What would you do if you were told your child would never walk or be a productive member of society? This was the question that today’s guest, Paul Forchione’s mother had when she was told that his cerebral palsy was so severe that he would never walk or be a productive member of society. Her response? That it would never happen to her child. Like most mothers, she only wanted what was best for her son and did whatever it took for Paul to learn to walk, talk, and function like the other children his age.

In this conversation, Paul talks about issues he had in school with bullying, teachers and principals having low expectations from him and how he was able to overcome them. From finding himself on the high school baseball team and being accepted as one of the guys from the coach and teammates, to attending college and graduating, Paul has had much to overcome in his life. He talks about his struggles and how he realized his destiny to help others rewrite their story and thus change the direction of their lives.

Paul was born with cerebral palsy and it was so severe that the doctors told his mom that he would never be able to walk. Thank goodness for a wonderful mom and a great mindset that wasn’t his story. He was able to overcome it and is now able to live a very active life. It wasn’t easy however to get to that point. Today as a Mindset Coach, Paul shares his story with his clients to help them rewrite their own stories to go after their true dreams and desires.

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The health of one's physical body is important. People should try to do what they can to help it stay strong and healthy. To some, coping and recovering after a health condition is as easy as taking a pill or going to therapy. For others, it's more complicated than that. The road to recovery can be difficult but knowing how to cope makes the process easier. Understanding the methods of coping with health conditions will let them help you navigate the difficult times ahead.

Tanja Diamond, is a Lineage Tantra Master, Master Coach Trainer, Biohacker and Business Alchemist. She has been called a "Maverick Leader" with unique and creative approaches for getting results at warp speed. Her visionary work in healing the nervous system boasts a 99% success rate in transforming trauma and unwanted behaviors allowing her clients to experience their life fully with Integrated Intelligence.

In our conversation, you’ll learn:

• Tanja's journey as she overcomes challenges in her life
• How her child's health affected her business
• What significant trait you need as a parent to take care a child with special needs
• The importance of self-commitment in self-care
• How she managed to heal from cancer
• How her resilient nervous system helped in her recovery process

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As parents, we always put our children first above all else. We also give so much to others, but neglect ourselves. When parenting a child with chronic illness or special needs or living with one ourselves, it is even worse.

In this episode, I introduce my new direction for the Oxygen Mask Effect podcast’s second season, explaining why I have shifted to focus on parents of children with chronic illness and special needs and why self-care is even more important. Through interviews with parents as well as professionals living with chronic illness or special needs themselves, and my own input, my goal is for listeners to realize that they are not alone and that self-care should be a priority.

In this first episode of the season, I tell a brief background of my experiences with chronic illness and special needs, give some tips that I have learned and guide you through the passion project that is this season.

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