Chronic Illness Support

Are you 18 years old or older, have a chronic illness, and listen to chronic illness podcasts? If so, you are eligible to participate in a research study to determine how chronic illness podcasts are used as a form of social support that Kate Pederson and Dr. Melanie Finney from DePauw University are leading. The research study is IRB approved and can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrkhyR4cRW9DEB8O4Pvbs9kWuQIlCtZ3gs31J6E55tMoquxg/viewform

Elizabeth Guthrie is the author of the book “The Trauma Informed Herbalist” How to Connect with Elizabeth Guthrie:         Website:traumainformedherbalist.com Instagram: @empathicherbalist      Email: Elizabeth@EmpathicHerbalist.com I'm so grateful Elizabeth joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about chronic illness and trauma to provide education and awareness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love.  Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 1 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! "20 Best Chronic Illness Podcasts" https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

Fred Diamond is the author of "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know". How to Connect with Fred Diamond:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freddiamond/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddiamond Website: freddiamond.com I'm so grateful Fred joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about chronic illness to provide education and awareness. Sending him and everyone listening hugs and love.  Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 5 of 15 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! "15 Best Chronic Illness Podcasts" https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

Emma G Rose, author of “On the Bank of Oblivion”, founder of Imperative Press Books Publishing House, podcast co-host of Indie Book Talk Podcast.  How to Connect with Emma G Rose:  Website - emmagauthor.com Podcast - indiebooktalk.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/EmmaGWriter  @emmagwriter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/life_imperative/ @life_imperative Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/LifeImperative @lifeimperative TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@emmagauthor @emmagauthor    I'm so grateful Emma joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about chronic illness to provide education and awareness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love.  Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 5 of 15 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! "15 Best Chronic Illness Podcasts" https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

Eddie Zelenak, CMO and Founder of Buoy Hydration discusses chronic illness and how Buoy Hydration can help.  How to Connect with Eddie and Buoy Hydration: https://justaddbuoy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/justaddbuoy https://www.tiktok.com/@justaddbuoy     I'm so grateful Eddie joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about chronic illness to provide education and awareness. Sending him and everyone listening hugs and love.   Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 5 of 15 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! "15 Best Chronic Illness Podcasts" https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

Sian and Jess from The Chronic Sisters Podcast discuss Marfan syndrome, endometriosis, lupus, and other chronic illnesses. How to Connect with Sian and Jess:    Website: https://www.thechronicsisters.com/podcast Instagram: @thechronicsisterspodcast Chronic Sisters Podcast: available on all podcast platforms I'm so grateful Sian and Jess joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about chronic illness to provide education and awareness. Sending them and everyone listening hugs and love.  Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 5 of 15 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! "15 Best Chronic Illness Podcasts" https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

Pam Thompson from Food Fitness First, Inc. How to Connect with Pam:   Website: foodfitnessfirst.com  Facebook: Food Fitness First  Instagram: @foodfitnessfirst  LinkedIn: Pam Thompson or Food Fitness First  I'm so grateful Pam joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about chronic illness and Food Fitness First to provide education and awareness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love. Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 9 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

How to Connect with Karina:  Journalistic Portfolio: www.karina-sturm.com Bilingual Blog: www.holy-shit-i-am-sick.de Film Site: www.we-are-visible-film.com Facebook: @karinasturm86 Instagram: @karina.sturm Twitter: @KarinaSturm I'm so grateful Karina joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome to provide education and awareness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love. Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 9 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

Title of Debbie's Book: The Other Side of Perfect: Discovering the Mind-Body Connection to Healing Chronic Illness; available on Debbie's website, Amazon, or anywhere you buy books; Amazon Link: https://smile.amazon.com/Other-Side-Perfect-Discovering-Connection/dp/1735823015/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=debbie+emick&qid=1616935731&s=books&sr=1-1 How to Connect with Debbie: Website: gobucketyourself.com/books  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.rosengrantsemick Instagram: @ imperfectprogress.me  Podcast: One Life. Live it! by Go Bucket Yourself-available anywhere you listen to podcasts Resources mentioned: The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk and When the Body Says No - Gabor Mate I'm so grateful Debbie joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about chronic illness and her book The Other Side of Perfect: Discovering the Mind-Body Connection to Healing Chronic Illness to provide education and awareness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love.  Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 9 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

Title of Monica's Book: Monsters Among Us is available from Amazon https://www.smile.amazon.com/Monsters-Among-Us-Monica-Rodden/dp/059312586X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1I8HH3Y82ZR9Z&dchild=1&keywords=monsters+among+us+monica+rodden&qid=1613945901&sprefix=monsters+among+us+monica%2Cstripbooks%2C167&sr=8-1 Website: MonicaRodden.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monicaroddenauthor/ Instagram:@Monica_Rodden Twitter: @MonicaRodden I'm so grateful Monica joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about gastroparesis and her book Monsters Among Us to provide education and awareness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love. Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 9 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

Title of Meg's Book: For Better or For Work: A Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs and Their Families is available from Amazon https://www.smile.amazon.com/Better-Work-Survival-Entrepreneurs-Families/dp/0983934002 How to Connect with Meg and Anticancer Lifestyle Website: https://anticancerlifestyle.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnticancerLifestyleFoundation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anticancerlifestyle/ I'm so grateful Meg joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about cancer and Anticancer Lifestyle to provide education and awareness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love.    Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 9 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

How to connect with Jordan Ray, the founder of Limitless Medical Logs           Website:  https://limitlessmedicallogs.com/  Email: Contact@LimitlessMedicalLogs.com Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/limitless-medical-logs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LMLbetterhealth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LimitlessMedicalLogsOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limitlessmedicallogs/  I'm so grateful Jordan joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about Chiari Malformation and chronic illnesses to spread education and awareness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love.          Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 10 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

How to connect with Lindsey Troumbly           Email: lindseytroumbly@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindsey.troumbly  I'm so grateful Lindsey joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about Endometriosis and chronic illnesses to spread education and awareness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love.          Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 10 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

How to connect with Lucjan          Website:  www.worryhead.com Email: worryhead@email.com Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/lucjan_b/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorryHeadBlog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worry.head.14 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucjan.b/ I'm so grateful Lucjan joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about Endometriosis and chronic illnesses to spread education and awareness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love.         Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 10 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

How to connect with Linda Esposito         Instagram: @beclearwithbronchiectasis Facebook: https://facebook.com/BEClearToday/  Twitter: @becleartoday I'm so grateful Linda joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about Bronchiectasis and chronic illnesses to spread education and awareness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love.        Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 10 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

How to connect and stay updated on “Behind the Visible Film” Instagram: @behindthevisiblefilm Website: behindthevisiblefilm.com Facebook: @behindthevisiblefilm Twitter: @btvfilm The trailer is out now! I'm so grateful Ashley joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about her documentary “Behind the Visible” and POTS to spread education and awareness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love.      Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 10 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

Yael Elish is the founder of StuffThatWorks, a chronic illness platform that collects data on different aspects of chronic illness from its users to analyze and further help the chronic illness community. How to connect with Yael Email: Yael@StuffThatWorks.health StuffThatWorks Website: https://www.stuffthatworks.health/?token=lZMkn96h Instagram: @stuffthatworks_community Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stuffthatworks1/ The Patient Is In Podcast Links: https://www.stuffthatworks.co/podcast                                                             iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-patient-is-in/id1507920037?i=1000471420364                                                             Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nlEyoUKgyWzzyDXTAmHVu                                                            Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/? feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1wYXRpZW50LWlzLWlu I'm so grateful Yael joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about chronic illness, StuffThatWorks, and The Patient Is In Podcast to spread education and awareness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love.        Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 10 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

How to connect with Amber Blackburn        Website: www.theworldseesnormal.com Instagram @the_world_sees_normal Twitter @worldseesnormal Facebook @worldseesnormal I'm so grateful Amber joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about Lupus and chronic illnesses to spread education and awareness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love.       Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 10 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

How to connect with Tiffany Letosky       Facebook: @TiffLetosky        Instagram: @tiffspeaksendo  I'm so grateful Tiffany joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about fibromyalgia and chronic illnesses to spread education and awareness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love.      Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 10 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

How to connect with Susan      Email: susanleigh57@gmail.com I'm so grateful Susan joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about lupus and chronic illnesses to spread education and awareness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love.     Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 10 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

How to Connect with Caitlin:    Facebook: @chronicallystill  Instagram: @chronicallystill    Twitter: @chronicallycait      Website: www.chronicallystill.org     I'm so grateful Caitlin joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about adenomyosis and chronic illnesses to spread education and awareness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love.    Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 10 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

Title of Michelle's Book: Fighting Fiercely: Unveiling the Unknown about Endometriosis: A Guide for Educating, Enlightening, and Empowering Women and their Loved Ones   How to Connect with Michelle:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fightingfiercely Instagram: @fighfierceendo   Twitter:     @fightfierceendo   YouTube:  www.youtube.com/UCplZtLfPr6Ehps8qgIw_O1Q   Website:    https://www.fightingfiercely.com   Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692344519  I'm so grateful Michelle joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about adenomyosis and endometriosis to spread education and awareness about these chronic illnesses. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love.   Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 10 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

How to Connect with Caitlin:   Facebook: @chronicallystill Instagram: @chronicallystill   Twitter: @chronicallycait     Website: www.chronicallystill.org    I'm so grateful Caitlin joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about endometriosis, adenomyosis, and chronic illnesses to spread education and awareness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love.   Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 10 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

How to Connect with Laura:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LProfessionalCoaching/ Instagram: @LifecoachLP    Email: laura@lprofessionalcoaching.com   Website: laura@lprofessionalcoaching.com   I'm so grateful Laura joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about endometriosis to spread education and awareness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love.   Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 10 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

Michelle would like to note that her adenomyosis was tentatively diagnosed via ultrasound, not MRI, and confirmed via biopsy. Title of Michelle's Book: Fighting Fiercely: Unveiling the Unknown about Endometriosis: A Guide for Educating, Enlightening, and Empowering Women and their Loved Ones  How to Connect with Michelle:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fightingfiercely  Instagram: @fighfierceendo  Twitter:     @fightfierceendo  YouTube:  www.youtube.com/UCplZtLfPr6Ehps8qgIw_O1Q  Website:    https://www.fightingfiercely.com  Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692344519 I'm so grateful Michelle joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about endometriosis and adenomyosis to spread education and awareness about these chronic illnesses. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love.  Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 10 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

December is Crohn’s Disease Awareness Month and many people aren’t aware of this illness. Listen to this episode with host Samantha Bowick to learn about Crohn's disease. Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 10 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

Title of Lisa's Book: The Struggle is Real: Diabetes Management for Women Who Love Their Cultural Dishes, Enjoy Food-Focused Social Lives, & Appreciate a Good Piece of Fried Chicken Every Now and Then How to connect with Lisa: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlisasumlin/ Instagram: @drlisasumlin Twitter: @DrLisaSumlin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlisasumlin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIN93KXDhvAXanHRHv3Uq2A/videos?shelf_id=1&view=0&sort=dd  I'm so grateful Lisa joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about diabetes to spread education and awareness about this chronic illness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love. Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 10 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

How to connect with Veronica: https://www.copdjourneys.com Veronica's blog post  "Listening with Compassion": https://www.copdjourneys.com/2019/01/listening-with-compassion.html?m=1 Since recording this episode, Veronica would like to add: She has absent mindedness from the lack of oxygen and talking uses a lot of her energy Her fingernails turn blue from lack of oxygen She has had to cut her hair short because it was hard to maintain. Her hair used to be down to her butt It's hard for her to eat because it's difficult and painful for her to swallow and takes a lot of energy so she eats small amounts. She also has a difficult time catching her breath while eating Five days after recording, Veronica was approved for disability! I'm so grateful Veronica joined the Chronic Illness Support Podcast to talk about her journey with COPD and spread education and awareness about this chronic illness. Sending her and everyone listening hugs and love. Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 10 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

Veronica Lee: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); November 1st; blog: https://copdjourneys.com  Lisa Sumlin, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC: diabetes; November 15th; website https://drlisasumlin.com Facebook: @drlisasumlin, Instagram: @drlisasumlin, Twitter @drlisasumlin, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlisasumlin, and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIN93KXDhyAXanHRHv3Ug2A/videos?shelf_id=1&view=0&sort=dd  Breanna Romaine-Guiliano (Breanna or Bee Lynn): endometriosis; March 6th;  Endometriosis Crisis Connection (https://www.facebook.com/endometriosis.crisis.connection/ ); Facebook: Breanna Lynn, Instagram: @beelynnnyc, and Twitter: @BreannaRomaineG  Michelle N. Johnson: endometriosis; March 10th; website: https://fightingfiercely.com , Facebook: @fightingfiercely, Instagram: @fightfierceendo, Twitter: @fightfierceendo, and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCplZtLfPr6Ehps8gglw_O1Q  Caitlin  endometriosis, adenomyosis, adrenal insufficiency/Cushing's disease, and mental health; March 13th, April 3rd, and May 29th; Facebook: Chronically Still, Instagram: @chronicallystill, and Twitter: @chronicallycait  Rebecca Gardner: endometriosis; March 20th; website: https://endomarchsc.org , Facebook: Worldwide EndoMarch SC, Facebook: Rebecca Gardner, Instagram: @endendo4me, and Twitter @endendo4me  Jordyn: primary erythromelalgia, hereditary lymphedema, ehlers danlos syndrome, POTS, and ME/CVS; March 27th and May 15th; blog: https://thechronicallyunimaginable.blog/ , Facebook: @thechronicallyunimaginable, Instagram: @thechronicallyunimaginable, and Twitter @thechronicallyunimaginable  Susan Schwarz Leigh: lupus; May 1st; Facebook: Susan Schwarz Leigh and Twitter: @sleigh42  Amber Blackburn: Lupus; May 8th; blog: https://theworldseesnormal.com, Facebook: @theworldseesnormal, Instagram: @the_world_sees_normal, and Twitter: @worldseesnormal  Tiffany Letosky: fibromyalgia; May 22nd;  Facebook @TiffLetosky and Instagram @tiffspeaksendo Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 10 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/

List of possible illnesses to be discussed on future episodes:  October 2019: Spina Bifida, miscarriage, POTS;  November 2019: Alpha-1, COPD, Diabetes;  December 2019: AIDS, Crohn's disease;   January 2020: Cervical cancer, thyroid disease;  February 2020: Heart Disease;   March 2020: Endometriosis, kidney disease, Lymphedema;  April 2020: Autism, IBS, Adenomyosis, Adrenal Insufficiency;   May 2020: Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Mental Health, Osteoporosis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, ME/CFS, Erythromelalgia;  June 2020: Scoliosis, Migraines;  July 2020: Hepatitis;   August 2020: Gastroparesis;  September 2020: TTP/ITP, PCOS, Interstitial Cystitis; How to purchase books:  Living with Endometriosis: The Complete Guide to Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment Options: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/1578267463/ (signed copies can be purchased by contacting Samantha directly) Living with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/1578268095  Femtruth: Endometriosis Edition (author Silvia Young): https://www.amazon.com/FemTruth-Endometriosis-Collection-Stories-Courageous-ebook/dp/B07P8KLXX9  How to get in touch with Samantha:  Website: https://www.samanthabowick.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samantha.bowick Instagram: @skbowick Twitter: @skbowick Chronic Illness Support Podcast is listed at number 10 of 20 chronic illness podcasts by Feedspot! Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019: https://blog.feedspot.com/chronic_illness_podcasts/