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Join Jess and Sian, 2 chronically sick chicks, chronically oversharing. Each week join the girls as they talk all things spoonie. Sharing real, raw experiences and having a good old giggle along the way.
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This week join Jess and Sian as they chat with Dom and Helene from The Spoonie Society while they were over in Perth to co-host The Chronic Sisters first event! Join the Spoonie Paint and Sip debrief and the general catch up with the Spoonie Society girls since their last appearance on the podcast. Later on in the episode the girls talk about their fertility journey and their experiences with IVF and egg retrievals. Please be kind to yourself and if that topic is a trigger for you please skip the episode.
This week join Jess and Sian as they break down how they’ve been feeling post finding out about the Australian Podcast Awards… like imposters. The girls unpick imposter syndrome and what it can look like and how it can manifest and why They breakdown the different types of imposter syndrome. Find out which one you are in this weeks episode.
This week join Jess and Sian as they speak about scoliosis. The girls dip their toes into what scoliosis is, who gets it, what happens and how to treat it. Its giving curves in all the wrong places. The girls also share some exciting news about this years Australian Podcast Awards. Dont forget to like, share and subscribe to the podcast and most important have a FABULOUS week. Perth chronic siblings, don’t forget to buy your tickets to the Spoonie Party- Paint and Sip. Tickets available here!
This week join Jess and Sian as they talk all things period. What ACTUALLY happens every month for 50% of the population, do you know? Don’t worry, neither did Sian. Jess and Sian talk about the “normal” period cycle to learn why you or your loved one can feel so up and down each and every month.
This week join Jess and Sian as they FINALLY defeat the technological Gods and mange to get an episode out. The girls do a long-quick catch up and then dive right in to the history of ADHD and what it actually is. Stay tuned until the end for s snippet of some up coming main character energy!
This week join Jess and Sian as they discuss Raynaud's disease. What is it? Who gets it and what colours it can cause. This weeks episode is the FIRST interstate episode the girls have done since Sian has moved to Adelaide.
This week join Jess and Sian as they sit down and talk with Jo, co-founder of the new endometriosis app, Matilda. For all the endo warriors this is going to be your best friend. Check out Matilda @matilda_app now.
This week join Jess and Sian on the come down from chatting with Ciara to discuss the JOYS of moving interstate with a chronic illness.
This week join Jess and Sian as they take a deep dive into the Style with non other that the Style Counsellor, Ciara. Ciara shares with the girls why she left the corporate world to embark on a journey of self discovery and nurturing her passion of helping people reconnect with themselves and heal their relationship with their body and to find the play in clothes. Learn how connecting your inner self with your outer can truely empower you to take up the space you deserve. Find Ciara on instagram @the_style _counsellor or via her website: www.thestylecounsellor.com.au
Join Jess and Sian as they explain their absence and all that been going on in between episodes. If you know the girls you know they’ll always bring the content. Check out Austin Brown hereand Shangrila here
This week join your favourite chronically sick chicks who chronically overshare. As the title suggests this episode the girls will be deep diving into miscarriage and why we feel the need to shy away from sharing an experience that so many unfortunately have. The beginning of the episode is your usual fun fact follow ups and then an opportunity for those that would like to miss the topic; which we 100% understand. Links mentioned in the show:
This week join Jess and Sian as they talk all things contraceptive. Jess shares her experiences coming off of the pill and ways she has read that could help make it a smooth transition. They’re just 2 chronically sick chicks, chronically oversharing.
The girls are back with stories coming at you think and fast. Jess and Sian catch you up on all the medical marvels that you missed during the break and Sian FINALLY cashes in her birthday vouchers from last year. If you fancy a sweet treat from the company Sian talks about check them out here: https://sugarcoatit.com.au/
The girls are back for the final episode of season 3 and its just in time for Christmas. In the spirit of the festive season Jess and Sian some spoon saving tips and tricks and the best presents to get your spoonie friend this year. Gift ideas: Pill organisers:DoseyHeat packs:Spoonie SocietyPJs: Peter AlexanderOodiePlants: Low need plants
We’re back and so is the inner bitch! This weeks episode comes with a content warning. The girls are discussing body image and weight from 27:42 into the episode. But before then the girls do one of the biggest fun fact follows on record! Dont forget to vote for The Chronic Sisters in thie years Listeners Choice Awards from the Australian Podcast Awards. Vote here: https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote
This week Jess and Sian talk about some alternative medicine after Jess went to get her feet looked at by an acupuncturist. This lead to the girls having a look at other alternative methods of medicine available and discuss if they could really work. This week there is a lot of talk of needles so if that is a trigger for you then please skip this episode and we will gladly see you next week.
This week join Jess and Sian as they do a deep dive into burnout. What is it? Who gets it? How do you shift it? Find your own burnout score: https://monkeypuzzletraining.co.uk/free-downloads/Burnout-Self-Test-Inventory(MBI).pdfResources: Burnout Phases: https://www.thisiscalmer.com/blog/5-stages-of-burnout
This week join Jess and Sian as they share how they really felt about THAT Daily Mail article. The girls pick apart the absurd claims and talk about the damage articles like this can do. Thank you to Nia @the_chronic_notebook for leading the petition for the articles removal. If you feel as passionate about the removal of the article sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/get-the-daily-mail-to-remove-their-stigmatising-article-about-chronic-illness?redirect=false
On this weeks episode, Jess and Sian talk about toxic positivity, what it is, how to spot it and how to avoid it. We love being positive but its not the only feeling you can have. So lets talk about it!
This Week join Jess and Sian for a god old Q & A. You sent in your questions and the girls answered as only they can, by chronically over sharing. Check out Sister Said So for your compression sock needs here*: https://sistasaidso.com/ *not an Ad ,we genuinely love this brand.
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Another fantastic funny and informative eposide! You girls just rock! If you are a spoonie, this is the show for you ❤️
Absolutely fantastic episode! Thank you for bringing light and attention to Lyme Disease. Hopefully Sophie also brings out another season of her podcast as well. Thank you so much to our Chronic sisters and their special guest Sophie from England. Another 5 star 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟 episode that doesn't never falls disappointment.
Being listening to these two brilliant ladies since the beginning on Spotify. Have only been able to give a 5 star rating and never been able to given feed back until now. Thank you Castbox! If you have a chronic illness or know a love one or a friend that has one. This podcasts can help you understand or make you feel not so alone. These two gal's give you a great laugh along away as well as a wealth of information as they are both nurses and fellow spoonies themselves. Couldn't recommend them highly enough. The fun fact follow up everyweek is always a laugh as there family is always checking up on them. Best Aussie podcast and loving the guests in this season! Absolutely love you gal's, thanks for covering fibro in May, it was amazing 💯♥️ 5 stars ✨✨✨✨✨