The Chronically Courageous with Bonni Howard

Parenting can be laden with the guilt of not being able to give our kids a picture perfect life. As a disabled parent with limited energy, financial resources, and/or mobility this guilt can be compounded. Studies have shown, however, that children raised by parents with disabilities can actually gain valuable life skills beyond those of their peers. In this episode, Bonni discusses the various benefits to children being raised by a chronically ill or disabled parent. 

Show Resources:

1. Article: “Are the Children of Parents with Disabilities More Empathetic?” https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/are_the_children_of_parents_with_disabilities_more_empathic

Connect with Bonni:

https://www.instagram.com/thechronicallycourageous/

https://www.facebook.com/bonni.howard

[email protected] 

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This week’s guest is truly AMAZING! He has not only survived, but thrived through two heart attacks and four stents. Being a successful tax accountant all of his life, he realized that money was not the end all be all and that happiness goes much deeper than our pockets.  

Lindsay is now embracing the second act of his life as fellow podcaster, coach/mentor, speaker, and leader of “The Amazing Challenge”. Interested in finding out more about Lindsay’s challenge and how he makes each day amazing for not only himself, but for those who are lucky enough to be in his presence? Tune into this week’s episode for an inspiring, heart warming story sprinkled with nuggets of wisdom for how to live every day to the fullest.  

Some things that you’ll learn:

• About Lindsay (1:08)
• How Lindsay brought happiness to others even when he was in the hospital being treated for his second heart attack. (10:27)
• How The Amazing Challenge came to be (18:42)
• The meaning behind Lindsay’s analogy of the $2 bill (30:29)
• Lindsay’s recommendation for two things that people can do to change the quality of their lives. (34:40)

Some questions Bonni asks Lindsay:

• What made you want to change the direction of your life? (3:50)
• What happened on your bike ride recently? (13:50)
• What inspires you to light people up? (25:27)
• What lights you up these days? (30:00)
• Looking back at your younger self, what advice would you give to that person? (39:54)
• What is one of the biggest lessons you’ve learned through your self development journey? (40:50) 
• How do you define courage? (43:02)
• What words of advice would you give to people who feel stuck? (45:02)

Connect with Linsday:

• The Amazing Challenge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2156881594383856
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindsay.m.gledhill
• Email: [email protected]

Connect with Bonni:

https://www.instagram.com/thechronicallycourageous/

https://www.facebook.com/bonni.howard

[email protected] 

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Some things that you’ll learn:

• Why this week was a big week for my son and I (1:43)
• About this week’s episode (2:48)
• Marina’s pronouns and their importance (6:56)
• The biggest struggle in claiming her identity (13:35)
• What the term “sis” means in the context of the LGBTQ+ community (15:35) 
• About Marina’s career as a musician (28:30)

Some questions Bonni asks Marina:

• When did you first come out? (3:27)
• What does the identity “queer” mean to you and why should people feel comfortable using it in the appropriate situations? (10:30)
• Being that you identify as both queer and a person with a disability what unique challenges and gifts have these identities brought you? (14:40)
• What advice would you give to others that are more at the inception of their journey?  (20:18)
• How do you define courage? (23:46) 
• What is your purpose and passion? (31:35)

Connect with Marina:

• https://www.facebook.com/marinajlombardi

Connect with Bonni:

https://www.instagram.com/thechronicallycourageous/

https://www.facebook.com/bonni.howard

[email protected] 

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This week’s episode is the continuation of Sidney DeCamella’s story from last week, when we learned how her struggle with infertility fueled her passion for becoming a life coach.  

Sidney finally conceived her son after three rounds of IVF, but his birth was anything but easy. She struggled through a long labor, followed by several complications, kidney failure, and a rare diagnosis. All of this resulted in a month-long hospital stay. 

In today’s episode we find out what life is now like for Sidney and how she continues to rise to every challenge that comes her way. From the perspective of a professional life coach and a new mother managing multiple chronic health issues, Sidney shares her incredible strength and wisdom.

Connect with Sidney:

• [email protected]

Connect with Bonni:

https://www.instagram.com/thechronicallycourageous/

https://www.facebook.com/bonni.howard

[email protected] 

Show Resources:

1. “Real Talks with Sidney” YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRN7fuuHRDg&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1e1WsJ_MarLGO2Wn7xhJbFgwDByp0aQG5Xg6WB3xxLIz-tuBOogZTQkJ4
2. “Soul Sessions with Sara and Sidney” YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URs0F0VTwuE&t=12s&fbclid=IwAR2h1OhRd27gJxFAvI89bNF_zRbBKbdnnh8GjEc3j1Kp-mosl0CvdoSWJ6I

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EP. 013 The Chronically Courageous Podcast

Title: Sidney DeCamella | Finding Her Life’s Purpose Through Infertility, Kidney Failure, and a Rare Diagnosis (Part One)

Sidney wanted more than anything to be a mother, but never imagined the challenges she would come up against trying. Her story had so many twists and turns, including a rare diagnosis and kidney failure, that I decided to divide it into two episodes. I hope you will be as moved as I was by Sidney’s story of perseverance, strength, and the inner fire she developed to pursue her life’s purpose. 

Some things that you’ll learn:

• About Sidney (1:21)
• How she came to be a life coach (3:09) 
• What happened when she was told she was unable to have a child (12:37)
• The story of when Sidney found out she was pregnant (18:40)
• About her aHUS diagnosis (29:17)

Some questions Bonni asks Sidney:

• Were you consider yourself to be a good recruiter? (8:50)
• Can you tell us about your birthing process? (22:00)
• Where were you emotionally after coming home from the hospital with a new baby to care for? (31:11)
• What would tell Sidney if you were not Sidney and you were coaching her? (34:31)

Connect with Sidney:

[email protected]

Connect with Bonni:

https://www.instagram.com/thechronicallycourageous/

https://www.facebook.com/bonni.howard

[email protected] 

Show Resources:

1. “Real Talks with Sidney” YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRN7fuuHRDg&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1e1WsJ_MarLGO2Wn7xhJbFgwDByp0aQG5Xg6WB3xxLIz-tuBOogZTQkJ4
2. “Soul Sessions with Sara and Sidney” YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URs0F0VTwuE&t=12s&fbclid=IwAR2h1OhRd27gJxFAvI89bNF_zRbBKbdnnh8GjEc3j1Kp-mosl0CvdoSWJ6I

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EP. 012  Perspective is Everything 

Title: Perspective is Everything

These past couple of weeks I’ve done a lot of work on myself.  In this episode I share some of the learnings from an intense and incredible week of self development. 

Some things that you’ll learn:

• Why I didn’t publish an episode last week (1:15)
• Some nuggets of wisdom that I picked up these last couple of weeks (3:41)
• What’s really driving me these days (7:57)

Connect with Bonni:

https://www.instagram.com/thechronicallycourageous/

https://www.facebook.com/bonni.howard

[email protected] 

Show Resources:

1. The Earthing Movie:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44ddtR0XDVU&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2IZ0JMsp8v7lsIjYLQ12kXswIGMt634QQkaqM3FP-_8NcaJckPzcjEh9U
2. Tony Robbins Bio: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/biography/
3. I’m Not Your Guru Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUHMZf3qwsQ

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If you need some inspiration to keep moving forward you’ll want to hear this episode. Jana Greene has lived through childhood trauma, addiction, single motherhood, and chronic illness. Despite the stacking of challenges that came her way, she pushed through and created a happy and fulfilled life. She is on the precipice of celebrating 20 years of sobriety and has a thirteen year marriage that’s still in the honeymoon phase. 

Just one month ago Jana had her third book published. The book, entitled “FIERCE Recovery: Living Your Best Sober Life Now”, provides an empowering message with a humorous slant. Tune in to this episode to learn how Jana continues to enjoy life fully despite its challenges. 

Some things that you’ll learn:

• About Jana (1:42)
• Jana’s diagnoses and when she received them. (13:21)

Some questions Bonni asks Jana:

• What kind of person were you before getting sober and being diagnosed with chronic illness? (3:13)
• What was it that convinced you it was finally time to get sober? (4:41)
• What drove you to write? (9:15)
• How has the pandemic affected you? (11:13)
• What do you see as the relationship between chronic illness and addiction? (18:44)
• How do you cope on those difficult days? (21:18)
• How has having chronic illness changed your perspective on life? (24:43)
• What advice would you give to other people who have chronic illness? (29:11) 

Connect with Jana:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MyFierceRecovery

Connect with Bonni:

https://www.instagram.com/thechronicallycourageous/

https://www.facebook.com/bonni.howard

[email protected] 

Show Resources:

Books

• FIERCE Recovery: Living Your Best Sober Life Now - https://www.amazon.com/FIERCE-Recovery-Living-Your-Sober/dp/1985767279
• Edgewise: plunging off of the brink of drink and into the love of God - https://www.amazon.com/Edgewise-plunging-brink-drink-into

Blog 

• The Beggar’s Bakery - https://thebeggarsbakery.net/

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The global pandemic, awakening to racial inequity, and political division happening in our world right now can make it a challenge to maintain a positive mindset. And we all know that a depressed emotional state can directly impact our physical well being. 

In this episode you’ll learn some actionable steps and tools that I’ve found helpful for keeping my mood elevated even in the most challenging of situations. I truly hope that you find some useful nuggets here to get you through the global challenges as well as any personal challenges you’re facing today. 

Some things that you’ll learn:

• Why I almost didn’t release an episode this week (1:43)
• Six techniques I use to keep me in a positive state (2:41)
• What I'd love to hear from my listeners (20:00)

Connect with Bonni:

https://www.instagram.com/thechronicallycourageous/

https://www.facebook.com/bonni.howard

[email protected] 

Show Resources:

1. Insight Timer Meditation App - https://insighttimer.com/meditation-app
2. The Gratitude App - https://gratefulness.me/
3. On Purpose Podcast with Jay Shetty - https://jayshetty.me/podcast/
4. Fire and Soul Podcast with Michelle Sorro - https://www.michelle-sorro.com/podcast
5. SuperSoul Sunday with Oprah Winfrey - http://www.oprah.com/app/supersoul-sunday-full-episodes.html
6. The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes - https://schoolofgreatness.com/
7. Write About Now! Free Online Writing Workshop hosted by author, Janna Lopez - https://www.facebook.com/Janna-Lopez-Author-108582130678204/

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