Alive with Chronic Illness
@awchronicillness.bsky.social
Exploring what it's like to live with and not "in spite of" chronic illness.
Tune in to our latest podcast episode with Dr Maria Garcia who shares her lived experience and reflections on a more inclusive future 🎙️.
November 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Tune in to our latest podcast episode with Dr Maria Garcia who shares her lived experience and reflections on a more inclusive future 🎙️.
Tune in to our latest podcast episode with Dr Maria Garcia who shares her lived experience and reflections on a more inclusive future 🎙️.
November 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Tune in to our latest podcast episode with Dr Maria Garcia who shares her lived experience and reflections on a more inclusive future 🎙️.
Tune in to our latest podcast episode with Dr Maria Garcia who shares her lived experience and reflections on a more inclusive future 🎙️.
November 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Tune in to our latest podcast episode with Dr Maria Garcia who shares her lived experience and reflections on a more inclusive future 🎙️.
[Image description: Black handwritten-style text on a light grey background. The text reads: “Take it one step at a time, moment by moment, you will get there.”. At the bottom, smaller text says: “Alive with Chronic Illness.”]
November 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
[Image description: Black handwritten-style text on a light grey background. The text reads: “Take it one step at a time, moment by moment, you will get there.”. At the bottom, smaller text says: “Alive with Chronic Illness.”]
Tune in to our latest podcast episode with Dr Maria Garcia who shares her lived experience and reflections on a more inclusive future 🎙️.
October 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Tune in to our latest podcast episode with Dr Maria Garcia who shares her lived experience and reflections on a more inclusive future 🎙️.
How are you? 💜
[Image description: “Monday Check-In. How are you? This is your weekly check-in let us know how you're doing in the comments below” on a light green background with a flower in the corner alongside the text Alive with Chronic Illness].
[Image description: “Monday Check-In. How are you? This is your weekly check-in let us know how you're doing in the comments below” on a light green background with a flower in the corner alongside the text Alive with Chronic Illness].
October 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
How are you? 💜
[Image description: “Monday Check-In. How are you? This is your weekly check-in let us know how you're doing in the comments below” on a light green background with a flower in the corner alongside the text Alive with Chronic Illness].
[Image description: “Monday Check-In. How are you? This is your weekly check-in let us know how you're doing in the comments below” on a light green background with a flower in the corner alongside the text Alive with Chronic Illness].
[Image description: Beige lined notebook paper with black handwritten-style text that reads: “For everything you do, even when other people don’t see it. I’m so proud of you!”. The word “proud” is circled in red. At the bottom, smaller text says: “Alive with Chronic Illness.”]
![[Image description: Beige lined notebook paper with black handwritten-style text that reads: “For everything you do, even when other people don’t see it. I’m so proud of you!”. The word “proud” is circled in red. At the bottom, smaller text says: “Alive with Chronic Illness.”]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xznj6rqspoabcqgkb3nvcj6q/bafkreihmxponpomojnyqb7sxyf2gbkdm6x2etkleur5nghnrdzjxofntxm@jpeg)
October 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
[Image description: Beige lined notebook paper with black handwritten-style text that reads: “For everything you do, even when other people don’t see it. I’m so proud of you!”. The word “proud” is circled in red. At the bottom, smaller text says: “Alive with Chronic Illness.”]
On this months podcast episode we are joined by Dr Maria Garcia who shares her lived experience and reflections on a more inclusive future 🎙️.
![[A soft teal background featuring a smartphone mockup on the left displaying a podcast episode titled “Dr Maria Gracia – Alive with Chronic Illness.” The phone screen shows an image of tall grass in warm sunlight. To the right is a graphic of 'rewind', 'pause', and 'stop' buttons.
In the middle, dark text reads:
“On this Episode
We are joined by Maria, patient and doctor, who shares her experiences and reflections on a more inclusive future.”
At the bottom is a circular logo with an image of grass and sky inside it, surrounded by the words “Alive with Chronic Illness.”]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xznj6rqspoabcqgkb3nvcj6q/bafkreif3xhu4hknrifzxc5cqncxfwa5oc43loladuaku34w6dy2xztyiqa@jpeg)
October 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this months podcast episode we are joined by Dr Maria Garcia who shares her lived experience and reflections on a more inclusive future 🎙️.
Tune in to our latest podcast episode where Matthew talks about Assistive Technology 🎙️
October 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Tune in to our latest podcast episode where Matthew talks about Assistive Technology 🎙️
[Image description: A cream-colored square card clipped to a fabric background with a small wooden clothespin. The card has black handwritten-style text that reads: “What three things have happened this week that you’re grateful for?” Below, in smaller text, it says: “Alive with Chronic Illness.”]
October 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
[Image description: A cream-colored square card clipped to a fabric background with a small wooden clothespin. The card has black handwritten-style text that reads: “What three things have happened this week that you’re grateful for?” Below, in smaller text, it says: “Alive with Chronic Illness.”]
Tune in to our latest podcast episode where Matthew talks about Assistive Technology 🎙️
October 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Tune in to our latest podcast episode where Matthew talks about Assistive Technology 🎙️
How are you? 💜
[Image description: “Monday Check-In. How are you? This is your weekly check-in let us know how you're doing in the comments below” on a light green background with a flower in the corner alongside the text Alive with Chronic Illness].
[Image description: “Monday Check-In. How are you? This is your weekly check-in let us know how you're doing in the comments below” on a light green background with a flower in the corner alongside the text Alive with Chronic Illness].
October 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
How are you? 💜
[Image description: “Monday Check-In. How are you? This is your weekly check-in let us know how you're doing in the comments below” on a light green background with a flower in the corner alongside the text Alive with Chronic Illness].
[Image description: “Monday Check-In. How are you? This is your weekly check-in let us know how you're doing in the comments below” on a light green background with a flower in the corner alongside the text Alive with Chronic Illness].
[Image description: A light pink background with red handwritten-style text that reads: “It’s okay to be ungrateful sometimes. Life is hard, but it is still beautiful.” Above the text is a small red heart outline. At the bottom, in smaller red letters, it says: “Alive with Chronic Illness.”]
October 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
[Image description: A light pink background with red handwritten-style text that reads: “It’s okay to be ungrateful sometimes. Life is hard, but it is still beautiful.” Above the text is a small red heart outline. At the bottom, in smaller red letters, it says: “Alive with Chronic Illness.”]
Tune in to our latest podcast episode where Matthew talks about Assistive Technology 🎙️
October 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Tune in to our latest podcast episode where Matthew talks about Assistive Technology 🎙️
[Image description: "Note to self" "Everyday you fight a battle no one else can see. Be kind to yourself" written on a pink piece of paper coming out of a blue open envelope.]
![[Image description: "Note to self" "Everyday you fight a battle no one else can see. Be kind to yourself" written on a pink piece of paper coming out of a blue open envelope.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xznj6rqspoabcqgkb3nvcj6q/bafkreih7ceo2zsw5si3waulqnkww66rbwli3lo7d57w7ksy7sx5hc4phnm@jpeg)
October 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
[Image description: "Note to self" "Everyday you fight a battle no one else can see. Be kind to yourself" written on a pink piece of paper coming out of a blue open envelope.]
Tune in to our latest podcast episode where Matthew talks about Assistive Technology 🎙️
October 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Tune in to our latest podcast episode where Matthew talks about Assistive Technology 🎙️
[Image description: "Pain relief should be a right, not something you have to fight for. There is no shame in wanting to be comfortable." on a light pink background with wildflowers as a border].
![[Image description: "Pain relief should be a right, not something you have to fight for. There is no shame in wanting to be comfortable." on a light pink background with wildflowers as a border].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xznj6rqspoabcqgkb3nvcj6q/bafkreigxztwcil55f6qatiyeeu4faphzq5yqkzzy3ixk7232xjgdsc5hs4@jpeg)
September 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
[Image description: "Pain relief should be a right, not something you have to fight for. There is no shame in wanting to be comfortable." on a light pink background with wildflowers as a border].
Tune in to our latest podcast episode where Matthew talks about Assistive Technology 🎙️
September 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Tune in to our latest podcast episode where Matthew talks about Assistive Technology 🎙️
And just like that summer is drawing to a close and we are back with a new podcast episode. This month we are joined by Matthew Horspool who shares his experience and knowledge of assistive technology. Tune in now 🎙️.
![[Image description: The image features a circular illustration in the center with icons representing assistive technology, such as large text, a book, a screen with a magnifying glass, and an audio play symbol. Below the illustration, there is text that reads: "Assistive Technology with Matthew Horspool". At the bottom, it says: "The Alive with Chronic Illness Podcast". The design uses shades of blue, white, and yellow, with a microphone icon in the bottom right corner.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xznj6rqspoabcqgkb3nvcj6q/bafkreicw7cfiwpkgtorfl73tug4s5bnxreslresswjyynuxa3z5p5ag5y4@jpeg)
September 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
And just like that summer is drawing to a close and we are back with a new podcast episode. This month we are joined by Matthew Horspool who shares his experience and knowledge of assistive technology. Tune in now 🎙️.
Whilst the podcast takes a summer holiday, why not re-listen to some of your favourite episodes 🎙️
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Whilst the podcast takes a summer holiday, why not re-listen to some of your favourite episodes 🎙️
What is your body asking for? What do 𝘆𝗼𝘂 need?
[Image description: "Take time to listen to your body, and give it all the compassion. love and rest it needs." written on a torn piece of lined paper, with "Alive with Chronic Illness" written at the bottom on top of an image of the ocean and beach.]
[Image description: "Take time to listen to your body, and give it all the compassion. love and rest it needs." written on a torn piece of lined paper, with "Alive with Chronic Illness" written at the bottom on top of an image of the ocean and beach.]
September 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
What is your body asking for? What do 𝘆𝗼𝘂 need?
[Image description: "Take time to listen to your body, and give it all the compassion. love and rest it needs." written on a torn piece of lined paper, with "Alive with Chronic Illness" written at the bottom on top of an image of the ocean and beach.]
[Image description: "Take time to listen to your body, and give it all the compassion. love and rest it needs." written on a torn piece of lined paper, with "Alive with Chronic Illness" written at the bottom on top of an image of the ocean and beach.]
Whilst the podcast takes a summer holiday, why not re-listen to some of your favourite episodes 🎙️
September 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Whilst the podcast takes a summer holiday, why not re-listen to some of your favourite episodes 🎙️
Rest does not need to be earned, you 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 rest.
[Image description: "You do not need to earn rest." with "not" underlined for emphasis on a pale white background designed to look like paper. "Alive with Chronic Illness" is written at the bottom centre.]
[Image description: "You do not need to earn rest." with "not" underlined for emphasis on a pale white background designed to look like paper. "Alive with Chronic Illness" is written at the bottom centre.]
September 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Rest does not need to be earned, you 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 rest.
[Image description: "You do not need to earn rest." with "not" underlined for emphasis on a pale white background designed to look like paper. "Alive with Chronic Illness" is written at the bottom centre.]
[Image description: "You do not need to earn rest." with "not" underlined for emphasis on a pale white background designed to look like paper. "Alive with Chronic Illness" is written at the bottom centre.]
[Image Caption: “Take it day by day, moment by moment, take all the time you need” on a background of pink and purple pixilated clouds]
![[Image Caption: “Take it day by day, moment by moment, take all the time you need” on a background of pink and purple pixilated clouds]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xznj6rqspoabcqgkb3nvcj6q/bafkreihnbdijwoikcdifgfuqjdmwsmcrhswpkjhdawdvitcbdhdaa3qyye@jpeg)
August 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
[Image Caption: “Take it day by day, moment by moment, take all the time you need” on a background of pink and purple pixilated clouds]
How are you? 💜
[Image description: “Monday Check-In. How are you? This is your weekly check-in let us know how you're doing in the comments below” on a light green background with a flower in the corner alongside the text Alive with Chronic Illness].
[Image description: “Monday Check-In. How are you? This is your weekly check-in let us know how you're doing in the comments below” on a light green background with a flower in the corner alongside the text Alive with Chronic Illness].
August 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
How are you? 💜
[Image description: “Monday Check-In. How are you? This is your weekly check-in let us know how you're doing in the comments below” on a light green background with a flower in the corner alongside the text Alive with Chronic Illness].
[Image description: “Monday Check-In. How are you? This is your weekly check-in let us know how you're doing in the comments below” on a light green background with a flower in the corner alongside the text Alive with Chronic Illness].