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Episode 012: What's The Hardest Part Of Chronic Illness? Identity
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...
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Episode 011: What Is The Hardest Part Of Chronic Illness? Isolation
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...
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Episode 010: What Is The Hardest Part Of Chronic Illness? Guilt
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...
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Episode 009: Would A Change In Diet Benefit Your Chronic Disease?
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...
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Episode 008: What Are Your Tips For Traveling With Chronic Illness? Part 5, Traveling By Car
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...
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Episode 007: What Are Your Tips For Traveling With Chronic Illness? Part 4, Traveling By Plane
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...
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Episode 006: What Are Your Tips For Traveling With Chronic Illness? Part 3 Traveling By Boat
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...
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Episode 005: What Are Your Tips For Traveling With Chronic Illness Part 2, Traveling By Bus Or Train
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...
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Episode 004: What Are Your Tips For Traveling With Chronic Illness Part 1
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...
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Episode 003: How To Comfort Someone Suffering From Chronic Illness
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...
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Episode 002: What Is The Silver Lining To Your Chronic Illness
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...
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Episode 001: What's It Like To Have A Chronic Illness Part 1
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...
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