The Pyjama Interviews

 Having been diagnosed with Addison’s Disease, a rare Autoimmune Disease, Anessa Powell has dedicated her career to raising awareness and advocating for workplace inclusion through her company, AllAbility Recruiting.In this episode, we dive deep into discussions around the experience of getting a diagnosis and medical gaslighting that so many patients experience. Plus we have an honest conversation about parenting while living with chronic illness.Anessa also shares her tips for applying for jobs, disclosure, and knowing what accommodations you need in the workplace. About AnessaSince being diagnosed in 2013 with Addison’s Disease (Primary Adrenal Insufficiency), a rare Autoimmune Disease, Anessa Powell has been dedicated to raising awareness that disabilities come in many forms.In 2019, she began her work at the state and national levels as a patient advocate, speaking out for voices that have been traditionally overlooked in disability employment. As the pandemic changed lives in so many ways and employers began to recognize jobs can be done from home (and done well!), Anessa along with her husband, Bill, created AllAbility Recruiting where they strive to Leave No Ability Behind through disability employment, training, and consulting.Connect with AnessaLinkedIN: Anessa PowellInstagram: @allabilityrecruiting Website: All Ability RecruitingAbout Michelle IrvingA pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the founder of Career and Chronic Illness International. Michelle has over 15 years experience in Mentoring and Executive Coaching for people navigating their career while living with chronic illness. Career and Chronic Illness programs include extensive, specialised content for authentic conversations about your experience and needs, developing excellent professional boundaries, managing your emotional, mental and physical capacities as well as progressing in your career of choice. Michelle's mentoring and training programs are suitable for people currently working and those returning to work after extended leave.You can have a career chat Michelle by booking at  at https://www.careerandchronicillness.com/chatConnect with MichelleLinkedIN: Michelle IrvingWebsite: CareerandChronicIllness.comInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialBook a Call: https://www.careerandchronicillness.com/chat Music by Avy Summerlind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Endometriosis affects roughly 10% of reproductive age women and girls globally, and on this episode of The Pyjama Interviews pod, I’m joined by Antara Mascarenhas discussing how she has navigated this diagnosis that so many women experience in the workplace.She shares her experience and advice on the:The Diagnostic Odyssey, How to talk with your boss about productivity and strategically contributing while working from home.Leading from the experience of chronic illness. It’s a beautiful conversation to share with you. About AntaraAntara Mascarenhas is an Executive in the energy and climate sectors and is currently a General Manager at Australian Energy Market Operator. She specialises in building and leading teams to deliver strategic outcomes and implementing national energy reforms. She has a Masters in Political Science at the University of Cambridge, England and undergraduate degrees from the University of Melbourne and Victoria University of Wellington.Antara is an ambassador of Endometriosis Australia and a Board Director of Cambridge Australia Scholarships. Antara is also passionate about inclusion in sport and runs a tennis coaching program for children from diverse cultural backgrounds in inner Melbourne. Connect with AntaraLinkedIN: AntaramascarenhasAbout Michelle IrvingA pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the founder of Career and Chronic Illness International. Michelle has over 15 years experience in Mentoring and Executive Coaching for people navigating their career while living with chronic illness. Career and Chronic Illness programs include extensive, specialised content for authentic conversations about your experience and needs, developing excellent professional boundaries, managing your emotional, mental and physical capacities as well as progressing in your career of choice. Michelle's mentoring and training programs are suitable for people currently working and those returning to work after extended leave.You can have a career chat Michelle by booking at  at https://www.careerandchronicillness.com/chatConnect with MichelleLinkedIN: Michelle IrvingWebsite: CareerandChronicIllness.comInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialBook a Call: https://www.careerandchronicillness.com/chat Music by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that 38% of people living with chronic illness are in professional, leadership roles? This is exactly what Dr. Peter Ghin’s recent report, "Disclosing Illness at Work,” found. Peter lives with ME/CFS, and on this episode of The Pyjama Interviews pod, he shares both his personal experience of chronic illness and career as well as the research findings in this area. In this week’s podcast we talk about:How we romanticize 'the great leader' and what it means when a leader becomes unwell. What we can learn from how and why leaders disclose.How creativity often opens the door to a new path and where it can lead you in your corporate career.How you can use your experience of chronic illness to become a powerful Authentic Leader.About PeterDr Peter Ghin is a Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne. His expertise is in the future of work, chronic illness employment, leadership, and organisational behaviour. Connect with PeterLinkedIN: Peter GhinResearch: Leaders Disclosing Illness at WorkConnect with MichelleLinkedIN: Michelle IrvingWebsite: CareerandChronicIllness.comInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialBook a Call: https://www.careerandchronicillness.com/chat Music by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I talk with Jenn Sharp about On this episode of The Pyjama Interviews sharing how a diagnosis of Lyme disease turned her world of work upside down.Jenn went from accelerating her career in Human Capital and Talent Management, to confronting the world of disability policies, being bed bound and then making it all the way back to full-time work in management consulting in Washington D.C.We go deep into the toxicity of hustle culture and shame in the workplace, how to advocate for yourself, and why chronic illness prepares you for Authentic Leadership.Connect with JennInstagram: @jesharpLinkedIn:JenniferSharp07About Michelle IrvingA pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the founder of Career and Chronic Illness International. Michelle has over 15 years experience in Mentoring and Executive Coaching for people navigating their career while living with chronic illness. Career and Chronic Illness programs include extensive, specialised content for authentic conversations about your experience and needs, developing excellent professional boundaries, managing your emotional, mental and physical capacities as well as progressing in your career of choice. Michelle's mentoring and training programs are suitable for people currently working and those returning to work after extended leave.You can have a career chat Michelle by booking at  at https://www.careerandchronicillness.com/chatConnect with MichelleLinkedIN: Michelle IrvingWebsite: CareerandChronicIllness.comInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialBook a Call: https://www.careerandchronicillness.com/chat Music by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we face our own insecurities? When you are navigating your career and living with a disability/ chronic health condition it can feel like people either expect too little of you, or too much. And there is an awkwardness around you and your condition. In this vulnerable and powerful episode BJ Miller shares his deeply personal experience of navigating medical school, and learning how to use his inner strength to curate his career pathway. Plus the turning points in his career, and how he learned to befriend his own insecurity and find his way through the Unknown.About BJDr. BJ Miller is a longtime hospice and palliative medicine physician and educator. BJ co-founded Mettle Health which provides personalized, holistic consultations for any patient or caregiver who needs help navigating the practical, emotional and existential issues that come with serious illness and disability.Led by his own experiences as a patient, BJ advocates for the roles of our senses, community and presence in designing a better ending. His TED Talk has been viewed over 15 Million times and he speaks internationally on themes of illness, death and loss.About Michelle IrvingA pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the founder of Career and Chronic Illness International. Michelle has over 15 years experience in Mentoring and Executive Coaching for people navigating their career while living with chronic illness. Career and Chronic Illness programs include extensive, specialised content for authentic conversations about your experience and needs, developing excellent professional boundaries, managing your emotional, mental and physical capacities as well as progressing in your career of choice. Michelle's mentoring and training programs are suitable for people currently working and those returning to work after extended leave.You can have a career chat Michelle by booking at  at https://www.careerandchronicillness.com/chatConnect with BJLinkedIN: BJ MillerInstagram: @mettle_healthTed Talk: What Really Matters at the End of LifeWebsite: Mettle HealthConnect with MichelleLinkedIN: Michelle IrvingWebsite: CareerandChronicIllness.comInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialBook a Call: https://www.careerandchronicillness.com/chat Music by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 This week's episode is all about disclosure, and how to ask for accomodations. (you'll be surprised at the most common ones) Plus I talk with Hannah Olson, CEO and Co-Founder of Disclo and Chronically Capable about her own experience of Lyme disease, and starting her career. Which all lead to her start up journey, and what pivots she has had to make in her mindset, her working habits and her sense of identity as a person with a disability. About HannahHannah Olson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Disclo, an innovative HR software helping employees to safely disclose and ask for accommodations at work.Hannah’s own experience navigating her early career while undergoing intensive treatment for Lyme disease sparked the idea for her first venture, Chronically Capable, now one of the largest and most-used disability recruiting platforms in North America. Today, she is known globally for her disability advocacy, with recent features in The NYT, Forbes, Inc Magazine, and more.About Michelle IrvingA pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the founder of Career and Chronic Illness International. Michelle has over 15 years experience in Mentoring and Executive Coaching for people navigating their career while living with chronic illness. Career and Chronic Illness programs include extensive, specialised content for authentic conversations about your experience and needs, developing excellent professional boundaries, managing your emotional, mental and physical capacities as well as progressing in your career of choice. Michelle's mentoring and training programs are suitable for people currently working and those returning to work after extended leave.You can have a career chat Michelle by booking at  at https://www.careerandchronicillness.com/chatConnect with HannahInstagram: @letsdiscloLinkedIN:  Hannah OlsonConnect with MichelleLinkedIN: Michelle IrvingWebsite: CareerandChronicIllness.comInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialBook a Call: https://www.careerandchronicillness.com/chat   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do when exhaustion hits at work? How to move on from performing wellness and pushing through at work when you live with chronic illness.In this episode with guest Amina Altai shares her own evolution of professional boundaries at work. Plus why it's important to identify your own 'story' of work and how work 'should' be done. We also get practical in how to move on from 'pushing through' and doing everything the hard way. How to have the conversation about what you need and why doing shadow work is essential to your Authentic Leadership. About AminaAmina AItai (pronounced AH-MIN-UH) is a holistic business and career coach, proud immigrant and chronic illness advocate. A leading coach to notable leaders, executives and founders—Amina's mastery is in connecting us to our brilliance and teaching us to live and lead from it each day.Amina is the author of the forthcoming book: 'The Ambition Trap', with Penguin/The Open Field. She has partnered with progressive companies such as google, Roku, Deloitte, Snap, Outdoor Voices, NYU and HUGE. About Michelle IrvingA pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the founder of Career and Chronic Illness International. Michelle has over 15 years experience in Mentoring and Executive Coaching for people navigating their career while living with chronic illness. Career and Chronic Illness programs include extensive, specialised content for authentic conversations about your experience and needs, developing excellent professional boundaries, managing your emotional, mental and physical capacities as well as progressing in your career of choice. Michelle's mentoring and training programs are suitable for people currently working and those returning to work after extended leave.You can have a career chat Michelle by booking at  at https://www.careerandchronicillness.com/chatConnect with AminaLinkedIN: Amina Altai Instagram: @aminaaltaiWebsite: www.aminaaltai.comConnect with MichelleLinkedIN: Michelle IrvingWebsite: CareerandChronicIllness.comInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialBook a Call: https://www.careerandchronicillness.com/chat Music by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you manage a high profile London career in Management Consulting while also living with chronic illness? Who do you tell what? And when?In this brand new season of the Pyjama Interviews we are diving deep into Career and Chronic Illness. Our guest  Nicola Pye shares her own experience of the rollercoaster of chronic illness throughout her career. Plus the high price of performing wellness and what to do instead and how to disclose in a way that feels safe. This is a real conversation about how chronic illness is a powerful pathway to Authentic Leadership.About Nicola Nicola has over 25 years’ experience as a learning and leadership development professional, executive coach, and until recently was Global Talent Director for EY, whom she worked at for 22 years. Having experienced chronic illness as a teenager and on and off throughout her career she refuses to be defined by it but is relentless about ensuring it determines how she shows up as a leader.Nicola now thrives as The Leadership Coach & People Person, in her mission to help CEOs and Senior Management teams create positive impact by making work better for themselves, their workforce and society.About Michelle IrvingA pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the founder of Career and Chronic Illness International. Michelle has over 15 years experience in Mentoring and Executive Coaching for people navigating their career while living with chronic illness. Career and Chronic Illness programs include extensive, specialised content for authentic conversations about your experience and needs, developing excellent professional boundaries, managing your emotional, mental and physical capacities as well as progressing in your career of choice. Michelle's mentoring and training programs are suitable for people currently working and those returning to work after extended leave.You can have a career chat Michelle by booking at  at michelleirving.com.au/chat. Connect with NicolaInstagram: @nicolapye.theleadershipcoachLinkedIn: Nicola PyeConnect with MichelleWebsite: CareerandChronicIllness.comInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialBook your  Music by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parenting with Chronic Illness. In this episode Natalie Supps shares her experience of parenting, anxiety and living with chronic illness. Plus how her diagnosis journey with Crohn's disease, how she shared her chronic condition at work, and how to decide if starting a business is good for you.⁠About NatalieNatalie was diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's) in 2007 and struggled for many years. She was in and out of the hospital while pushing through to fulfil her dreams of finishing university and starting her own business. Natalie is the Founder of Sick and Successful Creative Media Agency, She is also the Host of the Sick and Successful podcast.About Michelle Irving A pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the Queen of the Underworld. She mentors women around the world, teaching them how to create a life filled with love, meaningful work and deep personal power. She believes we can all have a positive relationship with ourselves even in the midst of experiencing illness. You can chat Michelle by booking at michelleirving.com.au/chat. Connect with NatalieInstagram: @sickandsuccessful_Connect with MichelleInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialWebsite: michelleirving.com.auBook your Chat with MichelleQueen of the Underworld ProgramMusic by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode Dara Shashoua and Michelle talk about the hard things including:Medical gaslighting and the path to getting a diagnosis with MS.Navigating chronic illness while living alone.Why spoonies are well equipped to run their own businesses.And top tips for doing it in ways that work for you and your body.About DaraDara is a passionate entrepreneur who opened Byzantine Design “The Most Beautiful Tile Store in Melbourne” mere weeks before she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.Dara founded A Chronic Entrepreneur to empower other chronic entrepreneurs to share their stories.About Michelle Irving A pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the Queen of the Underworld. She mentors women around the world, teaching them how to create a life filled with love, meaningful work and deep personal power. She believes we can all have a positive relationship with ourselves even in the midst of experiencing illness. You can chat Michelle by booking at michelleirving.com.au/chat. Connect with DaraInstagram: @achronicentrepreneurWebsite: A Chronic EntrepreneurConnect with MichelleInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialWebsite: michelleirving.com.auBook your Chat with MichelleQueen of the Underworld ProgramMusic by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chronic Illness Discernment is a crucial skill when it comes to the Wellness Industry. In this episode Nitika Chopra and Michelle talk about the way the Wellness Industry has in many ways, been our default home of information and resources.⁠ But how it hasn't served our community very well. Learn:How to self-love really means when living with chronic illness.How to protect your mental health from toxic positivitySpoonie Entrepreneurship - the why, when and how.A big, bold and practical definition of beauty. About Nitika ChopraNitika Chopra is the founder of Chronicon, a media and events company, dedicated to elevating the lives of those living with a chronic illness. Nitika was diagnosed with psoriasis at the age of 10 and psoriatic arthritis at the age of 19. She lived over 17 years of her life being defined by her conditions. Nitika now focusses on creating amazing chronic illness events, media and community.About Michelle Irving A pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the Queen of the Underworld. She mentors women around the world, teaching them how to create a life filled with love, meaningful work and deep personal power. She believes we can all have a positive relationship with ourselves even in the midst of experiencing illness. You can chat Michelle by booking at michelleirving.com.au/chatConnect with NitikaInstagram: @nitikachopraWebsite: The Chronicon CommunityConnect with MichelleInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialWebsite: michelleirving.com.auBook your Chat with MichelleQueen of the Underworld ProgramMusic by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is it so hard is it to get a diagnosis of Endometriosis?  In this episode artist Danica Gim sharesHer experience with endo throughout her teenage years and how her boyfriend called it first.What it's like managing your career while living with endo, including as a flight attendant. How art become a way to transform her childhood experiences with religion. How to be a successful artist while also living with chronic illnessAbout DanicaDanique (Danica Gim) is a super talented Artist from the Netherlands. When she is not writing or making art, Danica is traveling the globe as a flight attendant and creating awareness of endometriosis on her Instagram to help other women avoid the struggles she faced trying to get a diagnosis.About Michelle Irving A pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the Queen of the Underworld. She mentors women around the world, teaching them how to create a life filled with love, meaningful work and deep personal power. She believes we can all have a positive relationship with ourselves even in the midst of experiencing illness. You can chat Michelle by booking at michelleirving.com.au/chat.Connect with DanicaInstagram: @danica.gimWebsite: Danica GimConnect with MichelleInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialWebsite: michelleirving.com.auBook your Chat with Michelle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do when you are a dancer diagnosed EDS (Ehlers-Danlos syndrome)? In this episode Eva Minkoff shares how she is: Preparing for a life filled with uncertainty and finding a way through the fears.Making the bridges between us as patients and doctors so the relationships are healthy, honest and productive. The unusual journey of being a patient advocate via medicine school.About Eva Eva Minkoff is the Senior Director of Community and Education for the charitable organization, Good Days. She's the presenter of Ted Talk titled “5 minutes to fix our broken healthcare system” and host of the [Human]Care podcast. As a chronic illness warrior herself, with EDS and Fibromyalgia, Eva has spent much of the past decade building supportive platforms for the chronic illness and disability communities.About Michelle Irving A pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the Queen of the Underworld. She mentors women around the world, teaching them how to create a life filled with love, meaningful work and deep personal power. She believes we can all have a positive relationship with ourselves even in the midst of experiencing illness. You can chat Michelle by booking at michelleirving.com.au/chat.Connect with EvaPodcast: [Human]careTed Talk:  5 minutes to fix our broken healthcare systemConnect with MichelleInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialWebsite: michelleirving.com.auBook your Chat with MichelleQueen of the Underworld ProgramMusic by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do women remain undiagnosed and treated like it's all in our heads? In this episode the amazing Elinor Cleghorn (author of Unwell Women) shares with us both her personal experience of living with lupus, and also her professional analysis of the long history of medical misogyny.  You'll learn about:Why women's pain and other symptoms are dismissed for years before, if any, diagnosis.How to re-establish boundaries and reassert your autonomy while navigating chronic illness.Why now is an open moment for our individual and collective empowerment while living with chronic illness.About Elinor CleghornIn her new book Unwell Women, Elinor explores the misunderstanding, mystification and misdiagnosis of women's bodies all throughout history. She was shortlisted for the Fitzcarraldo Editions Essay Prize (2017), and she has since written creatively about her experience of chronic illness for publications including Ache (UK) and Westerly (AUS).Elinor is also an ambassador for the wren project, a platform where individuals diagnosed with autoimmune disease, can talk about the emotional and social impact of their diagnosis.  About Michelle Irving A pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the Queen of the Underworld. She mentors women around the world, teaching them how to create a life filled with love, meaningful work and deep personal power. She believes we can all have a positive relationship with ourselves even in the midst of experiencing illness. You can chat Michelle by booking at michelleirving.com.au/chatConnect with ElinorInstagram: @elinorcleghornBook: Unwell womenConnect with MichelleInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialWebsite: michelleirving.com.auBook your Chat with MichelleQueen of the Underworld ProgramMusic by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you manage your career while also living with chronic illness? In this interview we dive deep with Fatemeh Khatibloo, Director of The Office for Ethical and Human Use at Salesforce. You'll learn how to navigate a high profile career with authenticity. Plus the raw truth about depression, chronic illness and finding your way. And how we move on from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) into Belonging.She's the go-to commentator for the Wall Street Journal on consumer privacy, data protection and the intersection with Diversity, Inclusion and Equity.About Fatemeh KhatiblooFatemeh has navigated a high-profile career including her current position as  the Director of The Office for Ethical and Human Use at Salesforce and her former role as Vice President at Forrester Research. She's the go-to commentator for the Wall Street Journal on consumer privacy, data protection and the intersection with Diversity, Inclusion and Equity.Fatemeh also lives with Hashimoto's disease and will be sharing publicly for the first time her experience of building a corporate career while living with chronic illness. About Michelle Irving A pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the Queen of the Underworld. She mentors women around the world, teaching them how to create a life filled with love, meaningful work and deep personal power. She believes we can all have a positive relationship with ourselves even in the midst of experiencing illness. You can chat Michelle by booking at michelleirving.com.au/chatConnect with FatemehLinkedin: fkhatiblooTwitter: @fatemehx2Connect with MichelleInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialWebsite: michelleirving.com.auBook your Chat with MichelleQueen of the Underworld ProgramMusic by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you take care of your mental health when you are living with chronic illness? In this interview with Health Coach Lauren Freedman you'll learn about the toxicity of hustle culture and its impact on those of us living with chronic illness. Plus how to stop internalising the shame placed on living with chronic illness. And a whole lot of real talk about moving from surviving to thriving with chronic illnessAbout LaurenLauren Freedman is an award winning entrepreneur, voice actor, writer and activist who lives in Los Angeles. She has lived with depression and anxiety since she was a teen, and was first diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease and sleep disorders in 2017. This sparked her interest in the invisible illness community and she now hosts the incredibly popular podcast Uninvisible Pod. About Michelle Irving A pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the Queen of the Underworld. She mentors women around the world, teaching them how to create a life filled with love, meaningful work and deep personal power. She believes we can all have a positive relationship with ourselves even in the midst of experiencing illness. You can chat Michelle by booking at michelleirving.com.au/chat Connect with LaurenInstagram: @uninvisiblepod Website: uninvisiblepod.com/Podcast: uninvisiblepod.com/episodes/ Connect with MichelleInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialWebsite: michelleirving.com.auBook your Chat with MichelleQueen of the Underworld ProgramMusic by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is sustainable wellness when you are living with chronic illness? In this episode spoonie and wellness expert Flic Manning shares with us her personal strategies for navigating treatment, drugs, side effects and B.S. Hear how she interviews clinicians to see if they are the right fit for her! Plus why she shares her experience of Crohn's disease publicly and without shame.About FlicFlic Manning successfully maintained her dancing and choreography career whilst living with invisible illness. She was determined to live well despite doctors telling her it was impossible. Flic's debut memoir Living Human is out now!About Michelle IrvingA pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the Queen of the Underworld. She mentors women around the world, teaching them how to create a life filled with love, meaningful work and deep personal power. She believes we can all have a positive relationship with ourselves even in the midst of experiencing illness. Book her for your Free Strategy Call with Michelle.Connect with FlicInstagram: @flicmanningWebsite: www.flicmanning.com/Read Living HumanConnect with MichelleInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialBook your Free Strategy CallQueen of the Underworld ProgramMusic by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens in a marriage when a vibrant author experiences chronic fatigue? In this episode author Ashley Kalagian-Blunt shares about the long diagnosis process for her chronic fatigue condition. Hear her wisdom about how to stay connected to your dream life even while living with chronic illness. Plus how Ashely navigates marriage and employment to ensure sustainable well-being while living with invisible illness. About AshleyAshley Kalagian Blunt is a Sydney-based author. Her books include My Name Is Revenge and How to Be Australian, a memoir. She co-hosts the James and Ashley Stay at Home podcast about writing, creativity and health. A former avid traveller, she was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome in 2017 after a year of insidious onset. About Michelle IrvingA pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the Queen of the Underworld. She mentors women around the world, teaching them how to create a life filled with love, meaningful work and deep personal power. She believes we can all have a positive relationship with ourselves even in the midst of experiencing illness.Connect with Ashley Kalagian-Blunt Connect with Ashley on Instagram: @akalagianbluntAshley's Website: www.ashleykalagianblunt.com/Read My Name is Revenge & How to be AustralianConnect with MichelleInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialQueen of the Underworld ProgramMusic by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 How to manage other people's reactions to your diagnosis? In this episode breast cancer advocate Kath Elliott shares how she used her PR skills to share her shock diagnosis and tell other people how she wanted them to relate to her. Kath shares how she discovered a large lump in her breast in 2019 which was the impetus for her starting on a sacred journey of self-discovery and healing; physically, emotionally and spiritually. About KathKath is the vocal breast cancer advocate and founder of My Breast Friend which shares luxurious handmade body lotions and body washes as her personal heart song to all women and their relationship with their bodies.About Michelle IrvingA pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the Queen of the Underworld. She mentors women around the world, teaching them how to create a life filled with love, meaningful work and deep personal power. She believes we can all have a positive relationship with ourselves even in the midst of experiencing illness.Connect with KathInstagram: @mybreastfriendausWebsite: mybreastfriend.netConnect with MichelleInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialQueen of the Underworld ProgramMusic by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you have boundaries when you are living with chronic illness? In this interview Sarah Ramey turns the tables and interviews Michelle Irving - in a raw, real and bold conversation. Michelle talks about how she found her own Badass Boundaries when she really needed to stand up for herself around treatment and care. Plus how she managed work and other people's expectations of what she should be doing, especially when she was very unwell. Sarah and Michelle also talk about why the Greek Myth of Persephone, Queen of the Underworld is the psychological map for serious illness and how you can use it to re-shape your experience and overall wellbeing, even if your physical condition remains the same.About Michelle IrvingMichelle gets it. While bed-bound twice in the past decade, she has mastered the art of living well while experiencing serious illness.Michelle is driven by a mission to de-shame and transform conversations around illness.She keeps it real. In her forthright style, she provides practical relationship and self-care strategies for the whole illness journey from diagnosis, treatment, ongoing management to survivorship.Connect with MichelleInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialQueen of the Underworld ProgramMusic by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

_______________________________________________________________________________________Subscribe On: Apple Podcasts   Spotify   Subscribe on Android   RSS _______________________________________________________________________________________How do you navigate your career while living with chronic illness? Spoonie Entrepreneur Tanya Doumouras and recently retired Chris Beanland, share all of their wisdom. Learn how to share what you need and ask for what you want - including working part-time. Plus marriage, love and navigating family dynamics while living with chronic illness.   About TanyaTanya is a fantastic Spoonie entrepreneur who was diagnosed in 2017 with  Central Sensitisation Syndrome and Chronic Fatigue. She founded Kokki Eco, a social enterprise that brings beautiful handicrafts to the world. About ChisChris enjoyed a stellar career in both Academia and corporate Australia, while living with rheumatoid arthritis and also raising her son.  About Michelle IrvingA pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving runs the Queen of the Underworld program for intelligent, talented women living with chronic illness. She mentors women around the world, teaching them how to create a life filled with love, meaningful work and deep personal power. She believes we can all have a positive relationship with ourselves even in the midst of experiencing illness.Connect with TanyaInstagram: @kokkiecoshopFacebook: My Central Sensitisaton JourneyConnect with MichelleInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialConsultations: Book your complimentary consultation with Michelle.Queen of the Underworld ProgramMusic by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you tell people you have a chronic illness? Lauren Selfridge is San Fransisco based therapist who lives with remitting multiple sclerosis. In this episode of The Pyjama Interviews podcast she shares with Michelle Irving who to tell what, at work about your chronic illness, especially the tricky disclosures about an invisible illness.⁠ Plus how to manage your spoons and set up your day in ways that work for you and your body. And the insider tips on what are the qualities spoonies should look for in a great therapist & why.⁠Plus in this episode all the details of how to book a complimentary consultation with Michelle in October 2021.Connect with LaurenInstagram: @laurenselfridgeofficialWebsite: laurenselfridge.com/Podcast: This is not what I orderedConnect with MichelleComplimentary Consult: bit.ly/michellecallInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialQueen of the Underworld ProgramMusic by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered how to navigating relationships, schooling, travel and healthcare, all while chronically ill. Izzy Kornblau is 23 year old New Yorker with a wealth of experience about living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, along with other conditions it causes (POTS, Gastroparesis, Muscle Tension Dysphonia, and TMJD). She shares with Michelle Irving how she learned to live with dynamic disability including asking for a wheelchair at the Louvre! Plus The Pyjama Panel Events- where you can join us live for a podcast recording and get your questions answered from our panel of experts. (Mon 13 Sept - Wed 15 Sept 2021). About IzzyIzzy is a 23-year old New Yorker and an aspiring genetic counselor who lives with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, along with other conditions it causes (POTS, Gastroparesis, Muscle Tension Dysphonia, and TMJD).Izzy's YouTube channel has 20,000 subscribers. She regularly educates her followers and shares tips about navigating relationships, schooling, and healthcare, all while chronically ill.About Michelle IrvingA pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the Queen of the Underworld. She mentors women around the world, teaching them how to create a life filled with love, meaningful work and deep personal power. She believes we can all have a positive relationship with ourselves even in the midst of experiencing illness.Connect with IzzyInstagram: @izzykornblauYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IzzyKornblau/videosConnect with MichelleInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialThe Pyjama Panel ExtravaganzaQueen of the Underworld ProgramMusic by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

_______________________________________________________________________________________Subscribe On: Apple Podcasts   Spotify   Subscribe on Android   RSS _______________________________________________________________________________________Samantha Wills started her self-titled jewellery company on the kitchen table when she was just 21 years old. She went on to become a global sensation. She shares with Michelle Irving, the raw truth and intimate details of her life, business, and experience of living with endometriosis.⁠ Samantha talks about hitting rockbottom in her personal life while it looked all champagne and roses (literally) in her career.⁠ Plus, how she normalised the chronic pain over her extended menstrual cycle and then confronted the reality of stage 4 endometriosis when she 'finally' got to the doctors.⁠About SamanthaSamantha's new memoir Of Gold and Dust is an exceptional read for any woman living with chronic illness while also navigating a professional career.About Michelle IrvingA pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the Queen of the Underworld. She mentors women around the world, teaching them how to create a life filled with love, meaningful work and deep personal power. She believes we can all have a positive relationship with ourselves even in the midst of experiencing illness.Connect with SamanthaInstagram: @samanthawillsWebsite: samanthawills.com/Book:  Of Gold and DustConnect with MichelleInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialWebsite: michelleirving.com.auFacebook Group: The Pyjama InterviewsQueen of the Underworld ProgramMusic by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Ramey knows what it's like to work in demanding roles and 'perform wellness'. She worked on the 2008 Obama campaign, wrote and performed her own songs all while her body was breaking down with chronic illness. She lived with mysterious illnesses which doctors couldn’t diagnose or treat and she joked that she should write a book about it. And then she did. Sarah shares  her experience of living with multiple serious illnesses over the last seventeen years. Plus how she has ‘made friends with boundaries’, transformed family relationships and claimed her power in doctor's appointments. She also shares why the Myth of the Greek Goddess Persephone resonates strongly with the story of chronic illness today. ⁠About SarahSarah Ramey is a writer and musician (known as Wolf Larsen) living between Washington, DC and Tucson, Arizona.  Sarah has been living multiple serious illnesses for seventeen years including Chronic Fatigue, CRPS, MCAS, POTS.Her first book The Lady’s Handbook for Her Mysterious Illness has been featured in The Paris Review, Ms. Magazine, Salon, The Atlantic & The Washington Post.About Michelle IrvingA pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the Queen of the Underworld. She mentors women around the world, teaching them how to create a life filled with love, meaningful work and deep personal power. She believes we can all have a positive relationship with ourselves even in the midst of experiencing illness.Connect with Sarah Instagram: @sarahmarierameyTwitter: @sarahmarierameyBook:  A Lady's Handbook to her Mysterious IllnessConnect with MichelleInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialWebsite: michelleirving.com.auQueen of the Underworld ProgramMusic by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacinta never intended to be a radio broadcaster. She dreamed of being a teacher, but chronic illness de-railed her. In conversation with host Michelle Irving, Jacinta shares how you can dissociate from your body while living with chronic pain and the benefits of coming home to your body.⁠ Plus what it feels like to hit rock bottom and how she made a choice to come up again⁠. She also shares about navigating marriage, career and raising children while living with invisible illness.About Jacinta ParsonsABC Radio Broadcaster Jacinta Parsons has been living with Crohns disease for over 20 years. Her first book Unseen is powerful and poignant memoir of her experience of living with invisible illness. Jacinta is an ambassador for the Crohn’s and Colitis Association.About Michelle IrvingA pioneer in the Chronic Illness space, Michelle Irving is the Queen of the Underworld. She mentors women around the world, teaching them how to create a life filled with love, meaningful work and deep personal power. She believes we can all have a positive relationship with ourselves even in the midst of experiencing illness.Connect with Jacinta Instagram: @jacintaparsonsTwitter: @Jacinta_ParsonsConnect with MichelleInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialWebsite: michelleirving.com.auQueen of the Underworld ProgramMusic by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.