Be "POTS"itive! - with Sarah Reid

Sarah Reid
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I help those living with chronic illnesses get the most out of life. Your illness doesn't define you - but it is a big part of your life. So I'm doing my best to help others, like me, who have a front-row seat on the struggle bus. I'm raising awareness about invisible and dynamic illnesses. And I'm equipping and encouraging my fellow spoonies to overcome internalized ableism and learn to put their health first. Together we can get the most out of life- even if that looks different than we envisioned. I’m not afraid to have hard conversations, and I look forward to having them with you!

  1. 12/16/2025

    Surviving Christmas with Chronic Illnesses-55

    “Christmas can still be magical even if it has to look a little different this year.” ~ Sarah Reid In todays episode, I’ll be sharing practical tips for navigating the holiday season while living with a chronic illnesses. From self-care rituals to embracing a different kind of holiday magic! Let’s learn to make Christmas feel more joyful and less stressful. Thanks for listening in! Here’s a link to my romcom, Salty for You if you’d like to check it out. Connect with me on Instagram @be_potsitive  or Facebook @Be POTSitive. ** If you have a burning question you want me to answer in a future episode, feel free to dm me on my Instagram @be_potsitive!

    17 min

  2. 05/28/2025

    Why Explaining You Have a Chronic Illness Can Be So Awkward-ep54

    Listen in for today’s answer to a question from instagram follower @kathryn182006: “How did the drs help you manage your pain?” “Sometimes it’s just awkward guys!” ~ Sarah Reid In this episode, I’m diving into why it can feel so awkward to explain chronic illness to others—especially when we look fine on the outside but live with real limitations. I share my own struggles, like feeling the need to justify my health, not being able to go to college or work a “normal” job, and the discomfort of being met with pity. I also include responses from others in the chronic illness community about why they find it awkward to talk about their health. You’re not alone in this. 💛 I’d love to hear from you! Connect with me on Instagram @be_potsitive  or  Facebook @Be POTSitive. Check out the earrings I’ve been making when my body cooperates: Be POTSitive Creations on Facebook.  And don’t forget -  there’s chronic illness merch on my Redbubble page where you’ll find lots of cute items to make you smile and raise awareness for our community. ** If you have a burning question you want me to answer in a future episode, feel free to dm me on my Instagram @be_potsitive!

    27 min

  3. 05/03/2025

    The Different Ways to Explain Energy Levels in Chronic Illness-ep53

    Listen in for today’s answer to a question from instagram follower @_super_brain: “How do disabled people balance out their spoons?” “It can often be hard to explain something we don’t always understand ourselves.” ~ Sarah Reid In this episode, we unpack what it's really like to live with limited energy while managing chronic illness. From common metaphors like the Spoon Theory and Penny Theory to the often-overlooked Battery Life Theory, we explore how energy depletion affects daily life—and how different frameworks can help you better understand and communicate your limits. What You’ll Learn: The difference between Spoon Theory, Penny Theory, and Battery Life TheoryHow invisible activities—like digestion or even just breathing—can drain energyWhy seemingly simple tasks (like unloading the dishwasher or taking a shower) can feel overwhelmingHow mobility aids can help conserve energy for essential or meaningful tasksTakeaway:There’s no single “right” way to describe energy struggles with chronic illness—whether you relate more to spoons, pennies, or battery levels, the most important thing is finding a system that helps you advocate for your needs.

    16 min

  4. 04/01/2025

    Faith Doesn’t Always = Physical Healing-ep52

    Listen in for today’s answer to a question from instagram follower @Celia_heart444: “did you ever have a tilt- table test? if so, how was it?” “Yes, miracles still happen! But that doesn’t make you a bad christian if you’re chronically ill.” ~ Sarah Reid Sometimes being a Christian while chronically ill can be hard for a multitude of reasons! But I hope this episode encourages you, and your soul feels strengthened as you learn about different historical figures in the Bible who loved the Lord and still went through hardships.  I’d love to hear from you! Connect with me on Instagram @be_potsitive  or  Facebook @Be POTSitive. Check out the earrings I’ve been making when my body cooperates: Be POTSitive Creations on Facebook.  And don’t forget -  there’s chronic illness merch on my Redbubble page where you’ll find lots of cute items to make you smile and raise awareness for our community. ** If you have a burning question you want me to answer in a future episode, feel free to dm me on my Instagram @be_potsitive!

    27 min

  5. 03/04/2025

    Socializing While Chronically Ill-ep51

    Listen in for today’s answer to a question from an anonymous instagram follower: “what’s something you’re excited about?”  Listen in for the exciting news and answer to this question! “Just because your life is different doesn’t mean it has any less value” ~ Sarah Reid It has been a long time since I’ve socialized with others my age, and it can be especially hard with health limitations! So listen to today's episode to hear my personal experiences and a few tips and tricks that’s helped me with socializing. I’d love to hear from you! Connect with me on Instagram @be_potsitive  or  Facebook @Be POTSitive. Check out the earrings I’ve been making when my body cooperates: Be POTSitive Creations on Facebook.  And don’t forget -  there’s chronic illness merch on my Redbubble page where you’ll find lots of cute items to make you smile and raise awareness for our community. ** If you have a burning question you want me to answer in a future episode, feel free to dm me on my Instagram @be_potsitive!

    20 min

  6. 01/07/2025

    New Year, Same Chronic Illness!-ep50

    Listen in for today’s answer to a question from instagrammer @grouchytoad: “hacks for bathing with POTS” “2025 is the year we start having grace for ourselves and resting when we need to!” ~ Sarah Reid Also I’d like to thank all of you who listened to the podcast in 2024! Your love and support means so much, and I hope my podcast was encouraging and a blessing! Today I’ll be sharing some realistic New Year’s resolutions that you can modify to meet our limitations! And, of course, please share your tips in the comments - you never know who can benefit from them. In a nutshell, I’ll be talking about How small changes can have a big impact  Realistic resolutions My shout out of the day I’d love to hear your thoughts! Comment here or reach out to me on Instagram @be_potsitive  or Facebook @Be POTSitive. Check out some of my apparel and my new earrings here (and just know if I didn’t have to rest there would be so much more available!): https://www.bepotsitive.org/category/all-products Also, because I’ve needed to rest so much lately, my mom has uploaded a lot of my designs to Redbubble. It’s great for me because I can be creative without getting too fatigued, and it’s great for YOU because these designs are so cute on stickers, hats, buttons, and so many other items. Check out my Redbubble store ** If you have a burning question you want me to answer in a future episode, feel free to dm me on my Instagram @be_potsitive!

    14 min

  7. 12/24/2024

    Merry Christmas!-ep49

    No Q&A today- just a little Christmas episode and life update! “I hope your Christmas is magical, whether you are out with family/friends, or just resting at home or in the hospital!”~ Sarah Reid Today I’ll be sharing 3 tips for helping to navigate Christmas Day! And, of course, please share your tips in the comments - you never know who can benefit from them. In a nutshell, I’ll be talking about 3 tips for navigating the holiday  A little life update  My shout out of the day I’d love to hear your thoughts! Comment here or reach out to me on Instagram @be_potsitive  or Facebook @Be POTSitive. Check out some of my apparel and my new earrings here (and just know if I didn’t have to rest there would be so much more available!): https://www.bepotsitive.org/category/all-products Also, because I’ve needed to rest so much lately, my mom has uploaded a lot of my designs to Redbubble. It’s great for me because I can be creative without getting too fatigued, and it’s great for YOU because these designs are so cute on stickers, hats, buttons, and so many other items. Check out my Redbubble store ** If you have a burning question you want me to answer in a future episode, feel free to dm me on my Instagram @be_potsitive!

    10 min

  8. 10/15/2024

    3 Tips for Anyone Who’s Newly Diagnosed with POTS-ep48

    Listen in for today’s answer from an anonymous Instagram follower who asked, “How do you rest?”   “Don’t let those who are not in your shoes determine how you manage your symptoms.” ~ Sarah Reid Today I’ll be sharing some things that I wish I’d known when I was first diagnosed. If you’ve had POTS for a while, maybe you’ll find these tips helpful too. And, of course, please share your tips in the comments - you never know who can benefit from them. In a nutshell, I’ll be talking about 3 things that I can’t live without The most helpful thing you can do for your body The importance of using your resources I’d love to hear your thoughts! Comment here or reach out to me on Instagram @be_potsitive  or Facebook @Be POTSitive. Check out some of my apparel and my new earrings here (and just know if I didn’t have to rest there would be so much more available!): https://www.bepotsitive.org/category/all-products Also, because I’ve needed to rest so much lately, my mom has uploaded a lot of my designs to Redbubble. It’s great for me because I can be creative without getting too fatigued, and it’s great for YOU because these designs are so cute on stickers, hats, buttons, and so many other items. Check out my Redbubble store ** If you have a burning question you want me to answer in a future episode, feel free to dm me on my Instagram @be_potsitive!

    13 min
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I help those living with chronic illnesses get the most out of life. Your illness doesn't define you - but it is a big part of your life. So I'm doing my best to help others, like me, who have a front-row seat on the struggle bus. I'm raising awareness about invisible and dynamic illnesses. And I'm equipping and encouraging my fellow spoonies to overcome internalized ableism and learn to put their health first. Together we can get the most out of life- even if that looks different than we envisioned. I’m not afraid to have hard conversations, and I look forward to having them with you!

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