How Is Anyone Still Alive?

Episodes

1. 9

   A conversation with chronic illness advocate, Cienna, @chronicallypersevering (part 1)

   In Pt.1 of this episode of How Is Anyone Still Alive? -- Gabby and Andrea talk with actual earth angel and chronic illness warrior, Cienna. At 5:30 Cienna shares where her health journey began. She discusses what school looked like as a "sick kid" and the accommodations necessary for her...

   Jul 13, 2020

   1h 46m
2. 8

   Your privilege is showing during a pandemic

   In this episode of How Is Anyone Still Alive? -- Gabby and Andrea discuss the very raw episode that came out weeks earlier about COVID-19. A listener emails in about her experience with anxiety, leading to a larger conversation around mental health and physical health as the world navigates...

   Apr 5, 2020

   1h 16m
3. 7

   Being chronically ill in the age of coronavirus

   This is a different episode of How Is Anyone Still Alive? Andrea and Gabby spontaneously record their thoughts and feelings about being chronically ill as cases of COVID-19 are reported in their communities. From politically to energetically -- this is a conversation of commiseration. Please wash...

   Mar 13, 2020

   17m
4. 6

   Self care is self love

   At times, self care can feel like work for people who are chronically ill. Gabby and Andrea break down what is self care vs. self-numbing behavior. They also delve into abundance vs. scarcity mindsets and when to stop doing things that are no longer serving you. 19 minutes in, they share their...

   Mar 1, 2020

   42m
5. 5

   The worst and preparing for it

   This is the fourth episode of How Is Anyone Still Alive? -- inspired by recent events in the lives of Andrea and Gabby. Andrea explains how she ended up in the hospital for several days at minute 5. Around 13 minutes in, she explains how she mentally dealt with physical pain as she entered the...

   Feb 1, 2020

   53m
6. 4

   Relationships, pregnancy and body image

   This is the third episode of How Is Anyone Still Alive? But, it's the first episode Gabby and Andrea dedicate to relationships, pregnancy and body image. These are all topics that will be explored more as they relate to chronic illness in later episodes. 2 minutes in, a listener asks about how to...

   Jan 11, 2020

   44m
7. 3

   Andrea, liver function and the holidays

   This is the second episode of How Is Anyone Still Alive? About 6 minutes in, Andrea details being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis at the age of 8. She explains how her main coping mechanism became alcohol, which led to an addiction problem around minute 13 --...

   Dec 25, 2019

   46m
8. 2

   Gabby, POTS and hope

   This is the very first episode of How Is Anyone Still Alive? Gabby and Andrea dive into how dealing with chronic illness became the inspiration for this podcast. Around minute 7, they explain why they are such strong believers in vulnerability. About 10 minutes in, Gabby introduces herself and…

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   Dec 11, 2019

   1h 06m
9. 1

   How Is Anyone Still Alive? Trailer

   A little bit about the hosts, a little bit about the podcast, a lot about chronic illness. We want to hear from you: [email protected]

   Dec 5, 2019

   2m