{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"254: Prioritizing Mental Well-being in the Modern Era | Lauren Perna, Writer, Speaker, & Advocate","description":"For longtime listeners, it\u2019s clear this podcast covers a wide range of topics\u2014from family discussions about kids to conversations on adult disabilities. This conversation focuses on the challenges of balancing health and work while living with a chronic illness. Practices like meditation, journaling, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are powerful tools for managing mental health, offering ways to create a more stable and fulfilling life despite these ongoing challenges. In this episode of Parenting Impossible, Annette Hines talks with Lauren Perna, leader of the Boston chapter of the Chronic Boss Collective, dedicated to supporting businesswomen and entrepreneurs managing chronic conditions. With a corporate background and personal experience with mental health struggles, Lauren understands the challenges of balancing ambition and well-being. She\u2019s built a community where entrepreneurship and mental health go hand in hand, promoting self-awareness and the importance of self-care. Lauren also advocates for workplace cultures that prioritize both mental and physical health.   In this episode, you will hear: What tools to use for managing mental health Why it is important to create custom work arrangements Why re-evaluating workplace cultures is important How to balance being an ambitious entrepreneur while dealing with chronic conditions Resources from this Episode: Website: https:\/\/www.laurenperna.com\/ LinkedIn: @laurenelizabethperna Instagram & Facebook: @laurenpernacomms   Engage with us: Join our community: Circle of Care Visit:  https:\/\/annettehines.com Read Butterflies and Second Chances LinkedIn: @annette-hines-snc  Instagram: @parentingimpossible Facebook: @SpecialNeedsCompanies Twitter: @SpecialNeedsCo   Follow and Review: We\u2019d love for you to follow us if you haven\u2019t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.   ","author_name":"Parenting Impossible \u2013 The Special Needs Survival Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/parentingimpossible.libsyn.com\/website","html":"