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September 22, 2025 The Prednisone Survival Guide for Friends, Family and Caregivers

This week on Calling in Sick, Cooper joins me to chat all things prednisone… because prednisone isn’t just hard on the person taking it, it’s a full-on rollercoaster for the people around them too!! After more than a decade of riding out meltdowns, bickers, and plenty of learning curves, we are pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like to survive prednisone together.

Coop shares his POV on what prednisone is really like... from my not-so-cute mood swings, overstimulation meltdowns, and guilt spirals to our top 4 tips that have kept our relationship steady throughout it all.

Tune in to hear:

⭐ Cooper’s number one rule for when I’m on prednisone (hint hint… anticipation is key!!)

💊 How we came up with “Victoria” and why personifying prednisone has changed everything

✨ Why being vulnerable and having open communication is critical

⚠️ My biggest lesson about being prednisone and taking accountability

If you or someone you love is on prednisone, this episode is your field guide to supporting them, without losing your sanity (or your relationship). Save it, share it, and breathe easier knowing you’re not alone in this.

xx,

Alex & Coops

💬 Comment: What’s the funniest fight you’ve got into while on prednisone?!

TIMESTAMPS:

Intro:

00:00:11 Welcome back to Calling in Sick and welcome to Saint Cooper!

00:1:35 Story time… this week’s Prednisone rage

00:04:15 Life catch up

A Loved One’s Guide to Prednisone:

00:5:14 Why I say yes to Prednisone

00:10:22 Our experience on Prednisone

00:13:11: Tip 1 - Give Prednisone a name

00:19:10 Tip 2 - Practice regulation…amidst the roid rage

00:27:13 Tip 3 - Communicate openly

00:29:32 Tip 4 - Anticipate, anticipate, anticipate!

00:33:05 Recapping Cooper’s Tips

Conclusion:

00:34:44 Alex’s Picks of the Week (The Absorption Company, Ion Layer)

00:39:00 One Brain Cell Movie… KPop Demon Hunters (duh!!!!!)

00:41:15 Thank you for listening!

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Alex’s Picks of the Week:

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