Living Chronic

Send us Fan Mail Emma Polette is a chronic warrior with Endometriosis and Grave's Disease. She has learned to negotiate her life with chronic illness by using yoga and the principles it teaches you. We talked about Ahimsa, accepting yourself as you are, and learning to truly love yourself.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail It's been a while since my last podcast episode and I'm struggling with the guilt I feel for not being able to keep up with all the things I want to accomplish. I want to do all the things I did before I got sick and it's hard to find my worth outside of being the woman who could run fast and work hard. I'm learning to assuage myself of that guilt and accept my...

Send us Fan Mail Amelia Meyers; Actress, Singer, and current Mrs. Maryland Petite USA talks about her life with Crohn's disease and how she's learned to build a thriving life despite her illness. Amelia is also certified in nutrition and has a new cookbook in the works as well as a support group, Kickin' Crohn's. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Rashidian, chiropractor and author of Cracking the Stress Secret,  discusses his new book and how to learn to better deal with stress. When we seek advice on health and wellness, we are commonly told to reduce or eliminate stress in our lives. Dr. Rashidian and "Cracking the Stress Secret" takes a different stance. In this book, author, speaker, and chiropractor Amir...

Send us Fan Mail This week I interview Melissa Schuster, Narcolepsy Type I patient, veteran, mom, and friend. She discusses her journey to get a diagnosis and to live her best life with Narcolepsy.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Marissa Spratley is the Manager, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement at Crohns & Colitis Foundation in the Washington, DC metro area. Marissa is a Crohn's patient and another drug induced lupus survivor. Hear her story and how she is working to help others just like her. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I will be reading for weeks but there are already some clear takeaways. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week I interview Fred Diamond, author and podcast host of Love, Hope, Lyme. He discusses what he has learned about being a caregiver to someone with a chronic illness and what he has learned about Lyme. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Today I'm interviewing Dr. Bruce Kehr and Nutritionist, Julie Wendt about root cause psychiatry, the role of nutrition in your treatment, and your mental health and diet and how it relates to your chronic illness. Potomac Psychiatry does whatever it takes to help each patient achieve a a full recovery from their suffering. This award-winning practice has improved thousands of...

Send us Fan Mail I'm still working to learn more about how many people get drug induced lupus, what the process and procedures are around the Adverse Reaction Database, and how I can ensure what happened to me never happens to anyone else. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Jill Buzby knows a few things about being a caretaker to the disabled, she has two children with developmental disabilities. Today she shares what she has learned along the way about advocating for her children, negotiating difficult bureaucracies, and living and loving. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Kelly Hof, RN, mother, chronic warrior discusses her battle with degenerative disc disease and how she has overcome her disease and learned to thrive. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Cynthia discusses what it's like living with multiple sclerosis, advocating for herself as a patient and a veteran, how she fought to get disability, and being a mom with MS. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Heather Boughey was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in July of 1998, just as many of our modern treatments were being approved for use by the FDA. Hear Heather's story and find out what she wishes she knew when she was first diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Mary Esna-Ashari is a Senior Director at Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. She is not just a Crohn's & Colitis Foundation employee, she's also a caretaker for family members with Crohn's disease. She is speaking to me about what it means to be a caretaker and how to help your family member with Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Today we discuss how exercise can better help those of us living with chronic illness. Dr. Debra Stroiney will help us better understand how exercise can help us live our best lives while living chronic. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The death of Stephen "tWitch" Boss has made us all think about mental health and what to do when you are suffering from depression and suicidal thoughts. What we can do today is demand legislation. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail TNF Inhibitors are a class of drugs that treat various diseases such as Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis. Learn more about these drugs and how to find the right medication for your condition. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Living Chronic. My name is Brandy Schantz and this is my story about living chronic. Support the show

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Send us Fan Mail Do you know the signs of drug induced lupus? If you are on a TNF inhibitor, you need to know the signs so you can alert your doctor. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail If you're suffering from depression and anxiety while chronically ill, you're not alone. Support the show

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