This week, we have David Watkins, a counselor in the Sydney area, to discuss the relationship between pain, mental health, emotions and navigating through negative core beliefs. He explains how pain and mental health can adversely affect the body. Dave also talks about the importance of self care and what we can do to get rid of negative core beliefs.

This week Jami speaks with Sean Dela Cruz, an intern at Chronic Hope as he shares his journey - from a brain tumor, to a brain surgery and a movement disorder. He talks about the challenges he faced being sick during his final year of high school. He speaks about the importance of support groups and gives advice to those who face similar challenges.

Justine Flynn, co-founder of Thankyou, joins Jami as she talks about how she built a social enterprise while navigating burnout. She talks through the various chronic health obstacles that she faced along her journey in building her brand.

Dr Jo Thomas joins us to discuss the relationship between a General Practitioner and patient and all things in between - finding the perfect GP, building a strong working relationship and maintaining trust. Dr Thomas details the role that a GP holds in the journey of helping patients find the correct treatment. Jami and Dr Thomas also discuss what patients can do to advocate for themselves especially those who live with invisible chronic illnesses and feel that they are unheard and not properly understood by their GP.

This week Sean Reid joins Jami as he shares his life's journey living with Chronic Fatigue. He walks us through how he navigated the ups and downs of rest, recovery and living an active lifestyle.  Sean talks about the value of human connection and relationships and how human interaction can spark hope. He also shares advice and wisdom for those living with chronic conditions

It's all about mind over matter as Jami chats with Summer Moore on the benefits of meditation, having a positive mindset and how she used those tools to overcome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. She shares tips on how to change negative and unhealthy thought patterns that hold you back and move into a positive mindset that serves you! Summer also touches on the dangers of unhealthy and toxic relationships, identifying them and setting boundaries.

Jami chats to Todd who has been living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for a number of years, He shares about his journey from gut issues, to social isolation, to the stigma around men with chronic conditions, this is a must listen episode!

Lorrie Gray has been living with multiple different chronic conditions for over 15 years. She is a wife, a mother, and a business owner and is an example to the chronic illness community of someone that knows how to overcome.

This week Jami is chatting with Christine Gils who is an exercise physiologist in the Sydney area. Christine will be sharing some advice and guidance gleaned from 16+ years of working with people living with chronic conditions.