Ep. 225 Dr Arien’s journey: coping with retinopathy, depression and stroke

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Instead of losing all hope when faced with a debilitating eye condition, stroke and acute depression, Dr Arien van der Merwe found ways to grow into a more perceptive, empathic healer. She explains how neuroplasticity helped her recover from paralysis, discusses the placebo versus the nocebo effect and metabolic syndrome, and lists her personal tips for self-care.
16 Sep 2025 English South Africa Self-Improvement · Relationships

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