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Chronic Chats

Chronic Chats

By: Tiana Wood
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This podcast was created to make a safe space to talk about chronic disease and chronic illness I'll be sharing how it started for me, how I coped, how I advocated for myself, what I saw, what I learned, how I finally found answers, and what treatment has been like. But I also created this podcast to chat with others in and around this same world of chronic disease. I'll be chatting with other spoonies about their experiences, their journeys, their fight through the medical system and through a world that isn't very accessible for them; for us. As the podcast progresses, I'll be bringing on doctors, alliances, and organization heads to discuss things from their vantage point -- I want this to be a place where if you're sick, you feel heard, you feel seen, and you learnsome tricks on how to get through this. If you're not sick, but you have a friend or family member that is a part of this chronic club -- this is a space for you to better learn what they are going through, and how you can really make a difference for them. And if you're not sick and don't know anyone sick, this is a great place for you to learn empathy in a way you never have.

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Episodes
  • S2:EP6 .:. Mary's Journey

    S2:EP6 .:. Mary's Journey
    3 Sep 2024

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    In this podcast episode, the host invites her Instagram friend Mary to share her story of chronic illness, which began in middle school and has included a series of ailments such as insomnia, brain fog, anxiety, headaches, and migraines. Mary details her experiences from middle school through college, a traumatic car accident, mission work post-college, and the ongoing struggle with symptoms while battling Lyme disease, mold exposure, heavy metals, and other health issues. The discussion touches on the emotional and psychological tolls, interactions with both conventional and holistic medicine, the importance of advocating for oneself, seeking therapy, and integrating small joys into daily life. Both express the challenges of dealing with chronic illness, the emotional burden, and the importance of community and support.

    Follow her on Instagram @themarykhadivi

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    56 min
  • S2:EP5 .:. Ashley's Story

    S2:EP5 .:. Ashley's Story
    27 Aug 2024

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    In this episode, the host interviews Ashley, who shares her journey of dealing with chronic Lyme disease. Ashley discusses her initial symptoms in early 2020, including numbness and severe leg pain, which escalated over time. She talks about her eventual diagnosis, the challenges of finding the right medical treatment, and her mental health struggles. Ashley also highlights the impact of her illness on her personal life, including her career and relationships. Despite the setbacks, she finds support within the chronic illness community and discusses the importance of validation and awareness.

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    39 min
  • S2:EP 4 .:. Doctors I Should Have Reported

    S2:EP 4 .:. Doctors I Should Have Reported
    20 Aug 2024

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    In this episode I share many of the stories, throughout the years, that I should have reported, bad and good. There are doctors that you'll never forget, who went way outside their purview to help you in ways most doctors today don't. And then there are the plethora of doctors you'll never forget, because of how deliberately and obscenely they treated you. Most chronically sick people have plenty of stories, and here on this episode I share with you some of mine.

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    @chronic_but_capable
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    37 min
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