1. Navigating life with chronic illness

In this episode, Host and Chronic Illness Advocate Emily Fraser shares her journey becoming a spoonie, and how she has learned to build a life she loves, despite her diagnoses. What is a spoonie? Many people who are sick, disabled, or chronically ill refer to themselves as spoonies. The spoon theory was developed by writer Christine Miserandino in 2003 to explain what it is like living with a debilitating health condition. Those of us struggling with chronic pain and fatigue need to use our spoons (aka units of energy) wisely in order to complete every day tasks and activities. Many of us don't know how many spoons we will start the day with, and need to plan and pace carefully so that we don't end up in a symptom flare-up. Learning how to slow down and prioritize rest is challenging. Especially when we are taught that being busy and productive is what determines self-worth. If you are a spoonie, I want you to know that you are not alone. Please don't stop believing that things can and WILL get better. You are worthy, no matter how much you accomplish in a day. Remember to be gentle with yourself and offer self-compassion. Episode Transcripts: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/podcast FREE flare-up freedom workshop: https://www.thespooniementor.com/free/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespooniementor Website: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/