Episodes
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UNBREAKABLE - Season 1 Finale: Pets
Welcome to our season finale! It's amazing that we are already here. This week we discuss what an important role pets have in the lives of those with Chronic Illness. We both hope that you have enjoyed this season as much as we enjoyed working on it. While some of the topics have been quite...
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UNBREAKABLE - Ep.20 Bullying
This week we tackled the subject of bullying and Elle goes into detail about what it was like growing up "different". Kay talks about how cruel people can be when you are a heavier woman. Its been a rough couple of weeks for us. We have faced some very emotional subjects in hopes it might help...
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UNBREAKABLE - Ep.19: Trauma and Chronic Illness
Hi everyone! Today Elle and Kay discuss the relationship between past trauma and chronic illness as well as current stressors that can trigger episodes of illness. We do hope you enjoy this episode, it has been a rough couple of weeks for the Unbreakable group. Between tech issues, illness and…
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UNBREAKABLE - Ep.18: When Chronic Illness Makes Its Own Plans
This week we discuss how sometimes our best plans can be derailed by Chronic Illness. It's okay to not be okay. Thank you for listening! Everything said in our podcasts are based on our own experiences and should not be taken as medical advice.
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UNBREAKABLE - Ep.17: PTSD/CPTSD with Special Guest Angie Roberts
This week we have a round table discussion on PTSD/CPTSD with mental health advocate Angie Roberts. We each go into detail about our traumatic experiences and what started us down this path in life. Everything said in our podcasts are based on our own experiences and should not be taken as…
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UNBREAKABLE - Ep.16: Usher Syndrome
This week Elle talks about her life with Usher Syndrome which deeply impacts sight, hearing and balance for her. She goes into detail about daily life and the obstacles she faces with this very rare syndrome. Thank you for listening! Everything said in our podcasts are based on our own…
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UNBREAKABLE - Ep.15: Transgender Pride with a Surprise Guest
This week we have a really special episode to celebrate Pride Month. A young college student, Owen, has come to talk about the issues trans youth face on a regular basis. As always, our podcasts are based on our own experiences or those of our special guests. Thank you for listening!
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UNBREAKABLE - Ep.14: Admissions to a Mental Health Hospital with Guest Angie Roberts
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains conversation about anxiety, depression and thoughts of suicide. This week we have a very special guest, Angie Roberts, who talks about her personal experience of the process of admission to a mental health hospital. She is a passionate advocate for mental...
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UNBREAKABLE - Ep.13: Exercise and Nutrition for Chronic Illness
This week we talk about exercise and nutrition and how to best apply it to people with Chronic Illness. Please leave your comments, suggestions and questions below. We will be featuring one of your questions in our next podcast! Thank you for listening! Everything said in our podcasts are based…
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UNBREAKABLE - Ep.12: The Stages of Grief and Chronic Illness
This week we talk about the 7 stages of Grief and how it applies to those of us with Chronic Illness. Have you grieved the loss of the person you were before you became ill? Please leave your comments, suggestions and questions below. We will be featuring one of your questions in our next…
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UNBREAKABLE - Ep.11: Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
This week we talk about the Fibro and CFS and Elle's own experiences growing up with both. Please leave your comments, suggestions and questions below. We will be featuring one of your questions in our next podcast! Thank you for listening! Everything said in our podcasts are based on our own...
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UNBREAKABLE - Ep.10: Chronic Pain and Pain Killers with a Special Guest
We are so happy to be able to bring to you our first special guest who has been willing to openly share her experiences with chronic pain and the use of pain medication. This is her experience but so relatable to many people who have been in her position. Pain medication is necessary for a good...
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UNBREAKABLE - Ep.9: Lupus
It is Lupus Awareness Month! So this week we talk about the disease and Kay talks about her own experiences since she was diagnosed. Please leave your comments, suggestions and questions below. We will be featuring one of your questions in our next podcast! Thank you for listening! Everything…
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UNBREAKABLE - Ep.8: Stress and Chronic Illness
Welcome to our podcast! This week we discuss how different types of stress trigger your chronic health conditions. Everything from illness, emotional stress or trauma, lack of sleep and any abrupt change in schedule plus more! Grab a cup of coffee and listen in. Let us know your thoughts! Please...
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UNBREAKABLE - Ep.7: Risk Factors in Chronic Illness
Welcome to our podcast! This week we discuss risk factors in chronic illness. There are so many unexpected life changes that come along with diagnoses and so many ways to trigger your illness! Please leave your comments, suggestions and questions below. We will be featuring one of your questions…
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UNBREAKABLE - Ep.6: Relationships
Welcome to our podcast! This week we discuss how chronic illness affects relationships. Marriages, long term relationships, dating and yes, we talk about sex too! Please leave your comments, suggestions and questions below. We will be featuring one of your questions in our next podcast! Thank you...
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UNBREAKABLE - Ep.5: Anxiety
Welcome to our podcast! This week we discuss how anxiety plays a role in chronic illness. Please leave your comments, suggestions and questions below. We will be featuring one of your questions in our next podcast! Thank you for listening! Everything said in our podcasts are based on our own...
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UNBREAKABLE - Ep.4: Depression
Disclaimer: The personal experiences we discuss in this episode are from years ago and we are both in a very healthy place today. It's okay to not be okay and there is help available. TRIGGER WARNING: This week we discuss chronic depression and suicide. Because this topic is so emotionally...
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UNBREAKABLE - Ep.3: Spoonies
Welcome to our podcast! This week we discuss the term "Spoonies" and living the spoonie life. Please leave your comments, suggestions and questions below. We will be featuring one of your questions in our next podcast! Thank you for listening! Everything said in our podcasts are based on our own...
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UNBREAKABLE - Ep.2: Homebound & Isolation
Welcome to our podcast! This week we discuss the mental effects of being housebound, turning things into a positive and what to do with the time. Please leave your comments, suggestions and questions below. We will be featuring one of your questions in our next podcast! We long to give back to…
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UNBREAKABLE - Ep.1: Introductions
Welcome to our debut podcast! Learn about how we both came to be a part of the chronic illness community. Please leave your comments, suggestions and questions below. We will be featuring one of your questions in our next episode! Thank you for listening! Everything said in our podcasts are based...