Chronic Illness Support: That Chronic Thing
Hey there, I'm Cathy! Living with chronic illness isn't easy, and I'm here to talk about the ups, downs, and everything in between. Whether it's navigating relationships, work, or simply trying to make it through the day, I’m sharing my personal experiences and insights to offer support, humor, and connection for those walking (and rolling) the same path.
From dating while sick to finding small joys amidst the challenges, we’ll laugh, cry, and figure this chronic illness life out together. Join me as we create a space where you don’t have to go through it alone.
Podcasting since 2023 • 53 episodes
Chronic Illness Support: That Chronic Thing
Latest Episodes
Belly Cramps, IBS, and the big bad Crohn's Disease
If you have chronic illness and belly pain, a lot of this episode may sound familiar!Me? Oh I've been MIA with a Crohn's disease flare! In this episode I tell you all about it, including some basic definitions for IBS, Crohn's disease, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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16:54
Chronic Illness Friendships, with a little reiki, herbs, and a lot of honesty, ft. Jess Gardner
In this episode of That Chronic Thing podcast, Cathy is joined by her friend Jess Gardner. Jess is Reiki certified, she’s a poodle mama, disability advocate for EDS. Noonan syndrome, ME/CFS, dysautonomia and SFN. In additio...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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40:37
Chronically Yours: ME/CFS Up Close, a personal story of chronic illness and resilience
In this episode of Chronically Yours, a segment of That Chronic Thing podcast, Cathy reads a moving submission from JD Fraser, who lives with severe ME/CFS. JD shares the realities of life with a poorly understood chronic illn...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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9:31
ME/CFS is #notjustfatigue, featuring Founder Elizabeth Ansell
"So you're basically tired all the time?" No, it's #notjustfatigue. In this episode of That Chronic Thing, Cathy chats with Elizabeth Ansell (Founder, Executive Director) of notjustfatigu...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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24:53
The Price of Inclusion: Chronic Illness, Disability, & Accessibility Fails
In this episode of That Chronic Thing, Cathy dives into the high cost of “inclusion” at a WNBA playoff game — literally. From $2,000 ADA seats to arenas telling disabled fans to “just show up and hope,” this story highlights how broken...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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13:11