The Chronic Fighter

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  Episode 5 - Reducing Medical Anxiety 15.09.2026 22min

  After years of doctor’s appointments, testing, and searching for answers, I developed a lot of medical anxiety. Certain parts of medical settings became triggers for me: hearing my legal name, getting my vitals taken, sitting under bright fluorescent lights, and wearing a hospital bracelet. In this episode of The Chronic Fighter Podcast, I share how I have learned to better support my body and manage medical anxiety so appointments feel more manageable. Rather than simply listing the tools t...
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  Episode 4 - Navigating Athletics and Friendships with Chronic Illness 01.09.2026 1h 11min

  What is it really like to navigate chronic illness while being a college athlete, and what is it like to support a friend through it? In Episode 4 of The Chronic Fighter, I sit down with two of my best friends and former college soccer teammates, Carly and Syd. They saw firsthand how much my health changed throughout college, from playing collegiate soccer to becoming bedridden. We talk about the realities of balancing athletics and chronic illness, learning when to listen to your body, the...
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  Episode 3 - Understanding PNES: From 3 Seizures a Day to Reclaiming My Life 19.08.2026 27min

  PNES can be confusing, overwhelming, and scary, especially when you're experiencing symptoms for the first time. In this episode of The Chronic Fighter, I'm sharing my personal experience with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES), from experiencing three or more seizures a day to rarely experiencing episodes today. I'll break down what PNES is, how it differs from epilepsy, what was happening in my body during episodes, and the tools and support that played a major role in both my sho...
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  Episode 2 - Raising a Child with Chronic Illness 15.08.2026 1h 10min

  Living with chronic illness doesn't just affect the person who's sick. It affects the entire family. In this episode of The Chronic Fighter, I'm joined by my parents, Dan and Missy, to share our family's story from all three perspectives. For more than 20 years, they walked beside me through unanswered questions, countless doctor's appointments, hospital visits, and years of being told my symptoms were "just anxiety." We reflect on what it was really like navigating a healthcare system that...
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  Episode 1 - Chronic Illness Doesn't Have to Control Your Life 05.08.2026 13min

  For as long as I can remember, chronic illness has been part of my life. I've experienced everything from debilitating stomach pain and migraines to fainting episodes and non-epileptic seizures. For years, I felt alone, misunderstood, and unsure if I'd ever be able to live the life I dreamed of. But here's what I've learned: Your diagnosis does not define your future. In this very first episode of The Chronic Fighter, I'm sharing some of my story, why I started this podcast, and the missio...