The Chronically Ill Diaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey guys, and Happy December! I hope you enjoy this week's episode! Remember to choose yourself this week at least once, and that can be done in so many ways! Join me on the 6 Week Winter Fitness Challenge: @foxfitnutrition_ on InstagramIG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨How are you going to make the most out of the rest of 2025?The New Year's resolutions don't start once it's January first. The prep starts NOW! Join me in an end-of-year reflection and goal planning, a new fitness challenge, and slowing down and letting the end of year fill me with actual peace and joy! December Nutrition + Fitness Challenge: Instagram:  @foxfitnutrition_ IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey Guys!I know it's been a while, but what better way to kick back off the pod than with my sister Josie! On this episode, we dive into all our favs, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Big Brothe, and much more!! Stay tuned for more regular uploading!! IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hye Guys!! In this special episode, I sit down with two extraordinary guests: my kidney donor and the man he donated for. Together, we unpack the incredible story of how one act of kindness set off a chain of life-saving events. We talk about the emotional, physical, and unexpected moments of their transplant journeys—from the decision to donate to the impact it’s had on all of our lives. Whether you're part of the transplant community or just curious about the ripple effect of selfless giving, this conversation is sure to inspire and uplift.Links:Meredith Haga Foundation https://meredithhagafoundation.org/Transplant Games https://www.transplantgamesofamerica.org/IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey Guys! Welcome back! In this episode, we discuss drain pain and why it. might be happening to you. Below is some more information! Main Reasons for Drain Pain:1. The catheter suctions against internal tissue2. Too rapid or aggressive draining3. Positioning4. "Dry drain" 5. Constipation or bloating💡 Things That Might Help:Slowing the drain rate (your nurse can adjust your cycler settings)Changing body position during drainAdding a small "last fill" (so you’re not totally dry between exchanges)Warming the dialysate before use (cold fluid can make things worse)Using a heating pad Text in if you have more questions or DM me on Instagram! IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey Guys! Welcome back to another episode! Today, we're diving into the do’s and don’ts of eating while on dialysis and after a kidney transplant. Your diet plays a huge role in your health during both stages, and the changes can be overwhelming!As I mentioned in the episode, I’m not a medical professional—this is all based on my personal research and experiences. My goal is to help make these transitions a little easier for you.If you're currently on dialysis or adjusting to life post-transplant, I hope this episode gives you some insight and helps you enjoy your favorite foods again soon!IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey Guys!In this episode of The Chronically Ill Diaries, I sit down with a dental hygiene student to discuss an often-overlooked topic: the connection between chronic illness and oral health. We explore how chronic conditions can impact oral hygiene, the importance of maintaining a healthy smile, and practical tips for improving your dental care routine when living with a chronic illness.🔗Linked below are the products Ashley mentions in this video and highly recommends: Water FlossToothbrushFlossMouth Wash Mouth RinseTooth PasteIf you would like to book an appointment with her please reach out to her on IG @ashaoj16IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey Guys!! Today we have a special guest Nadia Ortego, a new mother to her 5-month-old baby boy!! In this episode, we dive into her pregnancy journey as a post-transplant patient and all the hardships and joys motherhood brings!! I hope you enjoy!IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey Guys! In this episode, I sit down with my friend, Tanya, to discuss her nursing journey. We dive into what inspired her to become a nurse, what her job entails, and the unique challenges and rewards of working with dialysis patients.IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey guys and welcome to the FIRST episode of 2025!!This year is a fresh start, and in this episode, we’re diving into the art of finding balance in life as we enter a new year. Join me as I talk about the importance of putting yourself first in a healthy way, setting boundaries, and prioritizing personal growth. Whether you're learning to say no, carving out time for self-care, or just trying to find harmony between your health, relationships, and goals, this episode will give you the motivation and tools to make 2025 a year of balance and transformation. Let's embrace growth together—because a better you starts with taking care of YOU.IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hi guys! I have totally been holding on to this episode hoping that I would become pregnant and make this the kick-off of a new "pregnancy" series. However, the time has not come for me and that is OK! I felt I could not keep holding on to this for myself and more people NEEDED to hear this conversation!! I hope that if you are or looking to become pregnant with Lupus or any chronic illness, this episode and these ✨AMAZING✨ women's stories resonate with you in some way! ***Disclaimer: we are only sharing PERSONAL experiences. We are not medical professionals. Everyone has their own story and we are here to share ours💗IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey guys and welcome back to the podcast! A lot of things in my life are changing right now and I thought I'd share it all here! Make sure to check back Wednesday for another episode with TWO special guests!!IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey guys!Welcome to PART TWO of this episode!! I was lucky enough to have my husband Franz and one of my best friends, Dr. Anthony Hector, sit down with me today as we discuss discovering a way to find balance and live our healthiest lives!! Join us in this fun, chatty episode!!We are all so grateful you are here!!Acruhealth Percision ChiropracticTo Book an Appointment or for more information please contact:(619)[email protected]: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey guys! We have such an exciting TWO PART episode for you! I was lucky enough to have my husband Franz and one of my best friends, Dr. Anthony Hector, sit down with me today as we discuss his new career and how chiropractor care can help benefit your overall health. Join us in this fun, chatty, and educational episode!! See you next week for part TWO!!Acruhealth Percision Chiropractic To Book an Appointment or for more information please contact:(619)[email protected]: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey guys and welcome back to another episode of the chronically ill diaries podcast. I am your host Jane and on this podcast, we talk all things chronic illness to inspire, share our experiences, and support one another. In this week's episode, we are diving into what to expect before starting dialysis and hopefully give you some comfort in knowing what is to come. **Quick reminder: This is based solely on my own experiences!!Let's get into this week's episode! I hope you enjoy!!IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey guys and welcome back to another episode of the chronically ill diaries podcast. I am your host jane and on this podcast, we talk all things chronic illness to inspire, share our experiences, and support one another. In this week's episode, we are diving into the grief of losing the life and person you thought you would be before a diagnosis and learning to find and love the person you have become!! Let's get into this week's episode! I hope you enjoy!!IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨I hope you enjoy this special episode. One year of me and my kidney living life together! Make sure to listen to the end of this episode for a special surprise. Thank you for all the love and support!IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey guys and welcome to Lupus Awareness Month!!! I am so happy you're here!! We're kicking off May with a fun video and stay tuned for a month full of Lupus info, advocating, and educating!! See you every WEDNESDAY with another Podcast!!!IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Welcome back to the podcast guys!! I'm sure you're wondering where I've been, so let me tell you...IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey Guys and welcome back to Day Two of PODmas!!!!I hope you guys enjoy this Q&A and get some of your questions answered. Make sure to follow my IG so you can ask away next time!! Until then, I hope you enjoy and see you back for day three!!IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey Guys and welcome back! But most importantly, WELCOME TO PODMAS 2023!! Unfortunately, this is just a mini-series! I am hoping to be able to do a full 24 days in 2024!! But for now, we have 6 episodes to share with you starting with today- day one featuring my mom. Links for everything in my IG Bio!!We discuss the chronic illnesses she lives with and also dive into her perspective on the night I was diagnosed with Lupus!!! *****Disclaimer: in the beginning of the episode I am talking about my dad and sister not showing up as much as my mom. I am SOELY talking about when I was first diagnosed in the hospital. Ovbiously my dad donated his kidney for me!!! I am only talking about when I was 13 and saying how my mom would come to all my appointments, etc. IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey guys and welcome back to another Sunday Morning Coffee Chat!!You guys asked and we delivered!! Here is Part Two of last week's episode!!! As I mentioned in the pod, it is like you are sitting in the back seat of the car listening to Emma and I chat it up!!! I hope you enjoy and see you WEDNESDAY for the season one FINALE!!!!IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey guys and welcome back to another episode!! On this episode we have my childhood friend, Ashley, on the podcast! She is the only one on my friends that has been there through it all and she's here to share her perspective on the situation. After the outro stick around for Ashley's last thoughts, you don't want to miss this one!!IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hello and welcome to Part One of this week's Sunday Morning Coffee Chat. Sorry, the intro is quiet I am losing my voice and COULD NOT make my voice any louder without it squeaking every other word.  I really hope you enjoy this episode and are listening while you're going for a cool fall morning walk!!!!EEEKMake sure to check back this week for part TWO of this episode!!! IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey guys and welcome back to another episode!! Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional or think I should be. However, this episode is simply my own opinions based on many different encounters and scenarios over the years. I hope you can relate and I hope you enjoy!!"Sometimes it is okay to let people know you know what's up with your own body!!"IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey guys and welcome back to another episode!! The challenge this week is to journal every day THREE things you are GREATFUL for!! If you decide to join in on this challenge post and tag me on Instagram!  I linked my favorite journals that I have been using for years!! https://www.peterpauper.com/IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey guys I know it has been a while!! I have missed you and I am happy to be back and chat with you guys!!I also didn't directly relate this back to having a chronic illness. But you definitely can, and understand that it is okay to say no to things and choose yourself when it comes to not just mental health, but your illness as well. Theres alot to unravel in this weeks episode and I hope you enjoy!!IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey Guys and welcome back to another episode!! I hope you guys enjoy this chatty episode and apply the tools to create your own routine mindset!!!IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨I had so much fun filming this episode with Nadia! She is an amazing person and I am so grateful to be able to meet her and have her as a friend! I hope you all enjoy this episode and the background noise isn't too distracting:( IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey guys and welcome back to another episode!!! This weeks episode features an amazing woman, Tiffany, who I am so lucky I was able to meet a year ago. She is such a positive and inspiring woman and I hope this episode brings a little positivity into your life!!! I hope you enjoy this weeks episode!!Make sure to give her a follow @ffanyy IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Good morning and welcome to the first episode of Sunday Morning Coffee Chats!! This is basically a teaser episode and I hope it gets you excited for what's to come! See you Wednesday for another (regularly scheduled) episode!! IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey Guys and welcome back to another episode!! I thought this was an important topic to talk about this week! I feel like many people aren't informed about what life is really like after a transplant!! Hopefully, this helps those in similar situations, whether that means you just had a transplant or you're about to get one!!Thanks for your support & see you next week with another episodeIG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey guys and welcome back to the podcast!We have Saira on as a guest today who is a high school friend of mine! She currently published a book (that I have linked below) that dives into the world no one sees while struggling with an illness. She is amazingly strong, hardworking, and resilient!! I can not wait for you guys to listen to this episode!!Amazon Link "Learning to Live Cancer Free" https://a.co/d/iSjiLjvIG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨On this weeks episode Adriana and I discuss the struggles of being diagnosed with Lupus at a very young age, coming into adulthood, and being a mother all while dealing with the complications that come with living with Lupus!!This was an amazing conversation that I feel could have continued for hours. You dont want to miss this episode!Her Instagram Handle is: @lupiemomlifeIG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨You won't want to miss next week's episode!! We have a very special guest and we talk ALL THINGS from growing up with Lupus, to motherhood and everything in between!!! ✨ New episodes every Wednesday at 4pm ✨IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey Guys and welcome back to another episode! I thought these two topics were essential to address and I hope it shines a little light on the controversy of living with Imposter Syndrome and Medical PTSD!Make sure to set your reminders for next week's episode!! IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey guys and welcome back to the podcast! This week is a fun chit chat where we discuss the importance of mental health, not just for someone living with a chronic illness, but for everyone. Message me on IG if this podcast inspires you to start journaling and discovering the things that bring more positivity and structure to you and your mental health! See you next Wednesday with a brand new episode!!IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey guys and welcome back to The Chronically Ill Diaries Podcast!!! On this episode we have our first guest ever, my fiance Franz! Join us as we dive into his perspective on dating someone with a chronic illness! It's going to be a fun one! IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey guys and welcome back to another podcast! I hope you enjoy this episode of finding acceptance within yourself after and during your chronically ill journey! See you next week with another episode!!IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey Guys!! The last time you heard from me I was about to have my kidney transplant surgery, but here we are a week later and that kidney is THRIVING!!Disclaimer: I am on alot of meds, so the brain fog is REALLL! IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hey guys and welcome back to another podcast! This episode is a little chatty but I am coming to you from my hospital room at Stanford hours before my surgery. Unfortunately, I did not record a video of this episode and probably won't for the next few weeks, but the PODS will be up weekly so you cant count on that!! IG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries

✨Text me a question✨Hello and welcome to my very first episode of the Chronically Ill Diaries Podcast. I am so happy you are here. In this episode, I just want to introduce myself and let you know about my chronically ill story!!! I hope to see you here again next week!Instagram: @thechronicallyilldiariesIG: @thechronicallyilldiariesYT: @thechronicallyilldiaries