Chronically Alive + Thriving

In today's episode, I chat with Alexi Cortopassi as we wrap up season 2 of Chronically Alive + Thriving, and welcome her as my Podcast Manager. She will be working behind the scenes as we prepare for the exciting release of my new true crime podcast: Forget Them Not.You can connect with Alexi on Instagram: @AlexiChristineOn Clubhouse: @AlexiCortopassiEmail: AlexiCortopassi@gmail.comSupport the show

In today's episode, I welcome back Ali Piotrkowski. We catch up for a bit before she guides us through a wonderful & much-needed meditation on unity.Take 15 minutes from your day to reset your mind and body.You can connect with Ali on Instagram at YOGAWITHALI_PFacebook at YOGA WITH ALI P.Email at yogawithalip@gmail.comConnect with us on Instagram at chronicallyaliveandthrivingFacebook at Chronically Alive + ThrivingSupport the show

In today's episode, I welcome back Patrick Plum. We chat a bit about his life as a pilot and the impact our actions have on others. He also narrates a story he wrote about one of his most memorable experiences as a pilot.Support the show

In today's episode, my guest Scott Manduck and I talk about how his wife's Lyme disease diagnosis propelled him to get curious, do the research, and make lifestyle choices for their entire family, which aided in their healing as a whole. We talk about health + wellness, essential oils, the effects of everyday household toxins, and simple steps everyone can take to heal in any facet.You can connect with Scott on Instagram @Scott_Manduck  On FB + Clubhouse @ScottManduck and on his website scottmanduck.comAll content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site, and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues you may have.Support the show

In today's episode, you'll hear a story written and narrated by my friend, Michael Mitter. It's a story about relationships and connectedness between parent and child, child and extended family. It's a story about trailblazing a path to transformation as a gay man in a world full of broken people with expectations, opinions, and demands. It's a story about boundaries, integrity, and love.It's a story about the magic of learning.My hope is that you will lean in and truly listen to what it is he shares because maybe, just maybe it will help you learn to better respect and love others that are different than you.Support the show

Today, I welcome Dr. Manisha Rayavarapu. She is a Family Medicine physician, author, warrior, and lupus advocate, among many other things.She joins me today to talk about her journey through residency, her diagnosis and healing through lupus, and her newly released book - Butterflies, Boards, and Blessings.You can connect with Dr. Rayavarapu via her website: www.thepatientdoc.comon Instagram & Facebook @manisharayavarapuand on Clubhouse @mrayavarapuYou can purchase your copy of Butterflies, Boards, and Blessings on Amazon, Google, Apple, and Barnes and Noble.All content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues that you may be having.Support the show

In today's episode, I share a sneak peek into my past. The road that's led me to here - the cliff notes version of it at least. This is...Musings of an almost 40-year-old.Support the show

In today's episode, my guest and I talk about one of my favorite topics, SEX!We get real and raw because we believe there needs to be more safe spaces to engage in healthy conversations about sex. Is it painful or pleasurable? What are some of the causes of painful penetration? How do you work towards healing and having pleasurable sexual experiences?We also dish about pelvic floor physical therapy, dilator therapy,  talk therapy, vaginal botox, and the financial burden that comes with healing, and more!If this topic resonates with you, know that you're not alone and it's not your fault! You deserve healing and to experience pleasurable sex!!Connect with Paige on Instagram @Novaseventh  CAUTION & TRIGGER WARNING!Today we talk about pelvic floor and sexual dysfunction, sex - whether it's painful or pleasurable, and what healing can look like.MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues that you may be having.Support the show

My guests in today's episode are two of my favorite people. They have walked with me through all the things for the past decade and I don't ever want to do life without them. They are my people.We talk about how we met, the pandemic, relationships, boundaries, and hope. Oh yeah, and we laugh ridiculous amounts too.You can connect with my girl, Alisha Carabello on Instagram @ali_on_the_go_cle and on Facebook @Ali on the GO Support the show

In today's episode, Amanda Dahl, of Dahl Holistic Health shares her journey of healing from Lyme disease, the benefits of reiki and biomagnetic therapy, and how she helps others on their healing journeys.You can connect with Amanda on Instagram @dahlholisitichealth and on her website, Dahl Holistic Health. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues that you may be having.Support the show

Salon owner, Rachelle Yarnell joins me to talk about how she navigated owning 4 salons through a pandemic, what she learned about herself and others through that, and how she plans to reinvent herself this year.Support the show

Welcome to season 2 of Chronically Alive + Thriving!Today's guest is my friend, Silvia Tobin.  In this episode, we talk about the parallels between Mexico and the United States when it comes to searching for a diagnosis, being diagnosed, and treating Lyme disease. She talks about how she gives back and the things that make her feel most alive.Silvia is inspiring, kind, and passionate about sharing her knowledge with others. I'm thankful for the light she's brought into my life.You can connect with Siliva on Facebook @UnidoscontralymeLymeWarriorsDISCLAIMER:All content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues that you may be having.Support the show

Reflecting on past episodes and this past year while preparing to move ahead.MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues that you may be having.Support the show

Part 2 of my interview with singer-songwriter, Lori Triplett. If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, head over to listen to that first.Part 2 of my conversation with singer-songwriter, @loritriplettmusic is live now!She dishes on a few of her favorite things and shares a dose of encouragement that we can all benefit from.And, I may or may not confess to an embarrassing toxic habit I had as a child. Thankfully, it's NOT a habit I practice anymore! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, or whichever platform you prefer to listen to.Lori, thank you for your vulnerability, honesty, friendship, and for the beautiful music you share with the world! It makes it a brighter place!Connect with Lori on Instagram @loritriplettmusic and her website: www.loritriplett.comSlow Poison lyric video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-NAUf5UOqE&feature=youtu.beMEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues that you may be having.Support the show

In today's episode, I interview my dear friend and talented singer-songwriter, Lori Triplett. We talk about how taking big risks takes major guts.Lori shares her story and gives us a sneak peek behind her recently released EP, Slow Poison. We also talk about toxicity and how what we allow ourselves to be exposed to is what we're going to pour out to others and our world.  Toxic in-toxic out.Our conversation has been split into 2 episodes. This is part 1.Connect with Lori on Instagram @loritriplettmusic and her website: www.loritriplett.comSlow Poison lyric video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-NAUf5UOqE&feature=youtu.beMEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues that you may be having.Support the show

In today's episode, Dr. Miklowski, MEd, ND & I dive back into our conversation about gut health. We talk about how one size DOES NOT fit all, how stress management plays a huge role in gut health, practical ways to manage that stress, food hygiene, and much more.( Our conversation has been split into 2 episodes. Today's episode is part 2.)Connect with Dr. Miklowski, MEd, ND by visiting: www.gonaturalhealth.comMEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues that you may be having.Support the show

In today's episode, I welcome back Dr. Nanci Miklowski, MEd, ND of Cleveland Natural Health. She helps me kick-off our month-long series, “Let's talk about Guts, baby” by sharing all things gut health with us. Our conversation has been split into 2 episodes. Today's episode is part 1. Join us next Monday to listen to part 2 of that continued conversation.Connect with Dr. Miklowski, MEd, ND by visiting: www.gonaturalhealth.comMEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues that you may be having.Support the show

In today's episode, you're stuck with lil' ol' me expressing my gratitude, reflecting on past episodes, and sharing a few of the good habits that I've learned along my healing journey.MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues that you may be having.Support the show

In today's episode, I interview my friend, Ali Piortrkowski. She shares about her personal health challenges and journey of discovery, how yoga has improved her life, and the things she does to help herself and those around her grow.Ali is full of light, laughter, and love and is gifted in empowering others to live alive.MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues that you may be having.Support the show

Fellow human and former Lyme Disease Assassin, Patrick Plum shares a little bit about his exciting decision to officially sign-off his Facebook Lyme disease advocacy platform, some of the habits he created that helped him grow through his healing process, and other wisdom he's learned along the way.MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues that you may be having.Support the show

Today's episode is part 2 of my conversation with Emily Hayes. She dives right into talking about her journey of healing, being a mom of special needs children, and how God met her directly in her mess.MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues that you may be having.Support the show

In today's episode, I interview my childhood friend, Emily. This conversation has been split into 2 episodes. Today you'll get to hear part 1 of our conversation.CAUTION & TRIGGER WARNING!In this episode, our conversation touches on the topics of sexual assault, self-harm, substance abuse, and eating disorders. If you are struggling with any of these things please contact the substance abuse and mental health services national helpline 1-800-662-4357. You are not alone in this!MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues that you may be having.Support the show

My friend, Jessica Rupprecht, and I talk about learning to give life to your heart and home through miscarriage, grief, acceptance, healing, motherhood, self-care, homeschooling, and COVID-19.CAUTION & TRIGGER WARNING!In this episode, we talk about miscarriage, mental health, and suicidal thoughts.MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues that you may be having.Support the show

Dr. Nanci Miklowksi shares a holistic approach to simple, yet effective self-care habits we can practice every day to help us thrive in the midst of our mess.Connect with Dr. Miklowski by visiting: www.gonaturalhealth.comMEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues that you may be having.Support the show

Kristina Irene talks about why she chose to start a podcast and how learning to thrive in the midst of her mess while living with chronic illness has brought her healing.Support the show