33 min
How to Talk to Your Friends & Family About Health Fine Is Not a Feeling
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- Health & Fitness
Hosts Laura and Carletta are joined by special guest Cynthia Freedman to have a conversation about how to navigate those difficult to have conversations with family and friends when it comes to health.
Podcast Notes:
In this episode, our guest Cynthia Freedman, executive director of operations for What the Strong do to RISE, helps us learn how to talk to our friends and family about their health. Especially this past year, it has become difficult to address health-related situations with your loved ones. Cynthia shares her experience about how she overcame these obstacles, and here are some of her tips:
Remember, your attitude plays a huge part in your healing. A negative attitude is not going to help you, so always try to keep a positive mindset. Watch Carletta's recent webinar called "Give Me a Break: It’s All About M.E. (Mindset and Emotions)" where she provided more tips and techniques to create a positive mindset.
When talking amongst others about another person’s health, it is important to keep in mind what they would want you to share. Cynthia shared with us the example of keeping her mother’s trust when she couldn’t share her health condition to her brothers. It may be difficult, but be present and accepting of what the person wants and needs you to share. Learning how to deal with change is important, especially if it’s a change in a loved one’s health. Watch the VRC’s video "How to Deal with Change" for some helpful advice from Carletta.
If someone is coming to you with concerns about their health and you are unsure on how to respond, create the appropriate boundaries. Cynthia shares key questions to ask beforehand: Are they looking to vent? Are they looking for advice? Are they looking for opinions? Asking these questions will help you approach the conversation appropriately for your loved one. If you are in need of a way to destress from any of the conversations you are having, read one of our favorite blogs from the VRC, "Ways to Destress at the End of the Day".
Find more information about us at VEBAResourceCenter.com
Hosts Laura and Carletta are joined by special guest Cynthia Freedman to have a conversation about how to navigate those difficult to have conversations with family and friends when it comes to health.
Podcast Notes:
In this episode, our guest Cynthia Freedman, executive director of operations for What the Strong do to RISE, helps us learn how to talk to our friends and family about their health. Especially this past year, it has become difficult to address health-related situations with your loved ones. Cynthia shares her experience about how she overcame these obstacles, and here are some of her tips:
Remember, your attitude plays a huge part in your healing. A negative attitude is not going to help you, so always try to keep a positive mindset. Watch Carletta's recent webinar called "Give Me a Break: It’s All About M.E. (Mindset and Emotions)" where she provided more tips and techniques to create a positive mindset.
When talking amongst others about another person’s health, it is important to keep in mind what they would want you to share. Cynthia shared with us the example of keeping her mother’s trust when she couldn’t share her health condition to her brothers. It may be difficult, but be present and accepting of what the person wants and needs you to share. Learning how to deal with change is important, especially if it’s a change in a loved one’s health. Watch the VRC’s video "How to Deal with Change" for some helpful advice from Carletta.
If someone is coming to you with concerns about their health and you are unsure on how to respond, create the appropriate boundaries. Cynthia shares key questions to ask beforehand: Are they looking to vent? Are they looking for advice? Are they looking for opinions? Asking these questions will help you approach the conversation appropriately for your loved one. If you are in need of a way to destress from any of the conversations you are having, read one of our favorite blogs from the VRC, "Ways to Destress at the End of the Day".
Find more information about us at VEBAResourceCenter.com
33 min