Calling In Sick

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Welcome to the Calling in Sick, hosted by Alex Wildeson and produced by Just Media. On this podcast, Alex shares her unfiltered personal journey battling several autoimmune and chronic conditions including Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) Vasculitis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) / Lupus, Endometriosis, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). She also provides practical “how-to” guides, explores hot topics, and welcomes other warriors, medical professionals, advocates and creators on the show to shed light on the latest healing modalities, promising treatments, and myth bust popular misconceptions and trendy health hacks. Tune in for some laughs, tears, and growth… but stay for the camaraderie and community. You can engage with Alex and the community through social media @callinginsickpod. We promise, you don’t need a doctor’s note for this one!

  1. Revisit: Starting a Family with Chronic Illness

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    Revisit: Starting a Family with Chronic Illness

    If you've been following me on socials, you already know this, and if you don’t, then sit down for this new…. Saint Cooper and I are PREGNANT!! 🎉 We spent last week celebrating this surprise, and I took the week of from podcasting. So this week I'm re-releasing my two favorite episodes about my chronic illness and motherhood journey… and honestly, Alex in those episodes had absolutely NO idea what was coming for her this year. 😭 Next week, Saint Coops and I are dropping a full episode giving you the download on this pregnancy journey: how it happened (the old school way, yes really!!!), what finding out was like, how I'm feeling so far, our boy // girl predictions, and everything in between. We'll also be doing an Ask Alex episode answering ALL of your questions about this new chapter: send yours here: https://forms.gle/YYPREsLgYuEPhx4Y9 So much love!! 🤍 Saint Coop, Alex & our little lovie Revisit: This week on Calling in Sick, Saint Coop and I are sitting down for one of the most vulnerable conversations we’ve had yet. We’re talking about the reality of trying to have a baby while living with chronic illness: the planning, the fear, the logistics, the IVF part, and the emotional nuance that doesn’t always make it to Instagram. In this episode, we dive into: • Why we chose IVF instead of trying to conceive naturally • How we are processing this chapter differently (while not being mad at each other) • The caregiving dynamic and how a baby could shift it • Our fears around health, tapering medications, and timing We also revisit our embryo update and give more context to how we’re thinking about implantation, preparation, and what this season of life really looks like behind the scenes. So if you’ve ever wondered about becoming a parent while juggling chronic illness… put your headphones on and turn up the volume. 🎧 Don’t forget: our weekly Ask Alex episode drops Wednesday at 9 AM CST, where we answer your submitted questions (including IVF costs, tapering meds, and filming during flares). xx, Alex 💬 Comment: What’s the biggest fear or question you have about parenthood and chronic illness? TIMESTAMP: Intro: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick! 00:01:37 Life Updates & Yapping 00:09:14 Alex’s (& Coop’s) Picks of the Week (Hatch, Lola, AG1 and Uni) Chronic Illness & Trying to Become Parents: 00:16:22 Why we are doing IVF & what our experience has been like so far 00:23:24 Why we will only name ONE embryo & how we picked July as the implantation date 00:26:24 How being a caregiver & husband has given Cooper a different emotional experiencing around trying-to-conceive (TTC) 00:33:01 What sharing my chronic illness fertility journey online has been like 00:37:55 The fears and worries we are carrying around having a baby with a chronic illness 00:43:18 Why we’ve decided it’s time to go to Couples Therapy!! 00:44:44 How Cooper and I are diving up the logistics of planing for parenthood & the one thing that made us have a FIGHT 00:54:02 What’s next for our TTC journey Conclusion: 00:57:05 One Brain Cell Show: The Burbs (Peacock) 00:59:20 Thank you for listening! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected and follow us on socials for more! • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568 • Substack - https://substack.com/@callinginsickpod? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/ Alex’s Picks of the Week: Since we’re talking about all things baby this week… these are two things we already own that I *think* will come in handy with baby!!! ✨Hatch (alarm clock) — https://go.shopmy.us/p-32414449 — ALEXWILD gives you 55% off at checkout! ✨Lola (blanket) — https://go.shopmy.us/p-37229531 — ALEXWILD gives you 55% off at checkout! And Saint Cooper was SO excited to throw in his most recent favorite products too... ✨AG1 (greens mix) — https://go.shopmy.us/p-40888857 — pro tip, mix with Pineapple and coconut water!! ✨ Uni (lotion) — https://go.shopmy.us/p-43912973 — ALEXANDRA15 for 15% off at checkout! #TryingToConceive #IVFJourney #ChronicIllnessPregnancy #AutoimmuneDisease #HighRiskPregnancy #EmbryoTransfer #FertilityJourney #MotherhoodWithChronicIllness #SpoonieLife #InvisibleIllness #ChronicPain #IVFSupport #CaregivingSpouse #MedicalGaslighting #HealthJourney #ChronicIllnessCommunity #DisabilityAwareness #CallingInSickPodcast #AlexWildeson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  2. Revisit: My Motherhood Journey with Chronic Illness: IVF, Surgery Setbacks & Hope After Loss

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    Revisit: My Motherhood Journey with Chronic Illness: IVF, Surgery Setbacks & Hope After Loss

    If you've been following me on socials, you already know this, and if you don’t, then sit down for this new…. Saint Cooper and I are PREGNANT!! 🎉 We spent last week celebrating this surprise, and I took the week of from podcasting. So this week I'm re-releasing my two favorite episodes about my chronic illness and motherhood journey… and honestly, Alex in those episodes had absolutely NO idea what was coming for her this year. 😭 Next week, Saint Coops and I are dropping a full episode giving you the download on this pregnancy journey: how it happened (the old school way, yes really!!!), what finding out was like, how I'm feeling so far, our boy // girl predictions, and everything in between. We'll also be doing an Ask Alex episode answering ALL of your questions about this new chapter: send yours here: https://forms.gle/YYPREsLgYuEPhx4Y9 So much love!! 🤍 Saint Coop, Alex & our little lovie Revisit: This week on Calling in Sick, I’m opening up about my journey to motherhood while living with chronic illness — the highs, the heartbreaks, and the hope that keeps me going. From IVF to pregnancy loss to unexpected health setbacks, I’m sharing what it’s really like to dream of becoming a mom when your body doesn’t always cooperate. We’re diving into:🌱 The ups and downs of my motherhood timeline — IVF, surgery complications, and pregnancy loss reshaping my path 🤱 The worries I carry into motherhood — energy, flare-ups, and balancing chronic illness with raising a baby ✨ The joy and hope that fuel me — why I’m still so excited to become a mom and how I hold space for the future If you’ve ever felt your health challenges complicate your motherhood journey, this episode is a reminder you’re not alone — and that even when the path shifts, hope and joy can stay at the center. xx, Alex 💬 Comment: For those still on the path to parenthood, what’s one mantra or mindset that helps you keep going? Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling In Sick! 00:03:35 We’re moving?! 00:05:00 Journey to motherhood with a chronic illness 00:08:43 Alex’s Picks of the Week – Dosey and the Lola Blanket 00:09:56 My story with motherhood and chronic illness 00:12:42 Shifting timeline to motherhood – IVF, pregnancy loss and surgery complications 00:20:02 Why I’m so excited to be a mom 00:25:25 What I’m worried about with motherhood 00:31:08 Holding space for hope in pregnancy/motherhood 00:32:37 One Brain Cell Show – Only Murders in the Building 00:33:36 Thank you for listening! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected and follow us on socials for more! • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568 • Substack - https://substack.com/@callinginsickpod? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Alex’s Picks of the Week: Small treats that make me feel happier :) ✨Dosey Pill Organizer — https://dosey.com/ALEXANDRA15 ——— Use code “ALEXANDRA15” for 15% off at checkout! ✨Lola Blanket — https://go.shopmy.us/p-23336664 ——— Use code “ALEXWILD50” for 50% off at checkout and a $50 gift card for future use!!!! ---------------------------------------------------------------- #ChronicIllness #MotherhoodJourney #PregnancyAfterLoss #IVFJourney #FertilityStruggles #PregnancyComplications #SurgeryRecovery #AutoimmuneDisease #ChronicIllnessMama #HighRiskPregnancy #PregnancyHope #ChronicPain #InvisibleIllness #SpoonieLife #MiscarriageAwareness #MotherhoodAndChronicIllness #HealthJourney #MentalHealth #TryingToConceive #SpoonieSupport #CallingInSickPodcast #AlexWildeson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  3. Diets & Wellness Advice That Can Actually Harm Chronic Illness Patients (ft. Mickey Trescott)

    22. APR.

    Diets & Wellness Advice That Can Actually Harm Chronic Illness Patients (ft. Mickey Trescott)

    In this Calling in Sick x Ask Alex, I’m joined by Mickey Trescott to talk about one of the most confusing parts of living with chronic illness: figuring out what’s actually helping… and what might be making things worse. From “food as medicine” discourse to the overuse of words like remission, this conversation gets into the nuance that’s so often missing online. We cover: 💊 Diet vs. medication: when it makes sense to explore nutrition changes… and when delaying treatment can come at a real cost 🌀 The “remission” conversation: why that word can be misleading in the chronic illness space and how it can create false hope 🥬 Wellness trends under the microscope: mushroom coffee, greens powders, carnivore diets, nootropics, cold plunging, low-histamine diets, and more ⚠️ Supplement overload: why “natural” doesn’t always mean safe, especially for people with autoimmune disease 🧰 Building your toolbox: how to stay open-minded without falling into the trap of extreme protocols or one-size-fits-all advice If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting health advice online, or wondered why something that helped one person made you feel worse, this episode is such an important reminder that chronic illness is never one-size-fits-all. Mickey brings so much clarity to the conversation around management, experimentation, and finding the approach that actually works for your body. xx, Alex 💬 Comment: What’s one wellness trend or supplement you tried that didn’t help the way people said it would? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected and follow us on socials for more! • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568 • Substack - https://substack.com/@callinginsickpod? Connect with our guest, Mickey Trescott! • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mickeytrescott • Pre-order The New Autoimmune Protocol - https://theautoimmuneprotocol.com/preorder/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 Min.
  4. AIP Diet Explained: What It Is, How It Works + Where to Start (w/ Mickey Trescott)

    20. APR.

    AIP Diet Explained: What It Is, How It Works + Where to Start (w/ Mickey Trescott)

    This week on Calling in Sick, I’m sitting down with Mickey Trescott (@mickeytrescott), one of the original voices behind the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), to talk about what AIP actually is, who it’s for, and how to approach food when you’re living with chronic illness without spiraling into overwhelm. Mickey shares the story of her own autoimmune diagnosis journey, how changing the way she ate became one of the first tools that actually helped her feel better, and how that experience eventually led her to help build what became the AIP community. We also get into the evolution of AIP itself, why it’s not meant to be a forever diet, how to think about elimination and reintroductions in a realistic way, and the foods and habits that can make eating feel more supportive instead of more stressful. We’re diving into: ⭐ What AIP actually is: Mickey breaks down the origins of the Autoimmune Protocol, how it’s changed over time, and why she sees it as a tool, not a punishment 🥣 Where to start without getting overwhelmed: We talk symptom tracking, confidence assessments, elimination phases, and how to actually prep for AIP in a way that works in real life 🔥 Anti-inflammatory foods, myths & gray areas: From coffee and eggs to oats, nightshades, alcohol, gluten-free snacks and tiramisu, Mickey rapid-fires through what may or may not work for autoimmune bodies 🥬 How to eat for real life with chronic illness: Mickey shares her “3-meal safety net” framework for low, medium and high-capacity days, plus what to do when you’re flaring and have zero energy to cook If food has ever felt confusing, restrictive, or emotionally loaded in the context of chronic illness, this episode is such a grounding reminder that you do not need to do everything perfectly. You just need information, a little structure, and a way of eating that supports your body. xx, Alex 💬 Comment: Mickey talked about learning your personal food triggers instead of chasing one perfect diet. Have you ever had a food or eating habit make a bigger difference in your symptoms than you expected? Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome Back to Calling in Sick 00:02:02 Alex’s Picks of the Week: Kroma & Brodo Bone Broth 00:03:55 Mickey Trescott on AIP: What the Autoimmune Protocol Really Is 00:05:09 Mickey Trescott’s Autoimmune Diagnosis Story 00:11:05 From Chronic Illness to Cooking, Nutrition & AIP 00:13:20 Mickey’s First Food & Nutrition “Aha” Moment 00:15:38 Starting AIP and Writing the First Autoimmune Protocol Cookbook 00:20:00 Where to Start with AIP: Elimination, Tracking & Prep 00:26:30 Rapid Fire: Are These Foods Actually Anti-Inflammatory? 00:35:20 Nutrient Density: What Makes Food Support Autoimmune Health? 00:38:26 Mickey Trescott’s Top 3 Most Nutrient-Dense Foods 00:40:58 How Long Should You Stay on AIP? 00:43:28 Symptom Tracking Apps, Wearables & Food Logs 00:44:42 How to Reintroduce Foods After AIP Elimination 00:47:03 The Biggest Misconception About AIP 00:51:33 The 3-Meal Safety Net for Flare Days & Low-Energy Cooking 01:00:35 What to Eat During a Flare When You Have No Energy 01:05:15 One Brain Cell Show: Palm Royale & Love Story 01:05:48 Where to Find Mickey Trescott + Her New AIP Book 01:07:00 Thank you for listening!  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected and follow us on socials for more! • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568 • Substack - https://substack.com/@callinginsickpod? Connect with our guest, Mickey Trescott!  • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mickeytrescott • Pre-order The New Autoimmune Protocol - https://theautoimmuneprotocol.com/preorder/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/ Alex’s Picks of the Week: This week’s picks are two bone broths I genuinely love. One is perfect for on the go, one is my at-home favorite, and both have become staples in my routine!!  ✨Kroma — https://go.shopmy.us/p-51567197 ALEXANDRA20 for 20% off!!  ✨Brodo — https://amzn.to/4dWnLFZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  5. The Conversation Chronic Illness Patients Are Terrified to Have With Family (ft. Shamekka Marty)

    15. APR. ·  BONUS

    The Conversation Chronic Illness Patients Are Terrified to Have With Family (ft. Shamekka Marty)

    In this Calling in Sick x Ask Alex, I’m joined by Shamekka Marty to discuss the deeply personal and often invisible impact of living with chronic illnesses… how the diagnosis and disease ripples through every aspect of life and relationships. From the way your children see you to the difficult conversations you have with your employer regarding your health. We cover: 💜 Parenting with chronic illness: how to educate your children without passing on trauma or fear 🤝 The "Village" Effect: how the diagnosis hits the patient and the entire support system 👨‍👧 Chronic Illness Guilt: navigating complex family dynamics and the heavy emotional toll on parents of sick children 🛑 Stop the Flake: how to communicate with friends when your body and mind aren't in sync 🏢 Chronic Illness in the Workplace: the urgent need for empathy training and why you shouldn't be afraid to ask for accommodations Living with a chronic illness means balancing the roles of parent, professional, and patient all at once. Whether you're struggling with "the guilt of being sick" or trying to build a workplace that understands your value, this conversation offers the validation and tools you need to lead a "big life" while managing a disease xx, Alex 💬 Comment: What was the hardest "village" conversation you’ve had to have regarding your health? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected and follow us on socials for more! • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568 • Substack - https://substack.com/@callinginsickpod? Connect with our guest, Shamekka Marty! • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prettysicklupuschick/ • Book her for an event - https://www.shamekkamarty.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/ Alex’s Picks of the Week: We talk about some unthinkable medical traumas this week. And TBH, the only thing I’ve found that “helps” is sometimes a GOOD cozy set. Here are some of my FAVES! ✨Mayfair — https://go.shopmy.us/p-21675540 ALEXANDRA15 for 15% off!! ✨Organic Basics — https://go.shopmy.us/p-52216380 ALEXANDRA10 for 10% off! AND! Ever since Coop and I jumped into our TTC era, I’ve been looking to add new tools to my toolbox for managing chronic illness symptoms and chronic pain. After researching what platforms were out there for this, I decided to partner with Healthnix, the only platform that is built BY chronic pain patients, FOR chronic pain patients! If you’d like to join me for the next 12-weeks in dialing in my nutrition in the name of pain relief… be sure to use the below link AND use my $100-off discount code!! ✨Healthnix — https://healthnix.io/ ✨CODE: ALEX100 for $100 off the annual membership (typically $299)… FSA / HSA eligibile #CallingInSickPodcast #AlexWildeson #LupusAwareness #ChronicIllness #AutoimmuneDisease #LupusWarrior #PatientAdvocacy #KidneyTransplant #OrganDonation #MedicalGaslighting #MaternalHealth #HealthcareDisparities #MekkaMarty #shamekkamarty #PrettySickLupusChick #CallingInSickPod #SpoonieCommunity #InvisibleIllness #HealthEquity #EmpoweredPatient #MedicalRecordAudit #ChronicPainWarriors #LupusSupport  #SpoonieSupport #racialbias  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 Min.
  6. Medical Gaslighting, Racial Bias & a Kidney Transplant: Shamekka Marty's Unfiltered Chronic Illness Story

    13. APR.

    Medical Gaslighting, Racial Bias & a Kidney Transplant: Shamekka Marty's Unfiltered Chronic Illness Story

    This week on Calling in Sick, we are honored to sit down with one of the most resilient and powerful voices in the chronic illness community: Shamekka Marty, better known as Mika or the “Pretty Sick Lupus Chick”. Mika’s journey is a masterclass in turning medical trauma into advocacy, having navigated a life shaped by caregiving, a life-saving kidney transplant, medical trauma and the complexities of being a Black woman navigating the Western medical system with an invisible illness. We’re diving into: ⭐ Advocacy as a Purpose: How Mika transitioned from her role as a caregiver throughout her childhood to becoming a nationally recognized advocate who uses her story to drive legislative and systemic change ⚠️ Navigating the Unthinkable: Mika opens up about the mental torture of losing her mom at a young age, undergoing seven miscarriages, her surgery complications, and how she held onto hope through it all 🏥 The Reality of Transplantation: An inside look at the organ exchange swap program, the grueling post-transplant medication regimen, and the importance of building a "village" to support your recovery 💊 Taking Power Back: Practical strategies for auditing your health records, overcoming medical gaslighting, and the "smackdown" approach to ensuring your pain is believed and your care is prioritized If you have ever felt small in a doctor’s office or overwhelmed by a daunting diagnosis, this episode is a reminder that you are the "end user" of your medical practice and you have power to demand better. xx, Alex 💬 Comment: Mika mentioned that she "focuses on what she can do, not what she can't". What is one thing you’ve accomplished this week, big or small, that made you feel powerful in your own body? TIMESTAMP Intro: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick! 00:01:56 Alex’s Picks of the Week (Mayfair, Organic Basics, Healthnix) Shamekka’s Story: 00:04:59 Intro to Shamekka (Mika) Marty 00:09:20 Caregiving for her mother and grandmother 00:11:15 Mika’s diagnosis journey 00:14:04 Mika’s journey with pregnancy, miscarriage and medical trauma 00:18:40 How Mika turned sorrow into advocacy Mika’s Kidney Transplant Journey: 00:30:55 Navigating a kidney transplant 00:41:33 Mika’s transplant surgery, post-transplant recovery and medication regiment 00:44:52 How Mika’s family & friends supported her journey Advocacy & Navigating the Medical System: 00:47:03 Navigating the current medical system & medical gaslighting 00:53:49 A dive into racial bias and maternal health disparities 01:00:21 Mika’s top three tips for chronic illness patients (health records, asking for help and finding community) Conclusion: 01:12:24 Connect with Mika! 01:14:24 One Brain Cell Show: Law & Order SVU and Scrubs 01:16:54 Thank you!!!! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected and follow us on socials for more! • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568 • Substack - https://substack.com/@callinginsickpod? Connect with our guest, Shamekka Marty! • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prettysicklupuschick/ • Book her for an event - https://www.shamekkamarty.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/ Alex’s Picks of the Week: We talk about some unthinkable medical traumas this week. And TBH, the only thing I’ve found that “helps” is sometimes a GOOD cozy set. Here are some of my FAVES! ✨Mayfair — https://go.shopmy.us/p-21675540 ALEXANDRA15 for 15% off!! ✨Organic Basics — https://go.shopmy.us/p-52216380 ALEXANDRA10 for 10% off! AND! Ever since Coop and I jumped into our TTC era, I’ve been looking to add new tools to my toolbox for managing chronic illness symptoms and chronic pain. After researching what platforms were out there for this, I decided to partner with Healthnix, the only platform that is built BY chronic pain patients, FOR chronic pain patients! If you’d like to join me for the next 12-weeks in dialing in my nutrition in the name of pain relief… be sure to use the below link AND use my $100-off discount code!! ✨Healthnix — https://healthnix.io/ ✨CODE: ALEX100 for $100 off the annual membership (typically $299)… FSA / HSA eligibile #CallingInSickPodcast #AlexWildeson #LupusAwareness #ChronicIllness #AutoimmuneDisease #LupusWarrior #PatientAdvocacy #KidneyTransplant #OrganDonation #MedicalGaslighting #MaternalHealth #HealthcareDisparities #MikaMarty #shamekkamarty #PrettySickLupusChick #CallingInSickPod #SpoonieCommunity #InvisibleIllness #HealthEquity #EmpoweredPatient #MedicalRecordAudit #ChronicPainWarriors #LupusSupport  #SpoonieSupport #racialbias  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  7. The Truth About Sushi, CBD, and Hair Dye During Pregnancy; Q&A with Dr. Natalie Crawford

    8. APR. ·  BONUS

    The Truth About Sushi, CBD, and Hair Dye During Pregnancy; Q&A with Dr. Natalie Crawford

    In this Calling in Sick x Ask Alex, Dr. Natalie Crawford and I are diving into a rapid-fire round of fertility "hot takes" and essential pregnancy "no-gos". We cut through the noise of social media trends to bring you the data-backed truth about what really matters when you're trying to conceive or expecting. We cover: 💊 The Wild West of Prenatals 🧬 Folic Acid vs. Methylated Folate 🍵 The truth about those Instagram-famous fertility trends 🍱 Rapid fire on your BIGGEST questions… pregnancy safe or no?! 🤝 Why 50% of infertility cases involve men 🥗 Why anti-inflammatory diets are a "modifiable factor" for success Navigating the journey to parenthood, especially with a chronic illness, means filtering out misinformation and focusing on what truly sets the stage for success. Whether you're curious about CBD, IVF strategies, or the nutrients missing from your daily vitamin, this episode provides the clarity you need. xx, Alex 💬 Comment: What is one pregnancy or fertility "rule" that has always confused you? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected and follow us on socials for more! • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568 • Substack - https://substack.com/@callinginsickpod? Connect with our guest: Dr. Natalie Crawford • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd/ • Website - https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/ • Her Fertility Clinic, Fora Fertility - https://www.forafertility.com/ And order her book, the Fertility Formula, here!!  https://amzn.to/4skCMoh ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/ Alex’s Picks of the Week: Since we’re talking about all things fertility, I’m sharing my top picks for replacing your morning and evening beverages… ✨Proper Wild Gummies — https://upf.ai/wjr1keah ✨De Soi — https://go.shopmy.us/p-11007282 #FertilityAndChronicIllness #TryingToConceive #ChronicIllnessAndPregnancy #SpooniePregnancy #FertilityJourney #AutoimmuneAndFertility #ChronicIllness #SpoonieLife #InvisibleIllness #AutoimmuneDisease #FertilityDoctor #ReproductiveHealth #EndometriosisAwareness #IVFJourney #EggFreezing #PregnancyWithChronicIllness #PostpartumHealth #WomensHealth #MedicalAdvocacy #CallingInSickPodcast #AlexWildeson #NatalieCrawford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18 Min.
  8. Trying to Conceive With Chronic Illness (ft. Dr. Natalie Crawford)

    6. APR.

    Trying to Conceive With Chronic Illness (ft. Dr. Natalie Crawford)

    This week on Calling in Sick, I'm sitting down with Dr. Natalie Crawford, fertility specialist, reproductive endocrinologist, and someone who gets it on a whole different level because she's been on her own chronic illness fertility journey too. We're diving into: 🍼 The fear of getting pregnant with chronic illness 💊 Medications, flares & fertility 🔬 Mythbusting fertility misconceptions for women with chronic illness 📋 How to actually start TTC: the tests to ask for, the doctors to see, and how to advocate when you're dismissed 🤰 What TTC really looks like whether you’re trying the old fashioned way, or with the help of a fertility clinic 🧬 Your rabbit hole TTC and pregnancy questions, answered! So if you've dreamed of starting a family, but have been nervous about that because of your chronic illness, I promise you that this episode will give you real information, real support, and a doctor who actually sees you.  xx, Alex 💬 Comment: What's  one question about fertility and chronic illness you've been too scared to ask? TIMESTAMP: Intro: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick! 00:03:00 Alex’s Picks of the Week (Proper Wild, De Soi) Fertility and Chronic Illness with Dr. Crawford: 00:05:04 Intro to the complex world of fertility with a chronic illness 00:14:44 Fear, loss of trust in your body, and the "stolen" joy of pregnancy 00:20:12 How and why the chronic illness fertility journey looks different 00:26:08 Essential things to do for fertility if you have a chronic illness 00:34:00 Debunking myths around chronic illness, fertility and pregnancy 00:46:58 Deep dive into the IVF process: Suppression and Stimulation 01:04:44 Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) procedure and preparation (and myths) 01:21:59 Living in the "gray" of autoimmunity and medical decisions Conclusion: 01:27:45 One Brain Cell Show: Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte (Netflix) 01:29:06 Connect with Dr. Crawford & her new book: The Fertility Formula 01:30:31 Thank you for listening! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected and follow us on socials for more! • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568 • Substack - https://substack.com/@callinginsickpod? Connect with our guest: Dr. Natalie Crawford • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd/ • Website - https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/ • Her Fertility Clinic, Fora Fertility - https://www.forafertility.com/ And order her book, the Fertility Formula, here!!  https://amzn.to/4skCMoh ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/ Alex’s Picks of the Week: Since we’re talking about all things fertility, I’m sharing my top picks for replacing your morning and evening beverages… ✨Proper Wild Gummies — https://upf.ai/wjr1keah ✨De Soi — https://go.shopmy.us/p-11007282 #FertilityAndChronicIllness #TryingToConceive #ChronicIllnessAndPregnancy #SpooniePregnancy #FertilityJourney #AutoimmuneAndFertility #ChronicIllness #SpoonieLife #InvisibleIllness #AutoimmuneDisease #FertilityDoctor #ReproductiveHealth #EndometriosisAwareness #IVFJourney #EggFreezing #PregnancyWithChronicIllness #PostpartumHealth #WomensHealth #MedicalAdvocacy #CallingInSickPodcast #AlexWildeson #NatalieCrawford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to the Calling in Sick, hosted by Alex Wildeson and produced by Just Media. On this podcast, Alex shares her unfiltered personal journey battling several autoimmune and chronic conditions including Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) Vasculitis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) / Lupus, Endometriosis, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). She also provides practical “how-to” guides, explores hot topics, and welcomes other warriors, medical professionals, advocates and creators on the show to shed light on the latest healing modalities, promising treatments, and myth bust popular misconceptions and trendy health hacks. Tune in for some laughs, tears, and growth… but stay for the camaraderie and community. You can engage with Alex and the community through social media @callinginsickpod. We promise, you don’t need a doctor’s note for this one!

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