Let’s use the power of cancel culture to cancel “Lazy”.

So many examples but I really liked the explanation in this ADHD video on how being labelled as lazy can turn into shame:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUsotGVqUy4

Thanks to Fresh Kils for the intro/outro music:  https://freshkils.bandcamp.com/music

Do you know what Spoon Theory is?  Or heard the term Spoonie and wondered what people were talking about?  This month’s episode is a quick intro to Spoon Theory.

Read the original article here:  https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/

Thanks to Fresh Kils for the intro/outro music:  https://freshkils.bandcamp.com/music

Random tangents about how the language around Migraine Disease has changed that devolves into thoughts about identity-first vs person-first language.

https://headachemigraine.org/headache-and-migraine-disease-language-and-image-guide/

This month’s dash of happy is that OMG, I started a twitch stream!  (mostly crochet, sometimes SIMS, but come on by for a visit)

https://www.twitch.tv/jtartandstuff

Thanks to Fresh Kils for the intro/outro music:  https://freshkils.bandcamp.com/music

Accidental shout out to Phoebe Judge and https://thisiscriminal.com/ while I let you know there is no episode this month.

And one day I’ll learn to turn the sound off on my phone before I start to record. 

Thanks for listening. 

Words matter, and here are some random thoughts on why I think Acceptance is the wrong word. 

And this month’s dash of happy is Maud, unofficially known as #themaudster

Thanks to Fresh Kils for the intro/outro music:  https://freshkils.bandcamp.com/music

Some random thoughts around New Year’s Resolutions, chronic illness, the frustration of limits, and how “reasonable” just does not sound exciting. 

Link to Lene’s thoughts on having a Plan A, B and C  http://theseatedview.com/2020/08/plan-for-the-curveball-to-live-well-with-ra.html

And since I mentioned the previous episode with Lene so much, here is the link to that:  https://medicatedbabbling.podbean.com/e/covid-christmas-with-lene-andersen/

This month’s Dash of Happy is journaling.  I was inspired to give it a try after listening to the Awesomeology episode of Ologies https://www.alieward.com/ologies/awesomeology

Another Christmas chat with Lene Andersen, on how to make the holidays special during Covid, why perfect Christmases are overrated, washi tape and house-lipstick.

The blog:  https://theseatedview.com/

Chronic Christmas Book: https://amzn.to/342wEGb

Lipstick Effect: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipstick_effect

Have Brain Fog? 

How about a washi tape video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I45J8MV5bmg

Or a planner / bullet journal video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cCMUfgQ2tk

Thanks to Fresh Kils for the intro/outro music:  https://freshkils.bandcamp.com/music

Chronic illness is exhausting, we all need a break. 

Lene’s article on the Mandatory Rest Period:  https://www.healthcentral.com/article/rheumatoid-arthritis-and-rest/?ap=420

Hidden Brain’s 6 minute listen on the Scarcity Mindset:  https://www.npr.org/2017/03/23/521195903/how-the-scarcity-mindset-can-make-problems-worse

And this month’s Dash of Happy is more like a Long Geeky Hug, but it’s a great video from Jessica Kellgren-Fozard.  Spoiler Alert: She thinks you’re great.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2H7upHDIM4

Thanks to Fresh Kils for the intro/outro music:  https://freshkils.bandcamp.com/music

Quick episode to talk about a couple of tips and tricks for dealing with Chronic Illness; a medical notebook and taking medication with food.  And the joys of taking a walk at night in the park.

Having a chronic illness can mean having to stay home to take care of yourself, which means I sometimes feel guilty about not being there for people in my life.  But Responsibly Irresponsible helps.