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Migraines - they aren't just headaches! We're joined by guest Barbara Wood to discuss the what, why and impact of migraines in our latest episode. Show notes at haveyoutriedyoga.wordpress.com.au. 

In this episode, Georgia and Emma sit down with Australian appearance activist Carly Findlay to discuss her new memoir Say Hello. Carly lives with a rare skin condition, Ichthyosis, and what she faces every day, and what she has to live with, will have you cheering for her and her courage and irrepressible spirit. Join us as we discuss activism, ableism and representation with Carly!

Say Hello by Carly Findlay

Carly Findlay's website

More show notes at our website!

• The ladies share their anti-new years resolutions for spoonies, as well as what they've been grateful for in 2018 in this mini episode.

We are back! After a short hiatus Emma and Georgia discuss the something that takes up most of each day for many people - Work! What options does a person with a disability have in the work place? What are some alternative options for work and what are some assistive devices one could consider getting?

You might know the names of Munchausen or manipulation figures Belle Gibson, Lacey Spears and Gyspy Rose. In this episode, Emma and Georgia discuss the realities of 'Munchausen by Internet' as a psychological issue, as well as its impact on the chronic pain community. We are joined by our special guest The Trains, which keep interrupting us, and we spoil the movie 'Everything, Everything'. Listen now!

In our tenth episode we discuss a diverse range of pain conditions and how gender identity can impact chronic pain.

We're joined by two hilarious and lovely guests, Fionn Volkov and Lionel Scicluna, with Fionn discussing their experiences as a trans agenda person with pelvic pain, hypermobility, ASD and mental health issues; and Lionel discussing his experiences as a cis-gendered male with Chronic Vestibular Migraine and Acoustic Neuroma.

Emma and Georgia explore the zebra life in an episode about Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Wait - why are we talking about zoo animals? Is this not a chronic pain podcast? Tune in to find out and and hear from our guest this month Jess Cochran, a 'sit down' comedian and advocate with Ehlers Danlos.

Find Jess Cochran at @stripes_spoons_and_hopes and @jessie_fate. 

Thanks to Adele, Rebecca, Brianna and @jackiennicole for their listener submissions. More shownotes at our website.

Emma and Georgia explore the pain conditions of vulvodynia and vaginismus with the help from listeners Jaime @_itoldyouiwassick_, Caitlin Hall, Fionn and Alex. Thank you to these wonderful listeners for their eloquent and fierce stories!

Our incredible art this month is from Stacey Lehane @goddammitstacey. More show notes at our website.

In this episode, Emma and Georgia are joined by guest Kate Berger from Cing Education to discuss the positive and negative experiences of education for spoonies.

We explore the breadth of the history of pain - including pain theories and strange treatments - from ancient times until the 20th century. 

See show notes (including research sources and sound bite references) at our website.

Featuring our new 2018 HYTY theme music by the amazing Callum Kennedy!