Episodes

  • Introduction To SpoonFull of Strength

    Introduction To SpoonFull of Strength
    May 4 2024
    Welcome to our new podcast for the chronic illness community! We are Rachel and Tina, sisters both with multiple chronic issues. We want to create a community where we can learn and share informtaion. Some of our topics will include: Mental Health, Depression and Anxiety Being the Caregiver Tips for Managing Flare Days Interviewing People With Chronic Issues to Learn About Other Diseases Health, Fitness and Diet Relationships Being Your Own Advocate AND MORE! Join us every Tuesday for a new episode! Follow SpoonFull of Strength on Instagram at: Spoon Full of Strength (@spoonfullofstrength) • Instagram photos and videos Etsy Shop: https://spoonfullofstrength.etsy.com
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    12 mins
  • EP: 1: Get To Know Our Co-Host, Tina!

    EP: 1: Get To Know Our Co-Host, Tina!
    May 14 2024
    Get to know Tina! Our co-host Tina recounts her experience with fibromyalgia and stage 4 cancer--cancer in which she was given a 14% survival rate after 2 years. She is currently 3 years NED (No evidence of Cancer). She shares how a stomach bug led to her diagnosis and how she's been able to stay positive throughout her treatment. Join us for a special BONUS episode this Thursday where the tables are turned and Rachel shares her story through Type 1 diabetes and her 6 years of waiting to her diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, where you can be notified of new episodes coming out each Tuesday. Shop the SpoonFull of Strength Etsy shop at Etsy.com/SpoonFullofStrength Join us on Instagram at SpoonFull of Strength
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    41 mins
  • EP: 2: Get To Know Our Co-Host, Rachel

    EP: 2: Get To Know Our Co-Host, Rachel
    May 16 2024
    In this BONUS episode, we get a chance to talk to Rachel. She shares her story with about getting a Type 1 Diabetes diagnoses at age 21 to a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis 6 years after first symptoms. She shares her progression with the disease and the muscle weakness that is un-diagnosed. Follow SpoonFull Of Strength on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/spoonfullofstrength/ View the Shop: Use code PODCAST for 20% off anything in the store! https://spoonfullofstrength.etsy.com Share your story! We want to hear from you! What issues/topics do you want to hear about? Have an interesting health story? We may want to interview you on this podcast! Shop our SpoonFull of Strength shop at etsy.com/spoonfullofstrength Find us on Instagram and Facebook at SpoonFull of strength
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    44 mins
  • EP. 3: Managing Daily Life with a Chronic Illness

    EP. 3: Managing Daily Life with a Chronic Illness
    May 21 2024
    In this episode we talk about managing daily like with a chronic illness. We give you tips and tricks of things that have worked for us. Thank you to our Instagram followers, Lil_ms.vegan and if_u_cant_say_sth_nice for you r feedback in the episode! Links to apps discussed in the episode: Cara Cara: Food/Symptom tracker https://cara.care/en/global-app/ Tody: The Cleaning App: https://todyapp.com/ Shop our store at: https://spoonfullofstrength.etsy.com Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/spoonfullofstrength/ Make sure to follow and subscribe to our podcast! Thank you so much!
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    36 mins
  • EP. 4: Learn about FND-Interview with Clarity

    EP. 4: Learn about FND-Interview with Clarity
    May 28 2024
    On this week's episode, we interview Clarity Romero, a 23 year old woman from Melbourne, Australia, and learn about her experience being diagnosed with FND (Functional Neurological Disorder). We talk about the scary symptoms that brought her into the ER and her partner's advocacy that finally led to a diagnosis. Clarity has a YouTube channel where she talks about her diagnosis, as well as inspiring others to live their beautiful life. Check out Clarity's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@clarityromero Follow her in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claritymromero/
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    30 mins
  • EP. 5: Working With a Chronic Illness

    EP. 5: Working With a Chronic Illness
    Jun 4 2024
    On this episode, we discuss working with Chronic Illness. We talk about managing a healthy work/life balance, revealing your diagnosis to your employer and share some stories of our working experience. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/spoonfullofstrength/ Have questions about FMLA and ADA? Look here for more info (US info here): https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla https://www.ada.gov/topics/intro-to-ada/#:~:text=The%20ADA%20prohibits%20discrimination%20on,origin%2C%20age%2C%20and%20religion.
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    32 mins
  • EP. 6: Nutcracker Syndrome and ED: Interview with Christina Lisk:

    EP. 6: Nutcracker Syndrome and ED: Interview with Christina Lisk:
    Jun 6 2024
    In this episode we interview Christina Lisk. She details her life of chronic issues from a very young age and how she turned her illness into art through her writing. Christina spent many years battling pain, only to be diagnosed with Nutcracker Syndrome. She shares the surgery that corrected her Nutcracker and the possible diagnosis she is currently working through. Links to her wri Nothing Ever Happens in Fox Hollow-Volume 2: Christina's Story is called "Fox Hollow Secrets" **Trigger Warning: it does include mention of Sexual Assault** https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Ever-Happens-Fox-Hollow/dp/B093K87QWT Last Stanza Poetry Journal, Issue #14: I Never Knew Christina's Poem is Called A Million Shes Before Me https://www.amazon.com/Last-Stanza-Poetry-Journal-Issue/dp/B0CKQZRG9S Follow Christina on Instagram at therunciblespoonie
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    40 mins
  • EP. 7: Cognitive Changes: How to Manage this Frustrating Symptom

    EP. 7: Cognitive Changes: How to Manage this Frustrating Symptom
    Jun 11 2024
    In this week's episode, we do something we've NEVER done before. This episode is completely UNEDITED. We both experience cognitive issues with our illnesses and we bring you the real us...No edits here!. All of our UMMS, can't find the word, stumbling over our sentences...it's all there! MAKE SURE AND STAY TIL THE END WHERE WE COMPLETELY LOSE IT. We discuss cognitive changes: Why they happen, the mental side of dealing with them and some tips and tricks to deal with it.
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    35 mins