Chronically Healing Podcast Jessie Fritz

Today's episode is just with me as I give you updates on how I'm feeling about my body, weight gain, dealing with unhelpful doctors and dealing with depression.
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I’m so excited to introduce you to Shanna Nemrow, FNTP! I found Shanna via YouTube about a year ago when I was dabbling with the AIP diet (Autoimmune Protocol) and loved her authenticity and helpful tricks for living with Hashimoto’s. I asked Shanna to be on the podcast to talk about all things Hashimotos and we definitely dug into some big thyroid topics during our chat.
Shanna is a Hashimoto’s warrior herself and now helps others out there dealing with thyroid issues. Her story is inspiring and we also tapped into the emotional side of living with Hashimoto’s, which is just as important (if not even MORE important) than the physical. Her content is all about finding joy while living with autoimmune disease and it’s such a refreshing way to talk about chronic illness.
Shanna and I also talked about dealing with depression, anxiety and mental health issues with Hashimoto’s but didn’t get to it today. Let me know if you’d like another episode with Shanna to dive into this!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Shanna’s story with Hashimoto’s (which is similar to so many of ours!)
Exercise intolerance and how that’s affected both Shanna and Jessie
How Hashimoto’s looks different for every single person
The emotional side of Hashimoto’s and how that can be so difficult for us all
Giving your body grace and not comparing yourself to others (or even yourself)
What AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) is, why Shanna used it in her healing and how she helps others on their AIP-journey
Comparing yourself to others with (or without) chronic illness and how we’ve gotten through that
Why working with someone when doing a strict “diet” for your health is extremely beneficial
Finding control in an uncontrollable life with Hashimoto’s and finding the things we can work on to feel better, rather than focusing on the things we cannot
The important ways that Shanna sets up her days and weeks to feel her best
How Shanna works with Hashimoto’s warriors and where you can join her community
Links and things:
Shanna’s Website
AIP Refresh Online Group Coaching Program
One on One AIP Coaching
YouTube Channel
Shanna’s Instagram
Shanna’s Facebook
Jessie's Instagram
Chronically Healing Facebook Group

Time for another episode of the Chronically Healing Podcast! Today’s episode is with the founder of Lupus Chick, Marisa Zeppieri. Marisa and I chatted all about her experience with Lupus, getting run over by a drunk driver in her early teens, why she started Lupus Chick and so much more. We also dove into being a business owner with chronic illness, how to best nourish yourself during this life and the comparison game. I’m also super pumped for y’all to hear about her new book, Chronically Fabulous, that just came out!
In today’s episode we chat about:
The road to finding out that Marisa had Lupus and why the diagnosis can be difficult to get
Getting run over by a pickup truck by a drunk driver and going through rehab (and that triggered a bunch of her symptoms)
What prompted her to start Lupus Chick
The different modalities that she loves to nourish and take care of her body
What it’s like to be running a business with chronic illness
Comparing yourself to others with (or without) chronic illness and how we’ve gotten through that
Why Marisa decided to write Chronically Fabulous and what it’s about
Links and think:
LupusChick.com
Lupus Chick Instagram
Buy “Chronically Fabulous: Finding Wholeness and Hope Living with Chronic Illness”
Jessie's Instagram
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
 

I am SO excited to share my conversation with Christina Sanghera on the Chronically Healing Podcast today! Christina is a friend of mine I met on Instagram and we’ve clicked since the beginning. I wanted to have Christina on the show for a real and raw conversation about Hashimoto’s, but we dipped into so many other conversation while we were at it. We talked about sleep, our health issues leading up to Hashimoto’s, supplements and lifestyle changes we’ve made PLUS what it’s actually like to have chronic illness. Somedays you may feel great, others you may not… and we get into the nitty gritty of all of that.
Christina and I also have a fun announcement coming SOON! Can you guess what it is?
In today’s episode we chat about:
Christina's health story with abusing her body with unhealthy habits, addiction and other various symptoms before finally being diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Both Christina and Jessie's experience with Hashimoto's medications and how that was never enough to actually feel better
Our experiences with alternative medicine and methods to feel better and take care of ourselves
The supplements that Christina recommends for most people (obviously speak with your doctor first!)
SLEEP: Why it's important and how it doesn't need to be perfect, but should be something you're paying attention to
How Christina works with people who have chronic illness
SO much more about Hashimoto's, hypothyroid and a very fun announcement teaser that Christina and I have coming soon!
Links and think:
Christina’s Instagram
Get your FREE copy of Thyroid Unlocked
Jessie's Instagram
Chronically Healing Facebook Group
More about Christina Sanghera:
Christina is a Holistic Health Coach for women business owners with Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism. A fellow Hashimoto’s warrior, she once struggled just to get through the day.
Her lifestyle was a merry-go-round of unhealthy habits, and when she was later diagnosed, it all came full circle and she knew something had to change. It was this moment in her life that inspired countless hours of education, training and soul searching.
Having experienced firsthand what it feels like to suddenly lose your health and wellbeing and to struggle daily, her unique point of view allows her to offer sound advice that’s rooted in empathy from having experienced many of the ailments she now helps women overcome. She believes that you shouldn’t have to make a choice between following your dreams of business ownership or tending to a chronic illness … you CAN do both!
In the beginning of 2018 she welcomed a healthy, vibrant baby girl after multiple unexplained miscarriages years prior. Her birth was a testament to the tireless effort of reclaiming health one step at a time.
Be it holistic “bio-hacking”, an intense HIIT routine or downtime with a good book or podcast, Christina now dedicates her life to inspiring others and immersing herself in natural, sustainable health. Through real food nutrition, movement, nervous system healing and more she helps women from all walks of life navigate their health, achieve their goals and thrive.

Today on the Chronically Healing Podcast I was excited to talk to Dani Fusaro of Days with Dani! Dani is a physical therapist, mindset & lifestyle coach, disabled model who happens to also be living with multiple chronic illnesses.
Dani takes us through her experience with learning to accept her situation and validate everything she was going through. I can’t wait for you to listen to today’s episode, so let’s dive in!
 
In today’s episode we chat about:
Dani's experience with chronic illness and how that changed the way she looked at her career in PT
Living with multiple chronic illnesses including EDS, POTS, spinal instability and MCAS
The importance of acceptance and pacing in your chronic illness journey
Don't run your body into the ground because you're trying to be the person you're not anymore. Approach life with "how can I make this easier"
Surrounding yourself with people who have drive and work on being healthy can then help you on your own journey
Why Dani decided to get into chronic illness coaching and why she wishes there were more people doing this type of coaching
Links and think:
Dani’s Website
Dani’s Instagram
Jessie's Instagram
Chronically Healing Facebook Group

Today on the Chronically Healing Podcast we have Casey Stanley of A Unique Life. Casey takes us through her story with leaving her job and starting her business to help people. Casey lets us in on what her life is like living in chronic pain, but how she’s continuing to live her best life.
I’m so grateful to Casey for being on the show and sharing her story!
In today’s episode we chat about:
Why she started A Unique Life after having to leave her job
The importance of allowing those with chronic illness who NEED to work from home to work from home (especially when it’s easy to do)
Why people with chronic and invisible illness aren’t treated the way that they should be and are compared to others without health issues (and how damaging that can be)
Finding compassion for other’s situation that you may not understand
Casey’s experience with fibromyalgia
Links and think:
Casey’s Website
Casey’s Shop
Casey’s Instagram
Jessie's Instagram
Chronically Healing Facebook Group