Podcasts by Category
- 119 - Ep. 118: Sleep - Why it's Important and What's Affecting it with Devin Burke
Today’s podcast is with sleep expert, Devin Burke. Don’t worry - if you listened to last week’s episode with Emma, this is entirely different and more focused on overall sleep.
In this episode with Devin, we dive deep into the issues around sleep and why so many people have sleep anxiety. There is so much that goes into getting a good night’s sleep and we talk about how stressful it can be to be told to “fix your sleep” but not know where to start!
We hope you enjoy this episode with Devin Burke!
In today’s episode we chat about:
How stressors throughout the day affect our sleep at night
Are night and morning routines really necessary?
Sleep’s effects on weight loss and happiness
Is sleeping through the night really all that important?
Sleep anxiety
Supplements that are helpful for sleep (or should we be taking them at all?)
How a woman’s hormones affect her sleep cycle
Links and things:
Get Devin’s Sleep Science Solutions Guide
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 11 May 2022 - 1h 02min - 118 - Ep. 117: The Chronic Condition That's Highly Overlooked: Sleep Apnea with Emma Cooksey
Today’s podcast is with sleep apnea expert, Emma Cooksey. Sleep apnea is a condition that’s highly overlooked and may be showing symptoms that you wouldn’t expect. Christina shares her own story with sleep apnea and they get into the nitty gritty details of the importance of sleep and what to do when your body just isn’t doing it.
We hope you enjoy this episode with Emma Cooksey!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Sleep apnea and sleep disordered breathing and how it ties in to chronic illness Brain fog caused by sleep disorders and how it affects daily life Symptoms of sleep apnea and sleep disordered breathing that are often overlooked Different treatment options-CPAP isn’t the only option anymore!Links and things:
Emma’s Website Emma’s Instagram Chronically Healing Instagram Chronically Healing Facebook GroupWed, 27 Apr 2022 - 1h 20min - 117 - Ep. 116: The "Comfort Crisis" and Hope in the Midst of Anxiety and Depression with Alissa Schneider, MA, LMHC
Today’s podcast is with therapist, Alissa Schneider! Alissa’s bright and cheery energy was such a great match for our conversation in this episode. We were open about their own struggles with anxiety, depression and emotional issues we’ve struggled with. We loved having a conversation from a therapist’s perspective, especially because we both are HUGE proponents of getting help and never being ashamed of it.
We can’t wait for you to hear this episode with Alissa!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Tending to our emotional needs while working from home and being self-employed
The importance of having (and sticking to) your values
Being “enough”
Living a fulfilled and meaningful life while living with chronic illness
How to start taking care of your mental health while managing a chronic illness
The “comfort crisis”
Having hope in the midst of anxiety and depression
Links and things:
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 - 1h 08min - 116 - Ep. 115: Dogma in Chronic Illness & Becoming Your Own Advocate with Rachel Hill
Today’s podcast is with a repeat guest, Rachel Hill! Rachel is a hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s advocate who shares her journey via her blog, Instagram and her books. We had Rachel on again because she’s such an amazing person to follow in the chronic illness space, especially those of us with Hashimoto’s (which Jessie, Christina AND Rachel all have.)
We can’t wait for you to hear from Rachel Hill!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Dogma in chronic illness and specifically, Hashimotos
How to be your best advocate and listening to our body’s whispers (before it starts to scream)
How to care for ourselves as an HSP with thyroid issues
Bloodwork isn’t the only thing we have to pay attention to with Hashimoto’s
Movement and food - why “calories in, calories out” isn’t successful for those with thyroid issues and not all movement is created equal
Links and things:
“You, Me and Hypothyroidism: When Someone You Love Has Hypothyroidism”
“Be Your Own Thyroid Advocate: When You’re Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired”
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
More about Rachel Hill:
Rachel Hill and The Invisible Hypothyroidism are an award-winning thyroid patient advocacy website and online presence. Rachel advocates for better thyroid disease awareness, diagnosis, treatment and management. She talks about her personal health experiences as well as the information thyroid patients need to know in order to reclaim their health.
Wed, 30 Mar 2022 - 1h 02min - 115 - Ep. 114: Letting Go of Identities that No Longer Serve Us with Doug Cartwright
In today’s podcast, Jessie and Christina were so excited to talk to author, Doug Cartwright. Doug is a self-proclaimed “Mormon, Sales, Tech Bro” and how (and why) he decided to give up that identity. We also really dove into the fear of control that we have that keep us from letting go of who we are supposed to be. Our conversation dove into trauma and how we’re gaslighting our own trauma. Why are we trying to “out suffer” each other and instead come together and heal collectively?
We hope you love this insightful episode with Doug Cartwright!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Doug tells us about The Daily Shifts and his book, Holy Shit, We’re Alive
Why Doug considers himself “woo” and not “woo-woo”
The magic that’s all around us that some of us are completely oblivious to
Doug’s shift from having a corporate identity to what he is now
Doug’s experience with the Hoffman Process and how that’s a good alternative to psychedelics for those of us who are control freaks and afraid to let go
Gaslighting and undervaluing our own traumas because they’re not “bad enough” or “someone else has it worse” (spoiler alert: this is not helpful!!)
Resistance and the scariness of letting go of our stories and labels
Everyone needs to learn to love to be alone and why that’s so important
Links and things:
Get Doug’s book, Holy Shit, We’re Alive
Follow Daily Insights on Instagram
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 - 44min - 114 - Ep. 113: Everything is Connected: Chiropractic Medicine & the Nervous System with Dr. Arneka Cooper
In today’s podcast, Jessie and Christina interviewed Dr. Arneka Cooper about her journey with being a chiropractor and how connected EVERYTHING in the body is. It’s hard to believe that every single piece of our mind, body and soul are connected… but they are! Today’s episode is such a good one and we loved our conversation with Arneka - we had so much fun!
In today’s episode we chat about:
What does a chiropractor do and what does Arneka do for people (like Jessie) who are afraid of going to the chiropractor?
Finding nervous system dysregulation in chiropractic medicine and explaining the relationship of pain
Digestive problems and our nervous system
The concept of transitions and resetting our energy when we come into a new space
Why movement is so important for those with chronic conditions especially
Movement doesn’t need to be crossfit… Arneka gives tons of examples of easier movement to incorporate into our lives
Do “bad backs / knees” really run in your family and there’s nothing you can do about it? (spoiler alert: nope!)
Tools to add to your movement toolbox
The important pieces Arneka adds to her day to keep her feeling her best
Links and things:
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 - 1h 05min - 113 - Ep. 112: Mind Body Health and Getting Lost in the Details with Ali Ramos
In today’s episode we chat about:
Ali’s explanation of what a Mind Body Coach is and why it’s important to connect the mental and the physical
The mental health shifts that came with moving to Costa Rica from California
How we all sometimes get lost in the details
Ali’s journey with Stage 4 Endometriosis and where she’s at now
How working with a trauma therapist changed her physical health
Why Ali believes that all chronic illness is triggered by trauma
How Ali starts to “move” things when her emotional bucket is getting too full
Why are we saying “fighter” or “warrior” after our chronic illness? Can that actually be harmful?
What is an inner child and what does it mean to do inner work?
Ali’s favorite methods and prompts for journaling
Links and things:
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
More about Ali Ramos:
Back in November of 2019, Ali was in more physical pain than she could articulate. She had about three days a month that weren’t terrible, so she went back to therapy to deal with coping with the pain. Through an integrative and functional medicine approach, Ali got to the root of the issue, shame. In November of 2021, Ali will be one year “flare up” free and hoping to keep it that way. She shares her story not to dismiss others that are still suffering, but rather to show them there is hope. There were many things Ali had to change in her day to day life that were affecting her and keeping her sick. She talks a lot about her career divorce and moving away from the mindset of being an endowarrior and into an endohealer.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 - 1h 08min - 112 - Ep. 111: Giving Yourself Permission to Heal and What Trauma Really is with Ashley Bernardi
In today’s episode, we dive deep into trauma- what it is and how it affects each of us. We all have trauma and it looks different for everyone. Christina and Jessie chat with Ashley Bernardi, author of the book, “Authentic Power: Give Yourself Permission to Feel” all about leaning into our trauma, not masking our feelings, finding a helpful practitioner and her FEEL method,
We absolutely loved talking to Ashley today - she’s such a bright light and so fun to talk to! We hope you all love her podcast as much as we do!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Diving into Ashley’s story with Lyme Disease and Postpartum Depression
How Ashley describes trauma and is what does it mean when they say trauma is stored in the body?
Everyone has trauma… no matter how big or how small
Jessie shares her financial and illness trauma with her husband that almost ended their engagement
Even if people experience the same trauma, you will all experience it differently
How numbing and ignoring your feelings and trauma will eventually knock you down
The chronic illness and trauma connection
Overachievers… are we actually just really traumatized and haven’t worked through it?
Christina’s shame around previously having mom/wife rage and how that was stored emotions and trauma that couldn’t get out
The importance of finding a practitioner who will listen to you and truly want to help you
Diving into Ashley’s FEEL Method and how you can try it right now
Links and things:
Buy Ashley’s book, “Authentic Power: Give Yourself Permission to Feel”
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 - 1h 03min - 111 - Ep. 110: Debunking Vegan Myths & Why We Need to Eat More Plants with Kathy Davis
We’re so excited to share this episode with Kathy Davis all about busting vegan myths and why you should be adding in more plants. Now, carnivores - don’t click off! While Kathy is a vegan herself and has written plant-based cookbooks, she believes what we really need to do is just add more plants (even if you’re still eating meat.)
During this episode, Kathy gives us helpful ideas on how to incorporate more plants, why carbs aren’t the enemy and reframe the way you think about food. She takes us through how she makes plant-based living work while living on the road and why it doesn’t have to be difficult! We can’t wait for y’all to listen in to this episode with Kathy!
In today’s episode we chat about:
How Kathy got started with a plant-based diet.
Junk vegan vs. plant-based… not all vegan food is created equal (+marketing in the food industry.)
Intention over perfect … let’s just add in more plants!
What is the issue with sugar?
Insulin resistance - carbs are an easy out! Don’t blame good carbs.
What about vitamin deficiencies and the elusive protein problem?
How to focus on adding more plants and be less afraid of carbs.
What life is like living on the road as a biz owner of VegInspired.
Links and things:
VegInspired Foodies Facebook Group
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 - 1h 18min - 110 - Ep. 109: The Harmful Effects of Diet Culture andHealing Your Relationship with Food with Sarah Stites
We’re all slammed with diet culture every single day, whether we’re consciously connecting it or not. But did you know that food choices are about biology, not willpower?
That’s why we’re excited to bring on Sarah Stites, CEO and co-founder of Wavelength. Wavelength is a modern program for healthy eating that combines personalized nutrition with mental health tools. Sarah knows first-hand the shame that comes with eating and weight-related issues — she was diagnosed with PCOS and prediabetes as a teen, gaining 100lbs in a year. While diet programs relied on guilt and body shame, her mom — a PhD with a masters degree in nutrition science — helped her take a more compassionate approach. By using principles from behavioral neuroscience, addiction, nutrition, and mindfulness, Sarah was able to understand the root cause of her habits, reverse her prediabetes, and lose 150lbs. That was over ten years ago. Now, Sarah leads the Wavelength team to scale her mom’s holistic solution to millions of people. She is a fierce advocate for “more science, less blame,” and pleasure as an important part of health. She believes it’s time to move beyond the concept of body perfection, and start focusing on helping people have a better time in their bodies instead.
In today’s episode we really dive into the messages we’re getting around food and how that impacts the way we lose weight (if we even can.) I know you’re going to love it, so let’s dive in!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Sarah’s story and why she started Wavelength with her mom. Food choices are about biology, not willpower. 92-98% of dieters don’t reach their weight loss goal… and most gain it back if they do! Marketing and food: What’s actually happening to get you to buy something? Why Wavelength is different from other platforms and how it will help you make better eating choices for you. Shame and how it relates to weight loss.Links and things:
Wavelength’s website Chronically Healing Instagram Chronically Healing Facebook GroupWed, 05 Jan 2022 - 1h 09min - 109 - Ep. 108: Nervous System Regulation: How to Create Safety in Our Bodies with Elisabeth Kristof
Wow - this episode is truly one of our favorites! Today’s episode is with Elisabeth Kristof of Brian-Based Wellness, a virtual platform that puts training the nervous system at the center of everything from movement practice, to behavior change, trauma resolution and pain reduction. Elisabeth has been an entrepreneur and mover her whole life. She experienced her own nervous system dysregualtion -- chronic pain, fatigue, migraines, binge eating. She began to understand that applied neurology could be used for so much more than just pain reduction and athletic performance, and that our nervous system drives our behavior and experience of the world.
During this episode, Elisabeth takes us through what nervous system regulation even is and how dysregulation can cause things like chronic pain, fatigue, migraines and binge eating. She also gives us “quick win” tools to start to listen to our nervous system so we can start to change our response overtime. There’s so many amazing nuggets in this episode, so make sure not to miss this one!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Elisabeth’s story with the techniques that she now teaches in her own life (movement and applied neurology.) Big T vs. Little T trauma: What is trauma and nervous system regulation? Jessie & Christina’s stories and how we’ve seen nervous system dysregulation in our own lives and healing. Where to get started if you feel like you have a nervous system that’s a bit out of whack (plus a few “quick win” techniques you can try out right now!) Binge and emotional eating behaviors (aka protective outputs) and what’s happening in our nervous system when that happens. What is somatic therapy and healing and why is it important to acknowledge? Weight gain, emotional eating and binge-behavior, and how that is connected to our emotional healing. Minimum effective dose: what does that mean and why is it important to remember in our healing work.Links and things:
Elisabeth’s Website Elisabeth’s Instagram Get a 2-week free membership on Elisabeth’s site Free video series to reduce stress and heal nervous system Chronically Healing Instagram Chronically Healing Facebook GroupWed, 22 Dec 2021 - 1h 12min - 108 - 107: Living an Empowered Lifestyle with Mandy Podlesny
Today’s episode is with Mandy Podlesny, an empowered eating coach. Christina and I loved talking with Mandy about all things diet culture and becoming a victor and empowered member of your life. I really loved our deep dive into nutrition and dieting because it’s something I struggle with a lot. We also talked about finding the right practitioner for you that will listen to what you say and work with your bio-individuality.
We loved getting to know Mandy and she was so much fun to talk to! Listen in and learn how to live your best, empowered life with chronic illness.
In today’s episode we chat about:
Mandy’s past (and current) experience with chronic and mysterious illness
The grit that comes along with living with chronic illness or pain - how to be a victor, not a victim
Go from surviving to thriving mode and get out of that victim state
Mandy’s 5 pillars that she teaches on
A simple morning ritual that Mandy recommends to set yourself up for success
Where diet and nutrition can be damaging to those of us with chronic illness
Gut health and how it’s the foundation to our overall health
Taking off the labels and just doing what feels best for YOU
How Mandy helps people and why she needs to know you’re ready first
What biohacking is and why is it such a buzzword right now
Links and things:
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 - 1h 01min - 107 - 106: Hustle Culture, Stress and Chronic Illness with Karina Sturm
Today’s episode is with Karina Sturm! Karina is a German native who is now in San Francisco. She’s a research associate turned journalist living with several chronic illnesses and an invisible disability. Her main health condition is called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a rare connective tissue disorder that leads to many co-morbid conditions. She’s had around a dozen diagnoses, including dysautonomia, mast cell activation, small fiber neuropathy, a rare bleeding disorder called factor VII deficiency and much more.
We absolutely loved hearing from other spoonies out there and we got INTO IT with Karina today. We chatted about her experience with multiple chronic illnesses, we ranted about hustle culture and how it’s negatively affected the chronically ill for many years.
In today’s episode we chat about:
Karina’s story with invisible and multiple chronic illness
Some specific symptoms Karina deals with with EDS and MCAS
The three of us went on a rant about hustle culture and working with chronic illness
Companies shifting to remote work because of the pandemic, but wishing that companies would’ve thought of this for those of us who have been living with chronic illness or disabilities for awhile
What came up for Karina or were amplified because of the pandemic
Coping techniques that Karina uses
Being a voice in the community for chronic illness and how Karina got into it
Dogma and the problem with social media and chronic illness Facebook groups
Links and things:
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 - 1h 02min - 106 - 105: Healing Comes in Different Forms with Dafne Wiswell
Christina and Dafne chatted about how healing comes in different forms, the importance of gut health and skin exposure and maintaining a sense of self as a mom with chronic illness. One of the great quotes from the podcast is “when we’re imagining the future with fear, we’re partnering with the wrong thing.” We can’t wait for you to listen in to this episode!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Dafne’s journey with multiple chronic and autoimmune illnesses and where she’s at now.
What goals and “success” really mean and why core values might be more helpful.
Dafne’s top affirmations that she uses for both herself and her clients.
A conversation that changed her life and pushed her in the direction of chronic illness coaching.
The importance of sleep, especially with those with chronic illness. Are you sleeping well?
Diving deep into low stomach acid and gut issues.
Being sun-phobic and how to get safe sun exposure (it’s so important!) ☀️
Maintaining a sense of self as a mom with chronic illness.
What Dafne would tell someone who just found out they have a chronic illness and they’re feeling scared.
Links and things:
Dafne’s Medicine Cabinet Makeover Cheat Sheet
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 - 59min - 105 - Ep. 104: Breaking the Stigma of Being a Highly Sensitive Person and it's Connection to Our Healing with Alissa Boyer
Today we’re so excited to share with you our interview with my friend Alissa Boyer, a mentor for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs.) Christina wasn’t able to make the episode today, so my husband, Ben Fritz (who is also an HSP and coaches a lot of HSPs) stepped in to be my cohost!
Alissa’s experience with chronic gut issues and SIBO brought her to the HSP world and now she’s helping others out there just like us! I’ve always been interested in interviewing Alissa because I’ve always seen the correlation between some of us who are highly sensitive and have a chronic condition. For those of you out there a that think you might be an HSP (take the test here), this episode is for you!
In today’s episode we chat about:
What is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and how do you know if you are one?
Sensitivity is not a “weakness” and how it actually tends to impact those of us who are high achievers
How chronic stomach issues and SIBO led Alissa to finding out she is an HSP
How the phrase “just stop being stressed!” from our doctors is extremely unhelpful and how we can learn to manage that stress
Sometimes we subconsciously don’t want to heal OR don’t think we can (ouch!)
How being out of alignment as an HSP affects our health
If you are an HSP, finding ways to take care of your self is key in our healing
The correlation between being highly sensitive and having chronic illness (for some!)
Links and things:
How to find out if you’re an HSP
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 - 1h 05min - 104 - Ep. 103: Dealing with Misdiagnosis and Treating Symptoms as Messengers with Lyn Delmastro-Thomson
Today’s episode is with Lyn Delmastro-Thomson. Lyn was misdiagnosed with leukemia at age 25 , but she kept questioning why she wasn’t improving despite doctors saying that her labs looked good. So, like many of us, her questions were dismissed. She took her health into her own hands.
That’s when she learned how to listen to her body and its wisdom, understanding how it communicates and working together with it. She now helps other people do this and take charge of their health. We also dive into HOW to listen to your body and move past hating it. Jessie also shares some personal experiences regarding body love and how hard it can be to listen to your body.
Lyn’s story is so special and she shares some tangible tips that we can start doing today that will help us listen to our bodies and forgive them. We’re so excited for you to hear it!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Getting the phone call you never want to get and getting a diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia…
… and then finding out she was misdiagnosed and treated incorrectly for three years
How to move forward after such a horrific misdiagnosis and finding someone to listen to her
Treating symptoms as messengers in the body and learning to listen to your body (with tangible tips on how to actually do this!)
How easy it is to fall into just treating your symptoms
Why using the word “too busy” when it comes to your health just doesn’t work anymore and Lyn’s recommendations around that
Talking to our bodies in terrible ways and how that’s programming our bodies to believe that (and how hard that can be to change)
How to forgive your body and get on the path where you can trust it again (and it can trust you!)
Some of Lyn’s favorite nervous system healing modalities
Christina’s experience with body talk and why Lyn loves it, too!
Links and things:
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 - 1h 00min - 102 - The Death and Rebirth of Identity with Chronic Illness with Renée Nicholson
Welcome back to Season 2 of the Chronically Healing Podcast! If you haven’t heard already, listen to our first episode of Season 2 where we introduce our new cohost, Christina Sanghera!
Today’s episode is with Renée Nicholson. Renée takes us through her journey of growing up a dancer, but having that stripped away by Rheumatoid Arthritis. In that journey, Renée found ways to create a new identity for herself that wasn’t just a “chronic illness patient.” We talk about the amount of grit we need to get through the hard times, but how joyous it can make our ordinary life. We also dive into narrative medicine and how that brought Renée to writing her book, “Fierce and Delicate.”
In today’s episode we chat about:
Renée’s story of having her dancing life cut short because of rheumatoid arthritis
The parallels between being a dancer and being a patient with chronic illness
What rheumatoid arthritis is and the telltale signs to look for
Dealing with the death of your identity and then a rebirth of sorts when you get a diagnosis
The dangers of “symptom chasing” and how that can really affect your outlook on how you’re feeling
The push and pull of chaos and control
The idea of narrative medicine: “The care of the sick unfolds in stories”
How writing for patients reminded Renée that ordinary lives are so beautiful
More about her book, “Fierce and Delicate”
Links and things:
Buy Renee’s book, “Fierce and Delicate”
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 15 Sep 2021 - 58min - 101 - Ep. 100: The Secret is Out!
Today's episode is a special one - we're finally announcing that Chronically Healing will now have a cohost, Christina Sanghera! Listen in to this episode to learn more about Christina, what changes will be coming to the show and what you can expect moving forward in the Chronically Healing Community!
Instagram: @chronicallyhealingpodcast
Jessie's Instagram: @jessie__fritz
Christina's Instagram: @christinasanghera
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 - 19min - 100 - Ep. 99: The Journey to Health & Finding the Right Practitioner with Samantha Lander
Full shownotes: www.jessiefritz.com/blog/samantha-lander
Today’s podcast is with the wonderful Samantha Lander! Samantha is a Functional Diagnostics practitioner, certified personal trainer, and holistic lifestyle coach who got into the field to take control of her own health. After years of struggling with how she was feeling, a few misdiagnosis and slipping into the world of drugs, Samantha’s story is so interesting to hear - not only on how she’s changed her own life and health, but how she’s helping others.
I hope you enjoy this episode with Samantha!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Samantha’s story growing up with chronic symptoms and misdiagnosis of IBS
Finding out she was dealing with anxiety and hypothyroidism in college
Junior year of college and entering into the music world as a DJ, she started partying and using drugs like meth to self medicate for how she was feeling
She got into selling drugs after college and her life started falling apart where she ended up in prison for a few years
Changing her life and becoming a personal trainer after prison, but she was feeling like crap all the time
Finding out she had parasites, mold, candida and heavy metals (along with hypothyroidism)
She got into the FDN world to help herself and also to help her clients
Finding the right practitioners who will help you on your journey
Both Jessie and Samantha understanding and working through body dysmorphia and eating disorders
Struggling with strict, extreme elimination diets and how those can affect our healing
The REAL difference in working with someone in functional medicine vs. western medicine
Links and things:
Sick & Tired of Feeling Sick & Tired?
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
More about Samantha Lander:
Samantha Lander found her way into the health industry through years of working on her own health. She first set personal goals for herself as a young athlete who participated in team sports such as synchronized swimming, water polo and field hockey. In college, she continued with athletics since her experience working in the fitness field was so positive that she decided to major in sports management. In 2003 Samantha graduated with a degree in kinesiology from the University of Michigan with a major in sports management.
Following graduation she moved to Los Angeles where she found success working in the music industry as a club dj and producer where her life took a turn with drugs and even prison. After several years she became disenchanted with her work and began to realize that she missed having athletics in her life. Always one to tackle a dilemma head on, she decided to take a spinning class and immediately wanted to get back into the fitness industry. She began recording fitness cds and marketing them to a record labels.
In 2006 Samantha moved back to St. Louis to pursue her personal training certification. Her certifications include NASM, Functional Diagnostics Nutrition, NESTA and CHEK Level 2 Holistic Lifestyle Coach. Samantha’s desire to do functional Diagnostics came from her own health problems she discovered when she learned she suffered from Adrenal Fatigue, Food sensitivities, Pathogens, Leaky gut and lots of hidden stressors. She spent a good portion of her life struggling with weight despite working out and eating a perfect diet and knew it had to be something more. With the right coaching she slowly began to rebuild her health and realize that she didn’t have to settle for feeling horrible the rest of her life. The long hard road to get better has given her the drive to help others who are suffering with the same.
Through her passionate love of health and wellness and natural ability to partner with her clients to tailor their individual workout plans and Holistic protocols, Samantha has found her professional calling as Functional Diagnostics practitioner. In this role she has a genuine desire to help her clients achieve their goals they believed were never attainable. Currently she works with a diverse range of clients in terms of age, gender and ability.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 - 51min - 99 - Ep. 98: Body Image and Dealing with Depression {Solo Episode!}
Today's episode is just with me as I give you updates on how I'm feeling about my body, weight gain, dealing with unhelpful doctors and dealing with depression.
www.instagram.com/jessie__fritz
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 - 35min - 98 - Ep. 97: Finding Joy While Living with Hashimoto's & Autoimmunity with Shanna Nemrow, FNTP
I’m so excited to introduce you to Shanna Nemrow, FNTP! I found Shanna via YouTube about a year ago when I was dabbling with the AIP diet (Autoimmune Protocol) and loved her authenticity and helpful tricks for living with Hashimoto’s. I asked Shanna to be on the podcast to talk about all things Hashimotos and we definitely dug into some big thyroid topics during our chat.
Shanna is a Hashimoto’s warrior herself and now helps others out there dealing with thyroid issues. Her story is inspiring and we also tapped into the emotional side of living with Hashimoto’s, which is just as important (if not even MORE important) than the physical. Her content is all about finding joy while living with autoimmune disease and it’s such a refreshing way to talk about chronic illness.
Shanna and I also talked about dealing with depression, anxiety and mental health issues with Hashimoto’s but didn’t get to it today. Let me know if you’d like another episode with Shanna to dive into this!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Shanna’s story with Hashimoto’s (which is similar to so many of ours!)
Exercise intolerance and how that’s affected both Shanna and Jessie
How Hashimoto’s looks different for every single person
The emotional side of Hashimoto’s and how that can be so difficult for us all
Giving your body grace and not comparing yourself to others (or even yourself)
What AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) is, why Shanna used it in her healing and how she helps others on their AIP-journey
Comparing yourself to others with (or without) chronic illness and how we’ve gotten through that
Why working with someone when doing a strict “diet” for your health is extremely beneficial
Finding control in an uncontrollable life with Hashimoto’s and finding the things we can work on to feel better, rather than focusing on the things we cannot
The important ways that Shanna sets up her days and weeks to feel her best
How Shanna works with Hashimoto’s warriors and where you can join her community
Links and things:
AIP Refresh Online Group Coaching Program
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 26 May 2021 - 1h 01min - 97 - Ep. 96: Nourishing Ourselves, Living with Lupus and Chronically Fabulous with Marisa Zeppieri
Time for another episode of the Chronically Healing Podcast! Today’s episode is with the founder of Lupus Chick, Marisa Zeppieri. Marisa and I chatted all about her experience with Lupus, getting run over by a drunk driver in her early teens, why she started Lupus Chick and so much more. We also dove into being a business owner with chronic illness, how to best nourish yourself during this life and the comparison game. I’m also super pumped for y’all to hear about her new book, Chronically Fabulous, that just came out!
In today’s episode we chat about:
The road to finding out that Marisa had Lupus and why the diagnosis can be difficult to get
Getting run over by a pickup truck by a drunk driver and going through rehab (and that triggered a bunch of her symptoms)
What prompted her to start Lupus Chick
The different modalities that she loves to nourish and take care of her body
What it’s like to be running a business with chronic illness
Comparing yourself to others with (or without) chronic illness and how we’ve gotten through that
Why Marisa decided to write Chronically Fabulous and what it’s about
Links and think:
Buy “Chronically Fabulous: Finding Wholeness and Hope Living with Chronic Illness”
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Wed, 05 May 2021 - 37min - 96 - Ep. 95: When Thyroid Medication Isn't Enough (PLUS a teaser announcement) with Christina Sanghera
I am SO excited to share my conversation with Christina Sanghera on the Chronically Healing Podcast today! Christina is a friend of mine I met on Instagram and we’ve clicked since the beginning. I wanted to have Christina on the show for a real and raw conversation about Hashimoto’s, but we dipped into so many other conversation while we were at it. We talked about sleep, our health issues leading up to Hashimoto’s, supplements and lifestyle changes we’ve made PLUS what it’s actually like to have chronic illness. Somedays you may feel great, others you may not… and we get into the nitty gritty of all of that.
Christina and I also have a fun announcement coming SOON! Can you guess what it is?
In today’s episode we chat about:
Christina's health story with abusing her body with unhealthy habits, addiction and other various symptoms before finally being diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Both Christina and Jessie's experience with Hashimoto's medications and how that was never enough to actually feel better
Our experiences with alternative medicine and methods to feel better and take care of ourselves
The supplements that Christina recommends for most people (obviously speak with your doctor first!)
SLEEP: Why it's important and how it doesn't need to be perfect, but should be something you're paying attention to
How Christina works with people who have chronic illness
SO much more about Hashimoto's, hypothyroid and a very fun announcement teaser that Christina and I have coming soon!
Links and think:
Get your FREE copy of Thyroid Unlocked
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
More about Christina Sanghera:
Christina is a Holistic Health Coach for women business owners with Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism. A fellow Hashimoto’s warrior, she once struggled just to get through the day.
Her lifestyle was a merry-go-round of unhealthy habits, and when she was later diagnosed, it all came full circle and she knew something had to change. It was this moment in her life that inspired countless hours of education, training and soul searching.
Having experienced firsthand what it feels like to suddenly lose your health and wellbeing and to struggle daily, her unique point of view allows her to offer sound advice that’s rooted in empathy from having experienced many of the ailments she now helps women overcome. She believes that you shouldn’t have to make a choice between following your dreams of business ownership or tending to a chronic illness … you CAN do both!
In the beginning of 2018 she welcomed a healthy, vibrant baby girl after multiple unexplained miscarriages years prior. Her birth was a testament to the tireless effort of reclaiming health one step at a time.
Be it holistic “bio-hacking”, an intense HIIT routine or downtime with a good book or podcast, Christina now dedicates her life to inspiring others and immersing herself in natural, sustainable health. Through real food nutrition, movement, nervous system healing and more she helps women from all walks of life navigate their health, achieve their goals and thrive.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 - 59min - 95 - Ep. 94: Acceptance, Validation and Moving Forward with Chronic Illness with Dani Fusaro
Today on the Chronically Healing Podcast I was excited to talk to Dani Fusaro of Days with Dani! Dani is a physical therapist, mindset & lifestyle coach, disabled model who happens to also be living with multiple chronic illnesses.
Dani takes us through her experience with learning to accept her situation and validate everything she was going through. I can’t wait for you to listen to today’s episode, so let’s dive in!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Dani's experience with chronic illness and how that changed the way she looked at her career in PT
Living with multiple chronic illnesses including EDS, POTS, spinal instability and MCAS
The importance of acceptance and pacing in your chronic illness journey
Don't run your body into the ground because you're trying to be the person you're not anymore. Approach life with "how can I make this easier"
Surrounding yourself with people who have drive and work on being healthy can then help you on your own journey
Why Dani decided to get into chronic illness coaching and why she wishes there were more people doing this type of coaching
Links and think:
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Wed, 14 Apr 2021 - 45min - 94 - Ep. 93: Living with Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia with Casey Stanley
Today on the Chronically Healing Podcast we have Casey Stanley of A Unique Life. Casey takes us through her story with leaving her job and starting her business to help people. Casey lets us in on what her life is like living in chronic pain, but how she’s continuing to live her best life.
I’m so grateful to Casey for being on the show and sharing her story!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Why she started A Unique Life after having to leave her job
The importance of allowing those with chronic illness who NEED to work from home to work from home (especially when it’s easy to do)
Why people with chronic and invisible illness aren’t treated the way that they should be and are compared to others without health issues (and how damaging that can be)
Finding compassion for other’s situation that you may not understand
Casey’s experience with fibromyalgia
Links and think:
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 - 30min - 93 - Ep. 92: Naturopathic Medicine and the Importance of Incorporating Natural Medicine in your Healing Journey with Dr. Lori Bouchard
Today on the Chronically Healing Podcast I was fortunate enough to talk to naturopathic doctor, Dr. Lori Bouchard! Lori and I had such a great conversation about natural medicine and how to fit it into your healing team. During our conversation, I dove into my experiences with conventional medicine vs. naturopathic medicine and how it was able to help me move forward in my chronic illness.
This episode is not a space for bashing any type of medicine, but instead a safe space to talk about the importance of having a multidimensional team. Natural medicine, testing and digging into the root cause of your chronic illness is essential in fully healing or just feeling better on the day to day. I’m passionate about finding a functional, integrative and/or naturopathic-trained doctor to see if you feel like you can’t make any headway with how you’re feeling.
I’m so grateful for talking to Lori and learned so much… which I know you will, too!
In today’s episode we chat about:
What is naturopathic medicine and how does it differ from other medicine?
Jessie’s personal experience with naturopathic medicine and how it’s helped her with Hashimoto’s and other chronic issues
The importance of finding a doctor that will take the time to investigate what’s going on in your own personal experience and journey
How Lori specialization in complicated conditions, cancer and those who can’t get answers
The importance of asking the right questions with any practitioner you’re seeing
How Lori’s mom influenced her to look into natural medicine and eventually make it her career
There needs to be a culture change when it comes to our health to stop chronic illness and cancer
Functional medicine testing and how Lori tests right away to see where to focus first
How mental and emotional healing is crucial and the importance of having a purpose
More about Lori’s book, “Live Longer & Stronger with Breast Cancer” and where you can get a free copy
Links and think:
Dr. Lori Bouchard’s Clinic - Inside Health
Free copy of “Live Longer & Stronger with Breast Cancer”
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
More about Dr. Lori Bouchard:
Dr. Lori Bouchard is an author, an entrepreneur, and licensed Naturopathic Doctor. Inspired by her mother’s vibrancy and knowledge in natural medicines, she knew from a young age she would enter the healthcare field. She completed her Degree in Health Science at Western University prior to completing her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, a four-year full-time program at the prestigious Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto.
She is the author of Live Longer and Stronger with Breast Cancer, endorsed by US Presidential candidate and 4 times NY Times best selling author Marianne Williamson. It is step-by-step guide to help women fight their cancer more effectively. She is the owner of Oakville’s most innovative naturopathic healing centre, Inside Health Clinic, which has been helping men and women reverse complicated diseases, such as Lyme, chronic fatigue, Hashimoto’s, and infertility, for over a decade.
She is registered through the College of Naturopathic Doctors Ontario, as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 - 51min - 92 - Ep. 91: How Can You Get Moving When Everything Hurts with Christopher Blakeslee
Today on the Chronically Healing Podcast I have Christopher Blakeslee on the show! Christopher’s story is truly one you will not want to miss (promise I’m not just saying that!) Christopher has been dealing with chronic illness (interstitial cystitis, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, occipital and trigeminal nerve irritation) and chronic pain for 24 years and when I say he’s been through the ringer, I mean it!
During the episode, Christopher takes us through his struggle with chronic, excruciating pain and the different things he did to try to heal (or even just manage the pain during that time.) It’s hard to believe the person on the podcast was going through that much pain not that long ago. We talked about the different modalities, medications and failed attempts he had during his healing journey before he was finally able to find things that worked. Christopher is now a health coach and consultant, plus he’s writing a book with the doctor who helped him on his way.
I can’t wait for you to hear this story, so listen in and let us know what you think!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Belinda's story and what brought her to Hawaiian healing
Teaching under Tony Robbins and doing fire walks
How to best talk to your body so you can heal and live your best life
How do you start to change that pattern of speaking to yourself in a negative way
Belinda's training in Hawaiian healing as well as her other teachings
Hawaiian forgiveness process: "I'm sorry, I love you, I forgive you, Thank you"
All about her book, "Find Your Friggen' Joy" and where she came up with the name
Cleaning the plaque of your soul
Links and things…
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 - 55min - 91 - Ep. 90 - SOLO EPISODE: Updates on the Podcast and My Health
I’m back! Thank y’all for being so patient with me as I took some time off of the Chronically Healing Podcast. Quite honestly, I was seriously considering letting go of the podcast but I’m happy to say that after some time off and making a new schedule (I talk about this on the show!) I’m excited to be getting back into it!
In today’s show, I let you in on the new podcast schedule, why I changed it up and asked you for any requests to hear from me on the show. I also talked a bunch about my own mental and physical health struggles and what my plan is moving forward.
Links and things…
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Wed, 03 Mar 2021 - 17min - 90 - Ep. 89 - My Lifestyle DNA Testing Results with with Dr. Lois Nahirney of dnaPower
Today on the Chronically Healing Podcast I’m welcoming back Dr. Lois Nahirney to go through my lifestyle DNA test results LIVE! Lois has been on the show before (which you can listen to here) and she is the CEO of dnaPower and has seen results from getting her own DNA test results.
dnaPower is a DNA testing company that helps you find out more about what is right for YOUR body and where you may need some help in the form of lifestyle changes, supplements, etc. I was a bit surprised by some of the “scary” things that popped up in my test results, but I also feel equipped to focus on some lifestyle changes that will keep me happy and healthy into my future.
In today’s podcast, Lois takes me through my results live and explains what all of it means. I’ll have the podcast linked below, but I’ll also have a YouTube video to watch for all of you that want to see the actual results. In the YouTube video, Lois is showing you my exact test and explaining how it works. If you’re interested in getting your own DNA lifestyle testing, I highly recommend you watch the video!
To try out dnaPower’s testing, head on over to https://www.dnapower.com/ref/chronicallyhealing/ and use coupon code ‘jessie’ for $50 off totalPower!
Wed, 27 Jan 2021 - 43min - 89 - Ep. 88 - Huna Healing & Finding Your Joy with Belinda Farrell
Today’s episode is all about Huna Healing and finding your joy with Belinda Farrell, author of the book “Find Your Friggin’ Joy.” Belinda is trained in hypnotherapy, past life regression, NLP, Hawaiian chanting and ancient Hawaiian healing (Huna).
Belinda tells us about how she trained with Anthony Robbins and has effectively used these skills in her own life. When Belinda was forty-eight, she collapsed with herniated discs and spinal nerve damage. Threatened with paralysis by her medical doctors if she didn’t have surgery, Belinda instead chose to apply the ancient Hawaiian healing practices she had been learning the previous three years, which are covered in this book. Her back completely healed, including childhood scoliosis. For fifteen years she has been sharing these healing practices with others, offering Reconnective Healing and Huna classes and taking clients to Hawaii to teach Huna and swim with wild spinner dolphins.
Today’s episode is a wonderful one and Belinda has an amazing story. Listen in!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Belinda's story and what brought her to Hawaiian healing
Teaching under Tony Robbins and doing fire walks
How to best talk to your body so you can heal and live your best life
How do you start to change that pattern of speaking to yourself in a negative way
Belinda's training in Hawaiian healing as well as her other teachings
Hawaiian forgiveness process: "I'm sorry, I love you, I forgive you, Thank you"
All about her book, "Find Your Friggen' Joy" and where she came up with the name
Cleaning the plaque of your soul
Links and things…
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 - 37min - 88 - Ep. 87 - The Confusing Journey of Chronic Illness and How Community is Key to Healing with Maya Geller of StuffThatWorks
Today’s podcast is with the community manager of StuffThatWorks, Maya Geller.
Maya takes us through her journey with a very intimate and life-altering issue she dealt with for almost half of her life with absolutely no relief for a long time. It wasn’t until Maya shared about her experience in a Facebook group that she found out there were many other women out there dealing with a similar issue.
From there, Maya continued on her journey which brought her to StuffThatWorks. “StuffThatWorks helps people learn which treatments work best for their condition using smart, AI-based crowdsourcing.”
I can’t wait for you to hear the crazy turbulent story of Maya’s chronic condition, how she’s doing now and how StuffThatWorks can be a great partner on your healing journey. Let’s dive in!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Maya’s story as a young girl with a constant itch in a very intimate area that just wouldn’t go away for over 15 years
Dealing with a very intimate chronic issue that doctors had no idea where it was coming from
She refused to believe this was going to be her life forever and started the search on her own to find other ways to relieve it with all kinds of medicine and healing
Being diagnosed with multiple issues including dermatitis and gluten allergies, but it never FULLY went away
The importance of community on your healing journey and why she decided to start working for Stuff That Works
How Stuff That Works helps those with chronic illness and issues find others going through the same things as them
Links and things…
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Wed, 30 Dec 2020 - 50min - 87 - Ep. 86 - How Burnout Led to Ayurveda for Irina Adriaensen
Welcome back to the Chronically Healing Podcast! Today I’m speaking with a certified Ayurveda coach and yoga instructor, Irina Adriaensen. During our conversation we dive into burnout and how this led Irina to her purpose in life. We also chat a bit about my experience with burnout and how it shows up in each of our lives.
From there, we dive into the Ayurvedic types and how this teaching can help you on your healing journey. Ayurveda sees all people as completely unique instead of forcing you into a certain “lifestyle” that maybe won’t work for you.
I can’t wait for you to listen in to today’s episode, so let’s dive in!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Going from a marketing manager in the corporate world to an Ayurvedic practitioner
How burnout can show up in your life (plus personal stories from both Irina and Jessie)
How a yoga teacher training in India opened her up to a whole new world while on sabbatical from her job
Ayurveda and yoga are there to support your purpose in life
What is Ayurveda and how can you learn from it
What is an Ayurvedic type and how do you use that to create a better lifestyle for yourself
How Irina works with people while also creating balance in her own life
Links and things…
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Wed, 23 Dec 2020 - 40min - 86 - Ep. 85 - The Process of Finding Purpose in Your Pain with Ashley Rippentrop
I’ve so been looking forward to sharing my conversation with Ashley Rippentrop on the podcast! Ashley has an incredible story with living with invisible illness. She shares her story with us as well as her RALLY Method and how that has helped her through her chronic illness journey.
She’s since made a documentary with her husband about chronic illness called Behind The Visible that will be coming out in 2021. She shares how her life living with invisible illness has put her in a space where she can share her experience via this documentary to help others.
Make sure to listen in to today’s episode and head over to follow Ashley so you’ll be the first to know when the documentary comes out!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Ashley's story dealing with neuropathy from the time she was a kid
Continuing to have chronic issues with fainting, migraines and other symptoms and finding out she has POTS
Understanding what POTS is and how it connect with the rest of her health
How invisible illness affects everything you do and learning how to advocate for yourself and accommodations you need
The importance of finding purpose in your pain
Ashley's RALLY Method - Reflect, Accept, Learn, Look, You
What motivated her to create a documentary with her husband
More about the Behind the Visible documentary that will be coming out in 2021!
Links and things…
Behind the Visible Facebook page
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Wed, 16 Dec 2020 - 42min - 85 - Ep. 84 - PCOS, Infertility & the Importance of a Well-Charted Cycle with Melissa Buchan
Today’s episode is with the wonderful Melissa Buchan! It was wonderful getting to know her and her work helping women with one of the most important parts of their lives - their cycle.
During today’s episode, we really dug into the importance of charting your menstrual cycle. Not only can charting your cycle help you with things like fertility (or not getting pregnant!) but it can also help you better plan for your crazy life. Did you know there are four different phases in your cycle and you’re probably feeling a bit different in each!
I can’t wait for you to listen to today’s show, so let’s dive on in!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Melissa's story with irregular, painful cycles & chronic fatigue
Why doctors immediately recommend the pill or IVF for anyone with irregular periods or PCOS
How Melissa helps women with PCOS to have a better cycle and conceive without IVF (if they want!)
What does is mean to chart your cycle and why is it important?
How our mood, creativity and energy change throughout our cycle
Jessie's experience with just starting to chart her full cycle
The four phases of the cycle and how your energy may change during those phases
The impact of stress on your life, your cycle and your inflammation
Links and things…
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 09 Dec 2020 - 52min - 84 - Ep. 83 - Compassion, Finances & Chronic Illness with Clorinda Walley & Randie Odebralski of Good Days
Wow - I cannot wait for y’all to listen in to today’s episode with Clorinda Walley & Randie Odebralski of the company, Good Days. Good Days is a non-profit advocacy organization that provides resources for life-saving and life-extending treatments to people in need of access to care.
Clorinda (President) and Randie (COO) of Good Days take us through their personal experiences with chronic illness as well as previously working in the medical field. Good Days is a place for those in need who need to find hope in their life. While they’re not able to help everyone financially, they try to help every single person that reaches out
I had a wonderful conversation learning about Clorinda and Randie personally, but it truly was amazing to hear from two people with a life mission to help as many people as they can. We need more people in the world like those at Good Days!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Clorinda & Randie take us through their past experience in the medical field as well as dealing with chronic illness in their own lives
What is Good Days and what makes them so passionate about their work
According to Good Days, millions go without life-changing treatments, simply because of cost. They exist to support those in need
The financial difficulties of getting care when you have life-threatening chronic issues and how Good Days is trying to help
"The American Dream gone wrong"
The crippling side of illness and making decisions between feeding your family or having your treatment
How they have helped their own team and others during this pandemic
Links and things…
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 02 Dec 2020 - 55min - 83 - Ep. 82 - Helping Mamas Regain Confidence & Control of their Health with Amy Slater
Today’s episode is with Amy Slater, a coach and cheerleader for mama’s looking to regain their health after baby.
I absolutely loved getting to interview Amy and even though I’m not a mom (yet), her story and mission are inspiring. After 15 years of infertility, ADD and gut issues, Amy was able to have a set of twins (her first set - she had two!) but wasn’t fully prepared for what came next. The identity crisis that happens for so many moms after having a baby can be overwhelming and she felt like she went from a fitness role model to “just a mom.”
I’ll let you tune in more to hear her full story and how this led her to helping women now regain their confidence and control when they can’t quite put their finger on how they’re feeling after baby.
In today’s episode we chat about:
Amy’s story with ADD, gut issues and hypothalamic ammenorhea
The identity crisis a lot of women go through after having kids
Societal pressures of “getting your body back” after baby
How Amy helps mom’s regain confidence when they can’t figure out what’s wrong, but they feel like everything is amiss
The importance of finding someone who can help you on your health journey
Links and things…
Resilient Mamas Facebook Group
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Wed, 25 Nov 2020 - 38min - 82 - Ep. 81: I Quit My Job
Today is a solo episode and a bit of a surprise... but I quit my job! As some of you know after listening to my podcast for awhile now or connecting with me on social media, my job has been a constant for over a year now since my previous boss left. I explain why I decided to quit in this episode and what it means for my health.
Links and things…
Wed, 18 Nov 2020 - 21min - 81 - Ep. 80 - Not Letting Your Drama Define You with Author Elianor M.A.
Friends! Long time, no… listen? Chat? Podcast? Anyway - I’m back! Thanks for your patience with me in the last few weeks (a month, maybe?) while I got my life back in order. I’ll have more about some changes that are happening soon.
But that’s not today’s podcast! Today we’re chatting with Elianor M.A., author and college student living with Necrotizing Autoimmune Myopathy. Elianor takes us through her story of getting sick and how she’s changed her own “normal” in order to create her best life.
We also chat about Elianor’s new book that’s coming out, ““Dealing with Dramedies.” From Elianor’s website: “Dealing with Dramedies is an honest look into the glamorously unglamorous triple life of a restless perfectionist: a student, patient, and writer dealing with her own dramatic comedy. My rapid physical regression from a rare autoimmune disorder called Necrotizing Autoimmune Myopathy should’ve stopped me in my tracks, but my morbid sense of humor allowed me to rise above it all. In my book, I go over my journey from the diagnosis to daily rundown, while actively receiving care and responding with “I almost died again, but now I’m totally fine” to my close friends when they call me up. What I'm trying to say is that life sucks. But it's taking sucky-ness, whether it’s an illness, dysfunctional family, or a combination of both, and transforming it into success that makes it worth living.”
I can’t wait for you to listen to Elianor’s episode - so let’s jump in! And her book will be available in December 2020 for purchase, so follow along (links below!) with her to make sure you don’t miss her launch.
In today’s episode we chat about:
Elianor’s story as a college student and author living with Necrotizing Autoimmune Myopathy
How she redefined what was “normal” for her to create her own path once she got sick
Why she wrote her book, “Dealing with Dramadies” in two parts
Don’t let your drama define you… you define it
Why she decided to write her book and what got her there
Links and things…
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 11 Nov 2020 - 25min - 80 - Ep. 79 - Undieting & Holistic Nutrition with Lisa Kilgour
Y’all… I LOVED THIS EPISODE! I had such an amazing conversation with Lisa Kilgour all about the dieting hamster wheel and how that affects us in so many ways.
We talked about what happens when we restrict, restrict, restrict and how these diets we’re on (even for health reasons) are meant to be for a period of time… not forever. We talked about how our body will always win. So how do you want to work with your body?
We really hit home on dieting culture and how it affects all of us. Let’s step away from “guilty foods” and “good foods” and instead step into a space of undieting. Women are powerful and beautiful - why are we so focused on those few extra pounds?
I can’t even write all of the amazing nuggets I learned from Lisa during our session, so head on over to the episode and listen in!
Also, l’ll be doing a giveaway with her book, “Undieting: Freedom from the Bewildering World of Fad Diets” over on Instagram, so make sure to check that out!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Holistic nutrition and what is “undieting” and “real life healthy eating”
Lisa’s story and path that got her on the path of becoming a holistic nutritionist
The real place we want to get with eating is understand what our body is saying and what makes it feel good
How fad diets can mess with the ability to understand what your body ACTUALLY wants and needs
The importance of putting an “end date” on all of those chronic illness and AIP diets that are out there. We have to ignore our body during that time to heal, but it’s not meant to be a long-term option for most people.
What would happen in the world if women weren’t focusing on those few extra pounds?
Dieting culture and women’s self worth is wrapped up in what’s attractive “right now”
Lisa’s book, “Undieting: Freedom from the Bewildering World of Fad Diets” and why she decided to write it
Links and things…
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 30 Sep 2020 - 57min - 79 - Ep. 78 - PCOS, Hormonal Health and Fertility with Melissa Groves Azzaro, RDN, LD
Today’s episode is with Melissa Groves Azzaro. Melissa helps women with PCOS regain regular periods and optimize their fertility using a root cause, food as medicine approach.
Our conversation was a great one. We talked about PCOS, women’s hormonal health, fertility and the importance of taking care of yourself in this “grinding culture.” We dove into how our current lifestyles are affecting our hormonal health and what changes are necessary to make to live their best lives.
If you’re interested in learning more about our cycles, fertility and hormonal health then this is the episode for you! I loved my conversation with Melissa and I think every woman out there would benefit from listening in!
In today’s episode we chat about:
What is PCOS and Endometriosis?
Irregular periods, ovulations and understanding your cycles
The typical lifestyle changes help with hormonal health
Jessie explaining the beginning of her fertility journey
How current events are affecting our hormones
Melissa's own hormonal health story with PMDD and what got her into this industry
Hormones are complicated but don't let that discourage you
All about Melissa's book filled with recipes and meal prep called "A Balanced Approach to PCOS"
Links and things…
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 23 Sep 2020 - 47min - 78 - Ep. 77 - Intuitive Eating and Pursuing Pleasure with Sarah Berneche
Today’s episode with Sarah Berneche was a good one! If you’re someone who has ever dealt with dieting, bullying around weight or emotional eating, then this episode is for you.
Sarah took us through her experience with dieting and how that brought her to get into nutrition and her nutrition and intuitive eating counseling services. She believes in pursuing pleasure and intuitive eating in all parts of life. I loved chatting with her about her philosophy and experience (as well as what keeps her feeling her best!) We even chatted about diet culture with children and how to best set them up for success from a young age.
Sarah’s book, Enjoy It All, will be on sale on September 22 so pre-order (or “regular order” if you’re listening after 9/22/20) on Amazon here.
Listen in on this episode and tag @chronically.healing on Instagram so I can shoot you some love! I love hearing from the listeners of the podcast and I know you’re going to love this one!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Sarah's story with disordered eating, bullying and dealing with diet culture and how that encouraged her to get into nutrition
What is intuitive eating, where does it come from and how do you get started
Dealing with diet burnout and learning how to know what your natural body size can be (and how that can change!)
"You don't have to lust over your body to love it"
Body love and neutrality vs. body positivity
Diet culture with our kids and how to encourage them to listen to themselves
Pursuing pleasure in life and eating
Sarah's book, "Enjoy it All" and what brought her to write it
Links and things…
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 16 Sep 2020 - 44min - 77 - Ep. 76 - Lifestyle DNA Testing at dnaPower with Dr. Lois Nahirney
Today on the show I have Dr. Lois Nahirney who tells us about her story with undiagnosed health issues. Lois randomly found DNA testing when looking into it for her adopted sons, but it ended up helping her figure out her own health issues! Lois believed in the testing so much that she is became CEO of the company!
dnaPower is a DNA testing company that helps you find out more about what is right for YOUR body and where you may need some help in the form of lifestyle changes, supplements, etc. I feel like most doctors will throw those of us with chronic conditions on to these big diets (think AIP, SIBO diet, etc.) and it may not help you. Well, DNA testing can show you where your body is low, if you need more help with detoxification and so much more.
dnaPower’s easy-to-use testing and process makes it so simple to jump in and figure out your own body. I don’t know about you, but the more I know about my body, the more I can heal from what life throws at me.
To try out dnaPower’s program, head on over to https://www.dnapower.com/ref/chronicallyhealing/ and use coupon code ‘jessie’ for $50 off totalPower!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Lois' story about dealing with so many health issues, including extremely low iron levels resulting in blood transfusions
She found Lifestyle DNA testing and decided to use it to find out more about her adopted twins... but ending up finding the answers to her undiagnosed health issues!
What is lifestyle DNA testing and how do you use it?
Your DNA blueprint is impacted by all your lifestyle factors, so if you know where your DNA is weak, you can focus on making that stronger.
How would Lifestyle DNA testing help those with chronic health issues?
How to work with dnaPower to get your test results
Links and things…
dnaPower website (use coupon code ‘jessie’ for $50 off totalPower)
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 09 Sep 2020 - 35min - 76 - Ep. 75 - Making Amazing Food on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet for Ulcerative Colitis with Carmen Sturdy of Every Last Bite
Today’s episode is a TREAT 😍 I had a conversation with Carmen Sturdy, full-time food blogger and cookbook author of Every Last Bite and it was OH SO GOOD. Carmen told us about her tumultuous story with Ulcerative Colitis and how digging in to the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) actually allowed her to come off all of her medication for UC.
Carmen saw SCD as a fun challenge - how can she make fun, yummy food in a SCD-legal way? She decided to take on that challenge and create a blog for others following SCD or other strict diets for chronic illness (and just diets in general.) I can tell you from experience (I have her cookbook!) that these recipes are SO GOOD and I’m not just saying that.
I loved my conversation with Carmen and was so inspired by her story of using her chronic illness to create the life of her dreams. We had such an amazing conversation and I know you’ll love it!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Carmen's story with Ulcerative Colitis and how the Specific Carbohydrate diet helped her come off her medication
What even IS the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and why did it work for her Ulcerative Colitis?
Why Carmen started her blog, Every Last Bite (and eventually wrote her cookbook!)
How you can make amazing, yummy food on a strict diet for an autoimmune disease
How some of the most difficult areas of her life actually helped her become her own boss and live her dream life
How going from "lack" to "abundance" with food can change your journey
Links and things…
Find free recipes on Carmen’s blog, Every Last Bite
Buy the Every Last Bite Cookbook!
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 26 Aug 2020 - 46min - 75 - Ep. 74 - All Things Thyroid with Hypothyroid Expert Angela Brown
Time to talk about the thyroid! As you all know, the chronic illness I deal with is Hashimoto’s, which is an autoimmune disease of the thyroid. So as you can imagine, I was super excited to talk to Angela Brown today - a hypothyroid expert! Angela has dealt with hypothyroidism for half of her life and decided she wanted to help other women dealing with the same things as her.
Unfortunately thyroid conditions are one of the most “popular” (I hate saying that, haha!) chronic illness. While there’s a lot of research out there, it can be a very confusing space to be in, especially if you’re new. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or not, this episode will help answer so many of your questions. Make sure to listen in!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Angela's story with hypothyroidism and what brought her to become an expert in the area
Gaslighting in the chronic illness space with a thyroid conditions and the complexities of the thyroid
The importance of thyroid medication, but there's more that you need to support!
What to do when you're just diagnosed with a thyroid condition
Why she does hair testing to see what else is going on and why metals/mold can be a HUGE part of your thyroid condition
The connection between adrenals, sex hormones and your thyroid and why they mess with one another
Chronic Stress - BIG red flag for thyroid conditions!
Links and things…
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 19 Aug 2020 - 53min - 74 - Ep. 73 - A Mother & Daughter's Journey Through Chronic & Invisible Illness with Anna & Dana Penenberg
Today’s episode is with mother / daughter Anna & Dana Penenberg! In high school, Dana unfortunately grew very ill with invisible illnesses including an extreme case of Lyme Disease and Fibromyalgia. This episode is their story navigating Dana’s health healing journey together using all kinds of modalities (Western, Chinese and Alternative medicine, etc.)
Anna ended up writing a book called “Dancing in the Narrows: A Mother Daughter Odyssey Through Chronic Illness.” This book is the experience through her own eyes of their experience with chronic illness that attacked Dana’s health.
Now both Anna and Dana work as healers for others. Anna works with individuals and families affected by trauma. A healer by nature and training, her approach integrates neurobiology, psychotherapy, and wisdom traditions into personal pathways of re-patterning. Dana is a certified master practitioner of Holy Fire Reiki and Integrative Craniosacral Unwinding. She also offers doula services to support this experience with energy work and trauma processing.
Listen in to this amazing story and grab Anna’s book here!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Talia's takes us through living with Primary Juvenile Fibromyalgia, what that is and how she’s dealt with it throughout her life
Talia's story as a biracial and bicultural Latina woman living with chronic illness
When implicit bias becomes explicit bias
Jessie's learnings with her own privilege and what she's started learning during the Black Lives Matter movement
Color blindness vs. color acceptance
How race effects those within the chronic illness community
The privilege of finding a doctor that works for you
Becoming your own advocate and how to invest in yourselves while living with invisible illness
Links and things…
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 - 53min - 73 - Ep. 72 - Jessie's Update: Hashimoto's, Mold, Weight Gain, Mental Health & Spirituality
Today's episode is a personal episode with just me - Jessie Fritz!
We talk about:
My health updates with Hashimoto's and Mold Toxicity Our big life update - the move to Raleigh! My newest obsession with human design and astrology What future solo podcasts and episodes on healing outside of chronic illness modalities will look like My mental health and weight gain struggles I've been dealing with over the last few monthsLinks mentioned:
Instagram: @chronically.healing YouTube Channel (Fritz Fam TV) Astrology Reading Instagram: @greenkehlWed, 22 Jul 2020 - 37min - 72 - Ep. 71 - Navigating Life as a Biracial and Bicultural Latina with Invisible Illness with Talia Miele
Today’s episode is a gooooooood one. I was so happy to have Talie Miele on my podcast to talk about her life with fibromyalgia, but our conversation took a turn to focus on current events around racism. Talia is a biracial and bicultural Latina woman, so we talked about how that affected her as a woman AND as a person living with a chronic illness.
This podcast was eye-opening to me in SO many ways and I’m forever grateful for Talia for being so open to discuss the implicit and explicit bias and racism in this world. We talk about racism, ableism and her life experience with both. We also talked about becoming an advocate for yourself with chronic illness and what is available to you. I know you’re going to love this episode and you’ll learn so so much!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Talia's takes us through living with Primary Juvenile Fibromyalgia, what that is and how she’s dealt with it throughout her life
Talia's story as a biracial and bicultural Latina woman living with chronic illness
When implicit bias becomes explicit bias
Jessie's learnings with her own privilege and what she's started learning during the Black Lives Matter movement
Color blindness vs. color acceptance
How race effects those within the chronic illness community
The privilege of finding a doctor that works for you
Becoming your own advocate and how to invest in yourselves while living with invisible illness
Links and things…
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 15 Jul 2020 - 57min - 71 - Ep. 70 - Diet Culture, Chronic Illness, Emotional Eating & Unrealistic Expectations on Women's Bodies with Amber Romaniuk
Women out there in Chronically Healing Podcast land… this is an episode you NEED to listen to. Today’s guest is Amber Romaniuk, an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert. I resonated so much with this episode - weight gain with Hashimoto’s and my body image are a daily (okay, hourly) struggle for me.
During Amber’s episode, we talked about her personal experience with disordered, emotional eating and the unrealistic expectations on women’s body. Amber tells us SO MUCH about learning how to trust and take care of our bodies and truly believing that our body loves us - unconditionally.
In today’s episode we chat about:
Amber's story with disordered eating and negative body image
The unrealistic social conditioning women have about our own bodies
We lack trust within ourselves because we're fighting with our bodies and we're disconnected
The lie of reaching a goal weight and both of our experiences with that
Body image + chronic illness + hormone issues (elimination diets, etc.)
How she coaches women to find body confidence and achieve Body Freedom™ so they can create their best lives
Links and things…
Women Choosing Body Freedom Facebook Group
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 08 Jul 2020 - 59min - 70 - Ep. 69 - Surviving to Thriving with Creativity and Art with Lisa Sniderman (Aoede)
On the podcast today, I’m so excited for you to hear from creative and artist, Lisa Sniderman aka Aoede. Lisa takes us through her story with having chronic illness for over 12 years and how she has learned to use her creativity to transition into surviving to thriving.
While chronic illness is debilitating and positivity may seem impossible at some points in our journeys, learning to find things to hold on to and move forward in your life are so important. We talk about grief, creativity and seeing wellness / health holistically.
We chat in depth about her virtual summit for those with chronic illness: How to Thrive with Chronic Illness and Limited Energy. This FREE summit will be happening July 10-24 online. Sign up here!
In today’s episode we chat about:
The difference between functional and conventional medicine and why Karyn chose her career
Karyn's book, Heal, and what inspired her to write a roadmap for healing for those with chronic illness
Your genes are not your destiny!
Feeling stuck is a story - let's find the reason we feel the way we feel
How to empower yourself along your healing journey instead of getting stuck in victimhood
Links and things…
Sign up for the virtual summit!
How to Thrive With Chronic Illness and Limited Energy Facebook Group
Lights in the Darkness: Artists, Authors, Musicians Creating to Heal Facebook Group
“A Light in the Darkness” (purchase her book!)
A video sharing her story and struggle with rare illness, disability and recovery
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 01 Jul 2020 - 43min - 69 - Ep. 68 - Epigenetics, Functional Medicine and Feeling Empowered in your Healing Journey with Dr. Karyn Shanks
Today’s podcast guest is Dr. Karyn Shanks - a physician, teacher, and author of Heal—A Nine-Stage Roadmap to Recover Energy, Reverse Chronic Illness, and Claim the Potential of a Vibrant New You.
In today’s episode, Karyn and I talk about the difference between functional and conventional medicine and why she chose her career. We talk about her book, Heal, and how it empowers those with chronic illness to take back their power in their chronic illness journey. We chat about genes and victimhood, and so much more!
In today’s episode we chat about:
The difference between functional and conventional medicine and why Karyn chose her career
Karyn's book, Heal, and what inspired her to write a roadmap for healing for those with chronic illness
Your genes are not your destiny!
Feeling stuck is a story - let's find the reason we feel the way we feel
How to empower yourself along your healing journey instead of getting stuck in victimhood
Links and things…
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 24 Jun 2020 - 42min - 68 - Ep. 67 - MindBody Medicine with Dr. Kim D'Eramo
Today’s episode is with the wonderful Dr. Kim D’Eramo who teaches us about MindBody Medicine and how move into the frequency of wholeness NOW. We talk about validating how you’ve felt, which will actually help you move out of the victim mindset and let yourself finally get what you’ve most needed - recognition about how strong you truly are.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Kim and I talk about her story with autoimmune illness and how she works with women all over the world to step into their infinite power. This episode is full of empowering messages from Dr. Kim that I cannot WAIT for you all to listen to.
AND if you’re interested in trying out BetterHelp, click here to get 10% off your first month of therapy. www.trybetterhelp/healing. Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today’s show!
In today’s episode we chat about:
How the body heals using mind body and moving into consciousness
How she’s helping people all around the world with chronic illness take back their healing and health
What is MindBody Medicine?
Expanding your consciousness and learning how to receive healing for your WHOLE self
The difference between thinking about your future self and learning to practice how to move into the frequency of wholeness NOW
Understanding the victim mindset and how to give ourselves the validation that we deserve
ABC: Aware, Breathe, Choose
Links and things…
Online Quiz "Find Your Cure" for tailored assistance
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 17 Jun 2020 - 46min - 67 - Ep. 66 - Finding Your Hope in Your Chronic Illness Journey with Susie Ray
I’m so excited for you all to hear from the wonderful Susie Ray today on the podcast! Susie is a ray of sunshine from Australia who takes us through her life with debilitating chronic illness and how that inspired her to start her blog, Find Your Own Hope.
Susie and I chat about her life living with POTS and Endometriosis, how she found out her diagnosis and how she learned to be an own advocate for her health. We got into how to find your own hope during your chronic illness journey and how she has found ways to live her best life.
AND if you’re interested in trying out BetterHelp, click here to get 10% off your first month of therapy. www.trybetterhelp/healing. Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today’s show!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Susie’s story with POTS and Endometriosis that stuck her on bed rest
Why she decided to start Find Your Own Hope
Her journey with becoming her own advocate and inspiring others
What we do daily to feel her joy and happiness
Links and things…
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 10 Jun 2020 - 44min - 66 - Ep. 65 - Looking Outside of Your Plate and Finding Your Joy with Laura Flanary
Today’s episode is with Laura Flanary, health and fitness expert! Laura and I chat about the importance of finding your joy and her disordered eating past. She tells us about her story of finding her happiness and fulfilled in her life outside of a healthy lifestyle.
Laura is going to school to become a integrative nutrition coach and she leads her community in living the best healthy lifestyle for you. I can’t wait for you all to listen to today’s episode!
AND if you’re interested in trying out BetterHelp, click here to get 10% off your first month of therapy. www.trybetterhelp/healing. Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today’s show!
In today’s episode we chat about:
How Laura decided she wanted to become an integrative nutrition coach
Laura’s story with fitness and health
What is “primary food” and how to fulfill yourself outside of your plate
How important it is to find your own joy and being gentle with yourself
Laura’s favorite rituals that keep her feeling her best
Links and things…
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Start online therapy with BetterHelp! www.betterhelp.com/healing
Wed, 27 May 2020 - 46min - 65 - Ep. 64 - Green Space Research & Living with Lupus with Verla Fortier
Today’s episode is with Verla Fortier, author of the book, “Take Back Your Outside Mindset: Live Longer, Prevent Dementia, and Control Your Chronic Illness." Verla takes us through her surprising diagnosis of Lupus and how learning about green space research has changed her life and her healing.
Throughout the episode, Verla explains what green space research is and how important nature is in our healing. Nature is healing for all of us - chronic illness or not!
AND if you’re interested in trying out BetterHelp, click here to get 10% off your first month of therapy. www.betterhelp/healing. Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today’s show!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Her story of finding out she he had systemic Lupus and was told she had to stay inside
How someone in a Facebook group inspired her to get back outside
Researching green space and ultimately writing a book about it
Explaining what green space research and how it can impact people
What is broken record thinking?
Links and things…
Buy “Take Back Your Outside Mindset”
Ditch Inside for Outside Facebook Group
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 20 May 2020 - 33min - 64 - Ep. 63 - Understanding Human Design & Healing with Graciela Rasor
Graciela takes us through the ins and outs of what human design is, what each type is, how to work with your type in your healing journey and so much more! At the end of the episode, Graciela does a reading on my chart (I’m a generator!) so you can find out some deep, juicy details about me that I haven’t ever shared before.
Make sure to head on over to mybodygraph.com to figure out your Human Design type (it’s free!)
AND if you’re interested in trying out BetterHelp, click here to get 10% off your first month of therapy. www.trybetterhelp/healing. Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today’s show!
In today’s episode we chat about:
What is human design
A little about each type: Manifestor, Manifesting Generator, Generator, Projector & Reflector
The way each type makes decisions and manifests best
Some of the limiting beliefs and difficulties of each type
How to incorporate human design into your healing journey
Jessie’s personal human design reading (Generator, 3/5 profile, Sacral Authority)
Links and things…
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 13 May 2020 - 1h 26min - 63 - Ep. 62 - Teaching Women About Nutrition, Movement and Overall Health with Dr. Zulema Velasco
In this episode, Zulema and I chat about our pasts with what we thought was “nutrition”, our love for therapy and how lifestyle is medicine. I think this episode is perfect for anyone out there looking to change their health to be more holistic, whether you have chronic illness or not.
AND if you’re interested in trying out BetterHelp, click here to get 10% off your first month of therapy. www.trybetterhelp/healing. Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today’s show!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Looking at health from a holistic picture vs. treating disease later one
Jessie’s story with eating “healthy” but not for her actual body and what it needed
Zulema’s story with fainting, anxiety and high cholesterol early in her 20s when she thought she was healthy
How much therapy haas changed our lives and our healing
Links and things…
Fit Metabolic Accelerator Application
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
www.trybetterhelp.com/healing
Wed, 06 May 2020 - 38min - 62 - Ep. 61 – Listening to Your Body to Enhance Your Energy (plus personal updates!) with Jessie Fritz
Time for another solo episode! In today’s episode I’m chatting with all of you about:
The importance of listening to your body when you just need a break.
My personal health updates and how COVID-19 is affecting my family.
What I do to enhance my energy when I’m feeling like shi*
Upcoming episodes and exciting things to come!
Come on over and listen to this update episode from me and be sure to let me know if there’s anything else you’d like me to cover in upcoming solo episodes!
Wed, 29 Apr 2020 - 32min - 61 - Ep. 60 – Healing Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms & Advocating for Yourself with Katie Noble
Today’s episode is with the wonderful health coach, Katie Noble! Katie has a passion for teaching women to advocate for their health and take care of themselves from the inside out. During this episode, Katie takes us through her rollercoaster healing journey with Ulcerative Colitis.
Ulcerative Colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers in your digestive tract. It’s an incredibly painful and debilitating illness, making it even more difficult to advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office. Katie takes us through how she has healed her body from this illness with food and lifestyle changes.
We also dive into how she’s now helping women with her health coaching practice because she took her health into her own hands and advocated for her health!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Katie’s tumultuous journey with finding out she had ulcerative colitis
The back and forth she had with doctors during her healing
How she used food & lifestyle to heal her symptoms
How a small change approach can actually make a BIG impact in your health
Why Katie is now a health coach, helping other women advocate for their health & fitness
Her tips for those looking to make the transition to a healthier lifestyle
Links and things…
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
Wed, 22 Apr 2020 - 37min - 60 - Ep. 59 – Swap to Safer: Transitioning into a Non-Toxic Lifestyle with Jessica Erceg
Todays episode of the Chronically Healing Podcast is with Jessica Erceg of Modernally Balanced! Jess is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Clean Living Consultant with TONS of ways to help you start living a non-toxic lifestyle.
In today’s episode, we hop right into some of her favorite non-toxic brands and the importance of lowering your toxic load. I think a lot of people are overwhelmed by starting a non-toxic lifestyle and really, it doesn’t have to be as difficult as you think! We talk about how you can get started and making BIG impact right away without having to get rid of everything you own. ;)
In today’s episode we chat about:
Our favorite non-toxic brands
How to get started on a non-toxic journey
Our stories with birth control
What the heck is an emotional detox?
How Jess helps people along their journey
Links and things…
Chronically Healing Facebook group
Wed, 15 Apr 2020 - 41min - 59 - Ep. 58 – Turning Your Mess Into Your Message with Sanaa Lynne
Today’s episode of the Chronically Healing Podcast is with someone I’m lucky to call my friend - Sanaa Lynne! I met Sanaa over on Instagram a few months ago and immediately knew I 1) wanted to be her friend and 2) wanted to have her on the podcast!
In this episode, we chat through Sanaa’s story with chronic illness, how important her faith has been in her healing and how important finding gratitude is in your journey. I can’t wait for you all to listen to her episode, so let’s dive in (listen in below!)
In today’s episode we chat about …
Sanaa’s personal chronic illness story
How her faith has helped her on her journey
The importance of real gratitude while not ignoring reality
How she takes care of herself and helps other people
Links and things …
Free Chronically Healing Facebook Group!
Wed, 08 Apr 2020 - 47min - 58 - Ep. 57 – Tapping into Your Intuition & How to Protect Your Energy with Cielo Canlas
I had the most amazing and authentic conversation with today's podcast guest, Cielo Canlas! We immediately dove right into the deep conversation surrounding energy, intuition and what it's like to have a spiritual awakening.
Cielo is a breath of fresh air and takes us through what it even means to be an intuitive and how to protect and amplify your energy. Listen in to today's episode - you won't want to miss it!
In today's episode we chat about ...
Cielo's story about her spiritual awakening What even IS an intuitive, empath and highly sensitive person? Ways to protect and emphasize your energy Why her rituals and routines change with how she's feelingLinks and things ...
Island Intuitive website Cielo's Instagram Cielo's Facebook Chronically Healing Instagram Free Chronically Healing Facebook Group!Wed, 01 Apr 2020 - 58min - 57 - Ep. 56 – Living with Mysterious Illness & Learning to Advocate for Yourself with Sarah Ramey
Author Sarah Ramey joined me on the Chronically Healing Podcast to tell her chronic illness and advocacy story. Sarah just came out with her memoir, "The Lady's Handbook to her Mysterious Illness" which I haven't been able to put down since I got my hands on it.
Sarah's podcast is all about remembering that you're not crazy and you are NOT alone. Living with multiple chronic and mysterious illnesses herself, Sarah takes us through her story, why she wrote her memoir and the importance of asking for help and advocating for yourself. Tune in to today's podcast and don't forget to grab her book - it's truly a new favorite of mine!
In today's episode we chat about ...
Sarah's story with mysterious illness and the years of being dismissed for her pain and mysterious illnesses When and why she decided to write her memoir The importance of connection and friendship, even during your most difficult times with illness Taking care of yourself and advocating for your healthLinks and things ...
Buy Sarah's book! Sarah's Twitter Sarah's Instagram Chronically Healing Instagram FREE Chronically Healing Facebook Community Email the podcast: jessiefritzcoaching@gmail.comWed, 25 Mar 2020 - 57min - 56 - Ep. 55: Tapping into Joy and Flow with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum of Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
Today's podcast is with the wonderful Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. She spent nearly five decades making healthcare and education more holistic and innovative. With a PhD in clinical psychology, Sandi specialized in positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mind-body medicine, and served as teacher and the director of a clinic for Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD). She is a pioneer in her fields, having implemented programs such as the use of neurofeedback with patients and becoming the first-ever psychologist to earn certification through The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM).
In this episode, we actually focused a lot on the importance of self care and joy, plus learning how to bring creativity into your life. I absolutely love this episode and can't wait for you to listen in!
In today's episode we chat about ...
Sandra's story and how she started FMCA The rituals and routines she keeps doing every single day Learning how to be curious and creative The importance of self care and joy + what that can look like for youLinks and things ...
FMCA website Chronically Healing Instagram Email: jessiefritzcoaching@gmail.comWed, 18 Mar 2020 - 40min - 55 - Ep. 54 – Healing Hashimoto's Holistically with Allison Rassp
Today on the podcast I have Allison Rasp of Hope with Hashimoto’s. Allison jumps into her story with Hashimoto’s which I guarantee so many of us with the disease can relate to. Her story mimics so many stories that I’ve heard before.
How Allison’s story differs, though, is by the action she took to take back her life and go after the things that she loves. Now Allison does holistic health coaching for women newly diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. During this episode she takes us through the ins and outs of her story, how to become your own advocate after being diagnosed and how radical lifestyle changes ultimately got her on the road to healing.
In today's episode we chat about ...
Becoming an advocate with Hasimoto’s How to listen to your own body and intuition rather then ONLY believing what doctors are telling you The types of personality types that tend to be in the Hashimoto’s pool There’s more to healing than food - the radical lifestyle changes are where Allison’s healing took place How she works with women of Hashimoto’s and her Hashimoto’s 101 Course for those newly diagnosed with Hashi Her favorite rituals and routinesLinks and things...
Allison's website Allison's Instagram Chronically Healing Instagram Jessie's email: jessiefritzcoaching@gmail.comWed, 11 Mar 2020 - 42min - 54 - Ep. 53 – Healthy Living + the Pressures on Women with Dorota Soto
Today's episode of the Chronically Healing Podcast is with personal trainer & nutrition coach, Dorota Soto! I absolutely loved my conversation with Dorota and can't wait for you all to listen in.
Dorota has been a nutrition and fitness coach for the last 7 years. I was excited to bring her on the show to share her unique experience dealing with the pressure and stress we put on ourselves to look perfect. While fitness and nutrition are super important to her (and her every day job!) she still believes in balance and taking care of yourself first.
In today's episode we chat about ...
Dorota's story with miscarriage and living a not-so-healthy lifestyle How she helps people find their own balance and fall back in love with their own body Doing small things every day to feel better like meditation and gratitude journaling Working with the “right” personal training or nutrition coach who makes sense for you and doesn't push you in a way that makes you sickerWed, 04 Mar 2020 - 35min - 53 - Ep. 52 – Morning Routine Ideas That'll Change Your Life
Today's episode is with YOURS TRULY! Yep, it's time for another solo episode here on the Chronically Healing Podcast.
I wanted to sit down with all of you and truly explain the importance of a morning routine. I gab on and on about it over on Instagram (follow @chronically.healing if you're not already!) but I really want to show you how just a little bit of time in the morning can truly change your life.
So sit back, grab a beverage and let's chat about how a morning routine can change your life.
In today's episode we chat about ...
My morning routine tips What my morning routine ACTUALLY looks like What you should never sacrifice in the morning How the book "Good Morning, Good Life" made me believe in morning routines even MORE The 3 M's that should always be incorporated into your morningWed, 26 Feb 2020 - 22min - 52 - Ep. 51 – The Importance of Finding Good Connection & Friendship with Michelle Kate
Today's episode is a LONG AWAITED episode that you all have been asking about. "How in the HE** do we BE a good friend and FIND good friends?" This episode goes so much outside of chronic illness and into what types of friendships are worth investing in and... what aren't.
I hopped on the podcast with my best friend, Michelle Kate, to chat about how we keep our friendship healthy with both of us living with chronic issues AND living across the country from one another. We answered questions submitted by you!
In today's episode we chat about ...
How Michelle and I met The specifics we do to keep our friendship healthy How to make friends as an adult (especially when you move a lot!) How to be friends with people when you have chronic illness? What can you do to ask for what you need from friends? Can you maintain relationships with friends who you feel invalidated by? You are NOT your illness and you DESRVE to have love and friendshipsLinks and things ...
Chronically Healing Instagram Michelle Kate's Instagram Apply for 1:1 coaching with Jessie!Wed, 19 Feb 2020 - 41min - 51 - Ep. 50 – Living (and loving) Life with POTS with Shayla Rose
Today's episode of the Chronically Healing Podcast is with Shayla Rose! Shayla is the author of the book, "Stuck on the Sidelines." Shayla shared her journey living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and how that's shaped her life to where it is now.
In today's episode we chat about ...
Shayla's journey with finding she had POTS How her illness changed her life in middle school and high school More about her book, "Stuck on the Sidelines" and why she decided to write it The new way she thinks about success while living with an illness that can be debilitatingLinks and things ...
Chronically Healing Instagram Buy Shayla's Book, "Stuck on the Sidelines" Shayla's Instagram Shayla's Facebook PageWed, 12 Feb 2020 - 23min - 50 - Ep. 49 – Helping Women Heal Through Brain Rewiring with Rachel Barber
Today on the Chronically Healing Podcast we have Holistic Health Expert, Rachel Barber on the show! Rachel takes us through how she healed herself from multiple chronic illnesses via brain rewiring. After years of dealing with extreme symptoms that kept her from truly living her life, she was able to heal herself in 6 months using her own methods.
And now, she uses those methods to help other women heal from chronic illness! Listen in to today's episode to hear more about Rachel's story and the women she's helped in this world.
In today's episode we chat about ...
Rachel's rock bottom story with multiple forms of chronic illness How brain rewiring changed her life in 6 months The importance of your thoughts in healing (spoiler: it's more important that you think!) How she helps women heal using her methodLinks and things ...
Total Healing Program Rachel's Facebook Group Rachel's Instagram Chronically Healing InstagramWed, 22 Jan 2020 - 25min - 49 - Ep. 48 - Enrollment for "Illuminate Your Power" is Now Open!
First of all, I want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH to all of you who download my podcast every week. Because of you, we've officially hit over 10,000 downloads and I'm sososo grateful to all of you. I can't wait to see what happens with the Chronically Healing Pdcast in 2020!
Today's episode is a shorty, but a goodie all about my new 1:1 coaching program, Illuminate Your Power! I take you through WHO this program is for, WHY you should join and HOW you can get in touch with me. Can't wait to work with you!!
In today's episode we chat about ...
How the last few months have gone for me personally and with my health Where the idea of my coaching program came to be The process of "Illuminate Your Power" How you can sign up and IF you're right for this program The BIG deal you can get if you sign up before January 30, 2020! (My 32nd birthday, by the way!)Links and things ...
Application form for Illuminate Your Power!! Instagram (to DM me!) Email: jessiefritzcoaching@gmail.comWed, 15 Jan 2020 - 11min - 48 - Ep. 47 – Dr. Diana Driscoll's Experience with POTS and Never Giving Up Hope
And the podcast is BACK! Today's episode is with the inspiring and wonderful Dr. Diana Driscoll. I had an amazing conversation with her and was on the edge of my seat the entire interview listening to her story.
Diana was an EDS/POTS patient and bed bound for 10+ years. And she wasn't only on her own journey - both her son and daughter were dealing with similar symptoms. It took YEARS to find answers, and she is now the clinical director at POTS Care- a clinic that addresses the underlying medical causes of invisible illness patients.
Diana's main message is to never, ever give up hope. Even after 10 years of searching for answers, she continued to grasp on to hope and find a way to heal.
In today's episode we chat about ...
Dr. Diana Driscoll's background and experience with POTS Her continued effort to try to figure out what was happening to her body (and her children's bodies) throughout this 10+ year experience How her background in optometry helped her find her healing How to never give up hope, even when it feels like there is none leftLinks and things ...
POTS Care Pretty Ill Vagus Nerve Support POTS Facebook page Parasym Plus Facebook Page Chronically Healing Coaching Program Chronically Healing InstagramWed, 08 Jan 2020 - 37min - 47 - Ep. 46 – The Importance of a Healing Community with Nicole Krinick of Wana
And we're back with another podcast! Today's episode is with Nicole Krinick, one of the owners of the app, Wana. Have you heard of Wana?
Wana (which stands for We Are Not Alone) is a community that fosters hope, direction and healing for people with chronic and invisible conditions. Nicole takes us through her story with invisible illness and why she and co-owner, Evan Golub, decided to start Wana.
Spoiler alert: Nicole and Evan actually met on a dating app and while they didn't click romantically, because of their meeting, Wana was created to help so many others in the chronic illness community. How cool is that?!
This is a quick episode, but such a helpful one! I created this podcast for a safe, positive space for people living with chronic illness and Wana is just the app for people like you!
In today's episode we chat about ...
From Hinge to Healing: How Nicole & Evan met Nicole's story with invisible illness that came out of nowhere How Nicole and Evan's friendship and support through chronic illness pushed them to start Wana How to join Wana and the best way to dive into the community How it's never a good time to give up on healingLinks and things ...
Wana Website Wana App on Apple Wana Instagram Chronically Healing InstagramWed, 18 Dec 2019 - 18min - 46 - Ep. 45 – The Emotional Side of Sugar Addiction with Mike Collins
Today on the podcast we have Michael Collins on the show. He is the the founder of SugarAddiction.com, Board Chairman of Food Addiction Institute and has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by this addictive product.
Mike has been in recovery from the substance-use disorder for over 34 year. We have a great conversation around the REAL, emotional side of sugar addiction and how it’s affecting your health.
Also, I'm happy to report that the Chronically Healing Podcast has been featured as a "Top 20 Chronic Illness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019" on Feedspot!
In today's episode we chat about ...
Mike's story with sugar addiction and why he decided to cut it out of his life The emotional side of sugar addiction Sugar is affecting more than just your weight The AMAZING way you can feel when your body is no longer craving sugar A bit more about Mike's book, "The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide: Learn How to Quickly and Easily Detox from Sugar and Stop Cravings Completely" How Mike works with people to help them kick their sugar addictionLinks and things ...
Sugaraddiction.com Mike's book (it's free!) Chronically Healing InstagramWed, 11 Dec 2019 - 49min - 45 - Ep. 44 - Let's Chat Endometriosis with Manuela Castañeda Jaramillo
I cannot WAIT for you to listen to this episode with Manuela of WithEndo. Manu is such a heart-centered, loving human that is truly working to create massive impact and change in the world of Endometriosis. Her story is powerful and her WHY is even more so.
Listen in to today's episode if you have Endometriosis, think you might or maybe you just want to learn more about it and how you can continue to support the cause. Endometriosis is truly an invisible illness, but it's anything BUT invisible for those who deal with the pain of endo. Manuela is here to show that this is no longer invisible.
In today's episode we chat about ...
What even IS endometriosis? Your pain is YOURS. Don’t let anyone tell you that it’s not true or is not actually there. What motivates Manu to keep going? Manu's story with endo and her why behind starting WithEndo.com Why we need to put a “face” to invisible illnessLinks and things ...
WithEndo.com WithEndo's Instagram Chronically Healing InstagramWed, 27 Nov 2019 - 57min - 44 - Ep. 43 – Healing from Chronic Illness through Retraining Your Brain with Lindsay Mitchell
Today's episode is with the wonderful Lindsay Mitchell of Vital-Side, "a neuroplasticity-based healing program that uses neuroplastic techniques, along with practice, repetition, focus, breath, and lifestyle changes, to re-wire the brain's limbic system to help you recover from chronic illness."
My interview with Lindsay was so inspiring. It was incredibly empowering to listen to Lindsay's story of how she used brain retraining to help her heal from chronic illness. She now considers herself healed and works with others to heal their bodies from chronic symptoms using brain retraining.
Make sure to listen in and let me know what you think!
In today's episode we chat about ...
Lindsay's story with Lyme Disease, multiple parasites, systemic Candidiasis, and other co-infections How retraining her brain changed her life The science behind neuroplastic techniques Examples of how you can retrain your brain Different ways she keeps herself healthy and happy Why Lindsay started Vital-Side and how she can help you!Links and things ...
Vital-Side Website Lindsay's Instagram Jessie's InstagramWed, 20 Nov 2019 - 34min - 43 - Ep. 42 – Get Mad and Take Back Your Life | SOLO EPISODE!
Today's episode is a solo episode ... and a really good one if I can toot my own horn. 📯
You see, today I go DEEP into my own story and tell you how getting REALLY stinkin' mad is how I was able to step up my healing journey. This is a very raw and authentic episode, but also a quick one, so I hope you enjoy. ❤️
In today's episode we chat about ...
This quote that pumped me up to do this episode My story with a rude endocrinologist How I took matters into my own hands and got mad How I used that anger to my advantage to go after my dreamsLinks and things ...
Chronically Healing InstagramWed, 30 Oct 2019 - 21min - 42 - Ep. 41 – Taking control of your Health as a College Student with Francesca Van
Today's guest is a favorite of mine because she's a friend of mine in real life! Francesca Van is a student at UW Madison and my brother-in-law's girlfriend (basically my future sister-in-law, right? 😍) Francesca is super smart, driven and compassionate with a love for public health. But she's also a college student dealing with chronic issues including endometriosis, gut issues, headaches, anxiety and hearing loss.
Today Francesca takes us through what it's like to be a full-time college student dealing with chronic illness and how she took her health into her own hands. Whether you're a student or not, I know you'll enjoy this episode!
In today's episode we chat about ...
What Francesca is going to school for and how she hopes to change the world Living with chronic illness in college Taking the initiative to take care of yourself Francesca’s experience with anxiety while in school Having a strong support system that lives far awayListen in to today's episode and let me know what you think!
Wed, 23 Oct 2019 - 36min - 40 - Ep. 40 - Raising a Child While Living with Graves Disease with Candice Martina
Today's episode is with Candice Martina of Going for Goddess! I started following Candice's story living with Graves' Disease over on Instagram and I just love her positivity and warmth! She's a mom, a health coach and lover of all things wellness.
We dive into so many fun wellness nuggets on the podcast today including her current healing plan, what it's like having a daughter while dealing with Graves' and some of her favorite tips and tricks to stay happy and healthy.
In today's episode we chat about ...
Candice's story with Graves' Disease What she does to make sure her daughter grows up with body positivity How she takes care of herself and sets an example for her daughter Her favorite health and wellness practices that she does on the regular How important community is in healingLinks and things ...
Going for Goddess Website Follow Candice on Instagram Chronically Healing InstagramWed, 02 Oct 2019 - 46min - 39 - Ep. 39 - How Functional Medicine Can Revolutionize Your Healing with Michelle Rogers
Today on the podcast I have the wonderful Michelle Rogers of Wellthy Woman. Michelle is a functional medicine practitioner with a background in naturopathic medicine, functional diagnostic nutrition, acupuncture and Chinese medicine. She specializes in helping female entrepreneurs take back their health with functional lab analysis.
Michelle explains her history with chronic illness, what got her interested in helping people with chronic issues in the first place and how entrepreneurs (and everyone else!) can benefit from working with a functional medicine practitioner. We also dove into the benefits of acupuncture and Michelle's daily practices that keep her happy and healthy.
In today's episode we chat about ...
What got Michelle interested in functional medicine The difference between naturopathic and functional medicine How to optimize your energy and mental focus The importance of functional labs in healing Michelle's favorite daily rituals and practicesLinks and things ...
Wellthy Woman Website Wellthy Woman Instagram Chronically Healing InstagramWed, 25 Sep 2019 - 42min - 38 - Ep. 38 - My Recent Test Results & My Debt with Chronic Illness
Today's episode is all from ME!! I want to update you on a few things happening with my health as well as dive into an area a lot of people don't want to talk about ... debt with chronic illness!
In today's episode we chat about ...
My GI Map & Dutch Hormone Test Results How I'm moving forward with my health How I've been feeling since the last episode How you can empower yourself with money and chronic illness How I handle my own debt that's come from chronic illness Any tips I have regarding debtLinks and things ...
Instagram Facebook Group Aldi & Trade Joe's Grocery Haul Email: jessie@jessiedeschane.comWed, 18 Sep 2019 - 30min - 37 - Chronically Healing Podcast Ep. 37 – Overcoming a Negative Mindset with Chronic Illness with Benjamin Fritz
Today's episode is with none other than ... my wonderful husband, Ben Fritz! Ben is a coach for people looking to leave their 9-5 and go after their side hustle full-time. He's always been an inspiration to me, especially after getting so sick last year with tons of different issues (that he's still dealing with today.) Ben went through some really rough times physically, mentally AND emotionally, but he's come out on the other side with a whole new lease on life all because of the mindset work he did (and still does every day.) Sit back and relax as he tells you his story.
Plus, if you'd like to work with Ben to leave YOUR 9-5 and go after your side hustle, feel free to email him at ben@benfritzcoaching.com or head on over to his Instagram here to learn more about his program he's releasing in October!
In today's episode we chat about ...
The setbacks Ben has with his health in the last year Some of his favorite ways to take care of himself and protect his mindset How his illness opened up a whole new possibility for him with his new business His favorite books and self care How you can sign up to work with him in the future!Links and things ...
Get on his waitlist to leave your 9-5! Ben's Instagram Email: ben@benfritzcoaching.com Chronically Healing Podcast InstagramWed, 11 Sep 2019 - 43min - 36 - Ep. 36 – Motherhood, Exercise Intolerance & Autoimmune Strong with Andrea Wool
Today's episode is another goodie - we've got Andrea Wool of Autoimmune Strong on the show today! I've actually known Andrea for about a year and I absolutely LOVE her mission. I finally have her on the show today and we talk about quite a few things we haven't chatted about on the pod quite yet, including motherhood and autoimmunity + exercise intolerance. I know you'll love this one - listen on in and let me know what you think!
In today's episode we chat about ...
Andrea's story and life living with multiple autoimmune diseases What it's like to be a mom with a chronic illness (especially mom guilt) Why asking for help is so important What is exercise intolerance and how can it impact you? Andrea's daily practices that make her feel best All about Autoimmune StrongLinks and things ...
Autoimmune Strong Website Autoimmune Strong Masterclass Autoimmune Strong's Instagram Chronically Healing InstagramWed, 04 Sep 2019 - 49min - 35 - Ep. 35 – Fighting Inflammation with Healthy Foods & Less Toxic Products with Monica Little
I'm so excited for you all to listen into today's episode of the Chronically Healing Podcast with Monica Little! Monica and I "met" on Instagram and then had a little lunch double date a few weeks ago! She's SO knowledgeable around healthy food, inflammation and non-toxic products. You'll learn SO MUCH in today's episode, so listen in!
In today's episode we chat about ...
Monica's story with chronic inflammation and how she healed with food What even is inflammation? Monica (and my!) past with macro-counting and overexercising The importance of healthy, organic foods, especially while trying to heal your gut A normal day of eating for her and why she eats the way she does Her organic, non-toxic skincare lineLinks and things ...
Monica's Instagram Monica's Skincare Line Chronically Healing PodcastWed, 28 Aug 2019 - 45min - 34 - Ep. 34 – The Importance of Nutrition and Mindfulness with Jordan Wavra
We're back with a new guest here on the Chronically Healing Podcast! Today's guest is Jordan Wavra, a holistic health coach who has SO MUCH INSIGHT for all of us living with chronic illness (and honestly... everyone.) She takes us through how incorporating a holistic lifestyle helped her heal her chronic stomach issues and keep her feeling healthy enough to run her own business (and be a mom!) I know y'all will love this episode - listen in below!
"Mindfulness doesn't take stress away, it just helps you manage it better." - Jordan
In today's episode we chat about ...
Her story with being diagnosed with IBS and shoe she takes care of her chronic pain What holistic health means to her How she works with her clients, focusing on stress and increasing energy Her favorite ways to practice mindfulness, including the 5 senses exercises Random dog burping stories from yours truly 😆Links and things ...
Jordan's Instagram Jordan's Facebook page Jordan's website Chronically Healing Instagram pageWed, 21 Aug 2019 - 40min - 33 - Ep. 33 – New Doctors, Podcast Updates, and More!
Today's guest is... yours truly! Doing a much-requested solo episode with a few updates about me and the podcast! Sit back, grab a coffee or tea and let's chat.
In today's episode we chat about ...
The new practitioners I'm working with and how that's going How I've been feeling and what I'm doing about it What's coming up soon on the podcast Coaching updates and how you can get involvedLinks and things ...
Chronically Healing Instagram Email me: jessie@jessiedeschane.com Join our Facebook group!Wed, 14 Aug 2019 - 23min - 32 - Ep. 32 – Living with Graves' Disease with Faith Abbott
Today's episode is with the WONDERFUL Faith Abbott of @thathealingfeeling on Instagram! I randomly found Faith on Instagram and immediately clicked with her message and wanted to have her on the podcast. Faith was diagnosed with Graves in 2012 and blindly decided to have radioactive Iodine treatment because she wasn't given the tools she needed. Because of that, she still recovering from the many symptoms of Graves' (including now some hypothyroidism symptoms) but she's doing all that she can to feel her best, while motivating women in her community to do the same!
I loved having Faith on the podcast because, quite honestly, I don't know much about the "other end" of thyroid health. Her story is gut-wrenching, yet she's such a powerful woman doing powerful things in this community. I know you all will love it!
In today's episode we chat about ...
Faith's journey with Graves' disease What she wishes she would've known going into her treatment What's happened since her relapse earlier this year What diet/lifestyle changes she's made in order to get her health back in order The importance of having an informed practitioner so you can make informed decisionsLinks and things ...
Faith's website Faith's Instagram Chronically Healing InstagramWed, 07 Aug 2019 - 26min - 31 - Ep. 31 – The importance of Purposeful Language in Healing with Robyn Baldwin of Autoimmune Thriving
I had a blast interviewing Robyn and we were very aligned in a lot of our messaging. I loved getting to know her, her mission with Autoimmune Thriving and how she's changed her mindset from "MS Warrior" to "Autoimmune Thriving."
In today's episode we chat about ...
Her diagnosis and story with Multiple Sclerosis The importance of purposeful language and how massive it is in your healing journey Why she now calls her "disease" her "sidekick" What she does to keep herself health and feeling great on the daily Her yoga training in Bali Why she started Autoimmune Thriving and how she wants to help those new to autoimmune disease with her new program!Links and things ...
Get her FREE Autoimmune Healing Guide Join the Autoimmune Thriving Waitlist for her program! Autoimmune Thriving Instagram Autoimmune Thriving website The Alpha Female Podcast Chronically Healing InstagramWed, 31 Jul 2019 - 45min - 30 - Ep. 30 – Learning to Give Yourself Grace While Dealing with Chronic Illness & Migraines with Kelsey Ravindran
So excited for all of you to listen in to today's episode with Kelsey Ravindran! I "met" Kelsey via Instagram last year and I've been following her journey ever since. On today's episode, we chat about Kelsey's chronic illness and pain, living with chronic migraines and Hashimoto's. Her episode is heart felt and definitely something everyone should listen to!
In today's episode we chat about ...
The difference between a headache and a migraine How Kelsey's chronic illness has taken away her ability to work full-time How Kelsey keeps herself as healthy as she can with chronic, extreme pain The importance of support and what YOU can do to support someone you love with chronic illness How essential oils have changed the game in Kelsey's healing journeyLinks and things ...
Kelsey's Instagram Chronically Healing InstagramWed, 24 Jul 2019 - 43min - 29 - Ep. 29 – Using Sound Therapy for Healing with Dick Rhoades
Today's guest is Dick Rhoades of Universal Sound Therapy! Dick joins us from Minnesota and we spend our time chatting about all things sound therapy and how people use his sound healing sessions.
"Everything in our body vibrates at certain frequencies when it is healthy and science has been able to measure and duplicate those healthy frequencies. When we are sick or injured our frequencies change. Our protocols remind your body what the correct frequency is and the body adapts and corrects itself. Sound is an amazing tool, it gives us the ability to heal naturally."
In today's episode we chat about ...
What even is sound therapy? How Dick and his wife got started with sound therapy Some testimonials of those that have used sound therapy in their healing How you can get a free alignment protocol!Links and things ...
Get the Alignment Protocol free - use code "Worthashot" Universal Sound Therapy Website Email: universalsoundtherapy@gmail.com Phone: 218-833-2325Wed, 17 Jul 2019 - 25min - 28 - Ep. 28 – Working Out with Hashimoto's with Dr. Emily Kiberd
On today's episode of Chronically Healing we welcome Dr. Emily Kiberd of Urban Wellness Clinic! In this episode we chat get into the nitty gritty of working out with Hashimoto's. As someone that lives with Hashimoto's, working out always scares me into thinking I'll fly back into a flare, but Emily takes us through the reasons why working out is necessary for healing. She also tells us about her past with Hashimoto's after pregnancy, parasites and continuing to take care of herself day-by-day.
In today's episode we chat about ...
Emily's story with Hashimoto's and parasites How working out with Hashimoto's can be a HUGE help in your healing What types of workouts are best for those living with Hashimoto's (it might not be what you think!) The importance of perfect form while working out Her program, Thyroid StrongLinks and things ...
Emily's Website Join Thyroid Strong Like her Facebook page Join her private Facebook group InstagramWed, 10 Jul 2019 - 51min - 27 - Ep. 27 – Living a (W)holistic, Healthy Life with the Wholistic Health Boss, Jenn Malecha
Friends... I know I say this every episode, but ... THIS ONE WAS MY FAVORITE! I seriously learned sososo much from this hour with Jenn of the Wholistic Health Boss. She dropped so many wisdom nuggets that I know will be helpful to anyone living with chronic issues or autoimmune disease. Jenn is one smart cookie and I soaked up every ounce of wisdom I could - I hope you do, too!
In today's episode we chat about ...
Jenn's story - thinking she was living a "healthy life" before she was hit with skin cancer Healing Hashimoto's, dealing with mold exposure and gut issues Her experience as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and why she got started The absolute MOST important part to healing that she tells all of her clients Why she believes that YOU can heal and live your best lifeLinks and things ...
Jenn's website: wholistichealthboss.com/ Jenn's Instagram: www.instagram.com/wholistichealthboss/ Chronically Healing Instagram: www.instagram.com/chronically.healingWed, 03 Jul 2019 - 55min - 26 - Ep. 26 – Finding Hope with Invisible Illness with Stefan Weiner
Today's guest is a true gem 💜 Welcome Stefan Weiner to the podcast! Stefan and I had a wonderful conversation about living with Central Sensitization Syndrome - an illness where your brain causes pain and discomfort that's not "truly" happening. Listen in to find out Stefan's story and how he was able to get his musical passion back after years of pain.
In today's episode we chat about ...
What is Central Sensitization Syndrome? Stefan's experience with an invisible illness His experience with the Mayo Clinic and finally getting a diagnosis What he does to keep himself healthy and his spirits up His love for music and how it's helped him get through Why opening up to the people you love for help is so importantLinks and things ...
Stefan's Website: www.stefanalxndr.com Stefan's Instagram: www.instagram.com/stefanalxndr/ Stefan's Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/4OHS1tYXMB2YUbJfXc2JbR Chronically Healing Instagram: www.instagram.com/chronically.healingWed, 26 Jun 2019 - 35min - 25 - Ep. 25 - Life Update: Wedding, Moving & What's Happening with my Health
Today's episode is just a quick catch-up! It's been a few weeks since the last podcast episode and I wanted to update y'all on all things happening in my life. Listen in!
Email: jessie@jessiedeschane.com
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Wed, 19 Jun 2019 - 09min - 24 - Ep. 24 – Chatting Beautycounter & Safer Products with Kelly Lamich
I'm so excited for y'all to hear today's episode! Today I have my OWN Beautycounter guru, Kelly Lamich, on the podcast! Kelly is works full-time in YouTube, social media and a successful Beautycounter business. I love Beautycounter, but Kelly is my "go-to gal" for all things safer beauty. She is an expert when it comes to safer products and Beautycounter specific products, so I hope you enjoy learning more about it!
In today's episode we chat about ...
Our favorite Beautycounter products Why Kelly started paying close attention to the products she uses Why Beautycounter is a safe brand How Kelly thinks you should get started with non-toxic and safer productsLinks and things ...
Kelly's Instagram Kelly's YouTube Channel Have any questions about Beautycounter? Send me an email! jessie@jessiedeschane.comWed, 29 May 2019 - 30min - 23 - Ep. 23 – Functional Lifestyle Coaching for Autoimmunity with Nicola Carpenter
Today on the Chronically Healing podcast I have my personal functional lifestyle coach, Nicola Carpenter! Nicola and I have been working together for about 6 months and she's helped me make some MAJOR shifts in my health with Hashimoto's. Today we're chatting about her background with chronic illness and how it guided her into her career as a functional medicine lifestyle coach for those living with autoimmunity!
In today's episode we chat about ...
Nicola's past with living with Hashimoto's and endometriosis How her frustration with doctors pushed her into becoming a functional medicine lifestyle coach Why she believes self-love is the most important part of anyone's health journey How she practices self love and lifestyle coaching How she coaches me!Links and things ...
Website: www.nicolacarpenter.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylecoachnicolaWed, 22 May 2019 - 54min - 22 - Ep. 22 – Being an Advocate for your Hashimoto's & Hypothyroidism with Rachel Hill
This episode with Rachel Hill of The Invisible Hypothyroidism was one of my favorites! I connected so quickly to Rachel because I really resonated with her story. Rachel is an advocate for those living with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's. She creates content so others living with the same disease can take action toward being an advocate for their own healing. Hope you enjoy!
In today's episode we chat about ...
Rachel's symptoms and beginning of her journey with hypothyroidism & Hashimoto's How she became an advocate of her own health How she encourages others to take their healing into their own hands Being in the "working world" when you have brain fogLinks and things ...
Rachel's website: https://www.theinvisiblehypothyroidism.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheInvisibleHypothyroidism Insta: https://instagram.com/TheInvisibleHypothyroidism Twitter: https://twitter.com/Invisible_Hypo Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449586315231741/Wed, 15 May 2019 - 55min - 21 - Ep. 21 - Treating & Living with Mold & Lyme Disease with Briana Gunn
In today's episode I chat with Briana Gunn, a Naturopath who focuses on Lyme and Mold disease after having her own journey with each and realizing how terrifying it is and how unsupported she felt. I ask Briana tons of questions about the risks of mold, how to combat Lyme and a bit about gut and mental health.
In this episode, we chat about:
Mold disease - where it hides, what to do and tests you can take Where mold can hide Living with Lyme and how to prevent it How important it is to find a practitioner that listens to you The importance of gut healthBriana's Info:
Book a consultation - www.brianagunn.com Briana's Instagram - @brianagunn_naturopathy Briana's Facebook - www.facebook.com/brianagunnnaturopathy/Wed, 08 May 2019 - 51min - 20 - Ep. 20 – Being Out Of Alignment Can Mess Up Your Health with Ali Daniel
On today's episode we have the wonderful Ali Daniel of Punch Drunk Soul! Ali was actually a coach of mine when I was in Path to Freedom last year. On today's episode we chat about the chronic illness that she dealt with for years while in the beginning stages of her business. I loved hearing Ali's story and her take on why alignment is so crucial in your life.
In today's episode we chat about ...
Her journey with Red Skin Syndrome (RSS) / Topical Steroid Withdrawal Why she believes her chronic illness came into play because she was out of alignment Her journey with her business and why she feels that anyone is able to go after their dreams and purposeAli's Links:
Ali's Instagram Facebook Group Ali's Website Join her 4-day Soul Aligned Business ChallengeWed, 01 May 2019 - 1h 00min - 19 - Ep. 19 - How Simple Lifestyle Changes Lowered my Autoimmune Disease Levels
In today's episode I'm taking you through the simple lifestyle changes I've made in the last 6+ months that have dropped my autoimmune response levels by over 100 units! Most of these things are simple, lifestyle changes that anyone can do at anytime!
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Wed, 24 Apr 2019 - 20min - 18 - Ep. 18 – Moving Past Being a Victim in Chronic Illness with Marci Nevin
Today's episode is with my friend, Marci Nevin! Marci and I "met" via the wonderful Instagram and we've continued to follow each other over there for awhile. I knew I wanted to interview her once I started this podcast, so I'm so happy to have her on!
Marci and I talk about chronic illnesses that she deals with (Hashimoto's, gut issues, psoriasis, Lyme, etc.) but more importantly, we talk about getting out of that victim mindset that's so easy to fall into when you're dealing with chronic pain and fatigue. We talk about the ways that we stay positive, healthy and moving forward in our lives while not letting our autoimmunity mess with our lives.
In today's episode we chat about ...
Marci's autoimmune root cause and what she does to keep herself healthy Her divorce and how she moved past that Not allowing yourself to be a victim when it's so easy to fall into that trap Exercise addiction and working as a personal trainer Our mutual love for California ;)Links and things ...
Marci's Instagram Marci's WebsiteWed, 17 Apr 2019 - 53min
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