The Chronic Spoonful

The Chronic Spoonful Podcast and Blog. Real Talk on Living with Real Life Chronic Illness. Nicole & Kelli are your hosts and fellow Spoonies. She/She & Her/Her

[The Chronic Spoonful @ChronicSpoonful]

What are the things Spoonies are tired of hearing, and what do we wish people would say instead? On this week's The Chronic Spoonful Podcast we discuss what NOT to say to people with #chronicillness and what people should say instead. #thinkbeforeyouspeak https://t.co/dQ69JbKpvm

[The Chronic Spoonful @ChronicSpoonful]

@Larryle67370319 @LifeNewsHQ And think of all the women and young girls who will die. Thinking of all the undernourished and underloved children, because no one cares about them when they’re born. Thinking of a group of cells over a living, breathing woman is so ridiculous.

[The Chronic Spoonful @ChronicSpoonful]

@CDCgov Omg. Just tell ppl to wear a mask. This is ridiculous. We know masks prevent ALL these things, but instead you bow down to ignorance so as to what? Not have to be confrontational? Grow a spine.

[The Chronic Spoonful @ChronicSpoonful]

If you have #endometriosis (or even wonder what it is!), this is the episode for you. Joined by our special guest, Madison Corley of The Endo Resistance Project and The Sour Collective Magazine, we discuss the ins and outs of endometriosis. https://t.co/CNqy53zBS6

[The Chronic Spoonful @ChronicSpoonful]

@sarahcpr Come to TikTok! More supportive community there anyhow.

[The Chronic Spoonful @ChronicSpoonful]

@BrainAblaze Yes! I was a senior in HS when a classmate had a seizure, and it would’ve been far worse if my teacher hadn’t known what to do. She was amazing.

[The Chronic Spoonful @ChronicSpoonful]

@sbernsteinmd We are hosts of The Chronic Spoonful Podcast, and between us we have Lupus, EDS, POTS, and several heart and lung conditions. We are at higher risk of Covid complications, and one of us is completely immune compromised. This pandemic isn’t over for us #IHaveAPreexistingCondition

[The Chronic Spoonful @ChronicSpoonful]

This is totally true. And as a lot of Spoonies have weight issues...we need to advocate more! BMI is a joke, and your weight doesn't always mean unhealthy! https://t.co/ENUxeUtSGt

[Don Winslow @donwinslow]

I am 67 years old.

I have never seen a young Black woman's disappearance covered like the #gabbypetitio disappearance.

Not once.

That is horribly wrong.

[The Mindfulness Meditation Institute @TrainingMindful]

“The search for happiness is one of the chief sources of unhappiness.” ~ Eric Hoffer

[The Chronic Spoonful @ChronicSpoonful]

Chronic illnesses include those of the mind (sometimes we forget). On this episode we talk to Peyton Garland, author of "Not So By Myself" & fellow Spoonie living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder--or OCD--about her diagnosis & feeling less isolated. DL: https://t.co/Tzk9Q4tDsZ

[The Chronic Spoonful @ChronicSpoonful]

When we decided to do an episode to talk about how the Texas abortion law would impact Spoonies,we decided to just talk about the law and what it means for someone with chronic illness. Period. Make it a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE. So take listen: https://t.co/iPPFWndVpg

[The Chronic Spoonful @ChronicSpoonful]

It's amazing how many people don't know that they have legal rights when they walk in the door of a medical facility.

The Patients' Bill of Rights are essential for Spoonies to know & we go over all of them in this week's episode. An essential listen!

https://t.co/VGXLo80h4r

[Michael Harriot @michaelharriot]

Greg Abbott has armed guards who don’t let people get close, daily testing for anyone he comes into contact with, a whole team disinfecting the Governors mansion and a medical staff on standby

And he STILL got that shit

I’m sure those unmasked Texas schoolkids will be fine, tho

[Rachawl @Rachawl_]

My newest graphic. I love it. #NEISvoid

[The Chronic Spoonful @ChronicSpoonful]

@WanderingBurd @RTsFromTheVoid Believe me, our bodies won’t hold up with Covid. And as a nurse I can tell u it’s a horrific death. Please get vaccinated, I was worried too, but I’m more worried about Covid

[The Chronic Spoonful @ChronicSpoonful]

On this episode, we discuss where some of these Best Places to Live for Spoonies lists. What they got right & what to take w/ a grain of salt. Also, what you need to think about before moving to a new county or state. Download and then share your thoughts! https://t.co/rrd6vZ1moN

[The Chronic Spoonful @ChronicSpoonful]

@jennmckay007 Thank you for doing this!!

[The Chronic Spoonful @ChronicSpoonful]

You’re right. I’ve learned to quit unhealthy relationships. Inflammatory foods. Exercises that hurt my joints. Doctors that don’t listen. And it’s gotten easier over time to quit all those things that are bad for me and set better boundaries. You’re right. https://t.co/TlOke1vKgc

[The Mindfulness Meditation Institute @TrainingMindful]

“Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit.” ~ Vince Lombardi

[The Chronic Spoonful @ChronicSpoonful]

Friend of mine got her MRI back. Showed major spinal issues & she’ll need surgery. Two other docs had told her she was menopausal & her pain was all in her head. But she knew better. Keep fighting Spoonies! You know your bodies!! https://t.co/WA924GztYw