Single? Chronically ill or disabled? In this episode, I chat with the founders of the Dateability app. They share great tips about dating, overcoming internalized ableism, and how to have intimate relationships.

FREE flare-up freedom workshop: https://www.thespooniementor.com/free/ 

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Website: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/ 

I find a lot of spoonies struggle to fully accept their diagnosis. They are angry. They are depressed. They can't believe this is happening to them. They want their old life back. Moving through these stages of grief is so important. In this episode, I share a short clip of me coaching one of the members of my group mentorship program through this challenging experience. Thank you, Georgie, for giving me permission to share this vulnerable episode - I know so many people are going to resonate with how you feel. 

Episode Transcripts: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/podcast

FREE flare-up freedom workshop: https://www.thespooniementor.com/free/ 

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Website: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/ 

Meleah Rose shares her experience with Lyme Disease, and how her healing journey led her to creating her business. We talk about how to connect with your intuition, how somatic experiencing can support anyone with chronic illness, and our thoughts about the term "warrior". She also shares a breathwork exercise at the end! 

This is an episode you won't want to miss. Follow her on instagram @Meleah.Rose 

Episode Transcripts: 

https://www.emilyfraser.ca/podcast

FREE flare-up freedom workshop: https://www.thespooniementor.com/free/ 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespooniementor

Website: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/ 

Today I connect with Kimberley Quinlan, a therapist and fellow spoonie. We discuss a variety of topics including her experience having POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), strategies for coping with health anxiety, and how to know what type of therapy is right for you. 

FREE flare-up freedom workshop: https://www.thespooniementor.com/free/ 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespooniementor

Website: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/ 

Driving a car or being a passenger in a car costs a lot of spoons! In this episode, I answer a listener's question about how to manage symptoms like dizziness and nausea. If you have a question that you would like me to answer on the podcast, click here: https://anchor.fm/thespooniepodcast/message

Episode Transcripts: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/podcast

FREE flare-up freedom workshop: https://www.thespooniementor.com/free/ 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespooniementor

Website: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/ 

If you're a spoonie - you probably have an invisible or dynamic disability. In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Amelia Blackwater, a disability advocate that I look up to. We talked about disability pride, how to navigate the health care system, resources for seeking accessible careers, and some of the systemic barriers that spoonies face.

Bio:

Amelia Blackwater is a 34-year-old chronic illness and mental health writer and poet. She finds therapy in writing about her experiences as an Autistic living with a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) called Transposition of the Great Arteries. Amelia is passionate about advocating for mental health for the chronic illness and disability community and writes for several advocacy communities. She lives in Southern California with her husband, parents and two black cats.

Connect with Amelia

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ameliablackwater/

The Mighty - https://themighty.com/u/amelia-blackwater

Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ameliablackwater

Poetry collection - Swords, Shields, and Hospital Gowns https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y82S3DQ?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_6CE76DCGV3MDDPJ5YSB7

Episode Transcripts: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/podcast

FREE flare-up freedom workshop: https://www.thespooniementor.com/free/ 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespooniementor

Website: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/ 

In this episode, I answer a listener question about how to advocate for yourself at home, work, and in medical offices. To submit your own question for me to answer on the podcast, click here: https://anchor.fm/thespooniepodcast/message

Episode Transcripts: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/podcast

FREE flare-up freedom workshop: https://www.thespooniementor.com/free/ 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespooniementor

Website: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/ 

2022 was the year I completely reclaimed my health and life. I started a new business. I figured out how to eliminate my symptoms and radically increase my energy. And in this episode, I'm sharing all of the biggest takeaways and lessons from the year. 

Episode Transcripts: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/podcast

FREE flare-up freedom workshop: https://www.thespooniementor.com/free/ 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespooniementor

Website: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/ 

My top tips for navigating the holiday celebrations without provoking a symptom flare-up or major setback! P.S. Listen to learn how to join me for my winter solstice workshop! 

Episode Transcripts: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/podcast

FREE flare-up freedom workshop: https://www.thespooniementor.com/free/ 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespooniementor

Website: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/ 

Have you ever thought "I'm never going to get better" "Nobody cares about me or understands what I'm going through" "I hate resting" "I suck at pacing" or  "I can't handle this pain and fatigue anymore" If so - this episode is for YOU! 

Episode Transcripts: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/podcast

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Website: https://www.emilyfraser.ca/