Elya (@corra.health) returns to chat about a short tangent from last time - her mobility assistance service dog Kana! She talks about the process of getting a service dog for her needs and how having Kana by her side has greatly improved her life. She and Jami also touch on their own experiences with disability, acknowledging and accepting one's circumstance and condition.

This week Kia (@livewellwithkia) takes Jami for a deep dive into the science behind autoimmune diseases and the importance of good diet for gut health and chronic inflammation.

This week we have Niamh (@ibs_fighter) joining Jami to talk about life as a dancer/performer living with IBS and anxiety. She speaks about how anxiety and IBS affected her as a dancer and the mindset shift she implemented to continue on. Niamh also highlights the importance of having a strong and understanding group of friends/support network to open up about any health issues and be honest with your struggles.

For our first guest of 2021, Talia (@taliamiele) joins the podcast to chat about food. From tips on food prep to managing dietary restrictions, she shares her advice and insights on how she manages food challenges as a spoonie. She and Jami also take a deep dive into food mindset and how it plays into our lives

McKay (@chronically_sick_) joins the podcast this week to discuss all things EDS and POTS. She shares her experience with POTS and EDS and how advocating for herself with doctors lead to a proper diagnosis. She gives advice to those who may be in similar situations and shares tips on how to deal with the undiagnosed phase

Jason (@we_at_one) hops on the podcast to talk all about natural healing. He goes into how you can heal your inner self as well as the natural ways he used to heal from IBS. He shares some of the strategies and foods he took along his healing journey from IBS.

Rene (@motivmax) joins Jami this week to share his journey with ankylosing spondylitis (Bechterew's disease) and yet despite this went to train and complete a half marathon earlier in the year. He talks about how he changed his mindset and maintains his motivation in completing his goals

Steff (@totallyfunkless) joins the podcast this week to discuss writing and advocating for chronic and mental illness. She talks about how she started writing and how her work brings insight into the experiences of those living with chronic illness. Steff also discuss her time freelancing and writing articles for the spoonie community

This week Jami is joined by Elya to talk about what it's like being a spoonie entrepreneur. She shares what it's like building a business as a spoonie in hustle culture and managing flare ups in the context of running a business. She also shares her latest business Corra Health - a health app desinged for individuals who suffer from chronic illnesses which will allow them to track symptoms, identify triggers, and collect data that can be shared with their medical care professionals

Emily (@movementwithmigraine) joins Jami to talk about the power of movement and exercise. She shares her thoughts on how to strike a balance between exercise and rest.  They discuss the importance of trusting our bodies and the impact fitness culture plays in our mindset towards exercise