Episode 22 | Resilience & Chronic Illness Demystifying NMO & MOG

In this episode, Brian talks with Dr. Amy Sullivan about resilience and how chronic illness impacts mental health.
In her role as an Associate Professor of Medicine and, the Director of Behavioral Medicine & Research at the Mellen Center for MS, Director of the Neurological Institute Engagement and Wellbeing, Dr. Sullivan works with patients and families dealing with the impact of illness. She has also become a leading voice in physician and caregiver self-care, burnout, and psychological health and spearheaded Mellen Center's efforts that led to the National Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award, Best Practice by the American Psychological Association.
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TIMESTAMPS/TOPICS:
00:01:25 Dr. Amy Sullivan
00:01:49 What is Resilience?
00:03:52 Where Does Resilience Come From?
00:10:21 Resilience Fatigue
00:12:23 The Grieving Process in Chronic Illness
00:15:00 How to Center Yourself
00:16:33 Wellness
00:18:47 Motivation
00:19:56 Asking for Help
00:20:27 Caring for Caregivers & Breaking Down Stigmas

CREDITS:
Host - Brian Dawson
Music - Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay
Guest Photo - Cleveland Clinic