Alive with Chronic Illness

I'm joined by byACRE CEO Anders Berggreen to discuss his journey to founding byACRE, and the importance of mobility aids that feel like you.

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Please note this Podcast is provided for general information only, it does not constitute as medical or professional advice. The views expressed by guests on this Podcast are their own, their inclusion in this Podcast is not an endorsement.

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In Section 9 of our Chronic Illness Management programme we explore steps you can take now to help prepare for the future. Considering things such as home adaptations, and long term goal planning to make living with conditions, including those that are degenerative as comfortable as possible.

🏘️ You can join our discord server to chat to others taking the programme here: ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/CQJMmgYPVY⁠⁠⁠.

📰 For summaries of the programme sections visit and subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠http://alivewithchronicillness.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠.

If you found this programme helpful and you would like to donate to the project and help fund current and future resources you can do so here: ⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/alivewithchronicillness⁠⁠⁠.

To learn more about Jo and her work visit her website: ⁠⁠⁠https://jboccupationaltherapy.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠.

Please note this Podcast is provided for general information only, it does not constitute as medical or professional advice. The views expressed by guests on this Podcast are their own, their inclusion in this Podcast is not an endorsement.

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In Section 8 of our Chronic Illness Management programme we explore proactive steps you can take to prepare for flare-ups. Helping you feel more in control of your life while living with an unpredictable condition.

🏘️ You can join our discord server to chat to others taking the programme here: ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/CQJMmgYPVY⁠⁠⁠.

📰 For summaries of the programme sections visit and subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠http://alivewithchronicillness.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠.

If you found this programme helpful and you would like to donate to the project and help fund current and future resources you can do so here: ⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/alivewithchronicillness⁠⁠⁠.

To learn more about Jo and her work visit her website: ⁠⁠⁠https://jboccupationaltherapy.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠.

Please note this Podcast is provided for general information only, it does not constitute as medical or professional advice. The views expressed by guests on this Podcast are their own, their inclusion in this Podcast is not an endorsement.

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In Section 7 of our Chronic Illness Management programme we explore ways to sustainably re-engage with work, hobbies and daily life after a health change. We talk about how sustainable re-engagement takes time, adaptation and flexibility, and the steps you can take steps to re-engage with the things you love.

🏘️ You can join our discord server to chat to others taking the programme here: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/CQJMmgYPVY⁠⁠.

📰 For summaries of the programme sections visit and subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠http://alivewithchronicillness.substack.com/⁠⁠.

If you found this programme helpful and you would like to donate to the project and help fund current and future resources you can do so here: ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/alivewithchronicillness⁠⁠.

To learn more about Jo and her work visit her website: ⁠⁠https://jboccupationaltherapy.co.uk/⁠⁠.

Please note this Podcast is provided for general information only, it does not constitute as medical or professional advice. The views expressed by guests on this Podcast are their own, their inclusion in this Podcast is not an endorsement.

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In Section 6 of our Chronic Illness Management programme we explore ways you can adapt your life to make it more accessible, and tasks more sustainable when you live with chronic illness.

🏘️ You can join our discord server to chat to others taking the programme here: ⁠https://discord.gg/CQJMmgYPVY⁠.

📰 For summaries of the programme sections visit and subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠http://alivewithchronicillness.substack.com/⁠.

If you found this programme helpful and you would like to donate to the project and help fund current and future resources you can do so here: ⁠buymeacoffee.com/alivewithchronicillness⁠.

To learn more about Jo and her work visit her website: ⁠https://jboccupationaltherapy.co.uk/⁠.

You can learn more about B Adaptive the sponsor of this section and shop their range of adaptive clothing here: https://www.bealiesadaptivewear.co.uk/

Please note this Podcast is provided for general information only, it does not constitute as medical or professional advice. The views expressed by guests on this Podcast are their own, their inclusion in this Podcast is not an endorsement.

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In Section 5 of our Chronic Illness Management programme we continue to use fictional real life inspired scenarios written by Jo's occupational therapy students to explore different ways people can implement pacing into their lives.

🏘️ You can join our discord server to chat to others taking the programme here: https://discord.gg/CQJMmgYPVY.

📰 For summaries of the programme sections visit and subscribe to our newsletter: http://alivewithchronicillness.substack.com/.

If you found this programme helpful and you would like to donate to the project and help fund current and future resources you can do so here: buymeacoffee.com/alivewithchronicillness.

To learn more about Jo and her work visit her website: https://jboccupationaltherapy.co.uk/.

Thank you to byACRE for sponsoring this episode. You can learn more about their products here: https://www.byacre.com/uk/

Please note this Podcast is provided for general information only, it does not constitute as medical or professional advice. The views expressed by guests on this Podcast are their own, their inclusion in this Podcast is not an endorsement.

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In Section 4 of our Chronic Illness Management programme we use fictional real life inspired scenarios written by Jo's occupational therapy students to explore different ways people can implement pacing into their lives.

🏘️ You can join our discord server to chat to others taking the programme here: https://discord.gg/CQJMmgYPVY.

📰 For summaries of the programme sections visit and subscribe to our newsletter: http://alivewithchronicillness.substack.com/.

If you found this programme helpful and you would like to donate to the project and help fund current and future resources you can do so here: buymeacoffee.com/alivewithchronicillness.

To learn more about Jo and her work visit her website: https://jboccupationaltherapy.co.uk/.

Thank you to Main Squeeze for sponsoring this episode. You can learn more about their products here: https://mainsqueezeworld.com/.

Use code ALIVEWITH15 for 15% off.

Please note this Podcast is provided for general information only, it does not constitute as medical or professional advice. The views expressed by guests on this Podcast are their own, their inclusion in this Podcast is not an endorsement.

Music by audionautix.com

In Section 3 of our Chronic Illness Management programme we explore the ways you can implement pacing into your daily life. Considering the different types of energy, and practical steps you can take to make daily tasks, such as chores, more energy efficient, so you have capacity to do the things you want to do. It is the third step in our 9 section programme designed to empower chronically ill people to manage their health and live fulfilling lives. It was created in partnership by Elizabeth Curtis and Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall.

🏘️ You can join our discord server to chat to others taking the programme here: https://discord.gg/CQJMmgYPVY.

📰 For summaries of the programme sections visit and subscribe to our newsletter: http://alivewithchronicillness.substack.com/.

If you found this programme helpful and you would like to donate to the project and help fund current and future resources you can do so here: buymeacoffee.com/alivewithchronicillness.

To learn more about Jo and her work visit her website: https://jboccupationaltherapy.co.uk/.

Please note this Podcast is provided for general information only, it does not constitute as medical or professional advice. The views expressed by guests on this Podcast are their own, their inclusion in this Podcast is not an endorsement.

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In Section 2 of our Chronic Illness Management programme we explore the pacing theory and how it can support chronically ill and disabled people to better manage their energy, making sure you have the capacity to do the things you need to do but also the things you want to do, an important step in building a sustainable fulfilling life. It is the second step in our 9 section programme designed to empower chronically ill people to manage their health and live fulfilling lives. It was created in partnership by Elizabeth Curtis and Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall.

🏘️ You can join our discord server to chat to others taking the programme here: https://discord.gg/CQJMmgYPVY.

📰 For summaries of the programme sections visit and subscribe to our newsletter: http://alivewithchronicillness.substack.com/.

If you found this programme helpful and you would like to donate to the project and help fund current and future resources you can do so here: buymeacoffee.com/alivewithchronicillness.

To learn more about Jo and her work visit her website: https://jboccupationaltherapy.co.uk/.

You can learn more about B Adaptive the sponsor of this section and shop their range of adaptive clothing here: https://www.bealiesadaptivewear.co.uk/

Please note this Podcast is provided for general information only, it does not constitute as medical or professional advice. The views expressed by guests on this Podcast are their own, their inclusion in this Podcast is not an endorsement.

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In Section 1 of our Chronic Illness Management programme we explore the first steps you could take in managing your chronic illness. Whether you have a new diagnosis, a change in symptoms or just want to better manage your chronic illness this episode is for you. It is the first step in our 9 section programme designed to empower chronically ill people to manage their health and live fulfilling lives. It was created in partnership by Elizabeth Curtis and Occupational Therapist, Jo Southall.

🏘️ You can join our discord server to chat to others taking the programme here: https://discord.gg/CQJMmgYPVY.

📰 For summaries of the programme sections visit and subscribe to our newsletter: http://alivewithchronicillness.substack.com/.

If you found this programme helpful and you would like to donate to the project and help fund current and future resources you can do so here: buymeacoffee.com/alivewithchronicillness

To learn more about Jo and her work visit her website: https://jboccupationaltherapy.co.uk/.

Thank you to Main Squeeze for sponsoring this episode. You can learn more about their products here: https://mainsqueezeworld.com/.

Use code ALIVEWITH15 for 15% off.

Please note this Podcast is provided for general information only, it does not constitute as medical or professional advice. The views expressed by guests on this Podcast are their own, their inclusion in this Podcast is not an endorsement.

Music by audionautix.com