EDS Author of Floppy - Tales of a Genetic Freak of Nature at the End of the World: Alyssa Graybeal

Invisible Not Broken - Chronic Illness Podcast Network

Monica Michelle is joined by award-winning author Alyssa Graybeal.

Alyssa lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

In this episode, Monica and Alyssa discuss:

• Alyssa’s new book
• Monica and Alyssa discuss being a sick kid with creativity
• Pacing your work in a hustle-driven culture
• Emergency rooms & technology
• The benefits of talking about your story

TIMESTAMPS

1:10 - Floppy – Tales of a Genetic Freak of Nature at the End of the World

4:40 - Alyssa talks about being a creative sick kid

8:21 - Pacing, hustle culture, and self-gaslighting

14:25 - Building the confidence to come back home to your body

16:55 - Finding your career

20:02 - Alyssa’s art space

22:23 - Emergency rooms

26:22 - Technology

32:43 - The benefits of talking about your story

36:55 - Alyssa’s cats

40:25 - Favorite books

The full transcript and all links mentioned can be found on the episode page on invisiblenotbroken.com

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