This week on Calling in Sick, it’s just me, Alex, taking you inside my brain—literally. Inspired by Inside Out, I’m breaking down the real voices that fill the mind of a chronically ill person—the ones that tell us we’re a burden, that every symptom is an emergency, or that we’re not doing “enough” to get better. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

🧠 How chronic illness fuels negative self-talk (and how to fight back)

😨 Why anxiety makes every symptom feel like a crisis

😞 The truth about guilt & why you are NOT a burden

🔥 How anger can be both destructive and empowering

😂 The unexpected superpowers chronic illness gives us (dark humor, anyone?)

If you’ve ever felt trapped in your own mind—stuck in a cycle of fear, frustration, and self-doubt—this episode is for you. Chronic illness already makes life hard. Let’s make sure our own thoughts aren’t making it harder.

Which voice takes over your brain the most? Comment below or DM me on IG (@callinginsickpod)!

As always, sending love!

xx,

Alex

Timestamps:

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

00:02:35 Alex’s Catch-Up

00:07:30 Alex’s Picks of the Week (Sleep Crown, Anomia)

00:09:37 Chronic Illness & The Voices in Your Head

00:11:50 How chronic illness fuels negative self-talk (anger, guilt, anxiety, shame) and how to fight back

00:28:30 The unexpected superpowers chronic illness gives us (comedian, empathy, medical encyclopedia, pivoting)

00:37:30 Alex’s final takeaways 

00:38:40 Thank you for listening! 

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Alex’s Picks of the Week: UPDATE

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