In this special episode, Cathy is interviewed by her longtime friend, Julie Jo, for an honest and entertaining discussion about life, chronic illness, and the importance of connection.

→ WHOOPS: I say that EBV was linked to MS in the past 5-10 years. I’m completely wrong. It was as early as the 1970s.

→ Early Signs of Chronic Illness: Cathy shares her struggles with undiagnosed IBS during college and how a severe case of mono in junior year set the stage for her ME/CFS and MS diagnoses.

→ Navigating the Medical System: Insights into the challenges of living with chronic illness, including misconceptions about ME/CFS.

→ Cannabis for Chronic Illness: Cathy opens up about how cannabis has become a daily survival tool, improving her quality of life and helping manage severe ME symptoms.

→ Personal Connections and Coping: The value of shared experiences, self-advocacy, and the joy of nurturing plants

You can follow Julie Jo at @thejuliejo on Instagram.

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