In today's episode of The Real Life Show: Living with a Chronic Illness, we chat with the incredible Maddie Scannapieco about her journey to find answers to some debilitating G.I. issues and even a brain abscess. She has found that food is often the best medicine, and even the best preventative medicine. Maddie has taken her decade long struggles and turned that into motivating and coaching others so they don't have to lose time by being sick like she was for so long. She combines her love for food and healthy living to create unique lifestyle plans for her clients so they can live their best life! Check out Maddie's vibrantly colorful Instagram below, where she shows off all the wonderful food she's been whipping up!

Maddie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madd.healthy/?hl=en
Maddie's Website: https://www.maddhealthy.com/

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https://www.instagram.com/therealspooniesunite/

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E-book: https://chelseadcoaching.com/the-ebook 

MyWellnessHub: https://mywellnesshub.co

Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-real-spoonies-unite

Workbook: https://amzn.to/2GqFIi2

Email: [email protected]

In today's episode of The Real Life Show: Living with a Chronic Illness, we are so excited to interview the amazing Liv Loo. She has lived with Rheumatoid Arthritis since she was four years old. This drives her passion to make the fitness world more accessible and inclusive for all  people living with invisible conditions. Liv does this for her community in San Francisco  and virtually online through her company MoveToLiv. Hope you enjoy listening to this fun, laid-back chat as much as we had recording it. We discuss all things body movement and "meeting your body where it's at" and how Liv does this for her clients as a personal trainer.

Liv Loo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movetoliv/?hl=en

Social Media:

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E-book: https://chelseadcoaching.com/the-ebook 

MyWellnessHub: https://mywellnesshub.co

Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-real-spoonies-unite

Workbook: https://amzn.to/2GqFIi2

Email: [email protected]

In today's episode of The Real Life Show: Living With A Chronic Illness we talk about how difficult and draining just taking a shower can be, especially for someone with a chronic illness. Listen on for some tips and tricks that we've found helpful to save a few spoons when taking a shower, such as how Cassie got acclimated to and started enjoying taking cold showers!

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E-book: https://chelseadcoaching.com/the-ebook 

MyWellnessHub: https://mywellnesshub.co

Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-real-spoonies-unite

Workbook: https://amzn.to/2GqFIi2

Email: [email protected]

In today's episode, we are interviewing the sweetest Olivia Kite! Olivia was born with a connective tissue disorder which has affected her life in many different ways. Then she had an unrelated stroke at the age of 21 that was misdiagnosed and mistreated. Olivia's story is truly incredible, so much so that we split it into 2 episodes!

Olivia's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/truevampire513

PART 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-life-show-living-with-a-chronic-illness/id1503348590#episodeGuid=Buzzsprout-5537725

Olivia's Medical Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uniquelyundiagnosed/?hl=en

Olivia's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviaerkite/?hl=en

Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/therealspooniesunite/

https://www.therealspooniesunite.com/

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E-book: https://chelseadcoaching.com/the-ebook 

MyWellnessHub: https://mywellnesshub.co

Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-real-spoonies-unite

Workbook: https://amzn.to/2GqFIi2

Email: [email protected]

In today's episode, we are interviewing the sweetest Olivia Kite! Olivia was born with a connective tissue disorder which has affected her life in many different ways. Then she had an unrelated stroke at the age of 21 that was misdiagnosed and mistreated. Olivia's story is truly incredible, so much so that we split it into 2 episodes!

Olivia's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/truevampire513

PART 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-life-show-living-with-a-chronic-illness/id1503348590#episodeGuid=Buzzsprout-5335810

Olivia's Medical Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uniquelyundiagnosed/?hl=en

Olivia's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviaerkite/?hl=en

Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/therealspooniesunite/

https://www.therealspooniesunite.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2443751542368935

E-book: https://chelseadcoaching.com/the-ebook 

MyWellnessHub: https://mywellnesshub.co

Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-real-spoonies-unite

Workbook: https://amzn.to/2GqFIi2

Email: [email protected]

In today's BONUS episode of The Real Life Show: Living With A Chronic Illness we talk about the unique relationships and connections people with chronic illnesses are always trying to build and maintain, and how extra difficult that is during a pandemic. The more vulnerable individuals, the people probably listening to this podcast, might be isolated and secluded for longer than the average person as the world starts to open up. Cassie and Chelsea discuss how people with chronic illness have probably felt this very often  due to a flare or surgery or whatever else that might keep them safe at home while the world continues on as normal. Reach out to us on social media @therealspooniesunite and share with our community how you've been maintaining and/or building the relationships in your life! What do you need from your friends and loved ones during these stressful times?

Relationship Dynamics (pt 1) Feeling Abandoned or Misunderstood in by Your Loved Ones
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relationship-dynamics-pt-1-feeling-abandoned-or-misunderstood/id1503348590?i=1000469550586
Relationship Dynamics (pt 2) A Friendship Perspective, an Interview with Jessica Q.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relationship-dynamics-pt-2-friendship-perspective-interview/id1503348590?i=1000469550678
Relationship Dynamics (pt 3) A Romantic Perspective, an Interview with Jamie
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relationship-dynamics-pt-3-romantic-perspective-interview/id1503348590?i=1000469550585
Relationship Dynamics (pt 4) Wrapping Up, Takeaways From Our Mini Series
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relationship-dynamics-pt-4-wrapping-up-takeaways-from/id1503348590?i=1000469550677

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E-book: https://chelseadcoaching.com/the-ebook 

MyWellnessHub: https://mywellnesshub.co

Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-real-spoonies-unite

Workbook: https://amzn.to/2GqFIi2

In today’s episode of The Real Life Show: Living with a Chronic Illness, we talk to Dr. Traci Patterson who was diagnosed with Type 2 Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) after a foot/ankle surgery.  However, she has been in remission and pain free for 7 years now! Dr. Traci elaborates on how she achieved this and how she brings hope to her chronic pain patients with a comprehensive, non-invasive, drug free protocol she developed called the Holistic Centered Treatment (HCT). She tried so many treatments used by traditional medicine that just didn't work for her for so long. It wasn't until she focused on the mind/body connection did she finally find relief. Dr. Traci uses many different modalities on her patients that she knows works to relieve all types of chronic pain because she was once the patient as well. The ones referenced on her website (linked below) are, hypnosis, light/sound therapy, neuroplasticity training, cell memory, and more.

Stepping Outside the Box: A Journey from Invisible Pain to Invincible Living, is available in paperback and as an e-book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578717328
Traci's Website: https://www.advancedpathways.com/home.html
Traci's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advancedpathwayshypnosis/?hl=en

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E-book: https://chelseadcoaching.com/the-ebook 

MyWellnessHub: https://mywellnesshub.co

Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-real-spoonies-unite

Workbook: https://amzn.to/2GqFIi2

Email: [email protected]

Cassie continues her medical journey in today's episode of The Real Life Show: Living With A Chronic Illness by giving us an update on what's been going on with her the past few months and how she's doing now. A few months ago, Cassies started to experience some unusual rectal pain that just would not go away. After months of trial and error, and pain, she finally got some answers from a colorectal surgeon that diagnosed the problem as a fistula. Cassie goes into how the surgery went and how she's feeling now.

Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/therealspooniesunite/

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E-book: https://chelseadcoaching.com/the-ebook 

MyWellnessHub: https://mywellnesshub.co

Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-real-spoonies-unite

Workbook: https://amzn.to/2GqFIi2

Email: [email protected]

Today on The Real Life Show: Living With a Chronic Illness, we chat with the incredible Emily Brant. Born with a rare connective tissue disorder, clubfeet, and severe scoliosis, Emily has overcome much adversity. Emily has learned to master her mindset and the power of the law of attraction. Emily teaches us how to go from hiding in your chronic illness to vibrant and thriving. Listen to this episode to learn from Emily herself; a manifestation and mindset expert coaching others to grow through personal development and self-love.

https://www.essentiallyemm.com/
https://www.instagram.com/essentiallyemm/?hl=en
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miracle-mindset-with-essentially-emm/id1463110418
https://open.spotify.com/show/1FdUNp12dFj9fmtUS9RHT4?si=MldLNaQLS5qtzyEk8MxL9g

Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/therealspooniesunite/

https://www.therealspooniesunite.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2443751542368935

E-book: https://chelseadcoaching.com/the-ebook 

MyWellnessHub: https://mywellnesshub.co

Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-real-spoonies-unite

Workbook: https://amzn.to/2GqFIi2

Email: [email protected]

In today's episode of The Real Life Show: Living with a Chronic Illness, we are interviewing the incredible Dr Denise Dopps who is fighting stage IV Colon Cancer. Denise is a total ray of light in the world and was diagnosed with Colon Cancer beginning of 2020 and has been bravely fighting all year long. Denise shares her journey from the beginning, before her diagnosis and where she is today with her health and her mindset. She is the epitome of strength and grace and we feel honored to have been able to interview her.

https://www.instagram.com/denisedopps/
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https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Energy-Management-Spoonies-Dreamed/dp/B08DSTHT9T/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?crid=29UVRNVJNFZJM&cv_ct_cx=mastering+energy+management&dchild=1&keywords=mastering+energy+management&pd_rd_i=B08DSTHT9T&pd_rd_r=c2c37438-21a7-4057-bb85-b5aef78f1e3f&pd_rd_w=xa42H&pd_rd_wg=h3p1B&pf_rd_p=13bf9bc7-d68d-44c3-9d2e-647020f56802&pf_rd_r=BGWS8EG6GNJQ3AS3BR0H&psc=1&qid=1598132512&sprefix=mastering+energy+ma%2Caps%2C239&sr=1-1-791c2399-d602-4248-afbb-8a79de2d236f