Every great story starts with a breaking point. The moment you realize the world isn’t built for you, so you start building your own.
In this episode of the Spritz Girl Mindset podcast, I sit down with Wendy (@chronicallyhumored), a storyteller, advocate, and chronic illness warrior who turned her pain into power through humor and honesty. What started as survival became something bigger: a roadmap for belonging when your body and brain don’t fit the mold.
We talk about what it means to create your own space when you don’t fit in anywhere else, how humor can save you when everything feels heavy, and why radical honesty might be the most freeing thing you ever try. Wendy doesn’t just talk about resilience. She lives it.
If you’ve ever felt like you had to shrink, this one’s for you.
✨ Because joy in a disabled body is rebellion.
✨ Because belonging isn’t found. It’s built.
✨ And because your story can change someone else’s survival.
Takeaways:
Storytelling began as a survival mechanism for Wendy.
Humor is essential for coping with difficult experiences.
Belonging is about building your own table and choosing who sits at it.
Radical honesty is a powerful tool for connection.
Community transforms survival into living.
Joy in a disabled body is a form of rebellion.
It’s important to advocate for yourself in medical settings.
Finding your people often starts with sharing one true thing.
You don’t have to conform to fit in. Create your own space.
Your story matters and can impact others profoundly.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Wendy's Journey
02:43 The Power of Storytelling and Humor
05:38 Belonging and Building Your Own Table
07:54 Reclaiming Your Narrative
10:33 Radical Honesty in Connection
12:44 Finding Your Community
15:24 Taking Up Space and Living Authentically
18:19 The Daily Reality of Chronic Illness
21:05 The Importance of Sharing Your Story