This month nearly took me out — it literally felt like a physical and mental rollercoaster. I was up…and then down (like almost in the hospital down)…and then up…and then decided it was also a good time to test some boundaries, which brought only more ups and downs. With my monthlong whiplash coming to an end, I wanted to do some reflection to figure out what worked, what didn’t, and what I need to prioritize moving forward.

So, this week's episode of Calling in Sick, is that reflection. Please keep your hands, arms, legs, and feet inside this chronic illness rollercoaster at all times because it’s a doozy!!

I’m sharing: 

💔The rules I broke (+ what happened when I broke them!!)

📝The rules I held firm!!

🙌 My unexpected learnings from testing ALL the boundaries (at once)

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I allowed to push? Am I allowed to live big even when I feel small?” — this episode is your permission slip…to at least do some testing.

xx,

💬 Comment: What’s your take on couple’s math? If your partner is doing all the cooking/cleaning while you're on low spoons… is it rude to sit out, or is that just survival mode etiquette? Comment your thoughts below!!

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Intro:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick

00:20:00 Life catch-up

00:02:38 Alex’s Picks of the Week (Crown Pillow, Kroma Bone Broth)

00:05:32 MERCH dropping Monday 11/24!!

Pushing the Limits:

00:08:43 The mental health impact of testing your boundaries and rules

00:13:04 Boundary #1 - Food

00:15:28 Boundary #2 - Sleep

00:17:17 Boundary #3 - Socializing

00:19:42 The rules I followed this weekend

00:25:08 The rules I broke this weekend!

00:28:40 My take on whether the rollercoaster was worth it

Conclusion:

00:37:05 One Brain Cell Show: Frankenstein

00:38:22 Thank you for Calling in Sick with me!

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I had a toddler-level crash out this week… like, full-on crying mid–Hot Girl Walk. In this episode, I try to make sense of where it came from. Hint: my brain was definitely trying to protect me. Between the prednisone taper, nonstop testing, and the mental gymnastics of waiting for answers, I didn’t realize how much my anxiety had been brewing under the surface.

So today, I’m getting real about what’s actually behind it — and what this latest meltdown taught me.

I open up about:

😭 How the literal anticipation of bad news made me crash out

💔 How hard it can be when those you love fail to support you in the way you need

xx,
Alex

💬 Comment: How do YOU want people to show up for you when you’re struggling — with shit talking, solutions, solidarity, or silliness?

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Intro:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick!

00:03:10 Alex’s Picks of the Week (Elastique, Lola Blanket)

Why I crashed the F out:

00:04:40 Confession time (ie: I crashed out)

00:08:12 Why I think I got so anxious

00:10:35 How my brain started to play tricks on me

00:14:52 My medical update

00:20:26 What I know for sure: my current protocol isn’t working

00:2250 My reframe since my crash out

00:25:00 The 4 different ways that people need support

00:27:47 The 3 reasons that people may not show up for you when you need them most

Conclusion:

00:34:11 One Brain Cell Show: Dancing with the Stars

00:35:27 My approach for the next 2 months

00:36:18 Thanks for Calling in Sick with me this week!!

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Last week, we talked about giving ourselves permission to have fun — but this week? We’re swinging the pendulum back the other way. Because I made zero adjustments and just had fun… which was great until it wasn’t. Truth is, one of the hardest people to set boundaries with is actually ourselves.

In this episode, I talk through what it looks like to chase joy, crash hard, and try to recover without beating yourself up. Spoiler alert: I’m recording this after two straight days of IVIG, so I’m right in the thick of it.

Here’s what we get into:

This one’s for the people who are 0 or 100, all or nothing, go-go-go until your joints give out. You’re not lazy. You’re not failing. You’re just human — and that’s more than enough.

Thanks for Calling in Sick with me, again 💛

Comment: What’s one boundary you’re learning to set with yourself lately?

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This week on Calling in Sick, I’m joined by Dr. Preston Roche—a psychiatry resident, former Air Force Academy track athlete, and viral medical content creator known as ⁠ ⁨@itspresro⁩ ⁠. Preston brings a blend of clinical insight and personal vulnerability and I share my experience with acute and chronic pain (including how I think about and manage CRPS). Together, we dive into the messy, misunderstood world of chronic pain, mental health, and medical bias.

In this episode, we talk:

🧠 How today’s doctors learn about pain (chronic and acute), and how that compares to real life

📉 Why chronic pain can be dismissed in ER or hospital settings

🥼 Why patients struggle with seeking pain relief

💛 How to advocate for yourself and your pain (and why certain phrases may be working AGAINST you!)


💊 What pain relief options can we have in our toolbox?

⚠️ The deep overlap between depression and pain (and why being in the hospital spikes this connection

👀 The Truth Behind the Chronic Pain and Illness Olympics

Whether you’ve been dismissed by a doctor, told your symptoms are “in your head,” or just want to understand your body better—this one’s for you. You are not making it up. You are not alone. And you deserve care that actually cares.

Thanks for Calling in Sick with us

💛xx,
Alex

💬 Comment: How has chronic illness impacted your mental health?

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling In Sick!

00:02:00 Alex’s Picks of The Week

00:02:51 Interview with Preston Roche

00:07:55 How Pain is Taught to Today’s Doctors - from the class room to the hospital

00:11:30 Why is My Pain Questioned in the Hospital?

00:18:50 Have I Suffered Enough to Receive Pain Relief?

00:23:14 The Relationship between Doctors and Chronic Illness Patients

00:26:32 Why “I know my body best” and “I have a high pain tolerance” may get you dismissed by medical professionals

00:41:06 Hospitalization and In-Patient Pain and Mental Health Management

00:48:47 The different types of psychological pain

00:56:13 Why “it’s just anxiety” is a problem for people with chronic illnesses

01:00:01 Is it our fault to feel depressed, anxiety or pain?01:09:11 The Truth Behind the Sick and Pain Olympics

01:16:00 The One Brain Cell Segment

01:21:51 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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This week on Calling in Sick, we’re diving deep into a condition that’s often misunderstood, minimized, or completely missed: endometriosis. I’m joined by the wonderful Autumn Weimann (@grlwithbangs)—naturopathic doctor (@period.prep), clean beauty founder (@Banginhair.shop), and advocate for body-literate healing.

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Hey sweet friends—no full episode this week, just a short 10-minute update from me. Between a rough IVIG reaction, an unexpected ER trip, and a literal attempted home invasion (yes, really), I’m throwing it back to a past episodes: Processing Your Chronic Illness—because wow, I need to listen to this one this week too!!

This week on Calling in Sick, I’m diving into something that doesn’t get talked about enough: the identity shift that happens when you're living with a chronic illness — whether you have an official diagnosis or not.

There’s a specific kind of grief that comes from realizing you're no longer the person you once were.

The person who had endless energy.

The person who didn’t have to think twice about plans, goals, or dreams.

The person who didn’t wonder, "Do I look sick enough for people to take me seriously?"

In this solo episode, I’m opening up about:

💭 How chronic illness impacts your sense of self (even before a diagnosis)

⚡ Why comparison — to others and to your old self — can feel so brutal

🩺 The silent pressure to “look” sick enough for care

🧠 How processing a chronic illness mirrors the stages of grief

📚 Plus: My tips, tricks, and personal mindset shifts that have helped me find myself again

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, "I don’t even recognize my life anymore," — this one’s for you. You are not alone in this identity shift. You are not broken. You are just becoming someone new.

Thanks for Calling in Sick with me again — xx, Alex 💛

💬 Comment: What’s been the hardest part of your chronic illness identity shift? What part of your “old” self do you miss — and what new part of you are you starting to love?

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling In Sick!

00:02:01 Alex's Picks of The Week (Mayfair Group Sweat Suits, Intelligent Change 5 Minute Gratitude Journal)

00:04:02 One Brain Cell Segment: Below Deck

00:06:25 Processing your identity with a chronic illness intro

00:12:11 Post-Diagnosis Prioritization

00:19:46 The Challenges of Shifting Identity with Chronic Illness

00:28:31 My Tips for Handling the Identity Shift

00:45:41 My NUMBER ONE Tip for Handling the Identity Shift

00:48:01 Thank You for Listening!

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This week on Calling in Sick, we’re tackling something that makes every chronic illness patient’s life harder—medical bills. The system is confusing, overwhelming, and expensive—and let’s be real, most of us just swipe our card and hope for the best. But what if I told you that hospitals and insurance companies are overcharging you—constantly? That’s why I’m sitting down with Daniel Lynch, co-founder of Medical Billing Gurus, to break down:

💰 The #1 mistake people make when they get a medical bill

🚨 How to fight back against surprise charges & denials

📉 How to negotiate your bill (yes, you CAN lower it!)

🧾 Why the same procedure can cost $500 or $5,000—depending on who’s paying

If you’ve ever looked at a medical bill and thought, WTF is this?, this episode is for you. Knowledge is power—and this conversation will help you pick the right insurance plan for you, and potentially save you thousands.

Have you ever fought a medical bill and won? Drop your story in the comments or DM me on IG (@callinginsickpod)!

As always, sending love!xx,Alex

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In this week’s episode of Calling in Sick, I share my how-to guide on navigating travel with a chronic illness. Travel is supposed to be a relaxing and enjoyable break from “real life,” but when you’re dealing with a chronic illness, it can be incredibly overwhelming. From anxiety about how “able” you are, to internalized pressure on having the “perfect” get away, and realizing the impact of brain fog on planning… you are not alone in these worries! Not to forget the mental gymnastics of battling guilt for being stressed! If you want your next trip to go a bit smoother, look no further! Tune in to this week’s episode to hear what you need to pack in your suitcase versus your carry on and my top 5 most important things to travel with. You’ll leave this episode feeling more prepared and less anxious for your next trip. And as always, thanks for joining me for another Monday of Calling in Sick!

xx,

Alex

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What do I know for sure about chronic illness, you ask?? Literally NONE of it makes sense. As someone who’s been sick for 25 years, you think I would have it all perfectly figured out - what triggers me, what medications work for me, how to talk about my illness with other people - but NOPE, a lot of the time chronic illness still feels a bit like a mystery to me, so how are other people, especially those without chronic illness, supposed to get it??

From flare ups that appear out of nowhere to “doing everything right” and still getting knocked down, this episode dives into the chaos and contradictions of living with chronic illness.

What I get into this week:

⚠️ How this past week’s flare up has totally rocked me and what’s next

🤕 My TOP 4 reasons that chronic illnesses just don’t make sense!

⛔️ The different things “flare up” can mean

📝 How I remind myself what healing a chronic disease really means 

xx,

💬 Comment: What’s something about your chronic illness that makes zero sense — but you’ve learned to live with anyway? Drop it below!

TIMESTAMPS:

Intro:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick!

00:00:44 Life catchup + what we are talking about this week

00:04:10 Alex’s Picks of the week (Conrad compression socks, Cadence travel containers)

4 Reasons Chronic Illnesses make NO sense:

00:07:01 The unpredictability of chronic illness

00:11:44 Why we can’t compare ourselves to other people (even if they have the same disease!!)

00:15:33 Why it feels like nobody fully understands chronic illness 

00:16:20 How I define a flare-up

00:19:57 The goal of healing a chronic illness

Conclusion:

00:24:51 One Brain Cell Show: Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition (Bravo)

00:26:45 Thank you for listening!

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I girlbossed too close to the sun 😵‍💫 (forcing a flare for diagnostics + having a little too much fun!!) — so I’m calling in sick for real this week and giving my body the rest it needs. While I take a breather (and a heating pad nap), I’m revisiting one of my all-time favorite episodes.

This conversation with Dr. Zachary Spiritos, a neuro-gastro-immunologist and advocate for women’s health, changed the way I think about medicine, bias, and being believed.

We talk about why so many women’s symptoms are dismissed, how to actually advocate for yourself in appointments, and what invisible illness really means. If you’ve ever been told “it’s all in your head” — this episode is your reminder that it’s not.

What we cover:

Whether you’re fighting to be taken seriously, learning to listen to your body, or just craving validation that you’re not alone — this one still hits.

Thanks for Calling in Sick with us 💛

Comment: What’s one thing you wish more doctors understood about women’s health?

TIMESTAMPS: 

Intro

00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling In Sick! 

00:02:15 Alex’s Picks Of the Week (IB Guard, Magnesium) 

My Interview with Dr. Spiritos

00:03:45 Meet Dr. Zachary Spiritos & understanding neuro-gastro-immunology 

00:24:48 Where the disparity in women’s health comes from

00:29:00 The reality of medical gaslighting and how to respond 

00:44:33 How to advocate for yourself in appointments, and have success!

Final Thoughts

00:47:34 What’s next for Dr. Zachary Spiritos 

00:55:00 Dr. Zachary’s final recommendations

00:57:25 Thank you for listening!!! 

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