Y’all’s response to the first Ask Alex episode was so overwhelmingly positive that we had to open it up to everyone. We listened, and we’re officially launching a weekly Q&A episode 🥹

And if you want even more (because who doesn’t?) head over to our Substack, where subscribers get access to additional, exclusive Q&A answers and behind-the-scenes footage you won’t find anywhere else.

If you want to submit a question, keep an eye out for our weekly posts on YouTube and socials, then click the link to our Google Q&A form.

Now… without further ado…

A brand new Calling in Sick series where we answer your real-life questions about navigating chronic illness — live, rapid-fire, and off the cuff. Each week, we’ll be answering questions you submit... no edits, no polish, just honest conversation.

And for this first episode,  @CarolineCray  joins me to tackle your most pressing questions, like:

• How to advocate for yourself when specialists are dismissive or confused

• Why “duvet days” are productive — and how to rest without feeling lazy

• Staying hopeful without bypassing how hard this actually is

• Dating and intimacy with MCAS, food allergies, and real safety boundaries

• Navigating work, fatigue, accommodations, and knowing when you’ve pushed too far

• How to explain chronic illness to new people (without over-explaining)

• Nutrition realities with restrictive diets, protein intake, and energy limitations

We hope you love this new series as much as we love making it 🤍

xx,

Alex

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