Finding Beauty in Differences: Lauren's Journey with Disability

Опубликовано: 10 Май 2025
на канале: James Lumumba

Lauren Stewart shares her story of growing up with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). She talks about her experiences with ableism, the negative connotations associated with the word “disabled,” and her journey of self-discovery and healing through breathwork. Lauren’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-love, acceptance, and challenging societal norms.

🔑Key Points:
Childhood Trauma: I share my journey of growing up with a physical disability and the impact it had on my self-esteem and perception of self.
Grief and Healing: Explore how I navigated the loss of my parents and the profound impact it had on my emotional well-being.
Discovering Breathwork: Learn how I stumbled upon breathwork and the profound changes it brought to my life.
💛Journey to Self-Love: Follow my path of unlearning negative beliefs and embracing self-love and acceptance.
Insights and Learnings:
Ableism and Discrimination: Understand the concept of ableism and how it affects individuals with disabilities.
Healing Through Breathwork: Discover the power of somatic practices like breathwork in processing emotions and trauma.
💜Embracing Self-Love: Learn how self-acceptance and self-love can be transformative in one's healing journey.

CHAPTERS
(00:00) - Intro
00:03:46 Childhood shaped by disability.
00:12:43 The power of resilience.
00:14:49 Challenging negative perceptions of disability.
00:25:49 Discrimination against disabled people.
00:30:15 Grief can shape our identities.
00:44:11 Awareness and education are crucial.
00:44:18 Importance of self-education and healing.
00:52:11 Breathwork brings healing and transformation.
01:03:08 Start believing in yourself.
01:06:53 Self-love is an act of defiance.

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