Welcome to the Calling in Sick, hosted by Alex Wildeson and produced by Just Media. On this podcast, Alex shares her unfiltered personal journey battling several autoimmune and chronic conditions including Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) Vasculitis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) / Lupus, Endometriosis, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). She also provides practical “how-to” guides, explores hot topics, and welcomes other warriors, medical professionals, advocates and creators on the show to shed light on the latest healing modalities, promising treatments, and myth bust popular misconceptions and trendy health hacks. Tune in for some laughs, tears, and growth… but stay for the camaraderie and community. You can engage with Alex and the community through social media @callinginsickpod. We promise, you don’t need a doctor’s note for this one!
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Welcome to the Calling in Sick, hosted by Alex Wildeson and produced by Just Media. On this podcast, Alex shares her unfiltered personal journey battling several autoimmune and chronic conditions including Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) Vasculitis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) / Lupus, Endometriosis, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). She also provides practical “how-to” guides, explores hot topics, and welcomes other warriors, medical professionals, advocates and creators on the show to shed light on the latest healing modalities, promising treatments, and myth bust popular misconceptions and trendy health hacks. Tune in for some laughs, tears, and growth… but stay for the camaraderie and community. You can engage with Alex and the community through social media @callinginsickpod. We promise, you don’t need a doctor’s note for this one!
One Year of Calling in Sick: Lessons, Mantras & What’s Next
Calling In Sick
39 minutes
1 month ago
One Year of Calling in Sick: Lessons, Mantras & What’s Next
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This week on Calling in Sick, we’re celebrating a big milestone — ONE YEAR of the podcast! I share why I started this show, what I’ve learned, and how this community has changed me in ways I didn’t expect.
We’re diving into:
⭐ Why I launched Calling in Sick and how this community has healed parts of me I didn’t know needed it
⚡ What I’ve learned about identity, ambition, and practicing what I preach
💡 The limiting beliefs I’ve broken up with and the new mantras that carry me through
🌹 My roses & thorns from year one and what I’m excited for in year two
Whether you’ve been here since day one or just found the pod, this episode is my love letter to you. Thank you for being part of this community, for sharing your stories, and for calling in with me on the good and tough days. Onwards!
xx,
Alex
💬 Comment: What’s one thing this podcast has helped you feel or realize in the last year?
TIMESTAMPS:
Intro:
00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick!
00:00:50 Alex’s Weekly Update (an ER trip & my TV debut with Born Different)
00:05:02 Alex’s Picks of the Week (top 4 favorites of the year)
Calling in Sick: Year 1 Review
00:09:19 Why I started Calling in Sick
00:13:48 The biggest lessons I’ve learned through the podcast
00:23:08 What I wish I could tell myself one year ago today
00:26:15 What’s ahead for Calling in Sick in year two
Conclusion:
00:27:58 One Brain Cell TV: The Netflix hack you NEED & my favorite shows across 5 different streaming platforms
00:32:59 Thanks so much for listening!!!
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Alex’s Picks of the Week:
Every week, I share a few of my favorite items that make life a little bit better or happier… from sweat sets to wellness tech to clean beauty picks and supplements. But if I *had* to boil it down to just 4 picks... I’d tell you to try THESE 4 things out!
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✨ HigherDose PEMF Mat; https://go.shopmy.us/p-21829252
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Calling In Sick
Welcome to the Calling in Sick, hosted by Alex Wildeson and produced by Just Media. On this podcast, Alex shares her unfiltered personal journey battling several autoimmune and chronic conditions including Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) Vasculitis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) / Lupus, Endometriosis, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). She also provides practical “how-to” guides, explores hot topics, and welcomes other warriors, medical professionals, advocates and creators on the show to shed light on the latest healing modalities, promising treatments, and myth bust popular misconceptions and trendy health hacks. Tune in for some laughs, tears, and growth… but stay for the camaraderie and community. You can engage with Alex and the community through social media @callinginsickpod. We promise, you don’t need a doctor’s note for this one!
