Podcasts about chronic illness

This week, we're kicking off a 4-week series titled "How to Support Your Friend When..." and it's all about chronic illness. We are joined by listeners Erin and Nikita who share their struggle with various illnesses and the ways in which friends should (and SHOULDN'T!) support women in their position. If you're looking for ways to strengthen your own friendships, join our 8-week group coaching program called "Friendship Elevated" by visiting Betterfemalefriendships.com/membership

In celebration of World AIDS Day 2021, Matthew Zachary and guest co-host Elura Nanos welcome Krishna Stone, director of community relations for Gay Men's Health Crisis, and Damon Jacobs, New York-based licensed therapist and HIV/AIDS activist. They discuss early HIV/AIDS activism, the latest scientific advancements, and what we can all do to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The theme for the WAD 2021 observance is “Ending the HIV Epidemic: Equitable Access, Everyone's Voice.” World AIDS Day was first observed in 1988. Each year, organizations and individuals across the world bring attention to the HIV epidemic, endeavor to increase HIV awareness and knowledge, speak out against HIV stigma, and call for an increased response to move toward Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. For more about WAD, visit https://www.hiv.gov.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No one thinks I'm sick! Have you ever battled an illness while fighting for a diagnosis at the same time? This is the story for so many people battling chronic illness today. In this episode Liza interviews Lexie Walsh, chronic illness warrior turned advocate and founder of Uncharted Malady. Through Lexie's personal story, Liza and Lexie unpack many important topics affecting chronic illness warriors including medical gaslighting by physicians, the invalidation of medical mysteries, as well as the importance of healing personal trauma. This episode is dedicated to all the warriors out there (Lyme, autoimmune and undiagnosed) who continue to fight for validation, treatment, and healing.  The presenting sponsor of Very Happy Stories is Currey Ingram Academy, Promoting Strengths and Supporting Differences. At Currey Ingram Academy, they settle for nothing less than being a global leader for students with learning differences. By promoting strengths and supporting differences, their students receive the education they truly deserve. Learn more here at https://www.curreyingram.org/ Follow Liza and Very Happy Stories on Facebook and Instagram  https://www.facebook.com/veryhappystorieswithLizaBlas https://www.instagram.com/lizasveryhappystories/ Download Liza's free Thrive Guide for more of Liza's best practices on empowerment and happiness. Subscribe to Liza's newsletter at http://VeryHappyStories.com/ Connect with Liza's Guest, Lexie Walsh of Uncharted Malady Resources for Advocating https://www.unchartedmalady.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unchartedmalady/ Lexie Walsh is the founder of Uncharted Malady, her online resource in dissecting chronic illness from a patient's perspective, and designing a beneficial platform for the newly diagnosed, chronic illness veterans, and undiagnosed individuals. Uncharted Malady provides applicable resources, promotes chronic illness awareness that goes beyond sharing a message, and generates opportunities for others to share their chronic experiences. After enduring years of remaining undiagnosed, it has become her passion to assist others in advocating for their wellness through mental support and gained knowledge.

Top 10 Tips: Our monthly rapid-fire episode where Lyn summarizes the top 10 tips that came out of the previous month's content. ***** Created and produced by Lyn Lindbergh of COUCH to ACTIVE. Get the Couch to Active online experience and kickstart your health and fitness motivation today. www.couchtoactive.com/course  Fitness Motivation, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, and support for people with Chronic Illness, Long-Term Injuries, are Blind.   Join a group fitness class of Lyn's designed specifically for people with chronic illnesses, fibromyalgia, absolute beginners, and the blind. https://www.couchtoactive.com/group-fitness    Lyn's YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsnbdFmkpX5vgDTUgUr03g/playlists 

Today I talk to multimedia guru and patient influencer Kathy Reagan Young. She's been blogging since before that was a word. She's a video producer. And she hosts an amazing podcast called FUMS, an acronym for Fuck You Multiple Sclerosis. And yes swearing like a sailor is also in her toolkit. When Kathy was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis she didn't let that stop her from being the badass that she is. Instead, she took to the web and started an online MS support community. And she launched the FUMS podcast - a new addition to the OffScrip Health network. Kathy talks about all that as well as the psychedelic effects of Amazonian frog venom and the physics behind '80s hair.For more on Kathy's podcast, visit FUMSnow.com. And for information on us, visit https://OffScrip.com and follow @MZOutofPatients, @MatthewZachary, @VaxOnPod, and @OffScripMedia on Twitter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For most of us in the US, when we join the lucky MS'ers club, the first place we turn is likely to be the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The National MS Society's vision is a world free of MS - something which we can all get behind! But while the bastard refuses to die, they also focus on ensuring that people affected by MS can live their best lives.One of the ways in which they do this is the MS Navigator program. The Navigators exist to connect you with the help you need, wherever and whenever you need it.To tell us more, my guest today is Allison Krehbiel, the Director of MS Navigator Services Delivery. Allison provides leadership to the nationwide team of MS Navigators who receive direct referrals from healthcare providers - utilizing the power of collaboration to improve client outcomes. Allison has been with the National MS Society since 2005 when she started as a contracted Case Manager. She received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Washington and has a certificate in non-profit management and in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.Topics covered in this episode include:The reasons why the program was startedDo the Navigators need to have a connection to MS? Examples of the different ways in which the program can help people with MS - including disability benefits and employment issuesThe training which is involved for NavigatorsHow to connect with the MS Navigator programFull show notes and resources at https://fumsnow.com/fums094/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode my special guest, Mary Ruddick, talks about how she healed herself from a debilitating disease through nutrition alone. She takes us on her twelve year journey of finding answers when no mainstream doctors could help her. She now carries on the work of Dr. Weston A. Price and travels the world studying indigenous cultures untouched by industrialization. Like doctor Price she has found these people in perfect health and has gone on to implement these principles in her life and with her clients. You can learn more about her story at: https://www.enableyourhealing.com https://www.instagram.com/maryruddickcnc Other resources: https://westonaprice.org https://realmilk.com

It's the holy grail of planning months. Here's four steps to get you set up for success this December 2021. ***** Created and produced by Lyn Lindbergh of COUCH to ACTIVE. Get the Couch to Active online experience and kickstart your health and fitness motivation today. www.couchtoactive.com/course  Fitness Motivation, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, and support for people with Chronic Illness, Long-Term Injuries, are Blind.   Join a group fitness class of Lyn's designed specifically for people with chronic illnesses, fibromyalgia, absolute beginners, and the blind. https://www.couchtoactive.com/group-fitness    Lyn's YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsnbdFmkpX5vgDTUgUr03g/playlists 

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Tori Joy Geiger. Tori has experienced chronic illness from birth, and that has affected her ability to be an athlete and have outdoor adventures—but it hasn't stopped her at all. She's learned how to work with her body so she can have the experiences she wants, at her own pace and in her own way. This was such a delightful conversation. Tori has done loads of mindset work and has gone on a journey of self-knowledge, and everything she has done has gotten her to a place where she can do the things she wants in a way that works for her. Whether you have a chronic illness or other life challenges, I know you'll get something out of this episode.   About Tori Tori is a congenital heart defect survivor and has undergone multiple open-heart surgeries and procedures throughout her life. Growing up, she was an avid athlete, participating in volleyball, basketball, and track in high school. She went on to play volleyball at Corban University and later join the track team at George Fox University as a high jumper. With a heart for others affected by chronic illnesses such as CHD, Tori started a lifestyle blog where she shares lifestyle and chronic illness tips. Part of her mission is to have a “heart that beats for others,” and to help other chronic illness warriors achieve a life of fulfillment and impact. Tori does this through her 50/50 CHD Promise; 50% of her blogging commissions are donated to CHD organizations. When Tori is not blogging or running her businesses, she loves traveling, cooking with her hubby, running, playing with her adorable Goldendoodle, and paddleboarding.   BE VICTORIOUS. Website Instagram Facebook Join the TJG Victory Tribe Private Facebook Group Ebook Use code HOLLY50 for 50% off the ebook   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn How Tori's chronic illness has affected her adventures How Tori has been able to move beyond the limitations of her chronic illness How you can turn “Why me?” into an opportunity Why it's so important to know who you are at your core How Tori has overcome medical trauma How people with chronic illness can have more adventure in their life while still managing their health The mindset that can help people overcome adversity and live life to their fullest Tori's top tips for living victoriously with a chronic illness   Things We Discussed The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R. Covey  Mark Batterson  John C. Maxwell   Related Episodes 418 Holly Worton ~ Adventures in Rest 340 Esther Lemmens ~ How to Connect With Your Body's Innate Wisdom (now with downloadable transcript!) 324 Holly Worton ~ How to Keep Overwhelm From Becoming Burnout (now with downloadable transcript!) 315 Holly Worton ~ Know Yourself: How to Answer the Question of “Who Am I?” (now with downloadable transcript!) 293 Holly Worton ~ How to Get Back on Track & Get Sh!t Done After Illness or Burnout (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

Health At Every Size® health coach and certified intuitive eating counselor Linda Tucker joins us to discuss how dieting causes health problems, why intuitive eating is compatible with managing chronic illnesses, how diet culture and its new guise as the Wellness Diet twist the definition of self-care and health, why Linda combines the principles of intuitive eating, HAES®, and body liberation in her work, and so much more! Plus, Christy answers a listener question about how to handle the feeling that things were just *easier* in a smaller body. (This episode originally aired on December 10, 2018.) Linda is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who incorporates Health at Every Size, body liberation, and intuitive living into her private coaching practice. Linda works through a truly holistic lens, meaning that ALL aspects of someones lived experience are examined. She has her own history of disordered eating and chronic illness and wants to raise awareness and release shame around both. Find her online at LindaTuckerCoaching.com. Subscribe to our newsletter, Food Psych Weekly, to keep getting new weekly Q&As and other new content while the podcast is on hiatus! If you're ready to break free from diet culture once and for all, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course. You'll get all your questions answered in an exclusive monthly podcast, plus ongoing support in our private community forum and dozens of hours of other great content. Christy's first book, Anti-Diet, is available wherever you get your books. Order online at christyharrison.com/book, or at local bookstores across North America, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Grab Christy's free guide, 7 simple strategies for finding peace and freedom with food, for help getting started on the anti-diet path. For full show notes and a transcript of this episode, go to christyharrison.com/foodpsych. Ask your own question about intuitive eating, Health at Every Size, or eating disorder recovery at christyharrison.com/questions.

I explain why you shouldn't kill yourself, a value about yourself that you might not notice, some considerations and things we can do when we feel like giving up.  There is a better way than suicide, we just need to find it!Topics:A new answer to the question:  Why shouldn't I kill myself?Weighing options offers a clear answer.Death reveals itself to us, Living offers chance and hope and unknown.Curiosity plays a part.Something you're NOT seeing right now.Don't believe the LIE that you are ALONE.You're right, I AM EMOTIONAL.Concept of Refocusing.You've won this battle before, you can do it again.From "I have to..." to "I GET to...".Go to work as a human being.Your gift of perspective.Make sure it takes a long time to be killed.LIKE TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SMALL BUSINESS, AND YOURSELF? Please visit our affiliates for even more support!The Healthy PlaceVisit findyourhealthyplace.com for all your natural supplement needs! Vitamins, proteins, CBD, pre-workouts, recovery, snacks, beauty products, toiletries, chocolates...you name it!Use code: VICTORY for 30% off & Free Shipping! (USA only)Wild Theory CBDCheck out wildtheory.com for some amazing CBD products!Use code: VICTORY for 30% off & Free Shipping! (USA only)Please consider donating, buying merch or simply sending a message!Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcastEmail:  chronicvictorypodcast@gmail.comYoutube:  Chronic VictoryPatreon:  Chronic VictoryRedbubble:  Chronic VictoryMusic Credits:Ataraxia By AERØHEADhttps://soundcloud.com/aerohead Music provided by https://www.plugnplaymusic.netRPM99Aggressive Epic RockNo copyright musicThe Healthy Place Support the podcast & an awesome small business! Go to findyourhealthyplace.com - use code: victoryWild Theory CBD Support the podcast..farmers..small business & yourself! Go to wildtheory.com and use code: victoryWild Theory CBD Check out wildtheory.com for all your CBD needs and use code: victoryDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/chronicvictory)

Campfire chats are unique episodes where I talk about what's happening in my personal life and behind the scenes of my business, Couch to Active. ***** Created and produced by Lyn Lindbergh of COUCH to ACTIVE. Get the Couch to Active online experience and kickstart your health and fitness motivation today. www.couchtoactive.com/course  Fitness Motivation, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, and support for people with Chronic Illness, Long-Term Injuries, are Blind.   Join a group fitness class of Lyn's designed specifically for people with chronic illnesses, fibromyalgia, absolute beginners, and the blind. https://www.couchtoactive.com/group-fitness    Lyn's YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsnbdFmkpX5vgDTUgUr03g/playlists 

I discuss some of my personal experiences with supernatural occurrences to share what I learned from them.  You can read and study something as much as you want, but until you go through and experience it, you won't fully understand it, because we don't know what we don't know. Topics:Observational truth VS Personal Truth.Unexplained things.Blind VS Bold faith.Things that exist that we cannot see.4th Dimension.We don't know what we don't know!No frame of reference and people won't understand you...Material world VS Spiritual world.Spiritual Warfare.Demon story.What does it take for something to become real to you?Face of Christ story.Owl story.Acceptance.Questions & Realizations.LIKE TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SMALL BUSINESS, AND YOURSELF? Please visit our affiliates for even more support!The Healthy PlaceVisit findyourhealthyplace.com for all your natural supplement needs! Vitamins, proteins, CBD, pre-workouts, recovery, snacks, beauty products, toiletries, chocolates...you name it!Use code: VICTORY for 30% off & Free Shipping! (USA only)Wild Theory CBDCheck out wildtheory.com for some amazing CBD products!Use code: VICTORY for 30% off & Free Shipping! (USA only)Please consider donating, buying merch or simply sending a message!Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcastEmail:  chronicvictorypodcast@gmail.comYoutube:  Chronic VictoryPatreon:  Chronic VictoryRedbubble:  Chronic VictoryMusic Credits:Ataraxia By AERØHEADhttps://soundcloud.com/aerohead Music provided by https://www.plugnplaymusic.netKeys of Moon Musichttps://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music provided by https://www.plugnplaymusic.netThe Healthy Place Support the podcast & an awesome small business! Go to findyourhealthyplace.com - use code: victoryWild Theory CBD Support the podcast..farmers..small business & yourself! Go to wildtheory.com and use code: victoryLit Beard Company A Wisconsin-based, Veteran-owned beard company.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/chronicvictory)

If you are one of my students, this episode is for you.   ***** Created and produced by Lyn Lindbergh of COUCH to ACTIVE. Get the Couch to Active online experience and kickstart your health and fitness motivation today. www.couchtoactive.com/course  Fitness Motivation, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, and support for people with Chronic Illness, Long-Term Injuries, are Blind.   Join a group fitness class of Lyn's designed specifically for people with chronic illnesses, fibromyalgia, absolute beginners, and the blind. https://www.couchtoactive.com/group-fitness    Lyn's YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsnbdFmkpX5vgDTUgUr03g/playlists 

We all love stories of a miracle cure, but for people with chronic, incurable conditions, there is no model for what it looks like to live a meaningful, "unfixed" life. In this episode, Kimberly Warner of Unfixed Media Productions shares how she uses film to enable people with chronic illnesses to share their stories. We discuss her personal journey with chronic illness, how sharing stories can bring healing, and her new docuseries Life Rebalanced Chronicles produced in collaboration with the Vestibular Disorders Association. Resources: Health Story CollaborativeEnabled Disabled podcastDisorder channelThe Journal of Health Design Get in touch: Website: https://unfixedmedia.com/

Happy THANKSGIVING peeps! Join us as we go over a year to be grateful for. __________________________________________________________Connect with us:@findyourrareon all your favorite social media channelshttps://www.findyourrare.com That's why the BC Schizophrenia Society has launched a brand new podcast, called Look Again, Mental Illness Re-examined. Host Faydra Aldridge talks to doctors, families, and people with lived experience about how to recognize mental illness, and the specific treatments that can help. Check it out. They'll really challenge you to“look again” at what you think you know about mental illness. Support the show (https://www.patron.com/findyourrare)

In this episode, Matthew Zachary, Elura Nanos, and guest Amanda Ferraro discuss what they are thankful for, what they'll be eating on Thanksgiving day, and how to avoid contracting COVID-19.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I want you to hear my heart when I say, there are very beautiful things that can come out of this difficult journey. No one would ask to be set on the path of chronic illness, but once you're there - when you're ready - there is beauty to be found. We see  things differently because our lives our different, and we bring joy, acceptance, grace, support and kindness to the world around us in ways we could never had before. Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/fightlikeamama

If you only get to listen to one of this More Energy series, this is the episode where I bring it all together and paint a picture of how getting more energy works.   ***** Created and produced by Lyn Lindbergh of COUCH to ACTIVE. Get the Couch to Active online experience and kickstart your health and fitness motivation today. www.couchtoactive.com/course  Fitness Motivation, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, and support for people with Chronic Illness, Long-Term Injuries, are Blind.   Join a group fitness class of Lyn's designed specifically for people with chronic illnesses, fibromyalgia, absolute beginners, and the blind. https://www.couchtoactive.com/group-fitness    Lyn's YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsnbdFmkpX5vgDTUgUr03g/playlists 

vesloils.com Use code SPOONIESUNITE for 10% offOn today's episode of The Real Life Show: Living with a Chronic Illness, we talked to Lauren Cunningham. She is a certified holistic health coach specializing in autoimmune diseases and is a recipe developer. Lauren creates recipes that she shares on her blog and for peoples' fitness programs. Lauren takes a more holistic view on chronic illness. So we talked all things health, wellness, and stress management to take a more holistic approach to your lifestyle. Lauren also shares her tips and tricks to having a more healthy life.Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laur_cunningham/?hl=enLauren's website: https://laurencunningham.co/?p=7Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/therealspooniesunite/https://www.facebook.com/groups/2443751542368935Our New Book "Live a Better Life":  https://tinyurl.com/36b3xzm6Our Book “Empowered Self Care”: https://amzn.to/2Q2bUxqMyWellnessHub: https://my-wellness-hub.mn.co/Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-real-spoonies-uniteEmail: hello@TheRealSpooniesUnite.comSupport the show (https://my-wellness-hub.mn.co/)

Today's episode is with Karina Sturm! Karina is a German native who is now in San Francisco. She's a research associate turned journalist living with several chronic illnesses and an invisible disability. Her main health condition is called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a rare connective tissue disorder that leads to many co-morbid conditions. She's had around a dozen diagnoses, including dysautonomia, mast cell activation, small fiber neuropathy, a rare bleeding disorder called factor VII deficiency and much more. We absolutely loved hearing from other spoonies out there and we got INTO IT with Karina today. We chatted about her experience with multiple chronic illnesses, we ranted about hustle culture and how it's negatively affected the chronically ill for many years. In today's episode we chat about: Karina's story with invisible and multiple chronic illness Some specific symptoms Karina deals with with EDS and MCAS The three of us went on a rant about hustle culture and working with chronic illness Companies shifting to remote work because of the pandemic, but wishing that companies would've thought of this for those of us who have been living with chronic illness or disabilities for awhile What came up for Karina or were amplified because of the pandemic Coping techniques that Karina uses Being a voice in the community for chronic illness and how Karina got into it Dogma and the problem with social media and chronic illness Facebook groups Links and things: Karina's website Karina's blog We are Visible Documentary Karina's Facebook Karina's Instagram Karina's Twitter Chronically Healing Instagram Chronically Healing Facebook Group

An interesting conversation with students.   ***** Created and produced by Lyn Lindbergh of COUCH to ACTIVE. Get the Couch to Active online experience and kickstart your health and fitness motivation today. www.couchtoactive.com/course  Fitness Motivation, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, and support for people with Chronic Illness, Long-Term Injuries, are Blind.   Join a group fitness class of Lyn's designed specifically for people with chronic illnesses, fibromyalgia, absolute beginners, and the blind. https://www.couchtoactive.com/group-fitness    Lyn's YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsnbdFmkpX5vgDTUgUr03g/playlists 

Amanda Ferraro is the Iron Woman of cancer survivorship. She's endured a WTF whirlwind — double pneumonia, seven brain surgeries to treat a cyst on her cerebellum, hydrocephalus, appendicitis, acute myeloid leukemia, and various complications related to those illnesses. But Amanda lived to tell the tale. She started a blog called “Cancer is an Asshole,” which she expanded into a podcast. Amanda continues to share her story, advocates for patients, and runs a nonprofit, all while fighting chronic health problems and being a mom.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christine Rich is an award-winning marketing executive, retired spin instructor, speaker, mentor, mama, advocate, and author.She is passionate about raising awareness about the intersection of chronic illness and mental health and advocating for better support for patients and physicians.She serves on the board of directors of the Northeast Ohio Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, is a support group facilitator and also volunteers on the national Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Patient Advisory Task Force.Imagine the collective power if every person with a chronic illness spoke candidly about how mental and emotional health affects their physical symptoms.I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease at a young age and spent many years trying to hide from and deny the fear, anger, and sadness I felt because of my illness. I recently published a book called "Chronic" about how a serious health scare in my late twenties caused me to reevaluate and change her focus to wellness and self-love rather than illness and fear.Through raw and personal stories and insights, I share my journey of living with and befriending my less-than-glamorous, often times invisible, chronic illness called Crohn's disease.These insights include:How women insist they're “fine” even when they aren't.Why physicians should consistently discuss mental health with their patients.What the power of radical acceptance and self-love can provide.Chronic encourages readers to shift their perspective of chronic illness from one of shame or fear to one of acceptance and love. Throughout her book, I give readers reasons to feel empowered and to know they are not alone.Connect with Christine:Instagram: @christinerich_authorWebsite: www.christinemrich.comAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chronic-Christine-M-Rich/dp/1636764827/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=chronic+christine+rich&qid=1633886322&sr=8-1________________________This Episode is sponsored by: That's why the BC Schizophrenia Society has launched a brand new podcast, called Look Again, Mental Illness Re-examined. Host Faydra Aldridge talks to doctors, families, and people with lived experience about how to recognize mental illness, and the specific treatments that can help. Check it out. They'll really challenge you to“look again” at what you think you know about mental illness. Support the show (https://www.patron.com/findyourrare)

Would you pass or fail my 3-day sleep test? ***** Created and produced by Lyn Lindbergh of COUCH to ACTIVE. Get the Couch to Active online experience and kickstart your health and fitness motivation today. www.couchtoactive.com/course  Fitness Motivation, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, and support for people with Chronic Illness, Long-Term Injuries, are Blind.   Join a group fitness class of Lyn's designed specifically for people with chronic illnesses, fibromyalgia, absolute beginners, and the blind. https://www.couchtoactive.com/group-fitness    Lyn's YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsnbdFmkpX5vgDTUgUr03g/playlists 

The content that landed on page 100 of Couch to Active was merely happenstance, but I received it as serendipity.   ***** Created and produced by Lyn Lindbergh of COUCH to ACTIVE. Get the Couch to Active online experience and kickstart your health and fitness motivation today. www.couchtoactive.com/course  Fitness Motivation, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, and support for people with Chronic Illness, Long-Term Injuries, are Blind.   Join a group fitness class of Lyn's designed specifically for people with chronic illnesses, fibromyalgia, absolute beginners, and the blind. https://www.couchtoactive.com/group-fitness    Lyn's YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsnbdFmkpX5vgDTUgUr03g/playlists 

In this episode I look at how have an attitude of gratitude can provide for better mental and health benefits set against a backdrop of my struggles. I based this episode from an article by Heather R. Parker and here is the https://medium.com/invisible-illness/gratitude-and-chronic-illness-a1359975374b (article). Here is the free software = https://www.libreoffice.org/ (https://www.libreoffice.org/) Support this podcast

Chronic Illness Video on Abundance Plus - https://bit.ly/3oLUeDJ Today's show the audio from a video Justin made for Abundance Plus as an extra for his tv show - Rooted - which deals with Chronic Illness.  The video was filmed by Ben Roberts who makes the Rooted shows so it is beautifully shot on two cameras.  There is really nice broll that I added to the film to make it more interesting. If you are an Abundance Plus member or thinking about becoming one, go check out the video version of this podcast along with the other amazing, inspirational content on the platform

Inertia wars, it's a thing. ***** Created and produced by Lyn Lindbergh of COUCH to ACTIVE. Get the Couch to Active online experience and kickstart your health and fitness motivation today. www.couchtoactive.com/course  Fitness Motivation, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, and support for people with Chronic Illness, Long-Term Injuries, are Blind.   Join a group fitness class of Lyn's designed specifically for people with chronic illnesses, fibromyalgia, absolute beginners, and the blind. https://www.couchtoactive.com/group-fitness    Lyn's YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsnbdFmkpX5vgDTUgUr03g/playlists 

Today, I am delighted and honored to be talking to Dr. Philip Ovadia. He is a board-certified Cardiac Thoracic Surgeon and Founder of Ovadia Heart Health. His mission is to help people stay off his operating table by optimizing their metabolic health to lower the risk of heart disease and other chronic illnesses.   In this episode, we take a deep dive into clinical medicine. We explain how it is possible to reverse conditions like high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes and become healthy without taking any medications. Dr. Ovadia defines metabolic health, talks about his journey from being morbidly obese to losing more than 100 pounds, discusses Gary Taubes's influence on his health journey, and his seven principles for health and wellness. We also get into metabolic health markers, the hyper-palatability of processed food, metabolic syndrome, and the metabolic inflexibility of most Americans.  Dr. Ovadia's approach to nutrition is all about bio-individuality and having enough protein in your diet to ensure satiety. I really enjoy connecting with other western medicine-trained health care professionals who have pivoted towards optimizing metabolic health and flexibility! Stay tuned for more!  IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Problems that exist within the medical system. Dr. Ovadia shares his health journey and talks about his mission. Why much of Dr. Ovadia's current education is coming from non-physicians. Dr. Ovadia talks about metabolic health. The physical effects of eating hyper-palatable processed foods versus eating nutrient-dense whole foods. Take control of what you eat rather than letting food control you. What metabolic syndrome is all about. The benefits of using a continuous glucose monitor. Why no one diet will serve everyone. Using metabolic health as a system to guide you to good health. The benefits of pushing for nutrient density to feel satiated. Bio: Dr. Philip Ovadia is a board-certified Cardiac Surgeon and founder of Ovadia Heart Health. His mission is to optimize the public's metabolic health and help people stay off his operating table. As a heart surgeon who used to be morbidly obese, Dr. Ovadia has seen firsthand the failures of mainstream diets and medicine. He realized that what helped him lose over 100 pounds was the same solution that could have prevented most of the thousands of open-heart surgeries he has performed—metabolic health. In Stay off My Operating Table: A Heart Surgeon's Metabolic Health Guide to Lose Weight, Prevent Disease, and Feel Your Best Every Day, Dr. Ovadia shares the complete metabolic health system to prevent disease. Dr. Ovadia grew up in New York and graduated from the accelerated Pre-Med/Med program at the Pennsylvania State University and Jefferson Medical College. This was followed by a residency in General Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey and a Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Tufts-New England Medical School. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website  Connect with Dr. Philip Ovadia On his website  At The Stronger Heart Society  On Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn,   and Twitter A simple calculator for metabolic syndrome  Dr. Ovadio's book, Stay Off My Operating Table Books mentioned: The Unhealthy Truth by Robyn O'Brien     The Case for Keto by Gary Taubes Salt Sugar Fat by Michael Moss

Here's a few fun facts to help you stay motivated to drink your water.  ***** Created and produced by Lyn Lindbergh of COUCH to ACTIVE. Get the Couch to Active online experience and kickstart your health and fitness motivation today. www.couchtoactive.com/course  Fitness Motivation, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, and support for people with Chronic Illness, Long-Term Injuries, are Blind.   Join a group fitness class of Lyn's designed specifically for people with chronic illnesses, fibromyalgia, absolute beginners, and the blind. https://www.couchtoactive.com/group-fitness    Lyn's YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsnbdFmkpX5vgDTUgUr03g/playlists 

In this episode of Vax On, Matthew Zachary and Elura Nanos discuss an unexpected Twitter feud about the COVID-19 vaccine. They also discuss scientific evidence that SARS-CoV-2 has been spreading explosively among our woodland friends across the United States. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“It is not the experience of loss that becomes the defining moment of our lives, but how we respond to loss that matters.”Loss came suddenly for Jerry Sittser. In an instant, a tragic car accident claimed three generations of his family: his mother, his wife of 20 years, and his four-year-old daughter. Left as a single father to care for his three surviving children, Jerry was nearly overcome by the tremendous weight of grief. While most of us will probably not experience such a catastrophic loss in our lifetime, we will all face some sort of loss. Whether in the form of disability, chronic illness, crushing disappointment, or the death of a loved one, the experience of loss is universal. Jerry is joining Crystal to help put words around sorrow and offer hope for growing with grief. If you are wondering if you will ever heal or what God's plan is in the depth of your pain, be encouraged by this conversation. Through God's transforming grace, new life is possible.Resources:Read A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows through LossVisit Jerry's WebsiteListen to Carrying Grief with Bekah BowmanListen to Coping with Grief and Loss with Halley MastrolonardoListen to Who Am I? with Jimmy Peña Questions or comments? Email Crystal at podcast@joniandfriends.orgSupport Joni and Friends to help make this podcast possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Join us in answering the call in Luke 14:21-23... until his house is full! Founded by author and international disability advocate Joni Eareckson Tada, the ministry provides Christ-centered care that serves needs and transforms hearts through Joni's House, Wheels for the World, and Retreats and Getaways. Joni and Friends also equips individuals and churches with disability ministry training and provides higher education courses and internships through the Christian Institute on Disability. Find more encouragement through Joni's radio podcast, daily devotional, or by following us on Facebook,  Instagram, and YouTube.

Mazal Masoud Etedgi, founder of B'samim Apothecary, shares Moroccan Jewish plant magic and sacred prayersong, and speaks into the challenges of longing and belonging in diaspora. Mazal offers insight into ancestral healing at the intersections of creativity, chronic illness and trans and non-binary identity.

Today I talk to Melissa Boudreau, endometriosis advocate and the latest podcasting rockstar to join OffScrip Health. It took years of suffering the debilitating effects of endometriosis and a battery of unrelated tests before Melissa would finally get diagnosed with the disease. That's because endometriosis isn't talked about. Despite the fact that one in ten women have it, it takes an average of 7 to 10 years for most women to get diagnosed. Melissa is working to change that. She started the podcast "The Cycle" to get the conversation going and help endo patients share their stories.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Part of our series on how to add a little more energy into your moments.   ***** Created and produced by Lyn Lindbergh of COUCH to ACTIVE. Get the Couch to Active online experience and kickstart your health and fitness motivation today. www.couchtoactive.com/course  Fitness Motivation, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, and support for people with Chronic Illness, Long-Term Injuries, are Blind.   Join a group fitness class of Lyn's designed specifically for people with chronic illnesses, fibromyalgia, absolute beginners, and the blind. https://www.couchtoactive.com/group-fitness    Lyn's YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsnbdFmkpX5vgDTUgUr03g/playlists 

As the song says, it's the most wonderful time of the year! And many of us traditionally mark the season - and please know that the FUMS Podcast is a no-shame space - by giving up on eating and living in a healthier way. But increasingly, many of us living with MS and related chronic conditions are managing our health through nutrition and lifestyle. So how do we keep this up without missing our family traditions?Luckily, Functional Nutrition Counselor and Chef Alene Brennan is on-hand to show us the way.Alene knows first-hand what it's like to live, and rise above, a chronic illness and debilitating migraines. Following her diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis in 2016, she now coaches individuals from around the world to manage autoimmune disease through diet and lifestyle.Listen in as she shows us that we don't have to compromise our healthy habits during the holidays to enjoy this special season.Topics covered in this episode include:Why Alene feels that it's important to focus on what's manageable for you to maintain a healthy lifestyle during the festive holidaysAlene's thoughts about the different diets which are believed to help with autoimmune conditions - including the Wahls protocol, and plant-based and gluten-free diets. How should we balance out conflicting advice?Why it's not enough to eat badly and exercise moreHow adopting a more mindful approach to your diet can help you to maintain your important family traditions and ritualsWhere to find out more about Alene and the work she doesResources for this episode (clickable links):Visit Patients Getting PaidIf you're getting value from FUMS, please consider leaving a review wherever you're listening nowHelp keep FUMS alive at the FUMS Podcast Patreon page - or buy FUMS MerchGet your copy of Kathy's ebook with Erin Glace: "Bowel and Bladder Issues in Multiple Sclerosis by Two Pee Brains With Potty Mouths Talking Shit About MS"Listen to Alene's previous appearances on the FUMS Podcast Show: Episode 061 – Essential Oils and MS with Alene Brennan and Episode 017 – Autoimmune Health Coach Alene BrennanFUMS episodes on Wahl'sTo learn more and receive free resources, visit Alene's website at www.lesspharmmoretable.com Follow her on Instagram @lesspharmmoretable and on YouTube** Sign up for The FUMS 6-Pack here: The FUMS 6-Pack.~ Special thanks to my podcast editor Steve Woodward. Do you have a podcast or are you interested in starting a pod? I HIGHLY recommend adding Steve to your team. Find him at PodcastingEditor.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's everywhere, right? People posting a daily gratitude, commercials about giving thanks and being blessed… heck that trend has even taken to clothing now a days and every store we walk into has graphic tees telling us to be thankful, grateful and blessed. Life is hard for everyone. Even those without chronic illness making everything feel like a fuzzy, out of focus, and over exposed video from the 80s. You'll get through this. If you don't have someone to message to help you get through it, well friend… you've got me. Follow me at: http://www.instagram.com/fightlikeamama

For decades, the portrayal of cancer in movies and television was grim. If a character was diagnosed with cancer, it was a near certainty they'd be dead by the credits. But, like cancer treatment itself, Hollywood evolved, and many storylines about cancer became stories of survival. In this episode, we ask the question, "Who influences us and why?" From musicians to television stars, film producers to televised cancer screenings, when celebrities lend their voices to raising awareness and fundraising, that kind of star power can move mountains. Join us as we hear from voices such as actor Patrick Dempsey, StandUp2Cancer Co-Founders Katie Couric, Pam Williams, the late Laura Ziskin. Also appearing in this episode: Steven Hoffman (Professor of Global Health Law and Political Science at York University in Toronto, Canada,) Dr. Larissa Nekhlyudov (Director of Internal Medicine for Cancer Survivors at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute,) Kami Kosenko (Professor of Communication at North Carolina State University,) and Milton Kent (Former reporter and sports columnist for The Baltimore Sun). For more information about this series, visit https://CancerMavericks.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Winter's coming! Is your vehicle ready? Mary Maguire of AAA Northeast has all the info you need to make sure you are ready for whatever weather Mother Nature throws at us this season. She also talks with Nichole about the threat of drowsy driving after the time change, and what AAA's expecting for the Thanksgiving travel forecast. David Waters, CEO of Community Servings, joins the show to talk about their "Pie in the Sky" fundraiser. The organization works with volunteers to get healthy, home-cooked meals out to chronically and critically ill people all over Massachusetts. David has details on the organization's history, and how you can help them with their mission.

Chronic illnesses are a long and sometimes painful journey. You require ongoing medical care and doing the things you need to do every day is cumbersome. These chronic conditions can be difficult for many doctors to resolve because they attempt to use drugs as treatment, which only masks the symptoms, and doesn't get to the root of the problem.  In today's episode, Dr. Christine Schaffner talks with Dr. John Lieurance about innovative solutions for those struggling with chronic illness, especially supplementing with high-dose melatonin, and methylene blue along with its benefits and features. Additionally, they discuss his personal journey with chronic illness during his life.     Dr. John is the chief scientific advisor for MitoZen Scientific and heads up Advanced Rejuvenation, a multi-disciplinary clinic with a focus on treating chronic diseases, regenerative medicine (Prolotherapy & Stem Cell therapy using high def ultrasound), functional neurology, and functional medicine.  Dr. Lieurance has spent most of his career focused on finding solutions to the core causes of disease and how to support healing through natural methods. Some of the conditions he often sees clinically include: degenerative neurological disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, autoimmune disease, chronic Lyme, biotoxin illness, CIRS, and mold illness. He has suffered from chronic Lyme and mold illness himself for many years before he uncovered the secret to recovery.  To get the full version of the show notes - please visit http://www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode120

Today's guest is Danna Lorch from Brookline, Massachusetts. Danna has been a freelance writer for 11 years, mostly focusing on journalism. She has covered the visual arts, design, architecture, the trades and parenting. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Architectural Digest and many other publications. Before becoming a writer, she managed nonprofits in the Middle East and Africa. Then, she covered the emerging art scene in the United Arab Emirates for seven years before “crash landing” back in the U.S. for health reasons, with her husband and young son. Most recently, Danna pivoted to working for higher education clients and now does about 30% journalism, 70% higher ed. About four years ago, Danna's husband became really sick and they had to quickly leave their home in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to move to the U.S. so he could get the treatment he needed. (He is now stable but with some lingering health issues.) Soon after, Danna discovered she had an autoimmune disorder. All of this has led her to restart her freelance business five times. The current iteration, which she restarted after the pandemic affected her business, has been her most successful. In the past, she's felt embarrassed to talk about the need to stop and start her freelance journey, especially with so many people sharing their successes on social media. But now, she's very public about how her personal challenges have affected her business. After landing an essay in The New York Times after the pandemic hit in 2020, she aimed for several more prestigious bylines to build a strong portfolio. Then, she used that to pivot to higher education. She used the articles she'd written about design, art and architecture as a “bridge” to focus on higher ed clients that have strong niches in those areas. Danna shifted her mindset to thinking of herself as a business owner. She set values and goals for her business. Now she values finding recurring, reliable work and working with kind clients. She would like her work to be meaningful. And if it can't be meaningful, it has to pay well. Danna's imposter syndrome is often high. She's had a lot of challenges and taken adventurous leaps and says “when you live your life like that, it's pretty hard not to sometimes question yourself and feel incompetent.” Imposter syndrome as a freelancer pops up when people ask, “Oh, are you still writing?” as if it's a hobby. Danna is also the mom of a young child and says people don't take “mom businesses” as seriously.  She was also scared to share some of her personal challenges because she didn't want to be seen as unreliable. Danna also talks about needing to set boundaries, which she didn't do in business much before having a child. Now, she sets boundaries as a mom, as an observant Jew and as someone managing an autoimmune disease. She recommends a “tech Sabbath” for everyone!   Biz Bite: Send Handwritten Thank You Notes   Resources: Episode #45 of Deliberate Freelancer: You Need to Set Boundaries Episode #14 of Deliberate Freelancer: Freelancing with a Chronic Illness, with Christy Batta Episode #67 of Deliberate Freelancer: How to Fight Imposter Syndrome, with Kristen Hicks www.dannalorch.com Danna on LinkedIn Danna on Twitter Danna on Instagram Writers' Co-op podcast SCORE.org and free business coaching Y Combinator Startup School    

Meet Dena Williams! This amazing woman has been through it all. 3 different treatment plans, hospital stays, more than 20 doctors and health professionals... and of course all the blood, sweat, and tears. Today she shares her journey, and get's really open and raw. You can follow Dena at: https://www.instagram.com/denawilliamsss/ **WARNING** I drop an f bomb and call someone a c bomb at the end. I give warning before I say it. It was necessary. You'll understand.

Do you ever wish you could push pause on your MS challenges so that you could thoroughly enjoy an event like you did before MS came into your life? In this episode, we'll look at suggested ways for folks living with Chronic Illness to thrive during the increased hustle and bustle of the holiday season. We'll explore the top stressors of the season as well as solutions to make each just a bit more manageable this year.

What do we mean when we talk about the quality of life? In this episode, we speak with a former hospice nurse, Pat Wisniewski, about what constitutes quality of life and expand upon the palliative care techniques and comprehensive pain treatments used to improve a person's final days. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod   Special thanks to our participants: Pat Wisniewski   About The Pain Podcast: The Pain Podcast is produced by BloodStream Media and made possible thanks to our sponsor, Tremeau Pharmaceuticals.  Tremeau was founded with the goal of developing and delivering non-opioid pain therapies for people living with pain. Tremeau's RESET-HA Study is a clinical research study for people who experience joint pain due to hemophilia.

vitalfield.com Use code SPOONIESUNITE for 20% offMichelle is a life & biz coach who helps women attract clients, money, & health. She's had different health conditions over the past 10 years including histamine intolerance, food intolerances, osteopenia, hormone imbalances, gut imbalance, HA, & anxiety. She had seen all the doctors (western, functional, holistic, specialists) & done different gut protocols with only short-term results. It wasn't until she applied mindset coaching & emotional intelligence to relieve internal stress that she healed these conditions.Michelle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mwithco/Michelle's Website: https://www.mwithco.com/Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/therealspooniesunite/https://www.facebook.com/groups/2443751542368935Our New Book "Live a Better Life":  https://tinyurl.com/36b3xzm6Our Book “Empowered Self Care”: https://amzn.to/2Q2bUxqMyWellnessHub: https://my-wellness-hub.mn.co/Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-real-spoonies-uniteEmail: hello@TheRealSpooniesUnite.comSupport the show (https://my-wellness-hub.mn.co/)

Christina and Dafne chatted about how healing comes in different forms, the importance of gut health and skin exposure and maintaining a sense of self as a mom with chronic illness. One of the great quotes from the podcast is “when we're imagining the future with fear, we're partnering with the wrong thing.” We can't wait for you to listen in to this episode! In today's episode we chat about: Dafne's journey with multiple chronic and autoimmune illnesses and where she's at now. What goals and “success” really mean and why core values might be more helpful. Dafne's top affirmations that she uses for both herself and her clients. A conversation that changed her life and pushed her in the direction of chronic illness coaching. The importance of sleep, especially with those with chronic illness. Are you sleeping well? Diving deep into low stomach acid and gut issues. Being sun-phobic and how to get safe sun exposure (it's so important!) ☀️ Maintaining a sense of self as a mom with chronic illness. What Dafne would tell someone who just found out they have a chronic illness and they're feeling scared.   Links and things: Dafne's Medicine Cabinet Makeover Cheat Sheet Dafne's Website Dafne's Facebook Page Dafne's Instagram Chronically Healing Instagram Chronically Healing Facebook Group

Is it possible to take on a healing diet or a supportive protocol with a history of disordered eating?Is there a way to have a healthy, alive relationship with food that's also intentional? Is restriction 100% bad news in all cases?Today I'm sharing my personal experiences with chronic illness, having a background of disordered eating from a young age. I'm excited to share this with you and hope it brings you more peace and freedom in your relationship with food and your body!Links:Rande's WebsiteFree Spirit Academy InstagramFree Spirit Academy Courses

This week the Glitter Girls are rehashing personal past traumas and sharing how this podcast changed their lives.  Support the show and become a Patreon Member:https://www.patreon.com/glitterdisorderpodcast?fan_landing=trueOur website:https://glitterdisorder.comFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/glitterdisorderpodcast/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/glitterdisorderpodcast)

In this episode, co-host Dr. Chris Motley is joined by Jesse Golden to discuss harnessing alternative natural modalities to live the best life possible, even when facing chronic illness. Jesse herself lives with the debilitating disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, yet chooses to thrive by taking ownership of her life & health choices. Jesse utilizes diet, organic skincare, and positive thinking in her daily ritual.Jesse is the CEO of The Golden Secrets, a skincare brand gravitated toward holistic healing. Jesse herself formulates these products and has hand-poured over 20,000 bottles. Her mission is to inspire and empower people through organic beauty and positive daily rituals. Learn more:thegoldensecrets.com