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From a teenager, I struggled with endometriosis, which had a huge impact on both my physical health and mental well-being. Over the years, I've also been diagnosed with Systemic Lupus, osteoarthritis, and more recently, osteoporosis. Each new health challenge has required me to adjust and develop new coping strategies to maintain my sanity!
In this latest episode of the 3 Coaches 1 Topic series, my fellow coaches Adele, Garineh, and I had the pleasure of sharing practical advice on managing chronic pain and leading a fulfilling life. We discussed various strategies such as physical therapy, medication, mindfulness, and exercise, and provided tips on what questions to ask when seeking support from coaches, therapists, and personal trainers, as well as how to develop a support network.
Our goal was to empower individuals to take control of their lives, make positive changes, and improve overall well-being. We emphasized the importance of focusing on strengths instead of limitations and maintaining a positive mindset even when facing chronic pain.
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Host: Donna Burfield
Donna is a licensed and accredited coach and the founder of Joy and Purpose Coaching, Parents Standing Tall Community and CSC International Community. With 26 years of teaching experience and being a single mother to her daughter and twin sons, Donna is passionate about supporting working parents to prioritize their family's well-being, strengthen their parenting skills, and set boundaries using easy and effective tools. Donna also supports a coaching community to collaborate, inspire, and develop professionally. She connects coaches with experts to build ethical and professional coaching businesses, including legal, business licenses, insurance, and website building.
Guests:
Adele Jacobs is the Director and Programme Supervisor at Coaching Minds. She is also a Transformational Life Coach that focuses on mindset and the importance of thoughts in your daily life. She aims not only to make a difference in her own life but also the lives of others through guidance, support and love. To share her personal message 'You are enough and you matter.'
Garineh Serpekian is a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach specializing in digestive and hormonal health, with functional medicine and integrative nutrition experience. She offers personalized sustainable food and lifestyle changes to support clients struggling with chronic or autoimmune symptoms, low energy, brain fog, or excess weight. Garineh is fluent in English, Arabic, and Armenian.