The Chronically Ill Diaries
Hello and Welcome to 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.
I hope this could be a safe place to become educated whether you are living with a chronic illness or you know and love someone who is.
I hope we can build a community through this podcast and create a support system for one another.
Thanks for stopping by and see you again soon!!
Episodes
38 episodes
Let’s Talk About Drain Pain: What It Is & Why It Happens
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 ti...
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Episode 37
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16:13
Dialysis & Post-Transplant Diet: What You Need to Know
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 ch...
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Episode 36
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48:04
The Connection Between Chronic Illness and Oral Health w/ Ashley Smith
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 ca...
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Episode 35
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43:15
Pregnancy After A Kidney Transplant w/ Nadia Ortega
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!! ...
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Episode 34
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41:10
The Frontlines of Kidney Care w/ Tanya Zavaleta
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 patient...
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Episode 33
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42:35
New Year, Better Me - Welcome to 2025
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 putt...
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Episode 32
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19:23
Pregnancy & Lupus w/ Adriana and Vanessa
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 co...
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Episode 31
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1:03:33
Sunday Morning Coffee Chat // Big Changes
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!!
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Episode 30
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14:25
Building a Baseline for Health and Longevity w/ Dr. Anthony Hector
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 healthies...
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Episode 29
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57:27
We Don't Have a Healthcare System, We Have a Sick Care System w/ Dr. Anthony Hector
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 c...
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Episode 28
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48:08
If You're Starting Dialysis... This is for YOU
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 wee...
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Episode 27
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33:23
Finding Yourself After A Diagnosis
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 wee...
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Episode 26
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29:24
IT'S MY ONE YEAR KIDNEYVERSARY
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!
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Episode 25
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32:03
May is Lupus Awareness Month
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 wit...
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Episode 24
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20:08
HOW HAS IT BEEN ONE YEAR OF TCID PODCAST!!
Welcome back to the podcast guys!! I'm sure you're wondering where I've been, so let me tell you...
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Episode 23
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16:31
Q&A
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 s...
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Episode 22
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29:22
A Mother's Perspective with Mama Egami
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 s...
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Episode 21
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39:17
Sunday Morning Coffee Chat // UNCUT Pt. 2
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 listeni...
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Episode 20
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26:34
Unbreakable Bonds: Navigating Childhood with a Sick Friend
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 o...
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Episode 19
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23:34
SMCC // Relationship Realities: Navigating the Past, Present, and Inner Circle Pt. 1
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...
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Episode 18
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37:44
The Power of Knowing Your Body
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 yea...
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Episode 17
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19:22
Looking at Life From a Different Perspective // Choosing Gratitude
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 fa...
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Episode 16
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19:43
It's Not Selfish to Choose Yourself
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...
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Episode 15
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23:50
Discovering Your Routine Mindset
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!!!
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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27:07
Confessions of a Dialysis Patient w/ Nadia Ortega
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:( <...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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53:58