Chronically Charmed Collective: creating a spoonful of hacks for chronic conditions

Sometimes the weight you’re carrying is hard to explain.So for a few minutes, you don’t have to.Just pause.Breathe.And let things feel a little less heavy.A reminder that you don’t have to carry everything all at once.Take care and be kind to yourself. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dactyli0n.substack.com

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Day 3 If today felt a bit heavy, come and take a little wander through the forest with me.No perfect mindfulness.No pressure to clear your mind.Just a quiet walk, a few deep breaths, and a reminder that the little things count too.Even if one of those little things was simply making it through the day. 9-minute guided meditation now available.#Meditation #Mindfulness #ChronicIllness #Fibromyalgia #SelfCare #MentalHealth #GuidedMeditation This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dactyli0n.substack.com

Please don't be scared of the word meditation, this isn't about clearing your mind of all thoughts, it's about finding a moment of peace, and allowing your thoughts to just be. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dactyli0n.substack.com

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Accepting that your are chronically charmed/ill takes time and for most is a grieving process, whether people realise that's what they are going through or not. I hope by touching upon these difficult subjects and sharing my lived experience, that it might help someone else to not feel alone and like they are losing their mind. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dactyli0n.substack.com

So my body has spoken and decided I was over staying my welcome in my part time body… basically doing the longer podcasts, caused me to have a flare of a condition that I am awaiting a diagnosis on still. I can't risk my throat and tongue swelling up so I've decided to keep my podcasts episodes to a 10 minute limit. Pacing in real time! These will be able to be found on substack, instagram, tiktok, Spotify, YouTube at present. https://www.instagram.com/dacty.lion?igsh=MXEzOXEybW5hbGFuOA==https://www.tiktok.com/@dacty.lion0?_r=1&_t=ZN-96YRehrD8aYhttps://youtube.com/@dacty.li0n?si=t6LC0jt2vFbKwGfAhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0jws8O5vVNucijbE15ylAm?si=okgZD4VDQVOi1cVvPBnn0Ahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chronically-charmed-collective-creating-a-spoonful-of-hacks-for-chronic-conditions/id1896790029 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dactyli0n.substack.com

Today I have created a meditation episode with a box breathing technique, which I guide you through. I hope you enjoy and find it as relaxing as I have, i nearly put myself to sleep while editing! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dactyli0n.substack.com

In this episode we discuss the chicken and egg theory: What came first for you? Poor sleep leading to chronic illness (the chicken) or chronic illness leading to poor sleep (the egg)? Do you have any hacks for fatigue? This is something I haven't yet discovered an effective hack for, so I would love to hear from you if you have something. I would love to Trial and error all any ideas because I dint have all the answers which is why I created this substack and podcast, so we can all get talking and build a useful guide to inspire others. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dactyli0n.substack.com

Alternate nostril breathing with guided meditation to balance and open the mind. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dactyli0n.substack.com

Forging hope and sharing hacks for the chronic journey.​In this first episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I’m starting this podcast. After 20 years of living with fibromyalgia and navigating the world as a neurodivergent individual, I’ve realised that while there may not be a "cure," there is absolutely a way to live better.​What to expect from this handbook:​Real Talk, No False Hope: We aren’t looking for miracles; we’re looking for management. We’re sharing the little life hacks that make a big difference.​The Neurodivergent Layer: Exploring the link between neurodivergence and chronic illness, and the "extra fun" that adds to the experience.​A Growing Toolkit: From neurological regulation to community hacks, we are building a practical guide for both the newly diagnosed and those of us who have been in the shadows for decades.It’s not super polished, and it’s not meant to be. It’s an honest conversation from someone who has been where you are. As we go, the editing will hopefully improve, the handbook will grow, and we’ll figure this out together.​I Want to Hear From You:I have many ideas for future episodes, but this is our handbook. If there is a topic you want to dive into or a hack you want to share, please leave a comment or get in touch.​Thank you for taking the time to listen to my ramblings. I hope you’ll stay for the journey. 💗 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dactyli0n.substack.com