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Sick and Successful Podcast

Natalie Suppes host of the Sick and Successful Podcast is the founder of S and S Creative Inc. a digital and social media marketing agency. She also is a chronic illness warrior who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. She has a degree in Marketing and International Business and over 12 years of experience climbing the corporate ladder as a Sales professional. Natalie is married and has a beautiful daughter, and these major life changes helped pushed her toward following her ultimate dream of starting a business. Despite all the trials and tribulations that life has thrown at her, being in and out of the hospital she was determined to become successful no matter what. Now that she is a CEO of a successful business, she wants to help you get there too, no matter what life throws at you. She asks the tough questions & talks about things others shy away from. Being faced with adversity doesn’t mean you should give up; you can shoot for the stars & accomplish your wildest dreams. It is not only possible to be #sickandsuccessful, but it is possible FOR YOU! Dream big and tune in!
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Episodes

#27. Why Hiring A Doula When Pregnant With A Chronic Illness Is Necessary

What's a Doula? Listen to Episode 27 with special guests Lori Pohl and Jennifer Wheeler experienced Doula's to find out. Natalie is in her final weeks of pregnancy and is working with both Lori & Jennifer. The experience has been a game-changer. This episode not only explains what a doula is but why they are so important if you are chronically ill. Online Prenatal Classes: Mindful Birth and Postpartum Preparation: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prenatal-classes-mindful-birth-and-postpartum-pre...

Jul 15, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 27

#26. What NOT To Say To Someone With A Chronic Illness

Ever feel like you just don't know what to say to someone who is sick? Or maybe you yourself are sick and you can relate with Shalinda and Natalie on some things that you really wish people didn't say to you. This weeks episode Shalinda and Natalie discuss past experiences and some things you really don't want to say to someone struggling with illness. These may shock you! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sickandsuccessful_

Jun 25, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 26

#25. Held To Heal - Professional Cuddler Martin Trendota

How important is physical touch? Find out in today's episode where we have special guest Martin Trendota who is a professional cuddler. Held to Heal provides platonic human interaction and connection in a safe, non-judgmental setting. Professional cuddling focuses on the physical aspect of human interaction, while companion services offer social engagement and support in a variety of settings. The two are oftentimes combined in the same session. Benefits include reduced stress, social anxiety su...

Jun 18, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 25

#24. Your Life Depends on Facing Your Fears - Don't Let It Stop You

Shalinda and Natalie talk about how FEAR can mean a lot of different things but when it comes to goals and being successful facing your fears is the only way you will accomplish your wildest dreams. How can you do that? Listen to today's episode to find out! Follow us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/sickandsuccessful_

Jun 10, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 24

#23. From Skinny To "Fat" And Why We Are So Proud Of It

Both Shalinda and Natalie have stories of when their fitness journeys became an obsession and took over their lives. In today's episode, they share how this impacted their lives and health journeys. They go into the balance between healthy and obsessive and how it's such an easy line to cross. Many people have struggled with this in the past and not many people talk about it, so today the girls get brave and share their experience. DO YOU RELATE? Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sickand...

May 27, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 23

#22. My Unborn Baby Had a 1 in 125 Chance of Having Down Syndrome

Natalie tells her detailed story of finding out her baby had a 1 in 125 chance of having down syndrome. How she went through with an amniocentesis and got in a car accident on the way to the hospital. Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/sickandsuccessful_

May 14, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 22

#21. How Covid 19 Is Affecting Health Care - Our Experience

This pandemic has affected so many different things. In Episode 21 we discuss how it is affecting health care and how it can be very dangerous. Kirby shares her experience with cervical cancer and one of her appointments being canceled. Natalie shares her story of visiting the OB and having different pregnancy tests changed. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sickandsuccessful_ to continue the conversation with us!

May 06, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 21

#20. Why Being Selfish Is So Important With Marla Barr

Episode 20 with special guest Marla Barr. She is a Digestion expert, yogi/wellness coach podcaster: Your Wellness Journey and has been plant-based for 37 years. She is also an author and so, so much more. In this episode, we discuss why it's so important to be selfish, and especially if you are someone who is sick. Marla educates us and helps us understand so many things in this episode. It is not one you want to miss.

Apr 30, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 20

#19. Chronic Illness and Loneliness - 5 Tips To Overcome

Are you struggling with being lonely? IT'S OK, IT'S NORMAL and we have been there. Shalinda and Natalie talk about their current and past experiences with being lonely and provide 5 tips on how to help you through it. Take a screenshot and tag us @sickandsuccess_ and @for.the.health on Instagram so we can share it and show each other we are not in this alone! #togetherwearestronger

Apr 21, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 19

#18. You Will Never Find Happiness By Chasing it - Tips On How To Find Your Inner Happiness

If you are constantly chasing happiness you will never be TRULY happy. A relationship, wont make you fully happy, money won't make you happy. You have to cultivate happiness within yourself and find happiness in who you are. Shalinda and Natalie share tips on a few things you can implement in your life to start finding that happiness withing. Stay tuned till the end we take you through a 5 MINUTE FREE BREATHWORK SESSION. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sickandsuccessful_ LEAVE US A REV...

Apr 15, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 18

#17. Waking Up On The Last Day Of University With Left Side Of Body Not Working - MS Warrior Jessie Ace

Jessie Ace shares her story of being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, how her plans in life were halted and changed and how she was able to pick herself up and become the successful boss babe she is today. Fine Jessie: My Diagnosis story: https://mmini.me/Huffington Jessie Ace site (illustrations): https://mmini.me/Jessie Podcast: https://mmini.me/dtepodcast Main site: https://mmini.me/blog Facebook group: https://mmini.me/warriors Waitlist for ENabled Warrior Tracker Planner Journal: https://...

Apr 07, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 17

#16. How To Be Successful From Home

Many people who struggle with chronic illness even prior to the state the world is in right now have had to find ways to be successful from home. Shalinda and Natalie give tips and tricks on ways to use this time being at home to reach your goals and be successful. Follow us on Instagram @sickandsuccessful_

Apr 02, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 16

#15. Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Lipson Shares Front Line Information on the Corona Virus

Dr. Mark Lipson is a general and colorectal surgeon. He is originally from Winnipeg and completed his medical school at the University of Manitoba, followed by a residency in General Surgery at the University of Calgary, and a fellowship in Colorectal Surgery in Calgary focusing on the treatment of patients with colon and rectal cancer, Crohn’s and Colitis. He is an active leader in medicine having been the president of the Manitoba Medical Students Association and the Professional Association o...

Mar 25, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 15

#14. Covid 19 And Chronic Illness - What Are Our Thoughts?

Shalinda and Natalie share about their experience with Covid 19 in the very early days of this virus spreading in Canada. They discuss how it affects the chronic illness community and so much more. Follow us on Instagram: @sickandsuccessful_

Mar 17, 202032 minEp. 15

#13. Does Depression & Anxiety Impact Your Ability To Be Successful? With Jasyra Santiago Hines

Jasyra shares her story of leaving her full-time job of being a nurse and becoming a successful entrepreneur and social media influencer all while struggling with Anxiety and Depression. Follow her: Instagram: www.instagram.com/fit4arn Website: www.lovefitbyjasyra.com Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCflaCSjJejSqRt1Uzrk9vQg Podcast: She Hustles https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-hustles/id1466183071 FOLLOW US: www.instagram.com/sickandsuccessful_...

Mar 11, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 13

#12. Dating While Sick With a Chronic Illness

Shalinda & Natalie chat about their very different perspectives of dating while sick with a chronic illness. They chat about Crohn's disease accidents while dating, the troubles of a brand new relationship immediately after being diagnosed with Cervical Cancer and so so much more. This is an episode you do not want to miss. Follow us on Instagram! @sickandsuccessful_

Mar 04, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 12

#11. Struggling with Infertility and Crohn's Disease

Kirsten Spek opens up about her years trying to conceive. Looking at surrogacy, IVF and eventually having her beautiful little boy after many unsuccessful attempts. Infertility is something so many struggle with, but not many talk about out. Tune in today to hear Kirsten's story and how it turned out positively. Follow Kirsten on IG @kirstengillingham Follow Us on IG @sickandsuccessful_

Feb 26, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 11

#10. Crohn's Warrior Kirsten Spek Followed Her Dreams and Opened Up Her Own Salon

Kirsten takes us through her Crohn's journey of being diagnosed with Crohn's as a high school student and how that changed her teenage years. Kirsten discusses her different treatment options throughout the years. She went on to pursue her dreams and became a very successful entrepreneur with her husband, owning her own salon as well as a construction company. Follow Kirsten on IG @kirstengillingham Follow Us on IG @sickandsuccessful_

Feb 12, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 10

#9. First Trimester Pregnancy With Crohn's Disease

Natalie and her husband tried to get pregnant for a year when about the start the process of seeing doctors for infertility they got pregnant naturally. Natalie shares her story of the first trimester and how her Crohn's disease has impacted this pregnancy. Follow us on Instagram: @sickandsuccessful_

Feb 05, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 9

#8. 10 Things You Need To Give Up To Be Successful

Shalinda and Natalie discuss 10 different things they needed to give up in order to be successful. Many of the things you need to let go of also correlate with what you need to give up when diagnosed with a Chronic Illness. Tune in and be inspired. Follow Us on Instagram @sickandsuccessful_

Jan 29, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 8

#7. Business Owner, Shawna Schimnowski Story of Being Diagnosed With a Very Rare Form of Cancer

Shawna Schimnowski owner of Organic Tan Winnipeg shares her vulnerable story of being diagnosed with a very rare form of Cancer and how it lead to a stillbirth of her baby boy. She shares how she was able to pursue her dreams after such a life-altering, heartbreaking experience. Follow Shawna: @Shawnaschimnowski Follow Organic Tan: @Organictanwinnipeg Book an appt or learn more about Organic Tan: https://www.organictanwinnipeg.ca/ Follow us: @sickandsuccessful_...

Jan 22, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 7

#6. Author, Miranda Oh's Life Came to a Halt with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis - AND HOW SHE CONQUERED

Author Miranda Oh is a 3-time author of her book series called Chin Up Tits Out. (Her third book is COMING SOON!) With an Endometriosis and Adenomyosis diagnosis, her life was flipped upside down and sideways. Although, in true Miranda style; she carries her Chin Up Tits Out attitude with all the wild curve balls life is going to throw at her. Follow her at https://www.instagram.com/ohmirandaoh/ @ohmirandaoh Find her books on AMAZON: https://www.amazon.ca/Chick-lit-Remember-matter-romantic-ebook...

Jan 16, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 6

#5. Gaining Weight with Chronic Illness (Weight Gain from Humira)

Shalinda and Natalie discuss their experiences gaining weight with Chronic Illness. They get into the nitty-gritty. Episode 5 is a tough topic, a heated discussion and one you will not want to miss. Natalie chat's about how she gained weight from a biologic medication called Humira and Shalinda discusses gaining weight from the impact of her cancer diagnosis. Follow us on IG: @sickandsuccessful_

Jan 08, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 5

#4. Chronic Pain every day Brooke Van Ryssel pushed through and opened her own body-positive gym

Brooke Van Ryssel owner and founder of My Body Fitness + Nutrition suffered from a car accident and ever since has been struggling with Chronic Pain. It is something she deals with every single day and could have held her back from accomplishing her dreams, but she didn't let it stop her. Follow Brooke on Instagram @mybodywpg or you can email her at mybodywpg@gmail.com You can find more information about Brooke's gym on the website: https://www.mybodywpg.ca/ All the books mentioned in the episod...

Dec 04, 201936 minSeason 1Ep. 4

#2. Diagnosed With Crohn's Disease at 17, Natalie Share's Her Journey Of Up's & Downs

Diagnosed at 17 in the summer before university, Natalie struggled to accept her diagnosis. She pushed through university working 5 jobs. Eventually, her disease caught up to her and she had to accept it. She explains all this and more in this week's episode of Sick & Successful. Follow us @sickandsuccessful_ Follow Natalie @for.the.health

Nov 18, 201932 minSeason 1Ep. 2

#1. What does it mean to be successful while sick with a life-threating disease?

Shalinda and Natalie share what being successful while sick means to them. They dive into how they met and why empowering other women with illness is so important. It is possible to be successful while being sick and even more powerful when you can do it with other women supporting you. If you enjoyed this episode please take a screenshot and share on Instagram and tag us @sickandsuccessful_

Oct 29, 201930 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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