EPISODE OVERVIEW

Dealing with an invisible health challenge can be beyond difficult. But how do we cope with the visible symptoms of our conditions when we have them? That’s what I’m talking to Lashana Taylor about on this episode of This is Not What I Ordered.

Diagnosed in November 2018 with primary progressive multiple sclerosis, Lashana finally had an answer to her declining health. With the diagnosis came relief, but it also threw into light some of her own challenges: with how she saw herself and how she allowed others to show up for her.

During this interview, I talk to Lashana about how much she’s grown over the last year, how she’s treating her MS, and the milestones and lessons she’s gained along the way. We also get really honest about how health challenges of all shapes and sizes affect our inner and outer worlds, essentially by holding up a mirror to ourselves and others.

My favorite guidance from Lashana during our chat? Vulnerability isn’t weakness. Patience is required. And sometimes, you have to be challenged to bring out the best in yourself. I really enjoyed this heartfelt conversation with Lashana about relationships, medications and treatments, and growing as a person in ways you might never expect before a health challenge.

“In the worst of it, it's very hard to see that things will indeed get better. You have to just remain hopeful that it is going to happen. And it never happens as soon as you want it to come true. It never does. But it will happen. Rest assured it will happen.”
— LASHANA TAYLOR

Highlights

This conversation with Lashana covered so many important topics and she made so many important points, but here are just a few of my favorites:

Addressing our own critical natures to heal our insecurities
Why “dressing the part” matters to Lashana
How wonderful it feels to impart wisdom and support people who are going through the same challenges we’ve dealt with
How our health challenges show us the people who are in our corner
What you learn about vulnerability and patience when you need to navigate new challenges
Lashana’s definition of fulfillment

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