Chronic Wellness

In this episode I’m talking about your connection with yourself as a way to find fulfillment in chronic illness. How is fulfillment like a dog on a yoga ball? How do you manage FOMO? Why is communicating clear expectations so critical? I look at these and other questions today.

In this episode I'm discussing the question: how do you find fulfillment with chronic illness? Today's facet is by cultivating a connection with myself. How to tend to a relationship with myself? What is a body scan and why is it essential? How to be influenced by your list of what brings you joy.

In this episode I am considering the question: how do you find fulfillment with chronic illness? Today I'm examining gratitude. How can gratitude shift the burdens of chronic illness? What is tonglen and how can it help?

In this episode I discuss the question: what's the hardest part of chronic illness? What is the role of hope? How is hope a double edged sword? Is life bleak without hope? An exploration of the difference between hope and positivity.

In this episode I discuss the question: what's the hardest part of chronic illness -- a look at how it is to manage all the changes in identity. What are the messages culture sends us about illness? What have been some of my struggles with self-worth? How have I grappled with the loss of control and grief brought on by chronic illness? What has it been like to accept the label "disabled?"

In this episode I am considering the question: what's the hardest part of chronic illness? Today I'm examining the role of isolation. How is the experience of isolation singular and common in chronic illness? What role has FOMO played in my isolation? How is "the cure for the pain, in the pain?" Are there ways to love my current circumstances?

In this episode I am considering the question: what's the hardest part of chronic illness? Today I'm talking about the role of guilt. Where does guilt show up? How can I lessen the role guilt plays? Survivor's guilt and how it shape shifts as grief.

In this podcast I discuss whether or not dietary changes can impact chronic disease from the perspective of a patient. (I am not a physician and do not offer medical advice.) What is the role of leaky gut? What diets have I tried? How can you get the most out of an elimination diet? What way of eating works best for me? In this episode I give tips and suggestions about how to make the most of your...

In this episode I discuss tips for individuals with chronic illness traveling by car. What do you need to consider when traveling? What creature comforts should you pack along? How to best preserve your energy and wellness? In this podcast I give tips and suggestions about how to make the most of your travel and take the best care of yourself in the process.

In this episode I discuss tips for individuals with chronic illness traveling by plane. What should you consider when traveling by plane with chronic illness? How to preserve your energy for a long day of travel? What can I plan in advance to keep me healthy and prepare with the airline? In this podcast I give tips and suggestions about how to make the most of your travel and take the best care of...

In this podcast I discuss tips for individuals with chronic illness traveling by sea. What do you need to consider when booking a cruise? What about excursions? How to best preserve your energy and wellness with meals? What can I plan in advance for accessibility on a boat? In this episode I give tips and suggestions about how to make the most of your travel and take the best care of yourself in t...

In today's episode I discuss tips for individuals with chronic illness traveling by train or bus. What should you consider doing in advance of your journey? How to best preserve your energy and wellness? What should you do to keep yourself safe and comfortable when traveling by train or bus? In this podcast I give tips and suggestions about how to make the most of your travel and take the best car...

In this episode I discuss travel tips for individuals with chronic illness. How do you best preserve your energy when traveling? Want a super tip for access to healthy meals? What are some tips for tuning in to your needs when you’re out of your routine? In this video I give tips and suggestions about how to make the most of your travel and take the best care of yourself in the process.

How do I comfort someone suffering with chronic illness? What are the best ways to show support? What are the dos and don’ts of connecting with someone who has been sick long-term? How can I be effective in my outreach? In this podcast I give clear and concrete tips and suggestions for how to interact and offer support to someone experiencing chronic illness. After listening you’ll have concrete i...

What is the silver lining to your chronic illness? What are the gifts to long-term sickness? How have I grown and changed since becoming sick? This podcast explores the things I have learned and ways I have changed since the onset of my illnesses. Learning to say "no," learning to ask for help, and cultivating self-love are some of the silver linings of chronic illness.

In this podcast I discuss the question, "What it's like to have chronic illness?" What's it like live with chronic disease? What does it take to get through the day? What considerations have to be balanced to get some things accomplished and to maintain some quality of life? These are some of the questions I'm examining in this episode.