Ep.99 What Is Your Illness Trying to Teach You? w/ Rudi & Anniston Riekstins

Key Takeaways:Listen to Your Body: Your body constantly provides feedback. Are you listening? Rudy’s story is a reminder that ignoring signs of illness or exhaustion can lead to serious consequences.Create Space for Reflection: When we experience setbacks or illness, it’s crucial to take time to reflect and ask, “What is this teaching me?” Often, challenges contain lessons that lead to personal growth.Self-Care Isn't Selfish: The episode explores the concept that you cannot pour into others if you’re not pouring into yourself. Taking care of your own well-being is essential for living a fulfilling and impactful life.Overcoming the Fear of Disappointment: Rudy talks about his struggle to cancel important events despite being seriously ill, highlighting how sometimes, the fear of disappointing others can come at the cost of your health.Healing Comes with Awareness: Aniston explains how healing and growth often follow when we pay attention to our body’s signals and address the underlying emotional and mental challenges that may be contributing to physical symptoms. Timestamps:[00:04] -  Introduction[00:29] - Setting The Stage[02:56] - Rudi Shares His Story[05:08] - The Power of Perception[07:23] - Pushing Through Illness[11:53] - Emotional Release & Realization[16:25] - Anniston’s Perspective[21:07] - Anniston’s Healing Journey[28:11] - Loving Yourself First[30:36] - The Healing Process[32:57] - Final Reflections Quotes"Life isn't about perfection, it's about correct perception.""If you don't have it within you, you have nothing to give.""You are far more important than you could ever possibly imagine.""Our bodies are constantly communicating when we're out of alignment emotionally, spiritually, or mentally." Visit our website: https://www.rudiriekstins.comFollow along at: https://www.instagram.com/the.inpowered.life.podcast/Stream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rudiriekstins