, I wanted to take some time to look back and reflect on the year we’ve had. There were simply too many brilliant moments from the show in 2022 to share them all, but I’ve picked out some of my favourites which I hope you’ll enjoy.They might even serve as a good reminder during a difficult time - I definitely benefitted from re-listening to some of the tips, tricks, and hopeful messages.In this episode we look back on: * Recognising flare-ups* The importance of pacing - and some excellent practical tips for how to do it (that doesn’t require endless time just zonked out in a darkened room)* How to break the ‘boom & bust’ cycle * The problem with how we conceptualise “self-management”* What brain fog actually is* Becoming sick as a child, and how our relationship to our health can change over time* Navigating relationships with chronic illness * Listener experiences of navigating work with chronic illness…and much, much more!Read the transcript on my blog.Support me on Substack and become a premium subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit natashalipman.substack.com