In thius episode of the Buckets of Change podcast, co-hosts Nick and Linda dive into a relatable topic for many—coping with illness and its disruption to professional and personal life. Despite both recovering from sickness, they bring their usual enthusiasm to the conversation, offering insights on staying productive and managing self-care when under the weather. The episode unfurls through humorous anecdotes, reflections on societal expectations, and strategies for overcoming the downtime caused by illnesses.

Nick and Linda begin by recounting their recent struggles with germs, emphasizing how unexpected illness can throw a wrench in daily plans. As both co-hosts navigate the lingering effects of head colds, they humorously discuss antihistamines, work culture pressures, and the irony of modern medicine. Linda details her frequent bouts with sickness, contrasting it with Nick's rare encounters, highlighting the different ways people experience and handle being unwell. The episode takes a deeper turn as they tackle the cultural stigmas around working through sickness, with Linda passionately criticizing the unrealistic expectations placed on professionals.

• Balancing Work and Health: The importance of recognizing when to take a break and prioritize health over work.

• Impact of Modern Medicine: Despite advancements, common illnesses still pose significant disruptions to daily life.

• Societal Expectations: A reflective critique on the culture of applauding employees for working through illness.

• Personal Anecdotes: Humorous and insightful personal stories that underline the common experiences of dealing with sickness.

• Nature of Illness: Understanding how illness makes us value our health and take less for granted.

CONTACT Nick & Linda directly, via email, to schedule your free 20 minute change chat to see if they can offer the guidance an coaching you need to begin your journey towards making and managing chasnge in your life. Remember to put "CHANGE" in the subject line and they will get back to you right away.

EMAIL:

nick@bucketsofchange.com

lpayne@lpdivorce.com

OTHERS WAYS to connect with the show:

Linda Payne

Web: www.lpdivorce.com

Instagram & Facebook: @lp_divorce

Facebook: LP Divorce Services, LLC

Nick Goblirsch:

Instagram: @bucketsofchange and @iheartpaintingnj

Facebook: @iheartpaintingnj and https://www.facebook.com/iheartpaintingnj

TikTok: @nickgoblirsch

Music on this composed and performed by Esme Cruz - "Testing Kites (Instrumental)". So grateful for your talented tunes.