Chronic Confidence Academy

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Chronic Confidence Academy

Our weekly zoom sessions covering everything from food to communication to life hacks. Those who listen to these recordings achieve far better results! If you have any questions, please reach out to your coach!

  1. 120

    Our "Get The Ball Rolling" Challenge!

    Break out of adhd / ND paralysis and have the most productive week ever!

  2. 119

    Abundance Planning

    We're going to discuss affirmations that reel realistic and create a map on how to get there.

  3. 118

    Building A Village in 2026

    Tips on how to make friends as a chronically ill neurodivergent person with anxiety.

  4. 117

    Unique Stress, Christmas Week

    Tonight we are going to cover some the less talked about stresses of Christmas week. -Tense relationships and dynamics- Body image - Food issues - Grief (grieving people and pets, and grief over chronic illness)

  5. 116

    HOW TO NOT BACKSLIDE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON (don't spill; the milk)

    This week we discuss my favorite strategies to stay on track during the holiday's.

  6. 115

    COOKING FAIL + My 2 Favorite ADHD Hacks

    Watch me mess up pumpkin pie and talk about standard over schedule and quitting time - my 2 favorite ADHD hacks.

  7. 114

    Is Your Kitchen A Nightmare?

    If you have issues with clutter, limited space, accessibility, etc... then you will have another reason not to cook in it. ESP IF YOU'RE NEURODIVERGENT. This week I am going to break down the often unthought-of reason cooking at home and "meal prep" seems unsustainable.

  8. 113

    Carbs and Cravings

    This week, I explain what’s really behind the carb cravings, how they affect your blood sugar and hormones, and simple strategies to beat them, without restriction.

  9. 112

    Protein and Muscle Building

    Struggling to build muscle or lose fat with PCOS or hormonal issues? You're not alone...and protein can actually play a huge role in helping you feel stronger and more balanced. In this video, I break down how protein supports muscle growth, helps with cravings, and can even support hormone health.No crazy diets, just real talk and tips that work with your body, not against it. 💥✨ Perfect for anyone dealing with PCOS, insulin resistance, or hormone-related weight struggles.👉 Like, drop a comment if this resonates, and subscribe for more hormone-friendly health tips!

  10. 111

    Social Anxiety / Being Self Conscious In Public

    Feeling anxious or self-conscious in public is more common than you think. In this video, we’ll break down where social anxiety comes from and share simple, practical strategies to feel calmer, more confident, and comfortable being yourself around others.

  11. 110

    Making Friends As Grown Ups

    Making friends as an adult can feel hard — work, family, and busy schedules get in the way. In this video, we’ll talk about why friendships matter and share simple ways to build real connections as a grown up.

  12. 109

    Digestion 101

    Today we go over the many ways digestion is affected by pcos and thyroid issues

  13. 108

    ✨SEPTEMBER CHALLENGES✨

    This week we are going to discuss our September Challenges: The A1C Kitchen Reset Hoop & Hop for Hormones Challenge I’m so excited to explain what we got coming up for you guys and why / how they will absolutely transform your health, mindset, and mood in just 3 weeks! (Of course in a CCA, low pressure kinda way 😘)

  14. 107

    WHEN YOUR LABS ARE FINE BUT YOU FEEL LIKE CRAP

    Did you know there are so many reasons why this may be happening?? This week we are talking about what those reasons are!

  15. 106

    Summer Hell Series Episode 2 - The Food

    We will be covering the common summertime issues people in our community face. Tonight is episode 2 : The Food! How to prepare, enjoy, and decompress to make sure you’re still working towards your PCOS & Hashimoto’s relief even during the fun and often chaotic summertime!

  16. 105

    SUMMER HELL SERIES - episode 1. BBQ’s / outdoor gatherings (heat, sweat, food, unwanted banter, etc)

    Tonight we will be covering the common summertime issues people in our community face.

  17. 104

    Kitchen Confidence part 4 - HORMONE FRIENDLY BAKED GOODS AND VESSELS

    Tonight we are cookin easy carb friendly vessels! Tutorial: microwave bread + only dough

  18. 103

    KITCHEN CONFIDENCE episode 3: Flavor Combining!

    We’re gonna build off of last week’s lesson on cooking technique and start thinking about layering flavors and finding our favorite way to do that.

  19. 102

    KITCHEN CONFIDENCE 2025 - Part 1: Taking Inventory / Getting Stocked

    This week we discuss keeping groceries stocked and food planned in a way that’s not overwhelming / easily sustainable

  20. 101

    Journaling!

    How to use it - EVEN IF YOU SUCK AT IT - to learn about yourself, collect data, and process things outside your brain.

  21. 100

    REJECTION SENSITIVITY DYSPHORIA

    This week we are talking about Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria. What it is, how to identify it’s happening, and how to work through it so it doesn’t mess up stress levels or cause as much pain

  22. 99

    EXECUTIVE DYSFUNCTION: How To Get Around It & Get Stuff Done

    Taken from our monthly interactive lesson every last Weds of the month - Tonight on zoom we’re diving into a common issue among us neurodivergents: Executive DysfunctionWant to be a part of CCA and transform your hormones, health, and mindset? Get more info at ccacoaching.com

  23. 98

    ✨How to Stay Consistent When You Have No Motivation✨

    Tonight I’m sharing some of my favorite hacks & tools for consistency - regardless of the ever allusive “motivation”.**For those interested in personalized one on one coaching, send a DM to @girlwiththefakeredhair and we can see if my method is a good fit for you!

  24. 97

    GLP 1 Talk

    Tonight we’ll dive in to my honest thoughts on these meds for people with our issues, what to consider when thinking about using them, and how to use them safely if you feel that’s the right path for you

  25. 96

    BODY IMAGE 2025

    Today I get real, raw, and vulnerable about body image… esp after gaining a ton of preeclampsia weight and feeling the effects on my body

  26. 95

    Lymph Drainage Massage - Full Body 2025

    Today's recording is the lesson from February's interactive month-end zoom all about lymph massage! It is my way of doing it so it may not be the most official - but I do it twice a day in bed and it helps so much!

  27. 94

    How to Communicate Your PCOS / Hashi Needs

    This weeks episode we discuss how to effectively communicate your hormone / chronic illness with your partner / loved ones (and feel good about it).

  28. 93

    Meal Prepping the CCA Way!

    In this weeks episode we discuss all about how we “meal prep” in a non-meal prep way.

  29. 92

    Sleep

    In this weeks episode we discuss a few really amazing tips for a great night of sleep.

  30. 91

    BUILDING RESILIENCE THROUGH LITTLE WINS

    This week we talk about how it’s sooooo important to learn to look at little wins to be able to stay the course!

  31. 90

    ABUNDANCE MINDSET PT. 2 - JOURNALING

    Today we are going to piggy back off last weeks zoom on abundance mindset and go over HOW to list and implement attracting what you want.

  32. 89

    ABUNDANCE MINDSET (while still being rooted in reality)

    this is soooo important for success and to achieve results when you have a body that seems to wanna set up boobie traps and make life harder… the way we get through it is with mindset baby!! KICKOFF TO 2025

  33. 88

    CCA HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE

    Tonight we’re gonna dive into:- keeping your focus on progressing towards your goals without feeling bound by it - ⁠feeling and looking your BEST (and what that actually means)- ⁠dealing with pictures- ⁠feeling alone- ⁠dealing with food comments

  34. 87

    Doctor Appointments

    Tonight we’re gonna dive into the anxiety around preparing for and attending a doctor appointmentWorrying about judgement or dismissalAdvocating for yourselfAsking for notation Separating emotions

  35. 86

    How to make baby steps STICK when Life is Insane

    How to stay committed to your progress and growth when you’re “unsettled” (busy, tired, on the road, burnt out)

  36. 85

    BITE BUILDER PART 3 - Side Dish Swaps & Veggies

    Today we dive into my favorite swaps and prep methods for rice, pasta, and potatoes before diving into to my best veggie tips

  37. 84

    BITE BUILDER PART 2 - Proteins, Cooking Methods, Flavors, Sauces

    Today we dive into the specific foods and combos to make the easiest, yummiest meals!

  38. 83

    Halloween Kick Off - Sugar

    Today we focus on the kick off to sweet season - Halloween! How to handle cravings and symptoms after enjoying more sugar and learning about the different effects sugar has on our hormonal bodies.

  39. 82

    Bite Builder Explained - Part 1

    This call breaks down the Bite Builder formula for easily piecing together yummy hormone friendly meals with minimal time and energy..

  40. 81

    Interview with a CCA Client!

    Hear from one of our lovely hormonally challenged clients and her experience in CCA!

  41. 80

    ADHD AND HORMONES WORKSHOP

    My favorite tips to stop letting ADHD and neurospiciness sabotage achieving hormone balance for those of us with PCOS &/or thyroid disease

  42. 79

    Food Ick and Anxiety

    Who feels like they deal with this a lot? Listen in where we will tackle this together and play "chopped" where I can help you throw together something amazing from the stuff you already have in your fridge/pantry.

  43. 78

    3 NON FOOD THINGS THAT AFFECT OUR BODIES THIS TIME OF YEAR

    Today we discuss 3 non food things then affect our bodies going from summer to fall

  44. 77

    HIGH STOMACH ACID (part 2 of the stomach acid series)

    This week, we’re going over GERD, heart burn, and acid reflux

  45. 76

    LOW STOMACH ACID

    In this week's episode, we focus on UNDER production of stomach acid and all the complications that come from it.

  46. 75

    Blood Sugar Control

    In this weeks episode we discuss why blood sugar control is important for hormonal symptom management and how to do it!

  47. 74

    Update from the hospital

    This week we are live from the hospital giving you an update on my current situation. In addition to that, we will have a Q & A session as well as a pep talk about handling life's unexpected obstacles / staying positive and forward thinking.

  48. 73

    How to Eat When It's Hot AF Outside

    Today we go over 5 ND friendly concepts to continue eating for hormone balance even when it's an inferno outside.

  49. 72

    How to implement a meal plan without overwhelm as a ND person!

    Introducing meal plan help and our new "meals of the week" feature.

  50. 71

    Summer Mindset Changes to Stay on Track

    Today we focus on 3 major mindset changes to make sure the summer fun doesn’t get in the way of getting what we want from our bodies!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Our weekly zoom sessions covering everything from food to communication to life hacks. Those who listen to these recordings achieve far better results! If you have any questions, please reach out to your coach!

HOSTED BY

Michelle Amato

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