The Chronic Chronicles

Season 2, Ep 19

Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here!

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Reese, a creative, storyteller, and chronic illness warrior who's rewriting what it means to live, rest, and create with limitations.

We talk about the complex journey of losing parts of yourself to illness... and slowly reclaiming them again through creativity, community, and radical self-compassion. Reese opens up about the pressures of productivity, learning to honor her energy, and what it looks like to show up as your full self.

✨ Topics we cover:

• Navigating identity loss after a diagnosis

• The role of creativity in healing and self-expression

• Coping with flare-ups while still chasing your passions

• Redefining success and worth outside of hustle culture

• Finding community through vulnerability and shared experience

• The emotional weight of invisibility—and the power of being seen

Whether you're chronically ill, creatively blocked, or somewhere in between, this episode will speak to your soul. Come feel seen.

LETS CONNECT:

The Chronic Chronicles Instagram: @chronicchroniclespod

Youtube: Youtube Link

Lexy's Instagram: @lexyhalloran

Lexy's Small Business: coastlinechidesigns.com

Substack Blog Posts: https://lexyhalloran.substack.com/

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/AKnyBphZ

Be a guest, business inquiries, submissions for Q/A: [email protected]

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Season 2, Ep 18

Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here!

In this deeply personal solo episode, Lexy opens up about one of the hardest parts of living with chronic illness: loneliness.

We talk about the kind of isolation that doesn't always get talked about—the friendships that slowly fade, the missed events, the grief of not being included, and the ache of navigating a world that often doesn't understand. But also? The slow rebuilding. The reframing. The moments of connection, even in the quietest seasons.

Topics we cover:

• What loneliness feels like when you're sick all the time

• Grieving your past self and social life

• The heartbreak of being left out or forgotten

• Why friendship is so complicated with chronic illness

• How I'm learning to feel seen again (even while still isolated)

• Small ways I'm creating connection in this season

If you've ever felt like no one really gets it, you're not alone in that feeling. This episode is a hug, a heart-to-heart, and a reminder that even in our loneliest moments… community still exists.

LETS CONNECT:

The Chronic Chronicles Instagram: @chronicchroniclespod

Youtube: Youtube Link

Lexy's Instagram: @lexyhalloran

Lexy's Small Business: coastlinechidesigns.com

Substack Blog Posts: https://lexyhalloran.substack.com/

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/AKnyBphZ

Be a guest, business inquiries, submissions for Q/A: [email protected]

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Season 2, Ep 17

Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here!

This week on The Chronic Chronicles, I'm joined by Hailey, lymphatic drainage massage therapist and fellow spoonie, for a conversation that blends science, healing, and lived experience.

We dive into:

• What the lymphatic system actually does (and why it matters)

• The connection between lymphatic stagnation and endo belly, swelling, and inflammation

• How lymphatic drainage massage can support symptoms like bloating, fatigue, pelvic pain, and more

• What to expect from a session + who might benefit

• Hailey's personal journey navigating chronic illness and healing through bodywork

Whether you're curious about lymphatic massage or just want to feel a little more in flow, this episode offers practical insights and warm validation for bodies that carry a lot.

🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcasts.

LETS CONNECT:

The Chronic Chronicles Instagram: @chronicchroniclespod

Youtube: Youtube Link

Lexy's Instagram: @lexyhalloran

Lexy's Small Business: coastlinechidesigns.com

Substack Blog Posts: https://lexyhalloran.substack.com/

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/AKnyBphZ

Be a guest, business inquiries, submissions for Q/A: [email protected]

Connect with Hailey: @lympathic_harmony_

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Season 2, Ep 16

Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here!

This week, I'm sharing something personal, a solo episode about what's been helping me feel like me again.

Living with chronic illness can chip away at your identity in quiet, painful ways. You're not who you were before, but you're also not just your symptoms. So what happens in the in-between?

In this episode, I walk through five things, from gentle movement and routines to creating without pressure, that have helped me reconnect with my body, my creativity, and my sense of self.

🎧 Topics I cover:

• What "Hot Girl Walks, But Make It Chronically Ill" looks like for me

• How I'm finding joy in creativity again

• Romanticizing the tiny moments that keep me grounded

• Setting boundaries that protect my energy

• Why community, even just one person who gets it, can change everything

If you've ever felt like you're disappearing under the weight of your illness, I hope this feels like a warm reminder that you're still here. Still worthy. Still you.

LETS CONNECT:

The Chronic Chronicles Instagram: @chronicchroniclespod

Youtube: Youtube Link

Lexy's Instagram: @lexyhalloran

Lexy's Small Business: coastlinechidesigns.com

Substack Blog Posts: https://lexyhalloran.substack.com/

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/AKnyBphZ

Be a guest, business inquiries, submissions for Q/A: [email protected]

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Season 2, Ep 15

Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here!

This week on The Chronic Chronicles, I'm joined by Nicole, the incredible founder of Endo Excision For All—a nonprofit on a mission to help patients access life-changing endometriosis excision surgery.

Nicole shares her powerful journey from patient to advocate, including her own challenges navigating diagnosis, surgery, and the gaps in care that inspired her to take action. Together, we dive into the harsh realities of affording proper treatment, the importance of excision over ablation, and how EndoFound is creating real, tangible change for people who often fall through the cracks.

If you've ever felt alone in your endo journey—or wished someone was fighting for people like you, this episode is a reminder that change is possible, and it often starts with the people who've been through it themselves.

🎧 Listen now and learn how you can support Endo Excision For All mission or get help yourself.

LETS CONNECT:

The Chronic Chronicles Instagram: @chronicchroniclespod

Youtube: Youtube Link

Lexy's Instagram: @lexyhalloran

Lexy's Small Business: coastlinechidesigns.com

Substack Blog Posts: https://lexyhalloran.substack.com/

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/AKnyBphZ

Be a guest, business inquiries, submissions for Q/A: [email protected]

Connect with Nicole @endoexcisionforall

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Season 2, Ep 14

Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here!

This fall, I'm going back to "school"… but in my own way. Instead of vague goals, I've built myself an Autumn Curriculum — a personal syllabus with classes in women's health, fitness, business, creativity, and even hobbies.

If you've been on social media lately, you've probably seen this trend everywhere and credit goes to @elizabethjean for coining the idea of creating your own life "curriculum." I loved the concept so much that I decided to build one for myself, inspired by my health journey, podcast goals, and creative projects.

In this solo episode, I'm walking you through what my curriculum looks like, why I'm structuring my goals this way, and how it makes growth feel fun, consistent, and less overwhelming. From training for a 5K, to diving into women's health science, I'm treating this season like a semester.

And I'd love for you to join me! Whether you want to make a full curriculum or just a mini September challenge, this is your invitation to build structure, find joy, and learn alongside me this fall.

LETS CONNECT:

The Chronic Chronicles Instagram: @chronicchroniclespod

Youtube: Youtube Link

Lexy's Instagram: @lexyhalloran

Lexy's Small Business: coastlinechidesigns.com

Substack Blog Posts: https://lexyhalloran.substack.com/

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/AKnyBphZ

Be a guest, business inquiries, submissions for Q/A: [email protected]

CODES:

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My Autum Curriculum Readings (so far):

• In the Flo by Alisa Vitti
• Autoimmune Fix by Tom O'bryan
• The Immune System (Parham — med school standard text)
• Eat Right For Your Inflammation Type by Maggie Berghoff
• The Art of Persuasion by Bob Burg
• The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
• Deeper than Money by Chloe Elise

Season 2, Ep 13

Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here!

This week, I'm joined by my friend Emma (@endometriosisem) for a full-on, unfiltered Q&A straight from the community. We cover everything — from brain fog to intimacy, endometriosis to adenomyosis, PCOS, POTS, MCAS, vertigo, and all the messy, hilarious, and very real moments in between.

Think of this as a long coffee date where nothing is off-limits. We share personal stories, answer your burning questions, and get real about living with multiple chronic illnesses — the good days, the bad days, and all the ones in between. Whether you're here for solidarity, curiosity, or just a good "yapping session," you're in for a cozy, candid, and relatable ride.

LETS CONNECT:

The Chronic Chronicles Instagram: @chronicchroniclespod

Youtube: Youtube Link

Lexy's Instagram: @lexyhalloran

Lexy's Small Business: coastlinechidesigns.com

Substack Blog Posts: https://lexyhalloran.substack.com/

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/AKnyBphZ

Be a guest, business inquiries, submissions for Q/A: [email protected]

Connect with Emma: @endometriosisem

Endo Friendos Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/128530040282537/

CODES:

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Season 2, Ep 12

Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here!

In this episode of The Chronic Chronicles, I'm joined by Alexandra, host of the Calling in Sick podcast, for an unfiltered conversation about life, work, and navigating the medical system with chronic illness. Alexandra shares her deeply personal journey from living with symptoms since childhood to facing a botched spinal surgery, polyarteritis nodosa, and the ups and downs of pain management.

We talk about DRG implants, prednisone, PRP injections, and the realities of working while in pain. Alexandra also opens up about intimacy, breaking free from people-pleasing, and why self-care isn't selfish. Plus, she shares her top three must-haves in her pain management toolkit.

If you've ever felt dismissed, overwhelmed, or unsure how to balance health, work, and relationships, this episode is a reminder that you're not alone and that your well-being matters just as much as anyone else's.

LETS CONNECT:

The Chronic Chronicles Instagram: @chronicchroniclespod

Youtube: Youtube Link

Lexy's Instagram: @lexyhalloran

Lexy's Small Business: coastlinechidesigns.com

Substack Blog Posts: https://lexyhalloran.substack.com/

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/AKnyBphZ

Be a guest, business inquiries, submissions for Q/A: [email protected]

Connect with Alexandra: @alexandrawildeson @callingsickpod

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Season 2, Ep 11

Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here!

My Relationship with Movement Has Changed and Maybe Yours Has Too In this solo episode, I'm opening up about how my mindset around exercise and movement has shifted; Especially while living with chronic pain, endometriosis, and now spondylolisthesis. For years, movement felt like something I had to do, not something I wanted to do. I used to resent my body for its limitations, but today, I'm learning to move from a place of compassion, flexibility, and gratitude. I'm also training for a 5K—yes, with chronic illness—and I'm sharing what that process is teaching me about resilience and pacing. Whether you're in a season of rest or ready to reconnect with movement, this one's for you.

LETS CONNECT:

The Chronic Chronicles Instagram: @chronicchroniclespod

Youtube: Youtube Link

Lexy's Instagram: @lexyhalloran

Lexy's Small Business: coastlinechidesigns.com

Substack Blog Posts: https://lexyhalloran.substack.com/

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/AKnyBphZ

Be a guest, business inquiries, submissions for Q/A: [email protected]

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Season 2, Ep 10

Welcome to The Chronic Chronicles, I'm SO happy that you're here!

This week on The Chronic Chronicles, I'm joined by the Samantha known online as @adisabledicon for a powerful conversation about disability, identity, and pride.

Samantha shares her lived experience navigating multiple chronic conditions and what it's been like growing up disabled in a world that often overlooks invisible and visible disabilities alike. We talk about the journey to self-acceptance, how she's found community online, and why Disability Pride Month is more than just a celebration, it's a movement.

From medical gaslighting to reclaiming the word "disabled" to the importance of accessibility and representation, this episode is an honest, empowering, and deeply human look at what it means to live boldly and proudly as a disabled person.

🎧 Tune in for heartfelt stories, thoughtful reflections, and a whole lot of pride.

LETS CONNECT:

The Chronic Chronicles Instagram: @chronicchroniclespod

Youtube: Youtube Link

Lexy's Instagram: @lexyhalloran

Lexy's Small Business: coastlinechidesigns.com

Substack Blog Posts: https://lexyhalloran.substack.com/

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/AKnyBphZ

Be a guest, business inquiries, submissions for Q/A: [email protected]

Connect with Samantha: @adisabledicon

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