Chronically Speaking

Cassandra Earle

being diagnosed with chronic illness brings up a lot of questions. how do I manage my symptoms? who can I talk to about my pain? will it impact my education or my job? what does 'chronic' really mean? what will happen to my relationships? how is my life going to change? on this pod, we'll discuss those topics + more. in this space, your pain is believed, your struggles are validated & your questions are (hopefully) answered. you aren't alone & we're happy you're here.

Episodes

  1. 22/08/2023

    Coping with Potential Infertility in your 20's (the feelings, emotions & thoughts behind it all)

    hi friends! this episode is.......a mess. it's a hard topic for me to discuss so I didn't make any notes for it-- just spoke from my heart. I wanted to talk to you like I would with my friends about this topic, and that created a bit of chaos. I hope you hear where I'm coming from on this & maybe it'll feel like we're on FaceTime, working through all these emotions together. I love you all sooooo much. xo, C

    20 min

  2. 25/07/2023

    Appointment Fatigue (For when you're just tired of always being at the doctor)

    hi friends! today's episode is a real-time struggle that I've had as of lately. I've been going to so many appointments and it's just wearing me out. it's hard to keep up the energy and strength to advocate for yourself when you're constantly doing it and are unable to replenish that energy. for a long time I felt like all I was doing was going to appointments. sometimes I still feel that way, but I've found a few tips and tricks that lessen the weight of it all for me. I hope you're all able to take away something from this episode. most importantly, I hope what you take away is a deep understanding that you are worth the time and energy it takes to pour love into yourself. I know it's exhausting and sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves because of how demanding our chronic illnesses are. but you ARE worth it. xo, Cass

    15 min

  3. 11/07/2023

    IUD Insertion Under Anesthesia (The Pain, The Process, etc)

    hi friends!!!! today's episode is about my IUD insertion that I had under anesthesia at the hospital. I talk about how I brought the conversation up to my specialist, what her thoughts were, why it was best for me, what the pain was like...allllll the details! I know IUD insertion is a super scary experience for many, especially those with little to no pain management. I'm an advocate for pain management with this procedure. however, everyone is different, so please take extra care listening to the disclaimer this week! share this episode with a friend who has gone through this or is afraid of getting an IUD! as always, you can reach me on insta or TikTok (@her_uterus) if you have any questions! xoxo, C

    21 min

  4. 26/06/2023

    Attending University with Chronic Illness (Getting Accommodations, Living in a Dorm, Making Friends, etc)

    hi friends!!!!! welcome back to chronically speaking :) we have an extra episode this week, and it's one that was requested on my instagram poll-- attending university with chronic illness! we talk about how to make university work for YOU: getting accommodations coping with living in a dorm with complete strangers, how to make friends, communicating with profs about your needs, attending class...ALL the advice. university was difficult and such a struggle at times, but it was also the best 4 years of my life, and I would do it again in a heartbeat, even with the blood, sweat and tears that went into it. and if any of you are in school, or thinking about applying, or wondering if you'd be able to keep up with the requirements...I'm here to share my story with all of you & show you that success in university, while living with a chronic illness, IS possible. if that's a goal you have for yourself or a dream you want to accomplish, I want to be that living proof for you. you deserve the same opportunity as anyone else, and I hope my story can help you navigate that. if you have additional questions, you can always reach me @her_uterus on instagram and TikTok. now let's get that education chat on!!! xoxo, C

    23 min

  5. 19/06/2023

    My Diagnosis (The Process, Being a Teenager, How it Happened, etc)

    hiiiii friends! welcome to the third episode of chronically speaking! in today's episode I'll dive into my diagnosis story, beginning from my first period, to my first diagnosis, to my Endo surgery + diagnosis, to where I am now. I get asked frequently "how did you get your diagnosis?", "what was surgery like?" and "what do I say to my doctor?". my goal today is to answer as many questions as possible, and to give you as many details as possible, so maybe it can help you on your journey. and if you already have a diagnosis, I hope it will make you feel less alone. sending love to each of you today and every day! xoxo, Cass

    29 min

  6. 06/06/2023

    Insecurities + Chronic Illness (Dealing with Body Image, Working on Self-Confidence)

    welcome to the second episode of the podcast!!! thank you SO much for all the love & support with the first episode. it truly means the world to me that you’re all loving this platform the same way I do 🫶 TW: today’s episode contains subjects such as weight gain & weight loss. if this is triggering for you there will be more episodes so so soon and I’ll catch ya in the next one 🤍 today’s episode is about insecurities and chronic illness. it’s something that we all deal with, but as someone with a chronic illness, some of mine are a bit unique. I talk about how my chronic illness has manifested some of these insecurities, how I manage them & what I’m currently working on in terms of self confidence & self worth!  I hope that you leave the episode feeling less alone, more understood & beautiful in the skin you’re in. xo, Cass

    25 min
  7. Managing Relationships While Living with Chronic Illness (Dating, Friendships, Family, etc)

    23/05/2023

    Managing Relationships While Living with Chronic Illness (Dating, Friendships, Family, etc)

    friends!!!!!! it's finally here-- the first episode of chronically speaking. I am SO excited to finally share this with you. it's been hard to keep it a secret!! I hope you love the pod just as much as I love making it. in today's episode, we'll be discussing a question I got from a Q&A a few weeks ago: How do I manage my relationships while living with chronic illness? it's no secret that chronic illness impacts all areas of our lives, which includes our relationships. it can be hard to know how to approach the conversation, what to say, how to ask for support, what parts to share vs. keep private, etc. in this episode I'll touch on my experience with dating, friendships and family relationships and how chronic illness impacts them, as well as tips for maintaining these important connections in a way that supports your chronic illness. I hope you'll leave with some new ideas and an understanding that you aren't alone in this struggle. I'm cheering you on the whole way, and we can tackle this together! xo, Cass

    20 min
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being diagnosed with chronic illness brings up a lot of questions. how do I manage my symptoms? who can I talk to about my pain? will it impact my education or my job? what does 'chronic' really mean? what will happen to my relationships? how is my life going to change? on this pod, we'll discuss those topics + more. in this space, your pain is believed, your struggles are validated & your questions are (hopefully) answered. you aren't alone & we're happy you're here.

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    Cassandra Earle
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