EP #1446: Handling Chronic Illness, Mental Health and Body Image Issues and Coming Out Strong with Self-Care that Works

"Health Power"

Lisa is joined by Influence Gigi Robinson who talks about chronic illness, body image, and mental health along with some great advice on social media.
Gigi Robinson is an accomplished digital artist, educator, and advocate with a concerted focus on chronic illness, body image, confidence and mental health. She holds a Bachelor in Fine Arts in Design and Photography from the University of Southern California, where she is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Innovation Design, Business, and Technology. With nearly 134,000 followers on TikTok and more than 16,000 followers on Instagram, Gigi Robinson has made a significant impact as an influencer on issues that relate to body image and overall physical and psychological wellness. A member of Gen Z who embraces its most noble values, she has demonstrated a particular ability to connect with people across this vital and sought-after demographic.At age 11, GiGi was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. Living with chronic illnesses, Robinson often experiences pain and flare-ups on a day-to-day basis. GiGi left her 9-to-5 to focus on scaling her LLC and trying to work on her health. She has experienced fewer symptoms and transformed the quality of her life, improving her pain, energy, and sleep by working with several medical teams and re-centering her mindset. She regards her own physical and psychological challenges as key components of her journey as a master content creator. GiGi credits her core belief in the power of positivity with her ability to overcome adversity and deliver impactful messages to diverse audiences with an infectious vibrancy.To date, Everything You Need is Within has attracted more than 100,000 listeners who appreciate its straight talk on essential matters of concern to the modern listener. In light of the tremendous social, environmental, and medical challenges that we all face today, the podcast has a relevance that reverberates worldwide.