Join Jess and Sian, 2 chronically sick chicks, chronically oversharing. Each week join the girls as they talk all things spoonie. Sharing real, raw experiences and having a good old giggle along the way.
Its the 1st Birthday Bonanza! We welcome Jess and Sian back for season 3 and they are joined by their siblings Ben and Ffion to see which sibling knows chronic life best. Prepare for the utter chaos of having four competitive people around a table with only 3 mics!
All aboard the woo woo train! No, but seriously, this week is the finale episode of Season 2. Jess and Sian ask the question… “What is manifestation?". We’ve all heard someone say, you need to speak it into existence but what does that actually look like in real life. Join the girls in this weeks episode to manifest a fabulous season 3. Don’t forget to rate, share & subscribe it really does help us! Resources used: www.self.com/story/does-manifesting-work www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a395183...
This week join Jess and Sian for a wind up episode of how to be a little bit more mindful and a bit of a better version of yourself. Taking lessons from Pip Lincolne’s book “When Life Is Not Peachy” and the book “Be Mindful and Simplify your Life” by Kate James, the girls evaluate their lives and how they are achieving mindfulness and where theres room for improvement. Don’t forget to Rate, Review and Recommend! Resources used: When Life Is Not Peachy- Pip Lincolne Be Mindful and Simplify your L...
This week Jess and Sian discover all of the awareness days in May! What a busy month! The girls talk about Fibro, Stokes, Lupus and Florence Nightingale. Don’t forget to rate, comment and subscribe. It really does mean the world to us. Resources used in this episode: www.fmaware.org/fibromyalgia-symptoms/ www.cdc.gov/stroke/facts.htm https://www.lupus.org/ www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/florence-nightingale
This week Jess and Sian have finally convinced Zac to come on and have a chat about what its like to date a spoonie from the able bodied side! From first dates to jealousy and frustration. It’s a modern day fairy tale.
Join Jess and Sian as they talk about a much requested topic; fatigue. The girls talk all things fatigue; what it is, how it feels and how to possibly manage it. Jess and Sian relate to fatigue on a whole new level this week. Resources Reference in the episode: www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-fatigue-syndrome/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20360510 www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/fatigue www.qendo.org.au/the-app www.sleepcycle.com www.emerge.org.au...
This week get comfy as the girls let their hair down and play the much requested intimacy game…again. The girls let the walls down and get vulnerable about their real thoughts and feelings about life in general. Using the questions from Best Self & Co Intimacy deck. If you want to get your hands on your own set of questions you can find them here: https://bestself.co/ This is not a sponsored episode, the girls genuinely love these cards. So you can either play a long at home or just tune in ...
This week post Jess’s isolation the girls come back to chat about what we do and don’t know about migraines. Sian shares her experiences and Jess brings the hot science facts as usual. Stay tuned because the girls have an exciting question for you all too. Sources of info used in this episode: https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/ https://headacheaustralia.org.au/ As always please seek health advice from your usual doctor or health professional.
Happy Endo Awareness Month! To celebrate Endo awareness month the girls take a deep dive into all things endo. Join Jess and Sian as they navigate the wide world of endometriosis and its challenges. References in the episode: How to Endo: A guide to surviving and thriving with endometriosis by Bridget Hustwaite Vagina Problems by Lara Parker Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden
TW: This week we talk about sex. Please skip this episode if the subject evokes any negative feelings. Seek help where necessary. This week the girls get down and dirty talking all things “Sex”. Join Jess and Sian as they take a deep dive into the real life experience of having a chronic illness and having sex. The girls talk about the difference between intimacy and sex and the struggles they’ve faced with the whole kit and kaboodle. Links mentioned in the episode: Fun Fact Follow Up: Breathing...
With everything going on in the world, this week the girls talk about how you can bring a little gratitude into your lives. Jess and Sian delve into the science of gratitude and why we have the power to change our brains. Who knew that words are as powerful as the sword?! TW: This weeks episode discusses, body image, restrictive eating and body weight. Please check in with yourself before, during and after the episode and reach out if you need help. Key sites discussed in this episode: positivep...
Welcome to The Chronic Sisters Podcast.
Jess and Sian are joined by Sians’ sister, FFion. The girls talk life watching you sister be sick and the girls ask them your questions. Some of the answers may surprise you!
This week the girls fill us in on whats been going on since episode 3. The girls talk Fun Fact Follow Ups, Market Madness and The Final Inspection. Change is inevitable, having fun while doing it is optional.
This week the girls are talking to TikTok’s Harrison Kefford. They talk about all the things that come with living as a 20 something with chronic illness and how his content has helped him feel comfortable in his own skin. Join us as we talk all things crohn’s, stomas and poop. No filter required. If you haven’t seen Harrisons comedic and frank take on living with his chronic illnesses you can find him here: https://linktr.ee/hkefford We highly recommend it!
This episode, the girls tackle the tough conversation around ableism. What is it? and how to we change the societal norms? From internalised ableism to micro-aggressive language we can let slip. Join the conversation and the reflective moments with the girls this week. Send in your thoughts and opinions. Key resources referenced in the episode: www.accessliving.org/newsroom/blog/ableism-101/ disorient.co/internalized-ableism/ linktr.ee/wheelchair_rapunzel www.newsweek.com/cdc-rochelle-walensky-t...
Season 2 starts with a big ol’ Fun Fact Follow up to catch you all up on what the girls have been doing over the festive break. The girls talk good news, bad news, facebook market place mishaps and everything in between.
Join Jess and Sian for the final episode of season one. The girls round up the season by updating you all on their lives up to now and listening to some of the audio messages you all sent in. Join the virtual adventure around the world you your favourite Chronic Sisters.
Join Jess and Sian as they interview a fellow Chronic Sister. Steph is our gorgeous friend, colleague, nursing sista, spoonie pal, chronic gal and (for all of you OG listeners) the infamous friend who Sian refers to as the ‘triathlon’ in episode 1! We cannot wait for you to listen to our beautiful friends journey on surviving and thriving with an ABI (acquired brain injury). Steph has had two major brain surgeries and dealt with an awful lot over the years and she is here to share her story and ...
Join Jess and Sian as they talk all things resilience. The girls explore theories that have been tried and tested and how to apply them to your day to day life to progress daily. Check out some of the resources the girls talk about here: Book: When life is not peachy -Pip Lincoln Resilience Project: https://theresilienceproject.com.au/ Chronic Illness and Resilience: https://creakyjoints.org/living-with-arthritis/coronavirus/emotional-wellness/building-resilience-during-coronavirus-pandemic/ Dr ...
Join Jess and Sian in this light hearted episode fuelled by delirium and post procedural high. The girls play a question and answer game created by the company Best Self Co. Get ready for weird, wacky and wonderful answers that will hopeful tickle the funny bone. Play along too and send us in your best answers! This is not a sponsored episode but if you would like to find out more about the cards that the girls use in the episode you can find them here: https://bestself.co
Join Jess and Sian as they navigate the 5 stages of grief and how it applies to the chronic illness community and little tips to make the journey a bit easier. Join them for a raw chat about all of the feelings around living in a body that continually fails you and how to help pick yourself up by knowing your self love language. Find all the resources that the girls talk about here: 5 Stages of Grief in Chronic Illness: www.healthline.com/health/chronic-illness/stages-of-grief-new-medical-diagno...
TW: Discussions of Mental Health Join Jess and Sian on the second episode of the Mental Health Mini Series. This Episode the girls talk about different strategies that we can all implement to improve our mental health. From cold showers to deep breathing to the science behind the dreaded yoga class. The girls unpack what they try to do to improve their mental health and ways in which you can too. For anyone who feels like they need help with their mental health some of the resources the girls ta...
TW: This episode talks about PTSD, anxiety and depression. Please reach out if you need help. Speak to your GP to get you started on your mental health journey. Other resources available: Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/ Join Jess and Sian as they start their first mini series within the podcast all about Mental Health. This episode the girls touch base on their experiences with anxiety and depression whilst dealing with a chronic illness. Disclai...
Join Jess and Sian as they speak to the co-founders of The Spoonie Society; Helene and Dom. These two ladies have taken the business world by storm. Join the Chronic SIsters in the conversation of how they have grown an international business in a short 10 months that helps and supports the spoonie community in more ways than one whilst battling the life of a spoonie themselves. Find more info about the Spoonie Society at: https://www.thespooniesociety.com.au/
This week join Jess and Sian as they talk about the pains of being in pain. Living with chronic pain can be hard and confusing. We often allow our pain to go unchecked and an recognised. This week the girls talk about the science behind the pain and the weird and wonderful methods they use to reduce their day to day pains. Key resources mentioned in this weeks episode: Ted Talk- “How the Brain responds to pain” by Karen D Davis: www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7wfDenj6CQ Fleetwood Mac Song from Sian’s ...
Following on from our dating and relationship episode we dive in to the deep topic of family planning. Chronic illness can effect peoples fertility in a number of ways. We talk about how if effects our choices, our plans and our feelings as our internal clocks continue to tick-tock regardless. Tune in for a real talk moment about choosing motherhood.
Dating in the modern era is a rough terrain to navigate at the best of times. Add in a little spice with having a chronic illness and you have a minefield to tip toe through. With the constant debate of should I tell them? Should I not? its a rough ride sometimes. Join Jess and Sian as they share their tails of turmoil of past offenders and how to build a better foundation moving forward with open-ness and care at the centre.
Trigger Warning: This episode will have body image conversations. If this conversation triggers negative thoughts and feelings about yourself and your body please reach out to your GP. Its ok not to be okay. Episode 4 we are talking about the connection between our brains and our bodies. How can we love a thing that causes us so much pain but at the same time brings us so much good?! Join us as we dive into our deep body hold ups and how our chronic illnesses have impacted our perception of our ...
This episode we dive in to what a good friend looks like and how to deal with the red flags from those toxic friends that stick around for too long. Join us as we touch on friendship theories from some of our favourite authors such as Florence Given and Dr. Hannah Korrel. We share some key tips on how you can show your love and friendship to your closest Spoonie.
