This week Jami and Sean, editor of the podcast, give an update on the podcast and what's been happening behind the scenes at Chronic Hope. We explain why we there hasn't been new episode of the podcast and give a teaser at some of our upcoming projects
Jessica (@chronicallycss) joins Jami this week as they chat about life during lockdown and living with chronic illness. Jessica shares her journey with Central Sensitisation Syndrome and how life is in lockdown. She shares some of the coping mechanisms she's been using - particularly meditation and relaxation techniques - and other tips to stay positive during these times.
Jake Heilbrunn (@jakeheilbrunn) joins Jami as he shares his insightful journey with Lyme disease. He walks us through how he got diagnosed and how its impacted its entrepreneurial lifestyle. Jake talks about the stigma that surround men and chronic illness and speaks about his path to recovery.
This week Jami is joined by Erica (@ambitiously_a_crohnie) a Chronic Hope ambassador as they discuss working with a chronic illness. They go over the challenges faced by the chronic illness community in the workplace, when to tell your boss/employer about your condition and knowing your rights as an employee.
This week Yasmine (@yasmine.shakur) joins Jami on the podcast to discuss all things art, creativity and chronic illness. She shares how drawing helped her on her recovery journey. They talk about art as medium for conveying emotion and as a tool to raise awareness and understand for chronic illness. Yasmin also shares her insight on being creative and how to find your own creative outlet
Jes (@house_of_spoons)hops on the podcast as she shares her experience being a spoonie parent. She shares how she manages her spoons - spending time with the kids, dealing with flare ups, and the benefits of having a daily routine.
Matt (@chronicallymindfulmatt) joins the podcast to chat about mental health and masculinity. He speaks about his time in the navy and the hyper masculine environment found within. He discusses the stigma around men's mental health and the benefits of meditation and mindfulness.