The Chronic Chronicles

Season 2, Ep 28 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! What happens when you're doing everything "right"… and your body still doesn't respond? In this solo episode of The Chronic Chronicles , Lexy opens up about what it really feels like to live in a body that doesn't follow predictable rules. From navigating endometriosis, PCOS, POTS, and chronic back pain — to dealing...

Season 2, Ep 27 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! In this episode of The Chronic Chronicles , Lexy sits down with Savannah Regensburger to explore a more nuanced, science-informed approach to nutrition and endometriosis. So often, conversations around food and chronic illness become centered on restriction — what to cut out, what to eliminate, what to avoid. But in...

Season 2, Ep 26 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! In this episode of The Chronic Chronicles , Lexy sits down with Dr. Autumn Weimann, founder of Bangin Hair and newly graduated naturopathic doctor, to talk about her 16-year journey living with endometriosis. After years of symptoms being dismissed as "just bad period pain," Autumn was finally diagnosed with endometr...

Season 2, Ep 25 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! In this episode of  The Chronic Chronicles , I'm joined by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, and author of the bestselling book The Fifth Vital Sign . Lisa has spent years helping women understand something most of us were never taught: your mens...

Season 2, Ep 24 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! A symptom that looks like bloating but feels like so much more — that's endo belly. In this episode, I break down the science behind why endometriosis causes severe abdominal distension, why it's different from typical GI bloating or IBS, and how inflammation, hormonal shifts, gut dysbiosis, and pelvic dysfunction al...

Season 2, Ep 23 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! This week on The Chronic Chronicles , I'm joined by Dr. Ginger Garner, a physical therapist, integrative medicine advocate, and self-proclaimed "vocal pelvic floor therapist." And trust me, she brings so much knowledge.  We talk all things endo belly, gut health, and pelvic pain, including why both of us no longer ha...

Season 2, Ep 22 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! In today's episode, I'm diving deep into one of the biggest and least understood barriers in endometriosis care: why excision surgery (the gold standard treatment) is normally not covered by insurance. We'll talk about how the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) system works, why excision and ablation are still bill...

Season 2, Ep 21 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! In this episode, I'm joined by Kate, a physical therapist, strength coach, and runner living with chronic illnesses. Kate had to step away from outpatient PT work after a long road to diagnosis, and now supports others through personalized coaching that centers on pacing, energy awareness, and compassionate movement....

Season 2, Ep 20 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! This week, I just needed to slow down. After a whirlwind of travel, podcast interviews, creative projects, and chronic illness flare-ups, I felt myself craving softness, so that's exactly what this episode is. I'm catching you up on what life has looked like behind the scenes, sharing my favorite cozy things from the...

Season 2, Ep 19 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! In this week's episode, I'm joined by Reese, a creative, storyteller, and chronic illness warrior who's rewriting what it means to live, rest, and create with limitations. We talk about the complex journey of losing parts of yourself to illness... and slowly reclaiming them again through creativity, community, and ra...

Season 2, Ep 18 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! In this deeply personal solo episode, Lexy opens up about one of the hardest parts of living with chronic illness: loneliness . We talk about the kind of isolation that doesn't always get talked about—the friendships that slowly fade, the missed events, the grief of not being included, and the ache of navigating a wo...

Season 2, Ep 17 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! This week on The Chronic Chronicles , I'm joined by Hailey, lymphatic drainage massage therapist and fellow spoonie, for a conversation that blends science, healing, and lived experience. We dive into: What the lymphatic system actually does (and why it matters) The connection between lymphatic stagnation and endo be...

Season 2, Ep 16 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! This week, I'm sharing something personal, a solo episode about what's been helping me feel like me again. Living with chronic illness can chip away at your identity in quiet, painful ways. You're not who you were before, but you're also not just your symptoms. So what happens in the in-between? In this episode, I wa...

Season 2, Ep 15 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! This week on  The Chronic Chronicles , I'm joined by Nicole, the incredible founder of Endo Excision For All—a nonprofit on a mission to help patients access life-changing endometriosis excision surgery. Nicole shares her powerful journey from patient to advocate, including her own challenges navigating diagnosis, su...

Season 2, Ep 14 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! This fall, I'm going back to "school"… but in my own way. Instead of vague goals, I've built myself an Autumn Curriculum — a personal syllabus with classes in women's health, fitness, business, creativity, and even hobbies. If you've been on social media lately, you've probably seen this trend everywhere and credit g...

Season 2, Ep 13 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! This week, I'm joined by my friend Emma (@endometriosisem) for a full-on, unfiltered Q&A straight from the community. We cover everything — from brain fog to intimacy, endometriosis to adenomyosis, PCOS, POTS, MCAS, vertigo, and all the messy, hilarious, and very real moments in between. Think of this as a long coffe...

Season 2, Ep 12 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! In this episode of The Chronic Chronicles , I'm joined by Alexandra, host of the Calling in Sick podcast, for an unfiltered conversation about life, work, and navigating the medical system with chronic illness. Alexandra shares her deeply personal journey from living with symptoms since childhood to facing a botched...

Season 2, Ep 11 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! My Relationship with Movement Has Changed and Maybe Yours Has Too In this solo episode, I'm opening up about how my mindset around exercise and movement has shifted; Especially while living with chronic pain, endometriosis, and now spondylolisthesis. For years, movement felt like something I  had to do, not something...

Season 2, Ep 10  Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! This week on The Chronic Chronicles, I'm joined by the Samantha known online as @adisabledicon for a powerful conversation about disability, identity, and pride. Samantha shares her lived experience navigating multiple chronic conditions and what it's been like growing up disabled in a world that often overlooks inv...

Season 2, Ep 9 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! If you've ever walked out of a doctor's appointment feeling unheard, defeated, or straight-up gaslit — this episode is for you. In today's solo episode, I'm getting real about what it actually looks like to advocate for yourself in the healthcare system as someone with a chronic illness. From the emotional toll of bei...

Season 2, Ep 8 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! In today's powerful episode, I'm joined by Charlie, a passionate advocate, content creator, and chronic illness warrior living with MALS (Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome), SMAS (Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome), and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Charlie opens up about the heartbreaking and exhausting reality of being s...

Season 2, Ep 7 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! This one's for everyone who's ever been told, "But you don't look sick." In honor of Disability Pride Month, I'm diving deep into what it's like to live with an invisible illness . From endometriosis and PCOS to fatigue, brain fog, and medical gaslighting this episode is part storytime, part real talk, and part remind...

Season 2, Ep 6 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! What do you do when you're battling endometriosis, facing sky-high medical bills, and can't find a single product that actually helps your cramps? If you're Kate, you invent your own. In today's episode, I'm joined by Kate — founder of RebRelief , the game-changing, diaper-shaped heating pad designed to bring wearable...

Season 2, Ep 5 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! In this solo episode of The Chronic Chronicles , I'm breaking down the science of how gut health and inflammation are connected and how that connection shows up in conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, autoimmune issues, and beyond. Plus, I'm sharing my personal gut health journey (spoiler: it hasn't been linear), what...

Season 2, Ep 4 Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here! What happens when your body nearly gives out on you — five times? This week's guest, Alli, has survived near-death experiences linked to endo-related comorbidities, while living with endo, PCOS, MCAS, and POTS. We talk about navigating life with multiple chronic illnesses, infertility grief, giving yourself permission...