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Chronic But Iconic

Sophie Ward

67 episodes

3 days ago

Presented to you by Sophie Ward, a Lyme Disease campaigner, blogger, author and radio presenter. Learning how to adapt living life with chronic illness. The challenges we face and the lessons we have to learn. There isn’t a text book with all the answers. We learn on the job, through experiences and fellow sufferers. Chronic illness is tough and there will be rough times but I hope my podcast will inspire you all to keep chasing your dreams and that you DO deserve to live life.

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Presented to you by Sophie Ward, a Lyme Disease campaigner, blogger, author and radio presenter. Learning how to adapt living life with chronic illness. The challenges we face and the lessons we have to learn. There isn’t a text book with all the answers. We learn on the job, through experiences and fellow sufferers. Chronic illness is tough and there will be rough times but I hope my podcast will inspire you all to keep chasing your dreams and that you DO deserve to live life.

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Episodes (20/67)

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The final touches

Today we cover the final touches running up to the wedding itself and when the stress really kicks in. How do we handle it?

If you don’t follow me on Insta it’s @Sophiewardy for daily chronic & mental illness content.

It’s close to the wedding too now, 2 weeks to go! So be prepared for all the wedding content.

Sophie. X

1 year ago

34 minutes 26 seconds

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This week we dive into more of the organisation side, with invites, RSVPs and table plans. I hope you are enjoy this episode & don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @sophiewardy ! Our wedding is almost here so there will be LOTS of wedding content to enjoy & my usual chronic illness & mental health content.

1 year ago

35 minutes 48 seconds

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Adding the flare to your day!

Everyone wants their wedding to be their perfect day and a day that is unique to them. Certain bookings we really help build the day you want and have always dreamed of having and that’s what we are here to discuss today!! If you don’t follow me already, follow me on insta @sophiewardy I post daily mental health, chronic illness and my general life on there. Hope you enjoy this episode!!

1 year ago

27 minutes 37 seconds

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Get Things Booked

So for episode two, I just wanted to discuss the course we took with our wedding planning and the main suppliers we focused on and knew we need to secure asap.

I know how overwhelming wedding planning is, and we do feel like there is a list a mile long of things we need to book and sort.

So hopefully this podcast can be used as a check list.

Let me know if you found this helpful!

Follow me for more on Insta: @sophiewardy .

1 year ago

30 minutes 20 seconds

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Wedding Planning Episode Bonus Series

I thought it would be so much fun to do a wedding bonus series. One about the planning, one about married life whilst suffering with chronic illness. Please let me know how you dealt with wedding planning when you were planning yours or if you are currently planning yours too. Reach out at my Instagram @sophiewardy . ENJOY!!

1 year ago

38 minutes 36 seconds

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Today, we go out with a bang. By discussing a topic that affects so many of us & especially through lockdown I struggled with. We go into the ways our minds can run away with us. We feel alien, lost & in a fog. How important it is to be unapologetically yourself because we all bring something special to the table.

If you don't follow me on Instagram already: @sophiewardy for all the updates, lifestyle, travel & health content.

I hope you have enjoyed this series, please let me know what you would like to hear in series 5.

Thank you so much for your support, it means the world.

Lots of love, KEEP SPREADING YOUR MAGIC - Sophie. xoxo

4 years ago

21 minutes 29 seconds

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HAVING FUN WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS

Today we discuss, finding your vibe, feeding yourself & making YOU HAPPY. Taking responsibility for your own happiness. Shaking off judgements and not carrying any guilt for exploring our hobbies, passions & ENJOYING OURSELVES.
Life is too short not to be having fun!

SO LET'S DIVE IN.

Following me on Instagram? No! Hit me up! @sophiewardy , let's connect!

4 years ago

16 minutes 24 seconds

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Okay... yes I hear you. you feel in a funk. In a smoke cloud of unknown and uncertainty. You fear the present let alone the future. I wanted to break down the feeling of just feeling so numb to the core. What it could be signalling & how to soothe this painful feeling that affects us both mentally and physically.

Let's dive in.

Reach out to me on Instagram: @sophiewardy for a whole host of fun giveaways, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL updates and MORE.

4 years ago

20 minutes 7 seconds

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JORDAN RAY - LIMITLESS MEDIAL LOGS APP

Today, we have the amazing Jordan Ray joining us from across the pond. Jordan was a top college athlete before surviving brain surgery at only 17 years old.

Now, Jordan has built an amazing Limited Medial Logs that is your own medial journal to keep YOU organised for EVERY doctors appointment. This app will be your go-to health preparation manager.

You can follow Jordan and her inspiring story through her Instagram @JordanRay25 and head to www.limitlessmedicallogs.com for more info about this amazing app.
It was a joy and a delight to have Jordan on and I hope you have felt empowered by this episode.

Enjoy xoxo

4 years ago

25 minutes 6 seconds

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BATTLING BODY IMAGE

Let's discuss a huge and emotionally hard topic today - body image!

It is a topic that destroys me on a daily basis. It is an endless war. I want to really dive in and offer some hope & empowerment along the way.

SO LET'S DIVE IN. Following me on Instagram? No! Hit me up! @sophiewardy , let's connect!

4 years ago

16 minutes 13 seconds

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COPY CAT COMPARISONS

The comparison cycle as we all know is so very toxic, but it's like quick sand. We easily get sucked in. It is so easy. With chronic illness however it seems we are fighting the battle on both fronts: comparing ourselves to healthy people and comparing ourselves with chronic illness fighters.

Let's DIVE in.

Catch me on INSTAGRAM: @SOPHIEWARDY, I can't wait to connect with you. I am unapologetically myself over there & you don't want to miss that do you?

Enjoy this episode angels xoxo

5 years ago

15 minutes 40 seconds

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Olivia Gaynor - With Her AMAZING new book I'm Good

TODAY, we have one exciting episode coming at you. The amazing Olivia Gaynor talking about her exciting new book!

Olivia was first diagnosed when she was 12 and from then has made it her mission to raise awareness about chronic illness.

Her amazing book 'I'm Good' shares her own story with the mission of helping people understand more about the complex nature of battling a chronic illness. Olivia has kindly come on the podcast today to share advice, her story, her mission and her goals for the future. Olivia is a truly amazing woman with so many amazing dreams going forward. She really is an inspiration & I know so many of you will gain so much empowerment from her interview & her book 'I'm Good.'

You can purchase 'I'm Good' on AMAZON today!!

A MUST READ.

I hope you enjoy this episode and thank you Olivia for being an amazing guest.

Don't forget if you aren't already follow me over on Instagram @sophiewardy, for fun updates & more.

Let's enjoy the episode.

5 years ago

43 minutes 24 seconds

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YOU DON'T LOOK SICK

Th comment we all hate. Let's dive in to why people say this comment, how we can deal with this comment & ways of handling it in a far healthier way.

Do you follow me on Instagram: @sophiewardy ? No! Let's change that, let's connect and let me know what you think about when it comes to this subject. I get raw and real over there. Yes, I am unapologetically myself on Insta, you don't want to miss it! xox

5 years ago

14 minutes 20 seconds

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Let's talk about social media.. the amazing, good, bad & ugly. Negatives and positives of sharing our stories online. Let's dive in.

Talking of social media.. do you follow me?
If you don't catch me: @sophiewardy I CAN'T wait to connect and see you there.

5 years ago

17 minutes 3 seconds

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Courtney On Ataxia

Courtney kindly joins me today from Toronto to tell us all more about her condition Ataxia & her AMAZING organisation she is building up to raise awareness GLOBALLY about Ataxia.

Take a listen this is an unmissable episode.

It was a joy, an honour & a delight to have Courtney on the podcast today, she really is an inspiration. Ataxia attacks the nervous system & can go undiagnosed for many years or given the wrong diagnosis due to it mimicking other illnesses.

You can support Courtney & her organisation through:

Website: http://www.hopeforataxia.org

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hopeforataxia

Instagram: www.instagram.com/hopeforataxia

Current campaign: http://www.hopeforataxia-be-like/

Please go and show Courtney & her organisation some love & support, she really is rocking it when it comes to raising awareness with fun & creative ideas to help us all get involved.

Thank you so much Courtney!

If you don't already follow me on Instagram: @sophiewardy to keep up to date with EVERYTHING, gain some empowerment, inspiration & where I am just unapologetically me.

Enjoy angels! xoxo

5 years ago

25 minutes 43 seconds

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WE ARE BACK IN TOWN - SERIES FOUR

Hey guys, just a quick little overview for what to expect from this series. I can't believe this is the fourth series, HOW EXCITING. This series I am passionate about discussing areas of chronic illness we all find difficult. Lockdown, more than ever has really shown the difficulties of all the areas I want to discuss. -Body image -Social media - Having fun with chronic illness -Loss of identity -Comparisons And much more. Let's dive in and remember if you don't already check out & follow my Instagram: @SOPHIEWARDY to keep up to date with the latest. REMEMBER TO LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, DROP UP A RATING, if you would be so kind. Thank you so much. It really helps me create content you really want to hear. DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor, I am no professional, just a girl out here living with multiple chronic illnesses, trying to decode life & make the best of it. Love you guys, thank you so much for your support. xox

5 years ago

8 minutes 44 seconds

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Chronic But Iconic (Trailer)

5 years ago

32 seconds

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Series 3 Complete- Thank You's

Thank you SO MUCH for all your love ad support through this series. I hope you have enjoyed every episode and gained great value from each topic we have discussed through the series. I would love to hear from you & your feedback. How have you found this series? What would you like to see more of? What did you find most helpful? Your feedback helps me grow and create the best content possible. So please reach out to me!! You can follow my journey on my blog: Sophantastic, my Instagram: @sophiewardy and my Facebook Travel group: Sophantastic Travel. I share hacks, useful checklists, deals, my journey and so much more over on these platforms. And finally a big thank you , once again from me. I love you so much! You are my rocket fuel, my oxygen and inspire all my work. THANK YOU. Sophie x

5 years ago

9 minutes 49 seconds

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The Art Of Gratitude

I know I preach it, gratitude is my religion. But it really is. It has got me out of the dark holes, helped me find the light and create my own light. It is so surprising how much life glows when we begin taking small steps to appreciate what we have and how lucky we are. But where do we begin? We are lucky to have tools like diaries, gratitude diaries, law of attraction journals that really help us stay accountable, look back and reflect. When we see the evidence we can't argue with it. Let's get your glow back! Let's dive in.. You can follow my journey on my blog: Sophantastic, my Instagram: @sophiewardy and my Facebook Travel group: Sophantastic Travel. I share hacks, useful checklists, deals, my journey and so much more over on these platforms.

5 years ago

18 minutes 24 seconds

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Work & Life Balance - Finding Peace

The work, life balance. I don't have an off switch when it comes to my work & I am so lucky that my passions are my work! However, this presents the problem that in my mind I don't deserve time off, because 'I am never working.' When actually my days are filled. I am still working on nailing a balance. As we can't forget that we need to live, we need to look after ourselves, spend time with our loved ones and be present in the moment too. BUT yes, work gives us a focus and a purpose. It helps us achieve our dreams and as we all know we need to put in a lot of hard work to achieve what we want out of life. So how can use tools to remind ourselves of the work we have done and the rest we have earnt? Let's dive in.. You can follow my journey on my blog: Sophantastic, my Instagram: @sophiewardy and my Facebook Travel group: Sophantastic Travel. I share hacks, useful checklists, deals, my journey and so much more over on these platforms.

5 years ago

23 minutes 58 seconds