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 have our gallbladders and how that may actually connect back to endometriosis (wild, I know). We also get real about the systemic issues in women's health, why traditional pelvic floor PT sometimes falls short, and how Ginger blends science, holistic care, and trauma-informed therapy to help her patients heal.

If you've ever been told that your bloat is just "normal," your pain is "in your head," or that your only options are hormonal meds and ablation, this one's for you.

✨ Topics we cover:

• What "endo belly" really is (hint: it's not just gas)

• Pelvic floor therapy for endo, PCOS & chronic pain

• How gallbladder removal might be connected to endo

• Why managing inflammation takes more than one approach

• Sleep, the vagus nerve & nervous system regulation

• Gut microbiome & pelvic pain

• Advocating for integrative, whole-body care

• Reclaiming your voice in the exam room

Whether you're newly diagnosed or deep in the trenches, I hope this episode leaves you feeling validated, informed, and not alone.

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Season 2, Ep 22

Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here!

• American Medical Association (AMA): CPT Editorial Process & Applications
• ACOG Committee Opinions on Endometriosis Diagnosis & Management
• 2021 Congressional Endometriosis Advocacy Reports
• Peer-reviewed comparisons of excision vs. ablation effectiveness
• Surgeon reimbursement data published in health policy analyses

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Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/AKnyBphZ

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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.

We cover so much in this episode, including my own experience training for my first 5K while navigating a POTS flare, and how Kate's coaching philosophy helps people find the "middle ground" in movement: not giving up on your body, but not pushing it past its limits either.

We dive into:

• Rebuilding a relationship with movement after chronic illness diagnosis

• Hypermobility and running; what's possible, and what to be mindful of

• Strength training as an anchor for the hypermobile community

• Why increased muscle mass can support blood flow and reduce POTS symptoms

• Learning your "energy envelope" and the stoplight method for pacing

• The emotional nuance of living in the "both/and" space, not falling into victimhood, but also not bypassing the hard stuff

• How community and coaching can offer structure, support, and softness all at once

Whether you're new to movement, curious about chronic illness coaching, or just feeling a little alone in your training journey, this episode is for you. It's honest, hopeful, and full of gems from someone who really gets it.

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The Chronic Chronicles Instagram: @chronicchroniclespod

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Lexy's Instagram: @lexyhalloran

Lexy's Small Business: coastlinechidesigns.com

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Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/AKnyBphZ

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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 past month, and walking you through a gentle Thanksgiving week reset I've been doing to reconnect with myself.

If you've been feeling burnt out, emotional, overwhelmed, or just off lately. you're not alone. Let this episode be your permission slip to rest, reflect, and find little glimmers of joy again.

LETS CONNECT:

The Chronic Chronicles Instagram: @chronicchroniclespod

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Lexy's Instagram: @lexyhalloran

Lexy's Small Business: coastlinechidesigns.com

Substack Blog Posts: https://lexyhalloran.substack.com/

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/AKnyBphZ

Be a guest, business inquiries, submissions for Q/A: thechronicchroniclespod@gmail.com

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Season 2, Ep 18

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 radical self-compassion. Reese opens up about the pressures of productivity, learning to honor her energy, and what it looks like to show up as your full self.

✨ Topics we cover:

• Navigating identity loss after a diagnosis

• The role of creativity in healing and self-expression

• Coping with flare-ups while still chasing your passions

• Redefining success and worth outside of hustle culture

• Finding community through vulnerability and shared experience

• The emotional weight of invisibility—and the power of being seen

Whether you're chronically ill, creatively blocked, or somewhere in between, this episode will speak to your soul. Come feel seen.

LETS CONNECT:

The Chronic Chronicles Instagram: @chronicchroniclespod

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Lexy's Instagram: @lexyhalloran

Lexy's Small Business: coastlinechidesigns.com

Substack Blog Posts: https://lexyhalloran.substack.com/

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/AKnyBphZ

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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 world that often doesn't understand. But also? The slow rebuilding. The reframing. The moments of connection, even in the quietest seasons.

Topics we cover:

• What loneliness feels like when you're sick all the time

• Grieving your past self and social life

• The heartbreak of being left out or forgotten

• Why friendship is so complicated with chronic illness

• How I'm learning to feel seen again (even while still isolated)

• Small ways I'm creating connection in this season

If you've ever felt like no one really gets it, you're not alone in that feeling. This episode is a hug, a heart-to-heart, and a reminder that even in our loneliest moments… community still exists.

LETS CONNECT:

The Chronic Chronicles Instagram: @chronicchroniclespod

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Lexy's Instagram: @lexyhalloran

Lexy's Small Business: coastlinechidesigns.com

Substack Blog Posts: https://lexyhalloran.substack.com/

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/AKnyBphZ

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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 belly, swelling, and inflammation

• How lymphatic drainage massage can support symptoms like bloating, fatigue, pelvic pain, and more

• What to expect from a session + who might benefit

• Hailey's personal journey navigating chronic illness and healing through bodywork

Whether you're curious about lymphatic massage or just want to feel a little more in flow, this episode offers practical insights and warm validation for bodies that carry a lot.

🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcasts.

LETS CONNECT:

The Chronic Chronicles Instagram: @chronicchroniclespod

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Lexy's Instagram: @lexyhalloran

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Substack Blog Posts: https://lexyhalloran.substack.com/

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/AKnyBphZ

Be a guest, business inquiries, submissions for Q/A: thechronicchroniclespod@gmail.com

Connect with Hailey: @lympathic_harmony_

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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 walk through five things, from gentle movement and routines to creating without pressure, that have helped me reconnect with my body, my creativity, and my sense of self.

🎧 Topics I cover:

• What "Hot Girl Walks, But Make It Chronically Ill" looks like for me

• How I'm finding joy in creativity again

• Romanticizing the tiny moments that keep me grounded

• Setting boundaries that protect my energy

• Why community, even just one person who gets it, can change everything

If you've ever felt like you're disappearing under the weight of your illness, I hope this feels like a warm reminder that you're still here. Still worthy. Still you.

LETS CONNECT:

The Chronic Chronicles Instagram: @chronicchroniclespod

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Lexy's Instagram: @lexyhalloran

Lexy's Small Business: coastlinechidesigns.com

Substack Blog Posts: https://lexyhalloran.substack.com/

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/AKnyBphZ

Be a guest, business inquiries, submissions for Q/A: thechronicchroniclespod@gmail.com

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