Chronic Moms Club

We need to start empowering each other and not tear each other down. We need to build ourselves up, so that we can build each other up. Join me as I talk about how we need to see the Queen in ourselves, so that we can bring out the Queen in others. https://linktr.ee/chronicmom

I am so torn on what to do. Being lonely vs being independent is a real struggle for me. What am I going to do?? I get a bit candid in this episode, so prepare yourself.https://linktr.ee/chronicmom

This is a very short podcast, but I think it's important that we take the time to remember, love, and do better. https://linktr.ee/chronicmom

I have been struggling with some depression, trauma, and stress that I have not been handling well. I talk about my struggle and the mistakes I have been making while trying to deal with past traumas and life. Where to find me: https://linktr.ee/chronicmom

I wanted to take some time and talk about the books I have written and the one I am currently working on. I give some teasers from chapters and talk about my current projects.https://linktr.ee/chronicmom

Happy Birthday to ME!!! Finally out of my 30s. Look out world, 40 never looked so good. https://linktr.ee/chronicmom

MJ is a fellow spoonie who is making waves in the Cannabis community. She suffers from Achalasia and used RSO to help alleviate pain and spasms in her esophagus. She is making big changes for women who use Cannabis for health and well-being. (Recorded in a open office with trucks driving by. Sorry about all the noise, I tried really hard to fix it)You can follow her on IG @flowergirlqueens

Something a little different with this episode. My friend Hannah, interviews me about what it's like raising a child with Autism. https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

I talk about the process I have gone through to get off all the meds I was on that weren't helping me the way I needed, and how I found cannabis and how much it has helped me and ALL my symptoms. https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Leah's extensive background in food allergies includes years of working in patient advocacy at a national non profit (Food Allergy Research and Education), rewriting food policies for top schools in Atlanta, and being a founding member of The Training Epinephrine Administrators in Medication Coalition (TEAM) in Washington, DC.When she's not advocating for patients and their families, she's spending quality time with her husband and two sons, one of whom was diagnosed with eight life threatening food allergies when he was just 6 months old. His journey inspired her to create her institute and provide critical support to food-allergic individuals everywhere so that safety and inclusion become their new norm. Today we talk a little bit about her involvement in the food allergy world, mom burn out when raising children with special/chronic needs, and how we can better advocate for ourselves. Follow her on IG and head to https://www.foodallergyinstitute.com/ for more information and ways you can educate yourself better and find the help you are looking for. You can also download the free burnout quiz and schedule a free 20 minute consultation on the website. Don't fight alone, you have a whole tribe ready to hold you up. Website: https://www.foodallergyinstitute.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefoodallergyinstitute/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyinstitute/https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

I have a few theories on what this actually is lol. Humor me. I get into being quarantined, being home with my kids, being an essential employee, social media posts being taken down, and how this can actually help us be better people. https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Crazy things have been going on that took me away from the podcast for a bit, but I am finally back and ready to share what has been going on. I hope you all are staying safe out there. If you have a story you would like to share, please email me at chronicmomsclub@gmail.com or you can message me on IG. https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

I have the privilege to have/be worked/ing with these two amazing guys. They are so much fun and SO FUCKING SMART, but best of all, they know their weed. Lucas: "I am 24 y/o and I am from Pennsylvania where the cannabis stigma is strong. I have been involved in the community driven culture for 10 years; budtending for just over 1 year while constantly learning new information on this plant."Will: "My name is William Schusser and I was born and raised on the island of Maui. I ended up in choosing to live in Washington after finishing my degree at WSU. My career in the cannabis industry began about a year later. Through recreational consumption and research I learned a vast amount of information about cannabis. I hope to continue to grow my knowledge and use it to help others understand how to use cannabis."The knowledge that the two of these guys have is crazy, but they help break it down so we can understand a bit more about cannabis. Don't forget to check out this book: "Cannabis Pharmacy" - Michael Backes

It is never easy to talk about childhood trauma. It is something I have needed to face for a very long time now, and I wanted to share my short journey with you. A brief look into what I am having to face and the steps I am doing to heal.

We all LOVE music. From the time we are born, til the time we die. Music is our happy place, our sad place, our healing place.Whether you have been through a break-up, marriage, hanging with friends, or getting down with your inner stripper; we turn to music to help us through life.Cassie and I talk (forgive our mom brains) about what music gets us through life and what it has done for us. Products: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Ana is a health fitness guru. She is working her body to make sure she has the best chance for it. After going through some stomach issues, she found something that was life changing for her. She is passionate about fitness and health for people of all ages. Through her experience with Thrive, she has seen how 3 simple steps can transform health while filling nutritional gaps. She is grateful for the opportunity to educate others and leads a team of incredible people around the US and Canada with her company Le-Vel. Ana enjoys having time freedom and the ability to work from home with her 2 children. She’s her husbands #1 fan and enjoys teaching Barre3 classes! For more information on what the Thrive Experience can do for you, please contact Ana at 425-698-8392 or at analea02@yahoo.comA link to more info is available below: AnaSafavi.thrive123.com

I hope 2019 was kind to you, but lets ring in the new year 2020!!!Product purchase: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

We hope you all had a merry Christmas.We talk about our traditions and what we love about ChristmasProduct Purchase: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Being a mom is hard. Being a mom of kids with special needs is a bit harder. We want our children to have the best start in life, and we are the ones who need to advocate for them... But what happens when you don't really know how to do that? What happens when their IEP's are not helping them? We talk about some of the issues we have gone through to get our kids the best education and start in school and why they need us to fight like hell for them.products: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Meet Beth! She is a beautiful wife and mother who is fighting to raise awareness for rare disease.When we talk about rare diseases, hers is truly rare. Beth has Carney Complex. There are only 750 people world wide who have this disease. Her journey has been one hell of a fight. With her disease being so rare, treatment for her is very difficult. Follow her on her journey and help bring attention to her case, so that she can find treatments that can bring her longer (hopefully permanent) remission time. Check out her blog: https://heartstrongwithcarneys.blog/Follow her in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartstrong.with.carneys/products: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

We had a little vent session here. The clothing designer who made a mockery out of being sick. He used and IV pole and a shirt that said "SICK" and calls the line ITS ME (Attention Seeker)We read through some comments and have our own take on it. On his Instagram page, he responds to everyone's comment with a black heart. So we decided to start a #fuckblackheart and let that be our statement to his disrespect on those who are disabled. Product Purchase: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

We talk Thanksgiving traditions, stresses, and enjoying family.Products for purchase- https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Dana is a fellow spoonie who has Crohn's Disease. She was diagnosed with it when she was 18 years old. She didn't let Crohn's destroy her love of food. She became a nutritionist and makes her own recipes. She helps her clients by making meal plans with them and giving them full recipes to help keep their flares at bay. You can follow her Instagram account, but I warn you now, you will be hungry after you see all the goodies she makes.You can go to her website if you are interested in getting help with your meal planning and what would be the best for you.Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswithdana/Her website: https://wellnesswithdana.ca/Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WellnessWithDana.ca/Product Purchase: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Ladyliberate was diagnosed with Chronic migraine (from a brain injury), Hyperthyroidism, Hashimotos, and the list goes on.She shares about her diagnoses and her journey on the path to healing and inspiring others with her story. She had inconsistent symptoms that did not make sense at first; random night sweats, creeping pain, migraines, changes in period, changes in bowels, body weight fluctuations... But no one knew what was going on, not even the doctors. She set out to advocate for her self and demanded the attention she needed from those who were treating her."As I stumbled through the chronic illness/wellness world, I found answers, knowledge, guidance, empowerment, and support. The understanding and empathy that this community shares has truly warmed my heart and broke down some of my walls. Before I met this community, I did not realize how the smile plastered on my face saying "I'm fine" was also a wall that I had to tear down in order to really be me and settle in my own skin.You can find her on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ladyliberate_/Here is a link to her website- https://ladyliberate.com/products for purchase- https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Melanie is a fellow Coug mom (GO COUGS!!) and one strong woman. Her husband was diagnosed with Neuroendocrine tumor in his terminal ileum, stage 3 grade 1, on January 3, 2019. With that he had a right hemicolectomy and partial ileectomy. Her daughter, Lucy, was diagnosed with mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the parotid gland stage 1, low-intermediate grade on February 14, 2019. She had to have a parotidectomy and neck dissection.Not only were they both diagnosed with a very rare-cancer, it came within six weeks of each other. Melanie was unable to go to her daughter, because she had to care for her husband who needed a lot of help from his surgery. With her daughter being in a different state, attending WSU, parents rallied together to help Lucy and Melanie and the Doctors were PHENOMENAL. Talk about an amazing community. October 1st is National Rare Cancer Day, so don't forget to reach out and encourage and hear stories from those who have beat it and are still facing it. You can find information at https://rarediseases.org/event/rare-cancer-day-2019/Products for purchase- https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Here is a little treat, while you take your littles out Trick or Treating.We talk about our favorite Halloween traditions, costumes, and other fun things.Product purchases- https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

What is Foot Zone Therapy? It is a holistic way to help the body to heal itself. Listen in and find out more about this amazing modality.Christine has practiced and studied Foot Zone therapy for over ten years. In 2004 she moved to Everett, Washington and has made it her passion and full-time profession. In addition she has studied aroma therapy, energy work, the medicinal and therapeutic functions of vitamins, nutrition, and herbs, all of which she incorporates into her practice of Foot Zone as a holistic approach to homeopathic healing.Kathy has been Zoning and teaching now for fourteen years. When she opened her business as a Foot Zone Practitioner it was only a short time before she had people waiting a month or more to get an appointment with her. Her practice has continued to thrive simultaneous with the formation and development of her school, The Academy of Foot Zone Therapy. She is the co-founder of the Academy and co-author of all the Academy educational materials.You can find Christine and Kathy on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Vitalityfootzone/They also have an Academy if you are interested in learning how to do Foot Zone Therapy www.academyoffootzonetherapy.com/Also at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Chelsie is a busy mom of 4 beautiful children, fitness lover, veggie hater, and a mommy blogger. She is gorgeous, funny, sweet, amazing, and the kind of person you want to be forever friends with. We get to talk to her about her life as a mom, divorcee, wife, and what it is like having a blended mixed family.You can find Chelsie on Instagram @lifewiththedorts and on her blog page www.lifewiththedorts.comAlso at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Kaylah is very special to us. She is Cassie's bonus kid (aka step-daughter). Kaylah was diagnosed with Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcome (ERMS) at age 4. ERMS (which was in her nose) is a rare histological form of cancer in the soft tissue.She doesn't remember much about going through chemo, but she walks us through what she remembers and how it has impacted her life now. Also at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Dr. Mary Pardee is a Functional Medicine Doctor in Los Angeles, California. She specializes in Integrative Gastroenterology and FMT (Fecal Microbiota Transplant), and hormone balancing to get to the root of the symptoms. She is also the founder of @MODRNMed-a virtual wellness consulting practice, where they can chat and treat patients from the comfort of their own homes. She also does anti-aging blood panels that helps with your all around health. We covered the "gut" topics that you don't want to miss out on and how making these changes can help you heal and live a better life. If you are looking for a Gastroenterologist, who can help treat the cause and not just the symptoms, I HIGHLY suggest you get a hold of Dr. Pardee. You can find Dr. Pardee on Instagram @dr.marypardee and at www.modrnmed.comReach out to her and schedule your appointment today. Also at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Jenna is a multi passionate entrepreneur. She mentors women in business on how to manage their stress and anxiety, she loves photography and does local shoots for bloggers, she is the host of Spark Intention Podcast, and she hosts workshops on owning your own magic...She is BUSY!! You are gonna LOVE her. You can find her podcast on iTunes at Spark Intention Podcast (Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review), her website www.jennamonaco.com, and also on Instagram @jenna.monacolinktr.ee/jenna.monacoAlso at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Tiffany Eller is AWESOME!!! She is not only a graphic designer, but she started The Body Story Podcast, which is about how we experience our bodies, how we deal with shame from ourselves and others, and ways we can cope with it. She is wanting to help others learn to love themselves, which I think is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves. Check out her podcast on itunes (The Body Story Podcast).Also follow her on Instagram @bodystorypodcastDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and review. Also at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Meet Bela. She is a Dreamer, rebel, world traveler, fellow spoonie and advocate for chronic illness. She suffers from POTS, EDS, Gastroparesis, Gastro dumping, and a few other illnesses. Talk about a chronic illness warrior!!She has such an amazing outlook and has been sharing other spoonie stories on her IG. She has a great website full of information on different diseases and hopes to help raise much needed awareness for ALL chronic illness.I hope you gain some inspiration from her story and reach out and encourage her. Follow her on Instagram:@belawith1l Check out her website:www.belawith1l.comDon't forget to like, subscribe, share, and review.Follow us on IG:@chronic_moms_club@davidfightslymphomaAlso at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Hungry? If not, then you just might be after this episode. We dive into our top 3 recipes that we LOVE!!!Manicotti, Pasta salad (with bacon), Tacos, Vegan Tacos, Grilled chicken Caesar salad, Potato Casserole, and a couple yummy desserts. . . Mouth watering yet??If you want these recipes, head on over to our website: www.chronicmomsclub.wixsite.com/chronicmomsclubDon't forget to like, subscribe, share, and review. Follow us on Instagram:@chronic_moms_club@davidfightslymphomaAlso at www.linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: www.linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Meet @chronicpainhacker! Shannon suffers from Guillain-Barre, fibromyalgia, non-epileptic seizures and failed back surgery. She is fighting daily through pain, but is on a mission to help others and raise awareness. She has a YouTube channel that she posts videos and product reviews to and runs a chronic support group Facebook page for people who live in Austin, TX. You can also find her on Instagram.Check out her videos (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2ZcRtXveKHpQBxWluLHNg) on YouTube and you can find her on IG @chronicpainhacker.Reach out to her and show her love and encouragement.Don't forget to follow us on IG@chronicmomsclub@davidfightslymphomaAlso don't forget to like, subscribe, review, and share with your friends!!!Also at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Adoption is such a long hard process. It can look different in every situation. This one is not your "usual" adoption story. It has a complicated background with an amazing ending. Cassie walks us through the story of how this beautiful little girl came into their lives. I am very lucky to be apart of all this and to call this little angel my God Daughter. It's emotional and will give you all the feels. Don't forget to like, share, and review. Follow us on Instagram:@chronic_moms_club@davidfightslymphomaAlso at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

We are not therapists, we are just two ladies who want to talk about topics that many women and men can relate to. . . Sex being one of those topics. We talk about some of things good and bad in our marriages and how we try to keep the spark alive. We hope you enjoy this episode. Don't forget to like, share, and review. You can follow us on Intagram @chronic_moms_club and @davidfightslymphomaAlso at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

We wanted to bring you a short episode on some little mom tips and tricks we have. Cassie is amazing at couponing and has saved so much money just taking an hour or two out of her busy schedule to put together her coupons. She takes us through what she does to save money and ways to best use your coupons. Also at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Mikalea suffers from Addisons Disease. She was diagnosed 3 years ago as she was laying in a hospital dying. A diabetic doctor saved her life when he noticed the signs of her adrenal crisis. She has found a way to balance her life with work and working out. She is also on the board of the Swedish Addison's Association where she does work for the hospitals and educates new students coming in. Follow her on IG @kehlak to see her day-to-day life. She is such an amazing Addisonian athlete. You can also find her on IG @addisonochjag@teamaddison@swedishaddiosnassociationAlso at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

What we present to the world isn't always how we really feel. We hide behind a lot of our own feelings, trying to put on a brave face for the world when all we want to do is scream "I'M NOT OK!!"It sometimes feels like the movie "Bad Mom's" when Mila Kunis is in the car and she screams "F%$K" so loud. We have all been there. But you know what.....It's ok to not be ok. It's ok to have break downs, it's ok to ask for help, it's ok to admit that we don't have it all together. Also at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

We share some fun summer ideas for you and the kids to do together. Small budget? Older kids? Younger kids? Whatever the age, we have some fun summer ideas for you. Some things we have done, some things we want to do, and some we plan on doing. We hope this quick little episode will give you some ideas for a fun summer adventure. Have your kids make their bucket list and enjoy the fun adventures. Also at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

With summer in full swing and the beach calling to us, we are more aware of what our bodies look like. Less clothes, more skin, bigger issues with what we look like. Why should we care? We have been through a lot in our bodies. Way to much life has happened for us to be ashamed of them.We dive into the topic that we have all had troubles avoiding. Hopefully we can help you by letting you know how we feel and the things we do to try and accept what we were given. Also at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Dr. Julia Greenspan is a Lyme Literate Doctor with a majority of her patient population having some form of tick-borne disease. Her focus in this area of medicine stems from living in New England, one of the most infected and infested areas in the country for Lyme disease. She is also well versed in general family practice assisting patients with other acute and chronic diseases. Dr. Greenspan is an naturopathic doctor for over twelve years and published author of the book "Rising Above Lyme Disease." Prior to medical school she worked several years in social work with a focus in crisis management in areas of domestic violence, suicide prevention, and working with the homeless population in Portland, Oregon. She served five years on the Naturopathic Board of Examiners for the State of New Hampshire. She has been listed in the Top Doctor's Reader's Poll with New Hampshire Magazine consecutive years in a row. She has been interviewed as an expert on Tick Borne Disease in New England in television (NECN, WMUR), radio, podcasts and in print media (Union Leader and The Cabinet). She has been published in the Naturopathic Doctor News and Review (NDNR), and loves public speaking. She is a patient advocate, former tick-borne disease patient, and mother of two. You can go to her website www.greenhousemedicine.com and contact her office if you have any questions. She is also on IG @drjuliagreenspanYou can find her book at www.risingabovelymedisease.com or on Amazon.com (It's a MUST READ!)Also at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Sarah is an 18 year old who was diagnosed with Narcolepsy with Cataplexy. She has been on a very hard journey through her very young life. She is such an incredible inspiration and has such a positive attitude about her situation. Please reach out to her on IG @psych0_but_cute and on her blog page https://thoughtoutlet297297228.wordpress.com/She is going to change the world!Also at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

How do you feel about summer break? Do your kids tend to eat you out of house and home? Do you take family vacations? Are you one of those parents who plans everything out and then it all falls to shit?We talk about what our plans our and how we will try to keep our sanity this summer.

I got to sit down with Winslow Dixon, founder of the Adrenal Alternatives Foundation. She shares her story of her diagnosis, almost dying, and her fight to help others who are looking for answers. Not only is she the founder of this amazing organization, she is also an author!You can find her on IG @adrenalalternativesHer blog www.winslowedixon.wordpress.comHer author page townsendseries.comReach out and help support and raise awareness for the foundation. You can also donate at https://www.facebook.com/fund/hopeforadrenaldisease/Also at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Lisa is a badass from the UK who is battling M.E/CFS. She is funny and encouraging. I love her posts and this blog she let us steal from her lol. She is a must follow on IG @chronicme. blogshe also has a blog website www.linktr.ee/chronicme.blogPlease reach out and encourage her on her long battle. Also at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Meet Aoife she is from Ireland. She is a wife, mother of 3 and a daily pain warrior. "I have New Daily Persistent Headaches with Chronic Daily Migraine - basically that just means I have headaches of varying severity all day everyday. Yep, that's 365 days a year without fail. I've been dealing with this pain for over four years now and here is my story."Please reach out and give her love on her IG @myheadachelife. You can also follow her journey on her blog www.myheadachelife.comAlso at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Depression loves to rear its ugly head at all the wrong times. It's a hard battle to get through and a very lonely one at that. You don't have to have a chronic illness to have depression, it does not discriminate, but it is out to ruin your life. I am trying to fight my way out of this depression, but I feel like I am losing the battle. Also at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley

Her story is amazing. At 3 years old Rachel was diagnosed with failure to thrive. At 5 she was diagnosed with Bi-Fed Great Toe. From 5-17 she had 4 sets of ear tubes, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy and a couple sinus drains. At 20 she got sick again and this time it was permanent. She is a true warrior. Having to go through all these issues at such a young age. Fighting doctors for answers and trying to push forward when no one could give her answers. I hope you reach out to her and find inspiration in her journey. Follow her in IG: @iamnotmyillness and at tellonym.me/iamnotmyillness

I was sent this link (https://ndnr.com/autoimmuneallergy-medicine/addisons-disease/) by a sister Addisonian. I was really shocked at how broken down this was. I have never came across an article that was so informative. I learned so much and I really wanted to share it with those who are suffering from Addison's Disease or know of someone who is. I read through the article (please excuse the pronunciation of things, I know I butchered so much of it) and give a little bit of info about what I was told/not told, tests that were ran or not ran for me, and what steps I want to take to make this disease less of a burden on my body. Please check out the link as well. Advocate for yourselves and don't take "i dont' know or your results look normal" for an answer. You know your body better than any doctor. Also at https://linktr.ee/chronicmomsclubProducts: https://linktr.ee/ilenabickley