Episode 39: The Hangry Woman

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EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

EPISODE OVERVIEW

Mila Clarke Buckley is a type 2 diabetes advocate and digital storyteller who started her food blog, "The Hangry Woman," after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and struggling to find approachable resources to help her manage the chronic condition. Her blog covers topics like diabetes management, cooking, and self-care from the perspective of someone living with type 2 diabetes. Mila’s work has been featured by GE, Social Media Today, Travel Noire, Healthline, and Let’s Get Checked.

This week, I discuss affirmations and assertiveness with Mila as she shares her experience dealing with a startling diagnosis and how her journey led her to find her voice by educating others on type 2 diabetes in a relatable way. She offers a genuine look into her struggles with finding the right physician and emphasizes the vital role self-care plays in managing a chronic illness. Mila also advises on the importance of being your own advocate.

During this week’s discussion, she recounts some of her personal affirmations and delves into how she uses them as a nourishing force when she’s feeling overwhelmed.

“The biggest thing is knowing that you're not in it by yourself.”
— MILA CLARKE BUCKLEY

Highlights

Mila strives to break down the stigmas around illness and prove that your illness doesn’t have to be your ending -- it can be the start of something empowering. Her positive outlook and drive to create open communication that resonates are so encouraging as she details how she stopped being passive and learned to be an outspoken advocate for herself.

There were so many amazing moments during our talk, but a few of my favorites include Mila’s view on:

Not letting your illness define who you are

Creating supportive and open connections

Living a full life despite illness

Dispelling the fear of asking for help

Shifting from passive to assertive

Internal affirmations

Recognizing your illness as your helper

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MILA ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thehangrywoman

Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thehangrywoman

Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/hangrywoman

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thehangrywoman

THE HANGRY WOMAN

www.hangrywoman.com
Mila’s blog where you can check out healthy living tips and advice from the perspective of someone living with type 2 diabetes.

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