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Advice to My Younger Self | SELF

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Welcome to Advice to My Younger SELF! Join SELF’s editor-in-chief, Rachel Miller, as she interviews SELF’s cover stars about the life lessons they wish they’d learned earlier.

Welcome to Advice to My Younger SELF! Join SELF’s editor-in-chief, Rachel Miller, as she interviews SELF’s cover stars about the life lessons they wish they’d learned earlier.

10hr 48min
Thumbnail for "Becoming Your Own Advocate".
Becoming Your Own Advocate
May 17, 202130min 15sec
Thumbnail for "Sheryl Lee Ralph Talks About Motherhood, Hitting Big Milestones, and Learning to Be Patient".
Sheryl Lee Ralph Talks About Motherhood, Hitting Big Milestones, and Learning to Be Patient
March 21, 202427min 58sec
Thumbnail for "Ali Krieger Talks About Being a Young Athlete, Coming Out, and Motherhood".
Ali Krieger Talks About Being a Young Athlete, Coming Out, and Motherhood
January 23, 202424min 49sec
Thumbnail for "Bonus: Get Grounded: Tips and Techniques for Staying More Relaxed".
Bonus: Get Grounded: Tips and Techniques for Staying More Relaxed
July 12, 202131min 53sec
Thumbnail for "Bonus: Busting Myths About COVID-19 Vaccines and Black and Latinx Communities".
Bonus: Busting Myths About COVID-19 Vaccines and Black and Latinx Communities
July 5, 202147min 13sec
Thumbnail for "The (New) Rules of Dating".
The (New) Rules of Dating
May 10, 202125min 4sec
Thumbnail for "The Healing Powers of Gratitude and Joy, featuring Kristen Bell".
The Healing Powers of Gratitude and Joy, featuring Kristen Bell
May 3, 202132min 21sec
Thumbnail for "How to Have the Best Birth Experience Possible—Even in a Pandemic".
How to Have the Best Birth Experience Possible—Even in a Pandemic
April 26, 202132min 18sec
Thumbnail for "How to Actually Start Meditating".
How to Actually Start Meditating
April 19, 202130min 57sec
Thumbnail for "Let’s Talk About COVID-19 Vaccines!".
Let’s Talk About COVID-19 Vaccines!
April 12, 202132min 42sec
Thumbnail for "BONUS | The High Cost of Caring: Compassion Fatigu‪e‬".
In a special bonus episode, we're bringing you one of our favorite picks from the Savvy Psychologist podcast.
March 22, 202118min 12sec
Thumbnail for "Dude, Where’s My Sex Drive?".
Dude, Where’s My Sex Drive?
February 15, 202127min 17sec
Thumbnail for "This Wasn't In the Manual".
This Wasn't In the Manual
February 8, 202122min 19sec
Thumbnail for "Eating Disorders Don’t Discriminate".
Eating Disorders Don’t Discriminate
February 1, 202127min 21sec
Thumbnail for "Creating a Workout Routine (For Real This Time)".
Creating a Workout Routine (For Real This Time)
January 25, 202124min 41sec
Thumbnail for "What Is 'Healthy Eating', Anyway?".
What Is 'Healthy Eating', Anyway?
January 18, 202124min 39sec
Thumbnail for "Am I Drinking Too Much?".
Am I Drinking Too Much?
January 11, 202128min 8sec
Thumbnail for "How to Feel Less Alone".
How to Feel Less Alone
December 21, 202021min 31sec
Thumbnail for "Sex Tips for Queer People (Or Anyone)".
Sex Tips for Queer People (Or Anyone)
December 14, 202032min 10sec
Thumbnail for "Shame Exorcism".
Shame Exorcism
December 7, 202027min 37sec
Thumbnail for "Finding the One (Therapist Who Gets You)".
On this week's episode, we discuss when cultural competency is critical.
November 30, 202030min 51sec
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How to disconnect from the internet and create a healthier work-life balance.
November 23, 202022min 29sec
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How to deal when your anxiety shows up in your jaw.
November 16, 202024min 45sec
Thumbnail for "Introducing Checking In".
Welcome to Checking In: a wellness podcast to help you feel better.
November 9, 20201min

Becoming Your Own Advocate

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May 17, 202130min 15sec

In our last episode of the season, we hear from Victoria, an archivist who was forced to find answers on her own about her endometriosis. Like many others diagnosed with a chronic illness, she’s faced multiple hurdles while navigating the medical system. Even though she’s learned a lot along the way, she wants to know how to continue to advocate for herself to her doctor—and how she can advocate for others in similar positions as well. Zahra consults Lauren Selfridge, L.M.F.T., a psychotherapist with multiple sclerosis and the host of This Is Not What I Ordered, a podcast about “full-hearted” living with chronic illness. Lauren shares her experience with multiple sclerosis, and how to find empathetic medical professionals who take you seriously, and the power of a good second opinion.

You can learn more about Lauren’s work at her website (https://laurenselfridge.com) and you can follow her on Instagram @laurenselfridgeofficical (https://www.instagram.com/laurenselfridgeofficial/?hl=en). 

You can listen to her podcast This Is Not What I Ordered wherever you get your podcasts. 

Here are some SELF resources and articles about navigating life when you have a chronic illness:

Opening Up About Your Chronic Illness

(https://www.self.com/story/checking-in-podcast-multiple-sclerosis) 

Writing A Chronic Illness Elevator Pitch Has Made My Doctor’s Appointments So Much Easier

(https://www.self.com/story/chronic-illness-elevator-pitch)

Let’s Talk About Dating and Relationships When You Have a Chronic Illness

(https://www.self.com/story/checking-in-podcast-sex-love-sleep-apnea) 

For People with Chronic Illness, Social Isolation Is Nothing New

(https://www.self.com/story/chronic-illness-social-isolation-coronavirus) 

I’m Furious That It Took Almost a Decade to Diagnose My Chronic Pain

(https://www.self.com/story/chronic-pain-ankylosing-spondylitis) 

If It Isn’t Chronic Lyme, What Is It?

(https://www.self.com/story/chronic-lyme)

How to Support a Friend Who’s Just Been Diagnosed With a Chronic Illness

(https://www.self.com/story/support-friend-chronic-illness)

Don’t miss out on new episodes of Checking In on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Apple Podcasts: http://listen.self.com/self-apple

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Google Podcasts: http://listen.self.com/self-google

Don't forget to sign up for the Checking In newsletter here: https://www.self.com/newsletter/checking-in

If you have a health or wellness question of your own and want a chance to be featured on the podcast, you can submit it here.