Breaking the Stigma: Opening Up About Illness with Amanda Dawn Spiro
Is there more shame and fear around illness or hardship in religious or close-knitted communities? Join us in hearing from Amanda Dawn Spiro, who has lived both in the secular community and religious. Explore the stigma surrounding illness in different communities with us and share your thoughts! What is your experience? What do you believe the fear of sharing is? Watch the full conversation with Amanda here: https://youtu.be/VjoJeibLdSM Hear it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/68ZqKtXSyWGDQijr9s5Nif?si=tkmc77jCQ3-ckkXaOqMlaw ________________ This episode is sponsored by Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families facing health crises. Bikur Cholim provides a wide range of services, including home visits, meal deliveries, and emotional support, ensuring that those in need never feel alone. Reach out if you know someone who might need these services: https://bikurcholimch.org ________________ For more thought-provoking conversations, tune into From The Inside Out with Rivkah and Eda. 💫 IG: https://loom.ly/ZvkVoNk 💫 FB: https://loom.ly/vbrQs-w 💫 TikTok: https://loom.ly/eIZJHcw 💫 YouTube: https://loom.ly/ynf-umg . . . . Keywords: Struggles and Challenges, Power of Kindness, Overcoming Hardships, Community Support, Facing Illness, Breaking Stigma, Resilience Stories, Personal Journey, Finding Good in People, Mental Illness Awareness, Cancer Diagnosis, Religious vs Secular, Family Support, Showing Vulnerability, Transformative Experiences, Positive Language, Healing and Prayers, Connection Through Adversity, Helping Others, Human Connection, Chabad, Lubavitch, Frum, Rebbe, Chabad Rebbe, Lubavitcher Rebbe, Discover, Podcast, Jewish, Jewish Women