Resting Scared

Remember how I said that this episode wasn't going to upload and was gone forever? JUST KIDDING! It was sitting there on my laptop waiting for me when I got back. So now, without further ado, please see the Very Special Video Episode, where I discuss what I packed for my vacation for managing my chronic health condition. Disclaimer: I was on like day 3 of very little sleep during this.. and I feel...

A quick hello from Italy

How much do you know about home remedies? Every considering using one to help your own chronic health challenge? Listen now to hear why you should, at the very least, be careful. TINA"S AML FIGHT FUND: https://gofund.me/a76d5850  Sources: https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/blog/remembering-dr-george-tiller-the-man-whose-motto-was-trust-women  https://www.healthline.com/health-news/drinking-bo...

Do you feel like there’s just always something to deal with? Medically or just in life? What is the deal???

In this episode Mary wishes a happy birthday to the first IVF baby! And explains what IVF actually is as well as IUI.

How many times have you been asked to rate your pain on a scale from 0-10? Did you find that question hard to answer? Mary is discussing this and much more on today's episode!

Mary explains the biopsychosocial method of chronic pain management! This stuff is fascinating - don’t miss it! Sources: 1. The Biopsychosocial Approach. Accessed July 11, 2023. https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/treatments/psychological/biopsychosocial-approach. 2. What is the bio-psycho-social model of pain? European Pain Federation. September 8, 2022. Accessed July 10, 2023. https://europe...

In today's episode we are learning about pain: what is it and for the love of all that is holy, WHY?! Sources: 1. professional CC medical. Chronic pain: What is it, causes, symptoms & treatment. Cleveland Clinic. Accessed July 4, 2023. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4798-chronic-pain. 2. Chronic pain: How it works. Mayo Clinic. April 14, 2023. Accessed July 4, 2023. https://mcpress...

In this shortish episode, it's loopy girl summer and Mary gives an update on how things are going and her currently treatment plan!

In this episode, Mary talks about painful periods, PMDD, and more!

Mary discusses some of the unique challenges faced by queer people, including during Pride. She also talks about how OCD can impact this community. RESOURCE LIST: www.hrc.org www.thetrevorproject.org/   https://glaad.org/   https://mytranswellness.org/   https://itgetsbetter.org/   https://translifeline.org/   https://transequality.org/

This week Mary is joined by therapist and bff Maria Poulakis Johnsen, LCSW-C! They are talking about the mind/body connection and somatic therapy!

Mary is talking about grief and OCD today, as well as the fear of death and ~*spirituality*~. TW: mention of death of an animal, loved ones

Mary breaks down the fire alarm analogy for health anxiety!

Ben is back, bbs! And we are talking about Executive Dysfunction!

This week Mary is talking about her favorite distractions! Mindfulness is out - avoiding your feelings is in. JUST KIDDING.

In this episode, Mary is talking about talking about mental health drugs! No shame in that game. Trigger warnings: mention of psychiatric medications, suicidal ideation

Mary discusses intrusive thoughts and how they relate to OCD and health anxiety.

Mary updates you from her travels in NY!

This week Mary won't be told she's doing toxic positivity!

In this short and sweet episode, Mary recounts the struggles of being away from home with a chronic health challenge.

Mary chats with her friend Eli about what it means to be in recovery and how this relates to chronic health challenges. Follow Eli on Instagram: @eli_at_nothingfeelsgood Tiktok: @artlesshands

Mary talks about lichen simplex and lichen sclerosis.

Mary tries to figure why it is so hard to know when you’re ok and how to learn to accept it. Sources: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/scott-kelly-astronaut-space-station-dna-health-science

Mary talks about checking and the benefits and curses of the internet. Sources: Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone - On This Day https://www.onthisday.com/photos/alexander-graham-bell-patents-the-telephone