About this episode
Join Amberly as she sits down with chronic illness advocate, bestselling author, and friend, Brianna Greenspan for an inspiring and practical conversation on resilience, chronic pain, and thriving in the face of adversity. In this powerful episode recognizing CRPS Awareness Month, you'll discover actionable tools to support your well-being, whether you live with a chronic illness, support someone who does, or want to boost your everyday resilience. Brianna shares her journey from childhood adversity and misdiagnosis to managing complex conditions like Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. She opens up about mindset shifts, overcoming victim mentality, and the power of asking the right questions, sharing insights from her new book, "Book of Questions: Living with Chronic Illness." Alongside Amberly, Brianna dives into daily strategies for pain management, energy preservation, and the neuroscience of well-being, including the importance of micro-celebrations and self-compassion. The episode explores building a strong support system, navigating health challenges with grace, and actionable steps you can take to nurture both mental and physical health. Whether you're searching for hope, motivation, or practical tips to manage CRPS, chronic illness, or tough moments, this is your go-to resource. They Discuss: Mindset and resilience in chronic illness Daily tools for managing pain The power of supportive questions Importance of self-compassion and grace Navigating support groups and community Celebrating small wins and micro-resilience Advocating for oneself in health journeys Timestamps: 00:00 Living with Chronic Illness 07:48 "Becoming 'Sick Girl'" 15:41 "Mindset Shapes Possibility and Growth" 18:18 "Shift Your Narrative Focus" 24:21 Resilience Through Mindset and Action 31:36 "Micro Celebrations and Resilience" 34:12 "Noticing Sparks Healing Journey" 40:35 "Easy-to-Read Wellness Reflection" 46:36 Finding the Right Support Group 51:24 "Choosing Support Beyond Loved Ones" 57:35 "How Can I Support You?" About Brianna: Brianna Greenspan is a resilience strategist, wellness educator, author, and chronic illness advocate devoted to transforming personal adversity into service, education, and hope. Diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome after years of uncertainty, she founded BGI International, partnering with schools, healthcare systems, and organizations to embed well-being and growth mindsets into daily life. A biotech entrepreneur, she's advanced awareness of Hereditary Alpha Tryptasemia (HaT) through research collaborat
