Sick Girl Speaks & Friends

As we wrap up Season One, each of the 15 podcast episodes about love and career give us the chance to reflect on the stories we tell ourselves. In this Season Finale, Scott and Sick Girl Speaks ask "Oops did I do it again?" as they uncover some of the narratives they carried with them that are worthy of a good look. When we never stop to examine our own reality, we may just be missing out on really good stuff. We are taking a break after this episode but we will miss you and we'll see you soon!

Whether you have a chronic condition or not, asserting boundaries is key to personal health and well-being. So why is it so hard to do? Luckily, Allison is a Master of Boundaries and, in this week's episode, Sick Girl Speaks abandons the traditional podcast format to find out her secrets. This Mini-Master Class on Boundaries is one everyone should hear but especially those with chronic conditions who struggle with fatigue. Enjoy!

Would you call yourself a jealous person? For many, this question brings up images of love quarrels and broken hearts but for those with chronic conditions, it may be different. In this week's episode, Beth and Sick Girl Speaks look at how having chronic illness may fuel jealousy in the professional setting and when admiring the ease of "health typical" people going about their daily lives. Oh, and don't forget to vote: keep or cut the songs? sickgirlspeaks.com

Has anyone tried to cheer you up after a loss using strange metaphors or a sentence that starts with "At least..."? You may be a victim of toxic positivity! In this week's episode, Dr. T and Sick Girl Speaks ask, "Where can I return this gift? And other questions about toxic positivity." In a surprise twist, these two Friends also explore authentic positivity and how the most painful losses can provide purpose and meaning in our lives. 

Have you ever pursued a career milestone with all of your might only to feel scared once you got the gig, wondering if you'd really be able to do the job with your chronic condition? In this week's episode, Elizabeth and Sick Girl Speaks share stories about "Crap, can I really do this? And other questions about getting what you want." These two Friends get deep in between using "Bestie Voices" and laughing their asses off.

How much does clothing, hair and nails influence how you are seen in the workplace? Do you feel the need to project a certain image to distract colleagies and leaders from your chronic condition? In this episode, Sick Girl Speaks and Dr. Tanya get honest about "being a brand" within the work enviornment and how that's changed dramatically since the pandemic hit and virtual meeting became the norm. 

Have you ever wondered if your chronic condition might deter that crush from asking you out? Do you ever worry that your significant other will get sick of you being sick? Rather than wonder, Sick Girl Speaks asks John, her boyfriend, to answer these important questions from his point of view. This open and honest conversation opens the door to discovering how to trust another person with the burdens of a chronic condition.

When you have a chronic condition, your own death may not be far from your thoughts. For those you love, it may be too hard to talk about. Allison and Sick Girl Speaks go boldly into this question of how to balance the reality of a chronic condition while being senstive to those who love you. Should you keep questions and worries about dying to yourself? We know this sounds like a heavy topic but the pay-off comes in this week's episode when these two Friends explore how "death on your shoulder" truly makes love sweeter. 

Have you ever had your heart broken? Have you ever been cheated on? Did you wonder if your chronic condition had anything to do with it? In this week's episode, Sick Girl Speaks and Scott ask "Was it Something I Coughed Up?" as they explore the challenging terrain of depression, chronic illness and breaking up. 

Have you ever had people say crazy things to you about your chronic condition? Do you have a work escape fantasy? Beth and Sick Girl Speaks explore the landscape of crappy things people say when they don't understand the reality of chronic conditions.

Has your chronic condition ever made you feel less attractive? Have you ever been inauthentic in the bedroom? Elizabeth and Sick Girl Speaks get very real on this episode about sex, "faking it" and chronic conditions. 

Do you sometimes feel like you have a "regular job" and an "illness job"? Do you ever feel like you have to "fake it" in a meeting when you feel bad? Allison and Sick Girl Speaks share big moments where their chronic conditions take them off the career path to a new destination.

Have any of your colleageus offerd you diet advice during a Zoom call? Has anyone ever told you you might dissapear if you turned sideways? Tanya and Sick Girl Speaks ask "why are we talking about my body at work?" In this week's episode, you'll learn if size really does matter. 

Have you ever said "yes" to a new love when your body said "no"? Then you might relate to this week's episode with Elizabeth climbing mountains and Sick Girl Speaks walking up a hill for love. Or is it love?

Kicking off this podcast series alongside Sick Girl Speaks is the voice every mother will love; Scott! Listen as they ponder when to tell the person you're dating you have a chronic condition and hear a big cofession from Sick Girl Speaks.