Challenging Wellness Narratives and Thriving with Chronic Illness with Grace Quantock
In this insightful episode of the INSPIRED CHOICE Podcast, I’m excited to welcome Grace Quantock, an award-winning anti-oppressive psychotherapeutic counselor, speaker, and author based in South Wales. Grace’s groundbreaking work spans over 15 years, supporting marginalized individuals living with chronic pain, illness, and complex trauma. In this interview, Grace shares her unique perspective on health, wellness, and systemic change in the healthcare industry. We dive deep into how Grace’s personal experience with chronic illness has shaped her therapeutic approach, advocacy work, and newly released book, *Living Well with Chronic Illness*. We also explore how wellness narratives often miss the mark for many, and what needs to change for a more inclusive and supportive healthcare system. Join us for this powerful conversation about thriving on your own terms, creating personalized wellness roadmaps, and challenging societal views on chronic illness and disability.
Key Points
- Chronic illness should be understood within a systemic and community context, rather than being solely attributed to individual shortcomings.
- The Bootstrap Wellness Narrative can be disempowering as it often ignores systemic inequalities and assumes everyone has equal access to resources.
- Effective self-care and professional commitments can be balanced through personalized systems and routines, allowing individuals to manage their energy and responsibilities more efficiently.
Meet Grace Quantock Newport, UK
- Book mentioned: https://amzn.to/3BVyOhB
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracequantock/
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