94. Empowerment and Resilience - 6x Brain Surgery Survivor (with Nia Renee)
Living with chronic symptoms can be overwhelming - but it can also connect you to a deeper sense of empowerment and resilience than you ever knew you had.In this episode, Cristabelle interviews Nia Renee, MBA, a 6x brain surgery survivor, model, motivational speaker, and the founder of "How To Love A Battered Woman," a coaching business dedicated to helping survivors of narcissistic abuse reclaim their lives. Nia Renee shares her journey of diagnosis with Chiari Malformation leading to multiple brain surgeries, and the challenges she has faced in navigating the medical system. The conversation delves into the impact of brain injuries on identity, the grieving process for the self that once was, chronic invisible disability, and the importance of advocacy and support in the healing journey. Nia Renee emphasizes that survivors are not burdens and deserve love and happiness, encouraging listeners to continue pushing forward and seek support in their own journeys.Connect with Nia Renee: www.howtoloveabatteredwoman.com | @howtoloveabatteredwomanCONNECTFind more resources, podcast episodes, & our monthly zoom support group: hopesurvives.org | @hopesurvivesHosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | cristabellebraden.comListen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms!00:00 Intro with Cristabelle04:04 Introducing Nia Renee's Journey07:00 Navigating the Medical Maze + Finding Answers14:46 The Impact of Brain Surgery on Identity22:57 Grieving the Old Self- A Continuous Process33:48 Advocacy and Moving Forward38:25 Words of HopeThis podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician.