265 - Nitika Chopra on Achieving Community Support & Self Love While Living with a Chronic Illness

The Verywell Mind Podcast

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Health & Fitness, Self-improvement, Mental Health, Education

5 • 703 Ratings

🗓️ 8 September 2023

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Conditions that last for a year or more and impair daily functioning are called chronic illnesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some of the most common include heart disease, depression, and arthritis. Living with a chronic illness can be isolating and painful, however, treatment options are available. In this episode, Nitika Chopra, founder and CEO of the chronic illness community Chronicon, details her debilitating psoriasis journey. Hear her discuss how she got through her most awful days and how cultivating community and self-love can help people with chronic illnesses live their best lives. For more info visit: verywellmind.com/podcast The Verywell Mind Podcast is produced by: Minaa B., LMSW - Host Kristen Altmeyer - GM/VP, Verywell Mind Ayana Underwood - Associate Editor, Verywell Mind Jeremiah McVay - Podcast Producer/Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Very Well Mind podcast. I'm Mina B, and I'm a licensed social worker, mental health educator, and author of owning our struggles. I'll be chatting with experts, wellness advocates,
0:23.3	and others about the power of community care in improving your mental health. We'll delve
0:28.7	into topics such as friendships, managing difficult relationships, and most importantly,
0:34.5	how to cultivate belonging and support in our lives. Now, let's jump into today's
0:40.3	episode. Nidica Chopra is the founder of Chronicon, a media and events company dedicated to
1:00.7	elevating the lives of those living with a chronic illness.
1:04.5	Nidica was diagnosed with psoriasis at the age of 10 and psoriotic arthritis at the age of 19, and lived over 17 years of her life
1:14.7	being defined by her conditions. In 2010, she decided to take all of the lessons her
1:21.5	health journey had taught her and use them to help others. Nidica is also the host of the podcast, Thriving Together,
1:30.7	which is available wherever you enjoy your podcasts.
1:34.2	Follow her on Instagram for daily inspiration at Nidica Chopra and at Chronicon official.
1:46.5	Hi, Nidica.
1:48.0	I am so excited to be having this conversation with you.
1:53.3	Thank you so much for being on today's show.
1:56.1	Oh my gosh, it's such an honor when I got the invite to join you for this conversation. I was like,
2:02.6	can it be tomorrow? I'm already so excited. Anytime I get to spend time with you. It's like such a gift.
2:08.9	Same, Nidica. I'm so excited to talk about so many things with you. But first, I actually want to
2:16.5	share with listeners that a few months ago in May,
2:20.1	I had the wonderful opportunity to speak at Nidica's Chronicon conference. And it was one of the most
2:29.1	moving conferences that I have ever been to. It was so nourishing, so community-filled, so inspiring.
2:39.9	And it's truly something that I want people to be connected with, whether you have a chronic
2:45.0	illness or not. And so, Nidica, can you tell people about Chronicon and what made you started?
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