Team Vasculitis: Thriving through Life with Chronic Illness

Wegener's Vasculitis is a Rare Disease that, like so many others, effects each person differently. In the first episode of this series, I talk with my friend Art Diaz about all things chronic illness and specifically Wegener's.

As we navigate our process through our symptoms, getting a diagnosis can be exhausting and overwhelming. Currently it's "normal" to feel ignored, unheard, and dismissed. We've unfortunately all heard - "It's all in your head" and "It's normal. If it stops you from living your life - IT IS NOT NORMAL If you have been treated this way - YOU ARE NOT ALONE In today's episode I share a couple of storie...

We're hardwired to see the negative... but there is SO MUCH POWER in rewiring our brains to see the positive in the world around us. Today I talk about how it works, what it changes, and a few different ways to make practicing gratitude part of your life. Here's the link to the article I used the most: https://www.heysigmund.com/the-science-of-gratitude/

Sometimes we spend so much energy focusing on where we want to go, who we want to be that we don't allow ourselves to value who we are right now. Today, my good friend, Becky from Relatable Much Podcast joins me as we talk about this, how it changed her perspective and why it is so important to her.

In case you needed to hear this today - we ALL feel like we're failing in this parenting thing. We just do. Why? Because nothing in this world means more to us than doing our best for them. Don't worry Mama, you aren't alone. Join me in today's episode for some love and support.

In case you needed to hear this today - we ALL feel like we're failing in this parenting thing. We just do. Why? Because nothing in this world means more to us than doing our best for them. Don't worry Mama, you aren't alone. Join me in today's episode for some love and support.

As a Mama it's so easy to go down a rabbit hole of anxiety about a ton of different things. Recently, the more prevalent discussion around Human Trafficking has increased that anxiety. Today I talk about some facts that will empower you to reduce your anxiety and keep those tiny humans safe! Resources: Instagram Accounts to Follow: @OURRescue @TimBallard89 @KateJOseen @Thorn @ChildrensRiot @Exodus...

Do you take time at the end of the year to evaluate where you are and where you want to go? Today I talk about how I deal with making changes in my life and encourage you in your process. Plus, I plug some of my favorite products! Mentioned: Simply Whole Planner from Simply Whole Moms available on Amazon Follow Kara and Nicole on Instagram @SimplyWholeMoms and listen to their podcast. Goodbye 2020...

It's no secret that tiny humans have big feelings. They come literally BURSTING out of them at any given moment. This happens more often when anything out of the normal happens... which probably means, if you're like me, you're dealing with more meltdowns during the holidays. There are so many more sights, sounds, strange foods etc. Not to mention how off schedule we all get doing all the fun thin...

Do you ever struggle with loving yourself? I know I do!!! Today I chat with my dear friend Jeni about her journey to self love and body positivity. She even shares some of her favorite self care tips along with accounts she loves to follow to keep her head and heart on track. Follow Jeni on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/JeniSue29 Books Recommended: The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin W...

I was 20 years old when I went through my first holiday without my Dad. Now, 19 years later I still struggle with the lack of his presence. It doesn't go away. Today I talk to you about what I have learned in how to get through this very difficult time of year. Whether you're the one suffering the loss, or if someone you love is, I share my insight and actionable tips on getting through it all.

Cookies, cakes, cheese, bread and so much more. It can feel impossible to enjoy the holidays and NOT indulge in favorite treats. When you're working on staying healthy and don't want to worry about putting on pounds an already stressful season becomes even more so. Today I share my top ways that I let myself have those treats AND I don't put on weight or make myself feel tired and sluggish. The av...

Do you stress, over schedule, over spend, meltdown and miss out on how much JOY there is during the Holidays? Friend, I used to be just like you! Today I talk about my go-to, tried and true absolute cannot get through the Season without ways I manage my anxiety so that I can laugh, love and not feel like the Holiday season is just exhausting and miserable. Tune and and find your joy again!

I know I am not alone when it comes to dealing with anxiety around certain people. There are only two ways to deal with these toxic people. 1. Cut them out of your life (not always an option). 2. Set and maintain firm boundaries. In today's episode I encourage you to set boundaries. I talk about why it's important, and I support you in creating space for loving them while loving yourself too.

Today we talk Mom struggles. How to figure out what kind of self care is best for YOU. The power of understanding your motivations and needs, and what boundaries are the most important to set! Becky is a Motherhood+Mindset Coach whose heart centered practice reaches mamas of all walks of life around the globe. Her focus is on helping women to create rhythms and routines for their homes and to inco...

When I was pregnant with my second baby, I was obsessed with what the change would be like having two kids in the house. I have seen this question asked multiple times in Mom groups I am in. So today, I give you the hard core, real talk, no holding back truth.

The old rules that implicitly state we should not talk about our menstrual cycles are stopping women from getting the care we need. Only a month ago I didn't even know that the treatment I would agree to existed! As I talk about my heavy periods and my fibroid so many women say ME TOO! ME TOO! So I am going to keep talking about it, and if you have any questions please let me know! Recommended Res...

In the face of the unknown, as we are a country divided, remember to reach first for love. Take five minutes to listen, and remind yourself that no matter what happens - we will get through it. You've got this!

It honestly never occurred to me that people don't make apologizing to their kids a normalized thing until a teacher of one of my girls told me they had never considered that as an option. It's important to me to not only TELL my kids how I want them to act in the world, but to SHOW them too.

You spend your entire sexually active live scared to death of getting pregnant. Then when you're ready, not everyone has it easy. I share my journey here. It's raw. It's emotional... and it's very real.   If you're going through this and need support, please reach out! I am here for you.

How often do you expect others to just simply KNOW that you want or need something from them? Do you ever stop and ask yourself what would happen if you spoke up and actually share your needs with your loved ones? Unmet expectations are one of the biggest relationship killers, if not the biggest one. Don't let your friendship die because you never told your friend that you need something from them...

Standing in the kitchen I had a crazy and sudden epiphany about connecting in 2020 and where I am compared to where I was at the beginning of 2020. My goal for the year was to really re-connect with friends and build new ones. Many times I have felt like I was failing at that... but have I been? Follow my new friend Monika Larson - as mentioned in the episode - on Instagram for social media tips @...

Human Trafficking has become a hot topic recently. Parents are starting to pay more attention to what they share about their children online. My husband and I have been considered more "extreme" in the measures we take. In this episode I talk about what we do, and don't, share; why we do the things we do; and what happened that made me so aware of this necessity since I was 12.

When your body starts to fight you, it can be the hardest and scariest journey of them all. We've all heard people say, "At least you have your health." When you're body is trying to kill you, there is no where safe to hide. Vasculitis is a particularly difficult disease to diagnose. It presents in several different forms. In today's episode I talk about just the first couple of months of being si...

Even when you're in the middle of your chaos, you are inspiring those around you. You just doing you shows other's that they can too!