The Chronic Sisters

With everything going on in the world, this week the girls talk about how you can bring a little gratitude into your lives. Jess and Sian delve into the science of gratitude and why we have the power to change our brains. Who knew that words are as powerful as the sword?!

TW: This weeks episode discusses, body image, restrictive eating and body weight. Please check in with yourself before, during and after the episode and reach out if you need help.

Key sites discussed in this episode:

positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude

Books on the subject: positivepsychology.com/gratitude-books-oliver-sachs

Welcome to The Chronic Sisters Podcast.

Jess and Sian are joined by Sians’ sister, FFion. The girls talk life watching you sister be sick and the girls ask them your questions. Some of the answers may surprise you!

This week the girls fill us in on whats been going on since episode 3. The girls talk Fun Fact Follow Ups, Market Madness and The Final Inspection. Change is inevitable, having fun while doing it is optional.

This week the girls are talking to TikTok’s Harrison Kefford. They talk about all the things that come with living as a 20 something with chronic illness and how his content has helped him feel comfortable in his own skin.

Join us as we talk all things crohn’s, stomas and poop. No filter required. If you haven’t seen Harrisons comedic and frank take on living with his chronic illnesses you can find him here: https://linktr.ee/hkefford

We highly recommend it!

This episode, the girls tackle the tough conversation around ableism. What is it? and how to we change the societal norms? From internalised ableism to micro-aggressive language we can let slip.

Join the conversation and the reflective moments with the girls this week. Send in your thoughts and opinions.

Key resources referenced in the episode:

www.accessliving.org/newsroom/blog/ableism-101/

disorient.co/internalized-ableism/

linktr.ee/wheelchair_rapunzel

www.newsweek.com/cdc-rochelle-walensky-tweets-backlash-comments-omicron-death-comorbidities-1667329

enablingdevices.com/blog/six-ways-to-fight-ableism-in-2021/

Season 2 starts with a big ol’ Fun Fact Follow up to catch you all up on what the girls have been doing over the festive break. The girls talk good news, bad news, facebook market place mishaps and everything in between.

Join Jess and Sian for the final episode of season one. The girls round up the season by updating you all on their lives up to now and listening to some of the audio messages you all sent in.

Join the virtual adventure around the world you your favourite Chronic Sisters.

Join Jess and Sian as they interview a fellow Chronic Sister. Steph is our gorgeous friend, colleague, nursing sista, spoonie pal, chronic gal and (for all of you OG listeners) the infamous friend who Sian refers to as the ‘triathlon’ in episode 1!

We cannot wait for you to listen to our beautiful friends journey on surviving and thriving with an ABI (acquired brain injury).

Steph has had two major brain surgeries and dealt with an awful lot over the years and she is here to share her story and educate you all!

Join Jess and Sian as they talk all things resilience. The girls explore theories that have been tried and tested and how to apply them to your day to day life to progress daily.

Check out some of the resources the girls talk about here:

Book: When life is not peachy -Pip Lincoln

Resilience Project: https://theresilienceproject.com.au/

Chronic Illness and Resilience: https://creakyjoints.org/living-with-arthritis/coronavirus/emotional-wellness/building-resilience-during-coronavirus-pandemic/

Dr Ginsburg 7C’s: https://www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/resilience/