The Chronic Sisters

S2: E8 Get To Know Endo

Happy Endo Awareness Month! To celebrate Endo awareness month the girls take a deep dive into all things endo. Join Jess and Sian as they navigate the wide world of endometriosis and its challenges. References in the episode: How to Endo: A guide to surviving and thriving with endometriosis by Bridget Hustwaite Problems by Lara Parker Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden

S2: E7 Lets Talk About

TW: This week we talk about . Please skip this episode if the subject evokes any negative feelings. Seek help where necessary. This week the girls get down and dirty talking all things “”. Join Jess and Sian as they take a deep dive into the real life experience of having a chronic illness and having . The girls talk about the difference between intimacy and and the struggles they’ve faced with the whole kit and kaboodle. Links mentioned in the episode: Fun Fact Follow Up: Breathing test, https://www.yogabody.com/ Chat: 7 Tips from a Rheumatology Nurse to Help Maintain and Intimacy When Living with a Chronic Illness- LEAH ROCKETTO https://creakyjoints.org/-and-intimacy/maintain--intimacy-with-chronic-illness/Book: -INTERRUPTED, Igniting Intimacy While Living With Illness or Disability- Iris Zink Sexologist: Chantelle Ottonhttps://chantelleotten.com/

S2: E6 Gratitude Much?

With everything going on in the world, this week the girls talk about how you can bring a little gratitude into your lives. Jess and Sian delve into the science of gratitude and why we have the power to change our brains. Who knew that words are as powerful as the sword?! TW: This weeks episode discusses, body image, restrictive eating and body weight. Please check in with yourself before, during and after the episode and reach out if you need help.Key sites discussed in this episode: positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitudeBooks on the subject: positivepsychology.com/gratitude-books-oliver-sachs

Trailer: The Chronic Sisters

Welcome to The Chronic Sisters Podcast.

S2: E5 A Chronic Sisters’ Sister

Jess and Sian are joined by Sians’ sister, FFion. The girls talk life watching you sister be sick and the girls ask them your questions. Some of the answers may surprise you!

S2: E4 Chaos Before the Move

This week the girls fill us in on whats been going on since episode 3. The girls talk Fun Fact Follow Ups, Market Madness and The Final Inspection. Change is inevitable, having fun while doing it is optional.

S2: E3 Interview with TikTok’s Harrison Kefford

This week the girls are talking to TikTok’s Harrison Kefford. They talk about all the things that come with living as a 20 something with chronic illness and how his content has helped him feel comfortable in his own skin. Join us as we talk all things crohn’s, stomas and . No filter required. If you haven’t seen Harrisons comedic and frank take on living with his chronic illnesses you can find him here: https://linktr.ee/hkeffordWe highly recommend it!

S2: E2 All Things Ableism

This episode, the girls tackle the tough conversation around ableism. What is it? and how to we change the societal norms? From internalised ableism to micro-aggressive language we can let slip. Join the conversation and the reflective moments with the girls this week. Send in your thoughts and opinions. Key resources referenced in the episode: www.accessliving.org/newsroom/blog/ableism-101/disorient.co/internalized-ableism/linktr.ee/wheelchair_rapunzelwww.newsweek.com/cdc-rochelle-walensky-tweets-backlash-comments-omicron-death-comorbidities-1667329enablingdevices.com/blog/six-ways-to-fight-ableism-in-2021/

S2: E1 The Festive Fun Fact Follow up

Season 2 starts with a big ol’ Fun Fact Follow up to catch you all up on what the girls have been doing over the festive break. The girls talk good news, bad news, facebook market place mishaps and everything in between.

S1: E15 A Virtual Visit to The Chronic Sisters Listeners

Join Jess and Sian for the final episode of season one. The girls round up the season by updating you all on their lives up to now and listening to some of the audio messages you all sent in. Join the virtual adventure around the world you your favourite Chronic Sisters.