Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos

Coping with Kidney Failure

Episode Summary

Navigating life with chronic pain or illness is like dancing on a tightrope, with emotional highs and lows that leave you yearning for stability. In this episode, I share my journey of living alongside my husband, Chris, who battles kidney failure, awaiting a transplant. I share my lessons of releasing control, asking for support, and discovering pockets of joy amid the pervasive pain. For those living through a similar journey, know I am with you. It’s hard. There’s no way around it. My prayer is that you can hold onto hope and joy through the pain and grief as you courageously move forward.

Episode Notes

Tangible Takeaways:

• Recognize what you can control and that you can’t control the actions or health of other people. Especially those suffering from chronic pain or disease. Instead of fixing it, ask what is needed.
• Establish clear boundaries for yourself to prevent burnout. Prioritize self-care and ensure you're taking care of your physical and emotional well-being.
• Ask for what you need! Communicate your needs to friends, family, and other support networks to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
• Take time to reflect on your emotions, frustrations, and losses associated with the situation. Give your negative feelings space to be processed. That alone is therapeutic.
• Find moments of joy and positivity amidst the challenges. Laughter and positivity can co-exist with pain, and maintaining a hopeful outlook can significantly affect your ability to cope!
  
   

About me:
Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world’s most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely committed to her mission of eradicating self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them practical strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with her tested communication model to generate consistent results through her Leadership Presence Keynote: How to Be an Influential Communicator.
 

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