North Stars with Bonnie Prestridge

Having a chronic illness often includes unpredictable flare-ups. And as awful as the physical symptoms are -- searing pain, fatigue, nausea, etc.-- the emotional fallout can be just as bad. Despair. Fear. Intense self criticism. In this episode we cover 3 common emotional responses to symptom flare-ups and what you can do instead to get through a flare-up more peacefully: If you have pain, dysauto...

My business bestie Jessica Guerrero shares her experience with stage IV malignant melanoma and how it changed her relationship with fear.   We talk about: Going through cancer treatment when all your friends are going out, dancing, and living it up How relationships change, and, and begin through cancer Turning fear into an ally instead of an enemy How her morning ritual prepares her to face fears...

My colleague Cameron O’Brien is on the show to talk about what it’s like to go off ADHD medication for the first time and enter eating disorder recovery as an adult.   We talk about: Eating disorder recovery as a form of resistance to oppression Relearning how your brain works The importance of sociocultural context in personal development work Anger as a force for positive change How social media...

In this mini episode, Bonnie shares a piece she wrote on her blog about how she thinks about the word disability. This is part 1 of 3. The words we use to describe our chronic health condition aren’t just words, they are bridges that connect us with others, tools that help us get what we need, and sources of power that give us strength to carry on. They can also be markers of shame and walls separ...

Today's guest and North Star, Amber, talks about life with an amputation, and the unique experience of having an amputation since birth. Get ready for a funny and irreverent convo that includes: - DIY Prosthetics - The creative power of disability - Appalachian Culture - What movies get wrong about bullying - Finding true disabled love <3 You’ll especially love this episode if you: - Want t...

Welcome to North Stars Season 1: Brains and Bodies. It’s our first guest interview! To kick things off, we brought on Will for a chat about life with ADHD. He also happens to be an audiovisual tech expert, which is helpful when you’re learning how to make a podcast 🙂 You’ll especially like this episode if: - You’re tired of ADHD always being framed as a problem to correct - The thought of learnin...

Bonnie explains how she and her clients develop North Stars to help guide their work. Bonnie draws on her work as a life coach for young people, with a specialty in working with people with disabilities and health conditions, to provide specific examples of North Stars. What North Star guides you?

What's this podcast about? Bonnie shares her inspiration for this show. She hopes each episode can serve as a guiding light for listeners, especially people who have a disability or chronic health condition.