If you’ve recently been diagnosed with a chronic illness, you might feel totally freaked out about what to do next. That was me 10+ years ago, and I’ve learned a lot along the way! When you’re looking for answers but don’t know where to turn, this blog will give you clarity and support you so you don’t have to start your journey feeling isolated and confused - we’ve got you!

Having flare days when you’re chronically ill is just something that comes with the territory. And if you’re someone who struggles with flares, blames yourself for being in pain, or tries to ignore the signs of a flare and push through it, this is totally for you! Learn my favorite way to feel more empowered during my flares so I can prioritize taking care of my body without feeling guilty or ashamed. Creating a Flare Box is SUCH a simple but powerful way to embrace your flares and live your best life!

Ready to live your best life, even if you can’t predict how much energy you’ll have on any given day? Explore the Spoon Theory, and find out how to apply it to your own life by saving as many spoons as possible on your day to day tasks. Doing this will help you have guilt-free flare days and even find extra energy for the things you love doing (instead of only having enough for the basics that keep you in survival mode). Plus, download our free Spoons Saver Audit resource to take stock of your to-do list and look for opportunities to save your spoons!

When you have a chronic illness (or multiple), it’s hard to keep track of all the doctor’s appointments you have. Not to mention their contact info, your prescriptions, your symptoms, your questions… and the list goes on and on! With our 5-step system for mastering your medical appointments, you’ll have the confidence you need to be your own best advocate in the exam room.

When someone close to you gets diagnosed with a chronic illness, it can be tough to know what to say or how to respond. And if you’re not familiar with the illness itself, the physical effects, or the psychological weight a diagnosis like this can have, it’s hard to fully understand what they’re going through. In this blog, we’ll explore a handful of ways you can show your loved one support without damaging your relationship or accidentally saying something out of place.