In this first episode, recorded in September, I talk about my own health journey story with a good friend of mine.  We cover a lot of fascinating and revealing topics.

• The surprising way I first dealt with my diagnosis of a lymphoma and rare auto immune disease.  
• The tsunami of help offers I received during this first few days in the hospital 
• Some funny but then also harsh reality check instances of being forced to ask for help.  
• The light bulb moment of how I first fully appreciated this concept of the mutual gift of help. 
• The fascinating idea that: by being vulnerable is actually being brave, and selfish can actually be selfless.  
• How a tragic loss during my childhood may have influenced the instinct to be self-reliant created these barriers to accepting help.
  
  

At the end we come up with some powerful ideas and practical tips on how I’m getting over these mental blocks, ones that can be helpful for anyone.

I hope this conversation helps you as much as it did me. 

And that you may share it with a friend, family member or work colleague who may benefit from it too.

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