Bell's Palsy Talk with Barbie 🎤: Recent Episodes
Barbie Wharton
Barbie is a charismatic and experienced speaker, writer and podcast host. She shines when helping others feel they are important in their own way. She has created a community for Bell’s Palsy survivors called “Bell’s Palsy Talk with Barbie” where she encourages her followers to focus on self-care while learning their true purpose.
This was one of my most emotional and open talks since I started. I also have a lot of mental health issues in addition to #bellspalsy and Kim (@mybipolarvoice on Instagram) has made me feel empowered and ok to accept it. We have so much in common and her bravery inspires me. You can find her blog at www.mybipolarvoice.com.
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We talked about how #mentalhealth and #bellspalsy correlate and the deep things about #selfcare. Like using your voice, standing up for yourself and letting people in to the REAL you.
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Three books she is reading now that she recommends:
▪️”Taking Charge of Bipolar Disorder” - Julie A. Fast
▪️”The Power of Intention” - Dr. Wayne Dyer
▪️”How to Do the Work” - Dr. Nicole LePera
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I definitely recommend reading them, they helped Kim and she really walks the walk. She owns her truth, speaks up and supports others (me being one!). Together - we understand. Together - we heal. We are all in it together 🧡🧡. I hope everyone is doing well today, if you need a little extra support hit us up here in the comments! 👇🏻👇🏻
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Come join in 🧡 @bellspalsytalk with Barbie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bellspalsytalk and Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/bellspalsytalk
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bellspalsy #facialpalsy #bellspalsyrecovery #bellspalsysmile #bellspalsyrecovery #ramsayhuntsyndrome #facialnerveparalysis #bellspalsysmile #gratitude #youmatter #useyourvoice
SUCH AN AMAZING TALK. Thank you to everyone for your questions! 🧡 I had the pleasure of talking to Jodi again from The Center for Facial Recovery in Rockville MD. We talked about what to do first, synkinesis and when/how it develops, eye care, exercise, and how to know whether it’s #bellspalsy, #ramsayhuntsyndrome or the Zoster Sine Herpete virus.
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▪️ What to do FIRST - Get on a medication regime (steroids, anti-virals and Nimodipine), take care of your eye and see additional healthcare practitioners and why. (05:15)
▪️ Eye care - Your eyelashes aren’t just for looking pretty – don’t tape your eye (12:00)
▪️ Moisture chamber for your eye and how to do it (13:25)
▪️ Keep your face warm and your air moist (21:17)
▪️ What if your doctor does know whether your have Bell’s Palsy, Ramsay Hunt or the cause is the Zoster Sine Herpete virus (16:30)
▪️ Keep your face warm, how to deal with cold and dryer weather (21:00)
▪️ Dry mouth, and get more frequent dental checkups and why (25:15)
▪️ REST. But that doesn’t just mean lying in bed. (26:10)
▪️ Synkinesis 101 – What it is, how it starts and what to do about it (27:30)
▪️ Telehealth – If you can’t get there, don’t worry! (37:00)
▪️ Botox (37:10)
▪️ Sunken eye on Bell’s Palsy side (38:40)
▪️ How long is “too late” to take medication? (39:48)
▪️ Educate your general practitioners! (45:30)
▪️ Surgery – when to consider it? (47:00)
Fix My Face - Expert Advice for Maximizing recovery from Bell’s Palsy, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, and Other Causes of Facial Nerve Paralysis: https://www.foundationforfacialrecove...
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Contact Jodi and her team for information on in person or virtual appointments:
https://facialrecovery.com/contact/
What a wonderful start to the weekend! Melissa (@auntielife125 on Instagram) and I chatted about massage rollers, being ex-control freaks and other things to try 🧡 But first things first.. learn what matters and what is worth worrying about. Let me know your thoughts below and hope to see you next week!
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We are all in it together 🧡🧡.
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Come join in 🧡 @bellspalsytalk with Barbie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bellspalsytalk and Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/bellspalsytalk
If you have been recently diagnosed with #bellspalsy or have been living with it for a while - you are not alone. We are all in it together 🙌🏻
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bellspalsy #facialpalsy #bellspalsyrecovery #bellspalsysmile #bellspalsyrecovery #ramsayhuntsyndrome #facialnerveparalysis #bellspalsysmile #gratitude #youmatter #useyourvoice
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Kelly is an #entrepreneur, an Intuitive, Mom of three and a lover of essential oils. She has many years experience as a registered nurse, and takes a holistic approach to her business and incorporates intuitive energy healing work to help others experience the power of essential oils and their capacity for physical and emotional healing. She is a light and an amazing resource in my life for health concerns of all kinds.
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In this video we talked about DDR Prime, Frankincense and Lavender #essentialoils. They are safe, healthy and effective for cellular support, anxiety relief and even safe during pregnancy. You can link to Kelly and her website to get your hands on them in her profile @kelly_mallinson on Instagram. We didn’t have nearly enough time to talk today but she will definitely be back – we have so much to share 🧡 Make sure any oils you use are safe to take internally
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Come join in 🧡 @bellspalsytalk with Barbie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bellspalsytalk and Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/bellspalsytalk
If you have been recently diagnosed with #bellspalsy or have been living with it for a while - you are not alone. We are all in it together 🙌🏻
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