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Episode 3: Handling Illness

Episode 3: Handling Illness

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How do we do battle with our minds during tough times? Since walking away from a car accident two years ago, on some days Elaine has “big conversations” in her mind to help get her out of bed. The sisters talk about the multifaceted ways grief appears – not just losing loved ones, but losing old selves, friendships and relationships. Caroline wonders if they give themselves enough time to grieve with Rachel saying “no, we just keep going”. All three Power sisters are the eldest children in their families. Rachel learned from a young age that “I needed to make sure I had it together”. They talk about giving their all to family until it comes to a head. Elaine asks, “who’s pouring into me?” with Caroline’s follows up - “what’s left for you?” exposing the emotional toll on them. At what point do they get to be themselves? SHOW NOTES Elaine recommends 'The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma' by Bessel Van Der Kolk. Follow on Instagram: @powersisterspodcast Power Sisters is a Whistledown podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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