The Chronic Spoonful The Chronic Spoonful

Joining us on this very special episode is attorney Bradley Thomas, an SSDI and Disability attorney from Texas. We know how complex and difficult the path to SSDI and Disability can be, and we went to an expert to give good advice and direction for anyone facing the eventuality that they can no longer work in the ways that they used to.
This episode is an essential listen for anyone with chronic illness.
And like always, we enjoy your feedback, so jump on into our group discussions on our Facebook page. It's a place where you can always go to find that grace or community you need.
We also encourage you to check out our My Chronic Spoonful Life Planner where you can track everything going on with your chronic illness. It comes in a downloadable form that you can print, a digital form you can use in apps like GoodNotes and Notability, or a quarterly hard copy.  We also now offer a monthly version!!
Have a great week, everyone!
 

What do you actually know about Lyme Disease? Yes, it comes from a tick bite. Yes, it can make you very ill. And yes, it's a long-term chronic illness that can be extremely debilitating. 
Jean Marie Hatton joins us on this episode to talk about her experience with Lyme and how it has impacted her life. We learn about how easy it is to get, and how many times you can miss the signs (hint: only a small percentage of people get the tell-tale rash from the tick bite).  
So sit back and enjoy the episode. You'll feel more knowledgeable afterward (and maybe check yourself more often for ticks...). 
And like always, we enjoy your feedback, so jump on into our group discussions on our Facebook page. It's a place where you can always go to find that grace or community you need.
We also encourage you to check out our My Chronic Spoonful Life Planner where you can track everything going on with your chronic illness. It comes in a downloadable form that you can print, a digital form you can use in apps like GoodNotes and Notability, or a quarterly hard copy.  We also now offer a monthly version!!
Have a great week, everyone!

Not all chronic illness diagnoses are straightforward. In fact, most of our roads to diagnosis are uphill, winding, and treacherous. Nikki Fordey joins us on this episode to discuss her own path to being diagnosed as well as how her EDS has impacted her overall life--something any Spoonie can relate to.
And like always, we enjoy your feedback, so jump on into our group discussions on our Facebook page. It's a place where you can always go to find that grace or community you need.
We also encourage you to check out our My Chronic Spoonful Life Planner where you can track everything going on with your chronic illness. It comes in a downloadable form that you can print, a digital form you can use in apps like GoodNotes and Notability, or a quarterly hard copy.  We also now offer a monthly version!!
Have a great week, everyone!

Narcolepsy is a chronic disorder that is highly misunderstood by most people. It's not just people dropping off and falling asleep at a moment's notice. There are many other nuances to the disease, and on this episode we speak with Morgan Berliner about Narcolepsy, how she was diagnosed, and how the chronic illness affects her life.
 
And like always, we enjoy your feedback, so jump on into our group discussions on our Facebook page. It's a place where you can always go to find that grace or community you need.
We also encourage you to check out our My Chronic Spoonful Life Planner where you can track everything going on with your chronic illness. It comes in a downloadable form that you can print, a digital form you can use in apps like GoodNotes and Notability, or a quarterly hard copy.  We also now offer a monthly version!!
Have a great week, everyone!

We are joined by a special guest, Madison Corley, from The Endo Resistance Project and The Sour Collective Magazine to discuss something that affects millions of women around the world: Endometriosis.
Often misunderstood and underdiagnosed, Endometriosis is a painful disease that Madison has struggled with most of her life. It is a full-body disease that too many medical professionals write off as something else like anxiety or just menstrual cramps.
Yet endometriosis affects women in increasingly detrimental ways. And with changes in the laws covering our bodily autonomy, this disease brings up not only medical questions, but legal ones, too.
So join us for this discussion. And don't forget to check out Madison on The Sour Collective website or on TikTok at EndoResistance or TheSourCollective.
Also, make sure you grab The Chronic Spoonful Life Planner. We now offer a monthly version for just $11!! 

The Arthritis Dietician, Cristina Montoya, is back to discuss with us how our diet can have a significant effect on how we feel. We talk about different foods, and how even if we think something might be anti-inflammatory, it may or may not be for each of us on an individual level.
Cristina also tells us about her new program, that she just finished Beta testing, and how it can benefit those with chronic illness--offering them a better relationship with food.
Join us for this enlightening discussion!
And like always, we enjoy your feedback, so jump on into our group discussions on our Facebook page. It's a place where you can always go to find that grace or community you need.
We also encourage you to check out our My Chronic Spoonful Life Planner where you can track everything going on with your chronic illness. It comes in a downloadable form that you can print, a digital form you can use in apps like GoodNotes and Notability, or a quarterly hard copy. 
Have a great week, everyone!