Being Happy and Healthy and Living with a Hidden Disability: Recent Episodes
External Journal
Suffering from a hidden disability did not help me to be happy all the time, however, life is like that and has ups and downs. With my disability, I faced challenges all my life among other external issues, such as being a Young Carer growing up. None of which has been easy on me. Using this podcast platform, I hope to share insight into my experiences and offer inspiration to those also fighting with a hidden disability or struggling to find something that makes them happy. While I claim to be no health and wellness expert, I know some tips and tricks to ensure you can be more positive.
Final episode!!
In this last episode, I discuss the art of meditation and the importance of taking time to relax and de-stress. I compare Headspace and Calm meditation apps, however, conclude that the final decision is always down to you.
I hope my podcast series has been helpful in some way and I can't wait to see what 2023 brings. Keep up the good work.
Tilly x
Episode 5!!!
I am discussing getting out more and fuelling your body in this episode.
If you want some insight into healthy ways of recovering and looking after yourself, this episode is for you.
Love yous and take care.
Tilly x
Prioritising study and social life at university whilst managing a hidden disability.
Tilly x
In this episode, I talk about how important it is to ease into socialising after time off. With a hidden disability this can be hard because, from the outside, you may look like you are finding life and tasks easy. However, in reality, you might be finding it tougher than your surface shows.
I discuss some experiences that have led to where I am today and how I recently dealt with socialising at University after my time off.
Tilly x
In this episode, I welcome a special guest friend of mine, Amber Rose-Knowlton. We talk about our friendship and how suffering with the same condition and a hidden disability has created a supporting corner for one another.
Questions explored:
What does the word 'support' mean to you?
How do you support me? How does our friendship offer us both support?
Do you think we will remain friends in future?
Do you like staying with a big group or meeting friends from all walks of life?
Ask me questions on my Facebook, and visit my Instagram and TikTok for additional behind-the-scenes content. My handles are @myexternaljournal.
Tune in next time when we will explore Re-entering the Social Scene.
Tilly x
The general structure of the episode
Start -
Who am I and what do I do? - A bit about my health event and learning to walk again in comparison to my life now (how I maintained more stability whilst growing up)
What is my disability (umbrella term) and what do I do to cope with it day to day?
What are my interests? Including some light personal context
How do I manage uni and keep a positive attitude during my typical weekly schedule (balance)?
How can you relate to me?
Ask me questions on my Facebook ready for me to answer in the next episode, also follow me on TikTok. My handles are @myexternaljournal
Keeping it short and sweet today, tune in next time when we will explore The Support Network and maintain healthy relationships.
Tilly x