Chronic Victory Podcast

A few years back, my "maple leaf" Canadian pal Katherine was in her early twenties when she was victim of a traffic crash that would change her life drastically.  Fibromyalgia ensued but that was only the beginning. Yet, Katherine chooses the path with more resistance to live her life.  Let's chat-

Topics:

• Katherine @thefibrochronicles on Instagram.
• The Accident.
• Submissive positions are too easy.
• CBD & Cannabis.
• Your "Superpower".
• Beth @fibrofaceoff kicks ass!
• Physiological Changes from physical and mental trauma which "unlock" fibro.
• Scars.
• PTSD.
• Mental illness causing pain VS pain causing mental illness.
• Depression & Anxiety are friends.
• Feelings & Stigma.
• Losing a job.
• Mistakes of over-explaining.
• Measuring career VS health.
• Mindfulness (again??)
• Hiding.
• Mindsets
• Enjoy the ride.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

The Healthy Place
Visit findyourhealthyplace.com for any vitamin or supplement needs and you'll receive 10%  off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only.  You can also chat with a wellness consultant for FREE using the chat icon in the bottom right corner of their page!

Wild Theory CBD
For any purchases through wildtheory.com, you'll receive 10% off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only) for all your CBD needs.  This is the brand I use daily to keep in this fight.

You can check both companies out on instagram @applewellness @wildtheorycbd
Please give them a follow while you're at it because we're all in this fight together!

Thank you for listening and supporting the show.  I'd be grateful if you could please give it a rating so that others who need support can find the show easier.  Reach out to me anytime and...
Stay In The Fight.

Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast
Email:  [email protected]
Youtube:  Chronic Victory

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My guest Emily Kreuziger is a "momma from the Midwest", she's in her 30's but could pass as a freshman in university, she served in the United Stated Air Force, professionally races snowmobiles with her husband and loves adrenaline... oh and she has Narcolepsy too.

TOPICS

• Serving in the USAF.
• Type 2 Narcolepsy.
• Matt Horsnell kicks ass.  \m/
• The seemingly impossible diagnosis...
• Patient & Support:  Both ends of the spectrum.
• Significant other and a rare brain tumor.
• Racing snowmobiles and coming alive.
• Motorsport.
• Racing and pushing limits.
• Titles that say it all:  Advocate, role model, mother, female in racing!
• Educating others vs. Feeling understood.
• Organized pre-planning.
• Racing as a platform.
• Marriage & Pregnancy w/ Narcolepsy.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Wild Theory CBD
For any purchases through wildtheory.com, you'll receive 10% off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only) for all your CBD needs.  This is the brand I use daily to keep in this fight.

The Healthy Place
Visit findyourhealthyplace.com for any vitamin or supplement needs and you'll receive 10%  off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only.  You can also chat with a wellness consultant for FREE using the chat icon in the bottom right corner of their page!

You can also check both companies out on instagram @applewellness @wildtheorycbd
Please give them a follow while you're at it because we're all in this fight together!

Thank you for listening and supporting the show.  I'd be grateful if you could please give it a rating so that others who need support can find the show easier.  Reach out to me anytime and...
Stay In The Fight!

Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast
Email:  [email protected]
Youtube:  Chronic Victory

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My "homie from Hereford", Bethan, joins me remotely once again, to tackle multiple issues & topics during the all too popular Coronavirus pandemic... We go over topics, then hit on Coronavirus "survival" and top it off with listener/follower Q&A responses.  We made this one extra long to give everyone something to chew on during quarantine.  We hope to become a part of your week to help you pass the time, reflect, learn and stay healthy. 
Stay in the fight.

Topics:

• A Warrior has two things...
• Dead ends that lead to negativity.
• Us VS Them mentality.
• Word Policing and chronic ailments.
• Changing behavior & changing mindset.
• The Lion, the Lamb & the Warrior Spirit.
• Cycles of grief.
• Cycles of change.
• Mindfulness, friend or foe?
• "Mindfulness:  A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World" book.
• "Mindfulness for Health" book.
• Chronic Victory Podcast purpose and TRUE meaning of "Victory".
• BETH'S CORONAVIRUS TIPS FOR SURVIVAL.
• Infiltration of our ranks:  Posers and Liars.
• Life is your chance.
• Passing the time...gift or curse?
• Listener/ Follower Q&A responses.
• Closing thoughts.

The ladder half of the podcast is Beth and I responding to emails, messages and listener questions sent in.  GIANT THANK YOU TO ALL who sent me items for discussion that ranged from concerns and questions, to real life situations.  I am blessed by your participation and courage.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Bethan Collier
For being a kickass co-host and just good people.  Give her a follow or send her an email to let her know how awesome she is!!  Details below:
Insta:  @fibrofaceoff
Email:  [email protected]  ( Beth likes emails...just sayin')

Riptide Music Group
Thank you Riptide for allowing me to use the song "Protector" by City Wolf in the opening of the podcast!

Wild Theory CBD
For any purchases through wildtheory.com, you'll receive 10% off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only) for all your CBD needs.  This is the brand I use daily to keep in this fight.

The Healthy Place
Visit findyourhealthyplace.com for any vitamin or supplement needs and you'll receive 10%  off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only.  You can also chat with a wellness consultant for FREE using the chat icon in the bottom right corner of their page!

You can also check both companies out on instagram @applewellness @wildtheorycbd
Please give them a follow while you're at it because we're all in this fight together!

Thank you for listening and supporting the show.  I'd be grateful if you could please give it a rating so that others who need support can find the show easier.  Reach out to me anytime and...
Stay In The Fight!

Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast
Email:  [email protected]
Youtube:  Chronic Victory

Support the show

It is extremely difficult to be a parent with a chronic condition.  Will you ever live up to your expectations of being a "good" parent?

Topics:

• Uphill battle...single parent? Even moreso.
• Guilt.
• Missing my child's Birthday.
• Losing time.
• Building little warriors.
• Solutions.
• Balance IS our strategy.
• 20 minute rule.
• Caring for ourselves.
• Stop chasing the fairytale.
• Cutting back.
• Taking advantage of the good days..
• Ask, Tell Why,Give Options, Confirmation, "Take 'em out.
• Life is messy.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Wild Theory CBD
For any purchases through wildtheory.com, you'll receive 10% off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only) for all your CBD needs.  This is the brand I use daily to keep in this fight.

The Healthy Place
Visit findyourhealthyplace.com for any vitamin or supplement needs and you'll receive 10%  off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only.  You can also chat with a wellness consultant for FREE using the chat icon in the bottom right corner of their page!

You can also check both companies out on instagram @applewellness @wildtheorycbd
Please give them a follow while you're at it because we're all in this fight together!

Thank you for listening and supporting the show.  I'd be grateful if you could please give it a rating so that others who need support can find the show easier.  Reach out to me anytime and...
Stay In The Fight!

Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast
Email:  [email protected]

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If you fear learning and thinking critically, then it's time to tune in and face your fears...Let's delve deeper into what it means to have faith and why we even need it in the first place.  By the way, what does true masculinity look like to you?  Women have just as much reason to tune into this episode as men do. 

My guest is once again Stuart McCaw, a 27 year old from the UK, who is an extraordinarily bright, insightful, kind and spiritual man who joins me for part two of our awesome in depth  discussion.  If there's anyone that can answer questions about faith, particularly Christianity, it's him. Tune in and illuminate yourself.
Check out Stuart and his wife on youtube here.

Topics:

• The problem with men.
• Correlation of faith & chronic ailments in men.
• Masculinity as a religion?
• Prayer & Worship. (does that make you uncomfortable? Good.)
• Explore your curiosities of faith.
• Acceptance & unmitigated Faith.
• Religion was taboo.
• Intent to get to where you want to be.
• Face to face with yourself...
• Suffering.
• All men have two fathers.
• Anger in troubled boys.. boys that never become men.
• The design in family.
• Marriage and serving.
• Boundaries formed by Christianity bring long-term gain and happiness.
• Are you in the sights of the enemy?
• Faith plays a role in pain & healing.
• A loving God vs. Priorities of Society.
• Healing.
• The Truth will set you free.
• Regardless your situation, there is breakthrough.
• Beth is awesome ^_^
• Suffering is the best teacher, but why?
• God is pissed about what has happened to you.
• Our understanding of Time.
• Life is only 2 weeks long...

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Wild Theory CBD
For any purchases through wildtheory.com, you'll receive 10% off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only) for all your CBD needs.  This is the brand I use daily to keep in this fight.

The Healthy Place
Visit findyourhealthyplace.com for any vitamin or supplement needs and you'll receive 10%  off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only.  You can also chat with a wellness consultant for FREE using the chat icon in the bottom right corner of their page!

You can also check both companies out on instagram @applewellness @wildtheorycbd
Please give them a follow while you're at it because we're all in this fight together!

Thank you for listening and supporting the show.  I'd be grateful if you could please give it a rating so that others who need support can find the show easier.  Reach out to me anytime and...
Stay In The Fight!

Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast
Email:  [email protected]

Support the show

It's time to get deep into the depths of your soul and who you truly are. In efforts to never sugar coat up my content, I thought now more than ever would be a good time to discuss faith, it's role and it's place within our lives.  My guest claims he's a normal 27 year old from the UK but I beg to differ.  Stuart McCaw is an extraordinarily bright, insightful, kind and spiritual man who joins me for the next two podcasts.  If there's anyone that can answer questions about faith, particularly Christianity, it's him. Tune in and illuminate yourself.
Check out Stuart and his wife on youtube here.

Topics:

• Who is Stuart McCaw?
• Getting to a life of Faith.
• Desire to know more.
• Pursuit of something Good.
• Living a life of hypocrisy.
• "The Case for Christ" (film and book)
• Spirituality as a political tool?
• Ego, discipline & "worldly desires".
• Freedom & Limits
• Evidence and witness accounts of miracles..
• Blind Faith.
• Stuart's "Seeking to Understand" video.
• Math is in favor of a higher power.
• Depictions of Jesus Christ.
• Church is important but led by mere people...
• People that make us strive to be better.
• Being let down.
• Forgiveness.
• Jaded outlooks on humanity.
• Morality & God.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Wild Theory CBD
For any purchases through wildtheory.com, you'll receive 10% off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only) for all your CBD needs.  This is the brand I use daily to keep in this fight.

The Healthy Place
Visit findyourhealthyplace.com for any vitamin or supplement needs and you'll receive 10%  off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only.  You can also chat with a wellness consultant for FREE using the chat icon in the bottom right corner of their page!

You can also check both companies out on instagram @applewellness @wildtheorycbd
Please give them a follow while you're at it because we're all in this fight together!

Thank you for listening and supporting the show.  I'd be grateful if you could please give it a rating so that others who need support can find the show easier.  Reach out to me anytime and...
Stay In The Fight!

Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast
Email:  [email protected]

Support the show

My guest is Ryan Mitchel Brown, aka Stephen Colbert's illegitimate twin.  Suffering from Small Fiber Neuropathy himself, he is an advocate for people with chronic illness and pain.  Check him out at @ryanmitchelbrown on instagram or check out his youtube.. you won't be disappointed.  Here are the topics:

• Who is Ryan Mitchel Brown?
• Advocating = a group effort
• Video games kick ass
• Are things happening too fast?
• Your clock is ticking..
• Faith vs Action
• WHY (your purpose)
• The hunt for healing
• Bullshit and dead ends within the chronic illness/pain community.
• Negativity is dumb, objective negativity is acceptable.
• Are you in it or are you in it for the long haul?
• The bystander effect
• Measuring success
• Treating your mission like a business (where does one draw the line?)

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Wild Theory CBD
For any purchases through wildtheory.com, you'll receive 10% off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only) for all your CBD needs.  This is the brand I use daily to keep in this fight.

The Healthy Place
Visit findyourhealthyplace.com for any vitamin or supplement needs and you'll receive 10%  off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only.  You can also chat with a wellness consultant for FREE using the chat icon in the bottom right corner of their page!

You can also check both companies out on instagram @applewellness @wildtheorycbd
Please give them a follow while you're at it because we're all in this fight together!

Thank you for listening and supporting the show.  I'd be grateful if you could please give it a rating so that others who need support can find the show easier.  Reach out to me anytime and...
Stay In The Fight!

Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast
Email:  [email protected]

Support the show

There's a nutrition store where I live called The Healthy Place.  Little did I know, this store would change my life and for the better.  In this episode, one of the owners of The Healthy Place (formerly known as Apple Wellness), Tim O'Brien joins me to talk about health and the natural way.  He is the most passionate guy I know when it comes to health and wellness. Tim also owns (what I would deem the best CBD company known to man), Wild Theory CBD Co.

Here's a look at what we discuss:

• Experience with nutrition stores and looking for something to help.
• Who is Tim O'Brien??
• The industry of natural supplements.
• Wild Theory CBD.
• CBD stigma and testimonials.
• Endocannabinoid System breakdown and unlocking benefits!
• The secret of the Endocannabinoid System and why people don't talk about it often.
• Pharmaceutical companies and big money $$
• CBD - being cured VS strengthening your Endocannabinoid System.
• A reasonable amount of time to wait for benefits from supplements.
• Two groups of people when it comes to supplements...
• Two things Tim's team does NOT believe in: 1. Wasting money  2. Giving up on people.
• Misunderstandings with doctors and the natural way due to false claims.
• Drugs and side effects VS A natural nutrient (CBD) that strengthens the body and unlocks benefits.
• Being fully informed before choosing your many options.
• Tim has something to tell you about your worth...
• The Healthy Place team.
• Tim's invitation to YOU.

*****GOOD NEWS FOR YOU*****
I'm thrilled to announce that Tim's mission aligns so well with the podcast, that THE HEALTHY PLACE and WILD THEORY CBD are now partners of the show! 

What does this mean???

It means that for any purchases through wildtheory.com for any CBD related products and findyourhealthyplace.com for any nutrition or supplement needs, you'll receive 10% off by using coupon code "victory" (code is not case sensitive, USA shipping only). 
I truly hope you take advantage of this opportunity and not only find relief like I did, but find your healthy place here too!

Remember, you don't have to purchase anything to accept Tim's invitation, which was to visit findyourhealthyplace.com and in the lower right, click the chat icon to speak to a member of his team about what you're going through or any questions you may have!
You can also check both companies out on instagram @applewellness @wildtheorycbd
Please give them a follow while you're at it because we're all in this fight together!

Thank you for listening and supporting the show.  I'd be grateful if you could please give it a rating so that others who need support can find the show easier.  Reach out to me anytime and...
Stay In The Fight!

Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast
Email:  [email protected]

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• It's good to be back.
• Car crash.
• Delayed Release PAIN.
• The onset.
• Chronically ill and...forgotten.
• Chronically ill are seldom considered by mainstream for self-help & motivation.
• We don't fit the narrative for mainstream motivation, even though we need it more than most others.
• Reality looks different for you and I than the person in the commercial.
• "Mainstream motivation" is typically about Laziness, Consistency, Diet, and can become very tedious.
• Just because we don't fit the category, doesn't mean we can't use it to our advantage.
• Our responsibility to ourselves.  Ownership.
• First company to partner up with my show and a product I use and believe in!  LIQUID I.V.  Check 'em out!

Thanks to LIQUID I.V. for supporting the show and providing some product that I can share to my listeners!  
https://liquid-iv.com/ or @Liquidiv on Instagram
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Thank you for listening and supporting the show.  I would be grateful if you could please give it a rating so that others who need support can find the show easier.  Reach out any time and Stay In The Fight!

Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast
Email:  [email protected]

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PART 2,

Guest:  Bethan Collier

Bethan Collier is many things.  One thing she's not, is a quitter.  
She's 31 and from the UK, disciplined and has a wonderful accent too!  She has been diagnosed with PTSD and Fibromyalgia, yet she's no slouch.  She has her own youtube channel (Fibrofaceoff) in which she discusses her battle.

• Things that drive us.
• Bad VS good Days.
• Gratitude.
• Following through.
• CVP Community!
• Reflecting on what we put ourselves through.
• Acting like you're fine & pretending.
• Pain teaches us.
• Becoming the authentic self.
• The "A" word (advice).
• The uphill battle of mental health.
• Feeling stuck.
• Managing PTSD.
• Managing emotions.
• Complaining VS overcoming.

Thank you for listening and supporting the show.  I would be grateful if you could please give it a rating so that others who need support can find the show easier.  Reach out any time and Stay In The Fight!

Instagram:  @chronicvictorypodcast
Facebook:  Chronic Victory Podcast
Email:  [email protected]

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