Sick Girl Speaks & Friends

A lighthearted podcast about love, career and chronic conditions. Enjoy fun chats about serious topics that make you think, make you feel and remind you that you are not alone.

15 Oops, did I do it again? And other questions about the stories we tell ourselves 04/16/2022

15 Oops, did I do it again? And other questions about the stories we tell ourselves As we wrap up Season One, each of the 15 podcast episodes about love and career give us the chance to reflect on the stories we tell ourselves. In this Season Finale, Scott and Sick Girl Speaks ask "Oops did I do it again?" as they uncover some of the narratives they carried with them that are worthy of a good look. When we never stop to examine our own reality, we may just be missing out on really good stuff. We are taking a break after this episode but we will miss you and we'll see you soon! /episode/index/show/7856d09e-3e06-4e3a-ada2-93ad7cdc14bb/id/22776938

14 Do you want this shirt off my back? And other questions about boundaries 04/09/2022

14 Do you want this shirt off my back? And other questions about boundaries Whether you have a chronic condition or not, asserting boundaries is key to personal health and well-being. So why is it so hard to do? Luckily, Allison is a Master of Boundaries and, in this week's episode, Sick Girl Speaks abandons the traditional podcast format to find out her secrets. This Mini-Master Class on Boundaries is one everyone should hear but especially those with chronic conditions who struggle with fatigue. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/7856d09e-3e06-4e3a-ada2-93ad7cdc14bb/id/22690727

13 Is her kidney prettier than mine? And other questions about jealousy 04/02/2022

13 Is her kidney prettier than mine? And other questions about jealousy Would you call yourself a jealous person? For many, this question brings up images of love quarrels and broken hearts but for those with chronic conditions, it may be different. In this week's episode, Beth and Sick Girl Speaks look at how having chronic illness may fuel jealousy in the professional setting and when admiring the ease of "health typical" people going about their daily lives. Oh, and don't forget to vote: keep or cut the songs? sickgirlspeaks.com /episode/index/show/7856d09e-3e06-4e3a-ada2-93ad7cdc14bb/id/22625294

12 Where can I return this gift? And other questions about toxic positivity 03/26/2022

12 Where can I return this gift? And other questions about toxic positivity Has anyone tried to cheer you up after a loss using strange metaphors or a sentence that starts with "At least..."? You may be a victim of toxic positivity! In this week's episode, Dr. T and Sick Girl Speaks ask, "Where can I return this gift? And other questions about toxic positivity." In a surprise twist, these two Friends also explore authentic positivity and how the most painful losses can provide purpose and meaning in our lives. /episode/index/show/7856d09e-3e06-4e3a-ada2-93ad7cdc14bb/id/22529003

11 Crap, can I really do this? And other questions about getting what you want 03/19/2022

11 Crap, can I really do this? And other questions about getting what you want Have you ever pursued a career milestone with all of your might only to feel scared once you got the gig, wondering if you'd really be able to do the job with your chronic condition? In this week's episode, Elizabeth and Sick Girl Speaks share stories about "Crap, can I really do this? And other questions about getting what you want." These two Friends get deep in between using "Bestie Voices" and laughing their asses off. /episode/index/show/7856d09e-3e06-4e3a-ada2-93ad7cdc14bb/id/22467179

10 Do these shoes, make me look smart? And other questions about projecting a professional image 03/12/2022

10 Do these shoes, make me look smart? And other questions about projecting a professional image How much does clothing, hair and nails influence how you are seen in the workplace? Do you feel the need to project a certain image to distract colleagies and leaders from your chronic condition? In this episode, Sick Girl Speaks and Dr. Tanya get honest about "being a brand" within the work enviornment and how that's changed dramatically since the pandemic hit and virtual meeting became the norm. /episode/index/show/7856d09e-3e06-4e3a-ada2-93ad7cdc14bb/id/22382477

9 Are you sick of me being sick yet? And other questions for my boyfriend 03/05/2022

9 Are you sick of me being sick yet? And other questions for my boyfriend Have you ever wondered if your chronic condition might deter that crush from asking you out? Do you ever worry that your significant other will get sick of you being sick? Rather than wonder, Sick Girl Speaks asks John, her boyfriend, to answer these important questions from his point of view. This open and honest conversation opens the door to discovering how to trust another person with the burdens of a chronic condition. /episode/index/show/7856d09e-3e06-4e3a-ada2-93ad7cdc14bb/id/22217516

8 Will I die if you think about my death? And other questions about secret thoughts 02/26/2022

8 Will I die if you think about my death? And other questions about secret thoughts When you have a chronic condition, your own death may not be far from your thoughts. For those you love, it may be too hard to talk about. Allison and Sick Girl Speaks go boldly into this question of how to balance the reality of a chronic condition while being senstive to those who love you. Should you keep questions and worries about dying to yourself? We know this sounds like a heavy topic but the pay-off comes in this week's episode when these two Friends explore how "death on your shoulder" truly makes love sweeter. /episode/index/show/7856d09e-3e06-4e3a-ada2-93ad7cdc14bb/id/22217393

7 Was it something I coughed up? And other ways that chronic illness makes it hard to move on after a breakup 02/19/2022

7 Was it something I coughed up? And other ways that chronic illness makes it hard to move on after a breakup Have you ever had your heart broken? Have you ever been cheated on? Did you wonder if your chronic condition had anything to do with it? In this week's episode, Sick Girl Speaks and Scott ask "Was it Something I Coughed Up?" as they explore the challenging terrain of depression, chronic illness and breaking up. /episode/index/show/7856d09e-3e06-4e3a-ada2-93ad7cdc14bb/id/22170773

6 Say what now? And other questions about stupid things people say 02/12/2022

6 Say what now? And other questions about stupid things people say Have you ever had people say crazy things to you about your chronic condition? Do you have a work escape fantasy? Beth and Sick Girl Speaks explore the landscape of crappy things people say when they don't understand the reality of chronic conditions. /episode/index/show/7856d09e-3e06-4e3a-ada2-93ad7cdc14bb/id/22066070

5 Am I too sexy for this catheter? And other questions about sex with chronic illness 02/12/2022

5 Am I too sexy for this catheter? And other questions about sex with chronic illness Has your chronic condition ever made you feel less attractive? Have you ever been inauthentic in the bedroom? Elizabeth and Sick Girl Speaks get very real on this episode about sex, "faking it" and chronic conditions. /episode/index/show/7856d09e-3e06-4e3a-ada2-93ad7cdc14bb/id/22066016

4 Should I take this job and shove it? And other questions about putting health before career 02/12/2022

4 Should I take this job and shove it? And other questions about putting health before career Do you sometimes feel like you have a "regular job" and an "illness job"? Do you ever feel like you have to "fake it" in a meeting when you feel bad? Allison and Sick Girl Speaks share big moments where their chronic conditions take them off the career path to a new destination. /episode/index/show/7856d09e-3e06-4e3a-ada2-93ad7cdc14bb/id/22065926

3 Does size really matter? And other questions about size in the workplace 02/05/2022

3 Does size really matter? And other questions about size in the workplace Have any of your colleageus offerd you diet advice during a Zoom call? Has anyone ever told you you might dissapear if you turned sideways? Tanya and Sick Girl Speaks ask "why are we talking about my body at work?" In this week's episode, you'll learn if size really does matter. /episode/index/show/7856d09e-3e06-4e3a-ada2-93ad7cdc14bb/id/22019423

2 Why did I say yes to that? And other questions about overcompensating due to chronic illness 02/05/2022

2 Why did I say yes to that? And other questions about overcompensating due to chronic illness Have you ever said "yes" to a new love when your body said "no"? Then you might relate to this week's episode with Elizabeth climbing mountains and Sick Girl Speaks walking up a hill for love. Or is it love? /episode/index/show/7856d09e-3e06-4e3a-ada2-93ad7cdc14bb/id/22019387

1 Do you really want to see this? And other questions about hiding unpleasant aspects of chronic illness 02/05/2022

1 Do you really want to see this? And other questions about hiding unpleasant aspects of chronic illness Kicking off this podcast series alongside Sick Girl Speaks is the voice every mother will love; Scott! Listen as they ponder when to tell the person you're dating you have a chronic condition and hear a big cofession from Sick Girl Speaks. /episode/index/show/7856d09e-3e06-4e3a-ada2-93ad7cdc14bb/id/22019216

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