Best The Unemployables Pod Podcasts (2025)

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Living in the Land of the Undiagnosed: My Chronic Illness Story 19:59

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3M ago19:59

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It’s a solo episode! 🎙️ Today, we’re taking a trip back in time to January 2023, when I first shared my chronic illness story. So much has changed—my symptoms, my knowledge, even my podcasting style. But one thing remains the same: almost everyone with chronic illness starts in the Land of the Undiagnosed, not feeling well and searching for answers…

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Navigating Disability, Diagnosis, and Disney Magic with Kim Grant 22:11

4M ago22:11

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In this episode of That Chronic Thing, I sit down with Kim to discuss her experiences navigating life with Cerebral Palsy, Celiac Disease, and Lupus. From the exhausting hoops disabled people have to jump through—like prioritizing health while risking financial aid—to the long and winding road of diagnosing chronic illness, Kim shares her journey w…

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Chronically Yours: A New Podcast Segment Sharing Real Stories from the Chronic Illness Community 6:01

4M ago6:01

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Introducing Chronically Yours, a new segment on That Chronic Thing podcast! This episode explores the power of sharing personal stories from the chronic illness community, ✨because every experience matters.✨ Our first story comes from Carrie Ferguson, (fairycerguson on Instagram), who shares her journey of accepting an ME/CFS diagnosis and discover…

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Body Grief & Chronic Illness: Jayne Mattingly on Healing, Acceptance, and Her New Book 30:42

4M ago30:42

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In this episode of That Chronic Thing, I talk with Jayne Mattingly about body grief—the losses we experience when our bodies change due to illness, disability, aging, or anything else life throws at us. Jayne shares how her own health journey led her to this work, how she chose the stories for her book, and why grief and hope aren’t opposites—they …

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From Overwhelmed to Organized: Managing Chronic Illness with Guava Health 29:09

5M ago29:09

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Managing chronic illness is already a full-time job, and keeping track of symptoms, medications, and doctor’s appointments can feel overwhelming. In this episode, I chat with Isabel from Guava Health about how their platform helps simplify the chaos. We talk about why symptom tracking actually matters, how to make medical records work foryou, and t…

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Big Three, Little Three, and Chronic Tea: Chatting About Illness Life, ft. Clark from Chronically the Sickest Podcast 16:18

5M ago16:18

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In this episode of That Chronic Thing, I chat with Clark from Chronically the Sickest Podcast, and we dive into her "big three" and "little three" diagnoses (yep, there’s a Percy Jackson connection). We talk about managing chronic pain, sorting through overlapping symptoms, and the joys of willow bark tea when you're sick of popping pills. Clark sh…

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When Support Shows Up: Stories of Unexpected Kindness 8:25

5M ago8:25

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This short and sweet solo episode features a few stories from Cathy's Instagram community! I asked, tell me about a time that someone showed up for you unexpectedly and made a difference. Enjoy these stories and remind yourself: there are good, wonderful people in this world, and you are deserving of excellent care and support. Featuring submission…

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Embracing Imperfection while Coping with Chronic Illness, ft. Dr. Talia 30:24

6M ago30:24

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In this episode of That Chronic Thing, host Cathy chats with Dr. Talia, an inspiring digital creator who shares her journey of coping with multiple chronic illnesses. Dr. Talia discusses her experiences with perfectionism, the impact of chronic illness on mental health, and the importance of self-acceptance. Recently achieving her Ph.D. in clinical…

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Inside the world of "Being (Sick) Enough," ft. Jessica Graham 37:50

6M ago37:50

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In this episode of That Chronic Thing, we welcome Jessica Graham, a trauma resolution guide, meditation teacher, author, and filmmaker. Celebrating the release of their latest book, Being (Sick) Enough, Jessica explores themes of invisible illness, chronic pain, childhood trauma, and resilience. They share their personal experiences with chronic il…

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The Chronic Chronicles: Turning Endometriosis Pain to Purpose, ft. Lexy Halloran 46:44

6M ago46:44

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In this episode, we feature Lexy from the Chronic Chronicles podcast! 🎧 We chat about-- Lexy's personal journey with endometriosis and the challenges she faced in getting diagnosed and treated. The difficulties of managing chronic illness while pursuing a demanding career path The moment Lexy eventually accepting her condition. Experiences that led…

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Chicken Glimmers, Wheelchair Freedom, and Finding the Joy in Aging despite Illness 23:24

6M ago23:24

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In this episode, I’m talking with my friend Nic, all the way from New Zealand. We dive into the ups and downs of life with chronic illness, from finding freedom in her wheelchair to the small joys her animals bring. It’s a conversation full of real talk, relatable moments, and the kind of stories that stick with you. What’s in this episode: → 🐔 A c…

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Spreading Joy: Bringing Light to Others While Navigating Chronic Illness, ft. Casey Taton 17:23

7M ago17:23

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In this episode, we sit down with Casey, a chronic illness warrior whose journey with MALS and comorbidities began in 2016. Despite facing her own health struggles, Casey found purpose and healing through helping others. From hospital celebrations to community support, Casey shares how she balances her passion for creating joy with the realities of…

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Cathy’s Chronic Illness Journey with ME/CFS, Cannabis, and Connection, ft. Julie Jo Hughes 43:09

7M ago43:09

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In this special episode, Cathy is interviewed by her longtime friend, Julie Jo, for an honest and entertaining discussion about life, chronic illness, and the importance of connection. → WHOOPS: I say that EBV was linked to MS in the past 5-10 years. I’m completely wrong. It was as early as the 1970s. → Early Signs of Chronic Illness: Cathy shares …

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Slushy Gratitude and Holiday Hacks: Surviving the Season with Chronic Illness 16:07

8M ago16:07

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The holidays are here, bringing cinnamon scents, cozy vibes—and a whole lot of challenges when chronic illness is in the mix. In this episode, we unpack the messy feelings around holiday gratitude, share real-life stories from our listeners, and explore how to celebrate without overextending. Plus, get inspired with simple, low-energy gift ideas to…

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A Light in the Darkness: Remembering Sammy Lincroft 28:50

8M ago28:50

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In this deeply heartfelt episode, we celebrate the life and legacy of Sammy Lincroft, a cherished member of the ME/CFS community whose advocacy, knowledge, and friendship impacted thousands. Sammy was a beacon of hope, sharing invaluable resources, navigating the complexities of chronic illness, and connecting with others in a way that made everyon…

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How to Be Seen and Heard After Illness: Lessons from Keeley Shantz 34:14

8M ago34:14

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In this moving episode, I sit down with Keeley Shantz, a vibrant actor and storyteller who survived multiple strokes and turned her pain into a powerful mission. Keeley shares her journey from dancing in Iowa to pursuing acting in New York City, and how her life changed forever when she experienced a stroke while home alone. We talk about the raw, …

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Crummy Days, Cozy Reads, and My Cannabis Lifeline: Chronic Illness Real Talk 15:31

8M ago15:31

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Hello my little ducklings! In this solo episode, I’m back after a few tough weeks, here to catch up and chat about life with ME/CFS, post-exertional malaise, and the ways I’ve been coping. From audiobooks (and my new “brain fog ratings” for each one) to podcasts that are giving me life, I’m sharing my latest finds and recommendations, including som…

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Love & Care: Strong Partnerships with Chronic Illness, ft. Whitney Fox 25:41

9M ago25:41

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In this episode, Whitney Fox returns to discuss relationships with chronic illness and disability. Key takeaways include: → Whitney’s story: How she and her husband, Andrew, create shared experiences despite the challenges of chronic illness. → Partnership tips: Whitney provides insights on how couples can nurture connection, even when one partner …

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(Fixed) Long-Covid & ME/CFS: when post-viral meets post-viral - a conversation with Whitney 19:59

9M ago19:59

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Audio problem? What audio problem? A replay of an interview with Whitney Fox from May 2023. Sadly, as relevant as-ever! We talk about our fear of COVID, with the context that we’re already ill. We chat about… → Whitney’s arrest story?! → What happens when you get COVID plus ME/CFS? → Going out in a COVID world when you have ME/CFS… → and more! 💌 St…

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Battery Alert: Surviving Festivals, Flare Ups, and Post Exertional Malaise 12:44

9M ago12:44

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Hello my chickadees! In this episode of That Chronic Thing, we dive into the internal battery metaphor, a common way to explain energy depletion in ME/CFS. I share my experience attending a festival with my faulty battery and the onset of post-exertional malaise (PEM) that followed. We’ll discuss what PEM is, strategies to avoid it, and how to mana…

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Welcome to That Chronic Thing 0:35

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💌 Stay in touch with me by joining my love letters list at indoorcathy.com and @indoorcathy on Instagram. Make sure you leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts to be entered in the monthly drawing for 🎁 $25 to Starbucks.🎁 Just take a screenshot of your rating and DM it to @indoorcathy or email [email protected] to enter. Follow the show o…

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Redefining Independence: Chronic Illness, Unexpected Adventures, and the Pandemic 13:37

9M ago13:37

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Hey honey grahams! Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s both tough and strangely beautiful—my journey of navigating independence with chronic illness. The pandemic gave me a unique cover while my world was quietly shifting: from canes to rollators to wheelchairs, and from managing everything solo to learning the art of leaning on loved ones. So …

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Solo, Sick, and Swiping: The Realities of Online Dating 16:47

10M ago16:47

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Hey my jelly bellies! It’s a dating 🚨episode! Single. Wheelchair. Sick. it’s just a different ball game. I want my profile to be honest, as I don’t want to do a bait and switch. I can’t hike, parasail— I can’t even go on the sand at the beach without assistance. And I’m getting zero matches on some of the apps and it’s deeeepressing. In this episod…

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ME/CFS recovery seems like a myth— until you meet someone on that journey. 19:42

10M ago19:42

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Now let’s cross our fingers, knock on wood, hop on one leg and hold our breath, as we don’t want to do anything that could dispel this progress! Okay? Here is Alison’s story, where she suffers from significant ME/CFS symptoms, receives a diagnosis, but also is told she is likely in remission (by the time she has her evaluation). Her story is unusua…

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Sick girl Entrepreneur, etc! 13:36

10M ago13:36

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hello hunny bunnies! Comfort Cards coming out September 13! → Did you know about Havenroot? → I give you the #behindthescenes journey of the Comfort Cards → including a Illuminating Souls & Andrea Scher class. → I share some of my fave Comfort Cards on the pod! There are 31 cards in the deck, to support you throughout the deck. Includes a wooden di…

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"Unemployed Sick Girl" Rest Day 16:53

10M ago16:53

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Today we do a day-in-the-life for someone with chronic illness, although I combine a few days! Sometimes not a lot happens for someone with chronic illness, as we spend A LOT of time resting. My day as an “unemployed sick girl.” → My Baby Skincare Routine → Being scared of symptoms getting worse as I adjust to meds :( → On the IG, not wanting to be…

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Watching the Olympics 11:32

11M ago11:32

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I'm back, baby! Part of the reason I publish so seldom, is that podcasting requires quite a bit of effort, and with my chronic illness I have very little capacity. Taking out the editing really helps. So hopefully, you like this unedited, unfiltered version of me! Today I don't share too much about chronic illness! I share my thoughts on watching t…

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Dazed and Confused 1:17:05

1y ago1:17:05

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Episode 100!: We made it finally, thank everyone for support and love! In this episode, we talk about the new direction for the podcast, Crash by Kehlani album review, and Dr. Umar Johnson's rules for life.https://lnk.bio/the_unemployed_podcast?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAab6ydU5fPRnzXuhaVpEQCh0_CPiWh9uwgia71g0YQ1MT2OOccXa-RDSgaw_aem_54zw00eJaRWCaAx1…

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How Little Actions make Big Differences 6:18

1+ y ago6:18

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Today I would like to talk about Little Actions, and the big differences they can make in our lives. Sharing a short and sweet story from my life. Keeping it simple, no special links today! 💌 Stay in touch with me by joining my love letters list at indoorcathy.com and @indoorcathy on Instagram. Make sure you leave a rating and a review on Apple Pod…

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5 Low Energy Ways to Make your Holidays Sparkle 8:53

1+ y ago8:53

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Surprise! It's a Holiday Episode! ❄️ It can be hard to accept that chronic illness doesn’t take a break for the holidays. Let's chat about 5 Low Energy Ways to Make your Holidays Sparkle... Mentioned in this episode: Card Making App: → Felt App, Apple App Store Link , https://www.feltapp.com Music: → Barenaked for the Holidays; Link to Apple Music …

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Objection In Civil Court 51:37

1+ y ago51:37

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Episode 99: In this episode we answer question on r/NoStupidQuestions, Arnold gives us his advice on how to be a husband, and Piers and Andy interview just dropped!YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/xe0_cHu-5CQ--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gerald-arroyo/support

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The Swag of Steve Harvey 56:27

1+ y ago56:27

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Episode 98: In this episode we talk about my favorite memes, Kodak black's illiteracy, and Gaza and Hamas Conflict. Also The Advice Corner!Also the video version: https://youtu.be/sDooLkhEhXY?si=8BJHjJOzXGD8INBw--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gerald-arroyo/support

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Testimonials [Part 2] 1:06:31

1+ y ago1:06:31

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Episode 97: This is a Christian podcast! In this episode we read the spooky account of a redditer and we also break down the testimony of Miles B's encounter with the super naturalYouTube Version: https://youtu.be/CONxY_jhIKs--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gerald-arroyo/support…

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Attack of the NPCs [Part 1] 58:36

1+ y ago58:36

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Episode 96: In part one of this two part episode, we talk about The Neuralink being approved for human trials, Unreal Engine AI NPCs, and we talk about some spooky encounters just in time for holloween 👻YouTube Video:https://youtu.be/ZjupM4PZew0--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gerald-arroyo/support…

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3D Meat 57:06

2y ago57:06

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Episode 95: Half way there! In this episode, we talk about celebrities and their kids, how movies are just corporate with no love anymore, and machine developed steaks?!YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/U825F3YOWd8--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gerald-arroyo/support…

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Mummy Boys 57:04

2y ago57:04

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Episode 94: In this episode, we talk about school fight spots and school fights, my introduction to improv, and should I be a comedy? Also The (Relationship) Advice Corner.I apologize for the audio issues. We are working to find the fix as this message is being written. The video version is free of blemishes though. So you can check it out for the …

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The Advice Corner 39:34

2y ago39:34

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Episode 93: In this episode, it's all about advice, come along as we help reddit with their otherwise unsolvable problems.(I apologize I don't know why it's not downloading the full audio, the YouTube version has the full episode)Full YouTube version: https://youtu.be/WI-ab8FdnDo?si=vUp6ZLmJ54HDjSWF--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti…

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Verify You're Yourself 57:51

2y ago57:51

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Episode 92: In this episode, we talk about what is currently going on in China, why my previous relationship fell through, and we do some Advice Corner!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gerald-arroyo/support

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Giggle To The Poon 53:03

2y ago53:03

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Episode 91: In this episode, we talk about the sudden deaths of actors and such ... but one prevailed, we also talk about the boat travesty, and the segment The Advice Corner.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gerald-arroyo/support

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Ice Cream So Good 43:44

2y ago43:44

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Episode 89: In this episode, we talk about foreign shows and learning a new language, and also ice cream so good, guhhh!YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/npgw_ltGfxI--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gerald-arroyo/support

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The Slap Ding King 50:59

2y ago50:59

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Episode 90: In this episode, we talk about The Barbie Movie and the Mattel Multiverse, the host of my next show, and a new segment: The Advice Corner.Support ya boi on Anchor: anchor.fm/gerald-arroyo/support Also on: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2lAMnvQ Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2m4pWiM Castbox: bit.ly/2k1X8Xq Follow me on my social medias: Instagram: bi…

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Fave Tools for Managing your Chronic Illness 20:34

2y ago20:34

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Life with chronic illness can be really tough. We have to figure out meds, go to the doc, cope with symptoms, rinse and repeat. So when we find tips and tricks, or what we often call hacks, to make things easier, it sometimes makes a world of a difference. So today we’re going to talk about some of our favorite tips, tricks, and hacks, that may bet…

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How does Chronic Pain Fit into Life with Children's Author Erika Joy Sneath 32:05

2y ago32:05

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Erika Joy Sneath didn’t start out as a children’s book author, but decided to become one when she didn’t see representation of aunts and uncles and… chronic pain. I mean, think about it, you probably haven’t seen it either! Erika’s life started out a bit different, but as so many of us listening to this podcast, sometimes things take a turn. In Eri…

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How Chronic Illness gets in the way of writing this Pod... 13:31

2y ago13:31

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The irony of having a podcast about chronic illness is that I think I would be much better at it if I didn’t have chronic illness. Having one really gets in the way of consistently writing content and getting this podcast out in the world! So for today, I’m going to give you some updates on what has been going on in my world. Here’s what’s up with …

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Perspectives: Severe ME with Fran Haddock 3:27

2y ago3:27

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Today’s bonus episode features Fran Haddock, who lives with Severe ME/CFS. I’d like to give Fran a voice today, by, with her permission, sharing one of her recent Instagram posts. Just 3 min long. Follow Fran: → Fran Haddock Support ME/CFS organizations: → #MEAction Maryland → Solve M.E. → The Bateman Horne Center 💌 Stay in touch with me by joining…

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What happens when someone with ME/CFS gets COVID? 20:35

2y ago20:35

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I’m back today with my friend Whitney, who just like me, has ME/CFS. Today we talk about our fear of COVID, with the context that we’re already ill. We chat about… → Whitney’s arrest story?! → What happens when you get COVID plus ME/CFS? → Going out in a COVID world when you have ME/CFS… → and more! Follow Whitney on Instagram! Mentioned Instagram …

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Two friends diagnosed with ME/CFS log into a Zoom... 24:51

2y ago24:51

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This week I have my friend Whitney Fox joining us! Just like me, Whitney has ME/CFS. That’s right folks — we’re continuing our discussion of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis in honor of ME/CFS Awareness month. We’ll start with a quick nod to our beloved chronic illness Instagram community, and then you’ll hear all about Whitney’s diagnosis journey. We tal…

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Here's what you need to know about ME/CFS this awareness month. 14:50

2y ago14:50

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In this episode, I'm sharing a bit more about my story, along with some information about this debilitating, devastating disease. May is ME/CFS awareness month, and we have a ways to go in raising awareness and working towards a cure! → Revisiting when I went out on my leave from work and saw my first ME/CFS specialist → Discussing Post Exertional …

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How books and chronic illness give you a sense of community... and magical powers! 22:40

2y ago22:40

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Today we have Kristine Eckart joining us! Kristine is the host of the Chronicon book club, has a blog and book club called the Gilmore Book Club, and focuses on how books can help others transform their lives! We also talk about TV and movies, and how all media can help support those with chronic illness. Whether you read a page, listen to an audio…

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Reminiscent School Years 58:49

2+ y ago58:49

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Episode 88: In this episode, we reminisce on my days as a school boy, and examine the tactics to get a girl to like you in those days with a modern day song, and we ask why are celebrities wrestling?!YouTube Verison: https://youtu.be/mu_tpMKbg-E--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gerald-arroyo/support…