Chronically Misunderstood
Chronically Misunderstood is the podcast for anyone who’s ever felt dismissed, doubted, or labeled “too sensitive” while navigating life with chronic illness or neurodivergence. Host Laura Lee combines lived experience with her training as a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner to bring community, validation, and hope with honest stories, practical tips, and small, doable steps to support your health and your life — without guilt, perfectionism, or pressure. Because your story makes sense, even when the world doesn’t.
Episodes
5 episodes
When Your Autopilot Goes Rogue: Understanding Dysautonomia
October was Dysautonomia Awareness Month, and today we’re talking about what happens when your body’s autopilot—your autonomic nervous system—starts glitching.If you’ve ever felt dizzy for no reason, your heart races the moment yo...
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15:21
Beyond the Joints: What New Hypermobility Research Reveals About the Whole Body
A groundbreaking new study on hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) is changing how we understand hypermobility. It’s not just about flexible joints—it’s about communication breakdowns between the connective tissue, nervous system, and immu...
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Episode 4
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Six Ways to Make Life with a Sensitive Body Easier
Ever feel like taking care of your body is a full-time job? In this episode, Laura unpacks the hidden work behind living with a sensitive or chronically ill body — from planning mornings around sleep quality to navigating food sensitivities, re...
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19:36
Organizing Your Health Story – From Scattered Symptoms to Clarity
Have you ever walked out of a doctor’s appointment feeling like they only saw one small piece of your story? You’re not alone. In this episode, I share how crisis moments are rarely the beginning of our health journey — they’re just when we fin...
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Episode 2
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You’re Not Alone: Why Being Misunderstood Hinders Healing
In this first episode of Chronically Misunderstood, Laura shares why she created this podcast and what it means to live in a body that doesn’t play by the rules. From the invisible effort behind everyday tasks to the stress of fighting...
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Episode 1
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