I Choose Grit.
85 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsA space to share our heavy burdens and honor the courage it takes to carry them. •
Interviews of ordinary people sharing the experiences that have taught them to choose courage, resolve, and strength of character (I.e; grit). AND...regular minisodes from your host on the many ways she strives to do so herself while in the midst of dealing with #potssyndrome & #chronicmigraine
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Episodes
Loneliness// Pt 2
July 22, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBA social worker (Carrie) and a nurse (her friend, Kendal Lee) who both have chronic illnesses continue a conversation about living through the USA’s current #epidemicoflonelinesa, and specifically, how social media has played a role…and maybe, maybe sometimes, can be done well.
Loneliness // Pt 2
July 22, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBA social worker (Carrie) and a nurse (her friend, Kendal Lee) who both have chronic illnesses continue a conversation about living through the USA’s current #epidemicoflonelinesa, and specifically, how social media has played a role…and maybe sometimes, can be done well.
Loneliness & Kendal Lee.
July 08, 2023 01:02 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBCarrie & her friend Kendal chat about the current Epidemic of Loneliness in the USA, their own experiences of this being exaggerated by chronic illness, & one unique way they’ve found connection in the midst of these challenges. (full article from surgeon general if you geek out about reading about all things connection and isolation and community like K & C: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf?fbclid=PAAaaIBbz9H1Vh5vqXYwG_GbFBq731tRKWrbIijDd...
real life chronic illness // a common thread
February 24, 2023 12:30 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBCarrie gives an update on the return to work life & what it’s been like to start a private practice for those with a chronic illness (after seasons of being off work because of a chronic illness), & a common thread already among clients. ~recorded on a walk that you will hear made Carrie embarrassingly winded~ reach Carrie at [email protected]
minisode// a common thread
February 24, 2023 12:30 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBCarrie gives an update on the return to work life & what it’s been like to start a private practice for those with a chronic illness (after seasons of being off work because of a chronic illness), & a common thread already among clients. ~recorded on a walk that you will hear made Carrie embarrassingly winded~ reach Carrie at [email protected]
real life chronic illness // life update & Christmastime
December 23, 2022 21:58 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBCarrie started her own therapy practice! & hopes you all have such a Merry Christmas. She is also mistakingly two days off from the actual podcast anniversary-but close enough yes? www.ichoosegrit.com/therapyservices
Minisode // life update & Christmastime
December 23, 2022 21:58 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBCarrie started her own therapy practice! & hopes you all have such a Merry Christmas. She is also mistakingly two days off from the actual podcast anniversary-but close enough yes? www.ichoosegrit.com/therapyservices
Minisode // a summer abroad with a migraine
August 23, 2022 17:37 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBCarrie shares tips and aspects of her summer abroad that made it work while managing her health // also some added bonuses & lessons learned while to being away she didn’t necessarily anticipate. Ichoosegrit.com for more on Carrie’s trips!
real life chronic illness // a summer abroad with a migraine
August 23, 2022 17:37 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBCarrie shares tips and aspects of her summer abroad that made it work while managing her health // also some added bonuses & lessons learned while to being away she didn’t necessarily anticipate. Ichoosegrit.com for more on Carrie’s trips!
Minisode // Lourdes Life.
July 06, 2022 21:22 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBLife in Lourdes & 3 good stories.
Minisode // off to Europe.
May 11, 2022 20:10 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBCarrie shares of the continued struggle to balance work and managing her health, and why she made plans to spend a summer in Lourdes, France.
real life chronic illness // off to Europe.
May 11, 2022 20:10 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBCarrie shares of the continued struggle to balance work and managing her health, and why she made plans to spend a summer in Lourdes, France. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
real life chronic illness // victories
February 22, 2022 21:15 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBCarrie shares a few things she’s experienced recently she at one point thought were completely out of the question for her.
Minisode // victories
February 22, 2022 21:15 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBCarrie shares a few things she’s experienced recently she at one point thought were completely out of the question for her.
Steven + Griffin: Missionaries of the Real Presence
January 12, 2022 18:30 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBCarrie chats with two Milwaukee missionaries, Steven Kehoe & Griffin Rain, who are choosing grit by living a lifestyle many don’t pursue, in a community they started themselves—with hopes to foster reconciliation in their neighborhood. Learn more here: https://https://www.realpresencemissionaries.org// further support Carrie in this project here: patreon.com/ichoosegrit
real life chronic illness // the holidays
December 24, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBCarrie shares some hacks she has learned to get through.. & even enjoy…the holidays while suffering. Most of all: REMEMBER YOU ARE A GIFT REGARDLESS OF WHERE YOU’RE AT & WHAT IS HAPPENING IN YOUR LIFE. ••• if you like what you’re hearing: SUBSCRIBE & SHARE. ••• follow @ichoosegrit on social media, and ichoosegrit.com ••• to donate & better support Carrie in this project/life: go to patreon.com/ichoosegrit
Minisode // the holidays
December 24, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBCarrie shares some hacks she has learned to get through.. & even enjoy…the holidays while suffering. Most of all: REMEMBER YOU ARE A GIFT REGARDLESS OF WHERE YOU’RE AT & WHAT IS HAPPENING IN YOUR LIFE. ••• if you like what you’re hearing: SUBSCRIBE & SHARE. ••• follow @ichoosegrit on social media, and ichoosegrit.com ••• to donate & better support Carrie in this project/life: go to patreon.com/ichoosegrit
Intentional Community: Married Style.
December 03, 2021 19:51 - 36 minutes - 34 MBCarrie chats with a few friends (Mia Lyon + Andrew & Dana Steufen), who are living out intentional community while married about what that means to them, how it started, and why they have found it to be so necessary for their marriage & family lives. Warning: this may make you want to become their neighbors. // further support Carrie in this project at: patreon.com/ichoosegrit
Intentional Community: While Suffering.
November 21, 2021 19:57 - 18 minutes - 17 MBTo continue the conversation on community, Carrie tunes in a for a minisode to share some of her experiences of community life while experiencing suffering.
Intentional Community: The Ladies.
October 14, 2021 00:21 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBCarrie chats with 3 of her friends: Sophie Collins, Samantha Vosters, & Amanda Fahrendorf, representing 3 different women’s households, about their experiences with genuine community, what it means to them, & why they’ve chosen to make it a priority. Tune in to hear about learning to love & be loved up close and personal; something that, at times, takes more grit than anything. • Hit subscribe! • Shoutout to riverwestfoodpantry.org & brewcitycatholic.com • further support Carrie in this proje...
Berta: Hardest Earned Diploma, Ever.
September 03, 2021 15:34 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBCarrie sits down with another neighbor/friend, Berta Hawley, who is also her hero. Berta was born with holes in her heart & entered the foster system at age 3 & despite both of these things causing major challenges in her ability to function well, she just graduated high school and started college this fall. She is a gritty, graceful, & straight-up beautiful human. // to further support Carrie in continuing this project: www.patreon.com/ichoosegrit
Berta: One Well-Earned Diploma.
September 03, 2021 15:34 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBCarrie sits down with another neighbor/friend, Berta Hawley, who is also her hero. Berta was born with holes in her heart & entered the foster system at age 3 & despite both of these things causing major challenges in her ability to function well, she just graduated high school and started college this fall. She is a gritty, graceful, & straight-up beautiful human. // to further support Carrie in continuing this project: www.patreon.com/ichoosegrit --- This episode is sponsored by · Ancho...
Joy + Rashad: Mother’s Intuition
August 05, 2021 18:17 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBJoy Bass and her son, Rashad, sit down with Carrie to talk about some major challenges they faced as a family over the past year and a half. After experiencing a major move, their car being stolen, and job loss for Rashad, Rashad eventually found himself losing his ability to function due to challenges to his mental health. The gamechanger? Mom stepping in. (leave more about supporting this podcast at Patreon.com/ichoosegrit)
AKF: A Summer in Honduras that Wrecked My Life.
June 28, 2021 18:08 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBToday’s featured guest is Amanda Fahrendorf, Carrie’s friend & roommate, talking about a summer she spent as a missionary in Honduras that proved to be completely not what she imagined it would be (to say the least). Hear Amanda process this time of coming face to face with her own weaknesses, in a way that she can now say she is grateful for. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
AFK: A Summer in Honduras that Wrecked My Life.
June 28, 2021 18:08 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBToday’s featured guest is Amanda Fahrendorf, Carrie’s friend & roommate, talking about a summer she spent as a missionary in Honduras that proved to be completely not what she imagined it would be (to say the least). Hear Amanda process this time of coming face to face with her own weaknesses, in a way that, long after the trip, she can now say she is grateful for today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Amanda: An Unromantic Missionary Experience.
June 28, 2021 18:08 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBToday’s featured guest is Amanda Fahrendorf, Carrie’s friend & roommate, talking about a summer she spent as a missionary in Honduras that proved to be completely not what she imagined it would be (to say the least). Hear Amanda process this time of coming face to face with her own weaknesses, in a way that she can now say she is grateful for.
Bri: Poked & Prodded 5 Times a Day.
February 15, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBA conversation Carrie had with her friend/neighbor, Briana Mueller, on her lifelong experience of living with Type 1 Diabetes—a disease that doesn’t ever allow you to forget about it. (Also-some romance included😉). {further support Carrie in this project at www.patreon.com/ichoosegrit}
BMM: Poked & Prodded 5 Times a Day.
February 15, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBA conversation Carrie had with her friend/neighbor, Briana Mueller, on her lifelong experience of living with Type 1 Diabetes—a disease that doesn’t ever allow you to forget about it. (Also-some romance included😉). {further support Carrie in this project at www.patreon.com/ichoosegrit} --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
real life chronic illness // why I said yes to a JOB...and some grief.
February 03, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBwhy I said yes to a JOB. as well as some unanticipated grief happening simultaneously.
real life with a chronic illness // why I said yes to a JOB...and some grief.
February 03, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBwhy I said yes to a JOB. as well as some unanticipated grief happening simultaneously. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Minisode // why I said yes to a JOB...and some grief.
February 03, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBwhy I said yes to a JOB. as well as some unanticipated grief happening simultaneously.
AM: My Body Matters // MLK Day
January 18, 2021 21:18 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBA talk given by a member of Carrie’s neighborhood & parish, Aaron McCoy, to local young adults over the summer. Aaron melds together his firsthand experiences of racism within the church & within our country, a healing experience of conversion, & his knowledge of theology to inform our community on this issue & specifically how he feels Catholics should respond. He also graciously allows time to pick his brain through q&a. (Much of convo geared towards Catholic audience, worth hearing for all...
Aaron: Our Bodies Matter // MLK Day
January 18, 2021 21:18 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBA talk given by a member of Carrie’s neighborhood & parish, Aaron McCoy, to local young adults over the summer. Aaron melds together his firsthand experiences of racism within the church & within our country, a healing experience of conversion, & his knowledge of theology to inform our community on this issue & specifically how he feels Catholics should respond. He also graciously allows time to pick his brain through q&a. (Much of convo geared towards Catholic audience, worth hearing for all...
AM: Our Bodies Matter // MLK Day
January 18, 2021 21:18 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBA talk given by a member of Carrie’s neighborhood & parish, Aaron McCoy, to local young adults over the summer. Aaron melds together his firsthand experiences of racism within the church & within our country, a healing experience of conversion, & his knowledge of theology to inform our community on this issue & specifically how he feels Catholics should respond. He also graciously allows time to pick his brain through q&a. (Much of convo geared towards Catholic audience, worth hearing for all...
ONE YEAR // Merry Christmas // Let’s talk about Jesus.
December 23, 2020 18:50 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBCarrie reflects on the accidental social experiment she found herself in the middle of after one whole year of doing interviews on suffering....making it kind of impossible for her to not talk about Jesus. Merry Christmas!! https://www.patreon.com/rss/ichoosegrit?auth=TMG2GzNBLsNw2noG6G-aLUiJca4b6V3z
ONE YEAR \\ Merry Christmas \\ Let’s talk about Jesus.
December 23, 2020 18:50 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBCarrie reflects on the accidental social experiment she found herself in the middle of after one whole year of doing interviews on suffering....making it kind of impossible for her to not talk about Jesus. Merry Christmas!! https://www.patreon.com/rss/ichoosegrit?auth=TMG2GzNBLsNw2noG6G-aLUiJca4b6V3z --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carrie-schuessler/support
MM: The Slow Work of God.
December 08, 2020 16:10 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBA conversation Carrie has with her friend, Monica Murphy, about two ways she chose grit while seeking a career path: 1) showing up to a corporate job that felt brutal for two years, and 2) leaving to pursue a career that she always felt drawn to but also kinda steered away from. Today? She couldn’t be more grateful (even 4 months after original recording😉). Love this project? Learn how to better support here= https://www.patreon.com/rss/ichoosegrit?auth=TMG2GzNBLsNw2noG6G-aLUiJca4b6V3z --- ...
Monica: The Slow Work of God.
December 08, 2020 16:10 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBA conversation Carrie has with her friend, Monica Murphy, about two ways she chose grit while seeking a career path: 1) showing up to a corporate job that felt brutal for two years, and 2) leaving to pursue a career that she always felt drawn to but also kinda steered away from. Today? She couldn’t be more grateful (even 4 months after original recording😉). Love this project? Learn how to better support here= https://www.patreon.com/rss/ichoosegrit?auth=TMG2GzNBLsNw2noG6G-aLUiJca4b6V3z
Steve: What’s My Thing?
November 20, 2020 14:30 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBCarrie chats with her friend Steve Calme about a serious bout with depression he experienced while struggling to find his purpose. And from facing this burden as he pursued his Master's degree and eventually a doctorate, to seeking out help, and eventually choosing to do what he knew would benefit him even though he completely didn't feel like it.....it won't take you long while listening to see how this season of Steve's life called for a lot of whole lot of grit. Find out how to better supp...
SC: What’s My Thing?
November 20, 2020 14:30 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBCarrie chats with her friend Steve Calme about a serious bout with depression he experienced while struggling to find his purpose. And from facing this burden as he pursued his Master's degree and eventually a doctorate, to seeking out help, and eventually choosing to do what he knew would benefit him even though he completely didn't feel like it.....it won't take you long while listening to see how this season of Steve's life called for a lot of whole lot of grit. Find out how to better supp...
minisode: real life with a chronic illness // work + exercise
November 13, 2020 06:03 - 19 minutes - 18 MBCarrie thought it time for an honest life with chronic illness update as she’s now 5 months into wholly focusing on regaining strength...as well as some insight into her complicated employment journey, and her slight proposition to the “everyone should work” mentality. Also this: https://www.patreon.com/rss/ichoosegrit?auth=TMG2GzNBLsNw2noG6G-aLUiJca4b6V3z . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https:/...
real life with a chronic illness // work + exercise
November 13, 2020 06:03 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBCarrie thought it time for an honest life with chronic illness update as she’s now 5 months into wholly focusing on regaining strength...as well as some insight into her complicated employment journey, and her slight proposition to the “everyone should work” mentality. Also this: https://www.patreon.com/rss/ichoosegrit?auth=TMG2GzNBLsNw2noG6G-aLUiJca4b6V3z .
LO: Homelessness.
October 21, 2020 03:51 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThis weeks episode features, Lona Owens, a friend of Carrie’s that loves to share what she learned through her experience with homelessness if able to help another by doing so. Lona shares her walk through the shelter system, eventually gaining housing, and ultimately, a true transformation that came through a genuinely welcoming community. Recording of this episode started outside + eventually became indoors with a mask, so please forgive the varying recording quality. Enjoy! --- Support...
LO: Homelessness.
October 21, 2020 03:51 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThis weeks episode features, Lona Owens, a friend of Carrie’s that loves to share what she learned through her experience with homelessness if able to help another by doing so. Lona shares her walk through the shelter system, eventually gaining housing, and ultimately, a true transformation that came when she discovered her own dignity among a genuinely welcoming community. Recording of this episode started outside + eventually became indoors with a mask, so please forgive the varying recordi...
Lona: I Lost My Home.
October 21, 2020 03:51 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBThis weeks episode features, Lona Owens, a friend of Carrie’s that loves to share what she learned through her experience with homelessness if able to help another by doing so. Lona shares her walk through the shelter system, eventually gaining housing, and ultimately, a true transformation that came when she discovered her own dignity among a genuinely welcoming community. Recording of this episode started outside + eventually became indoors with a mask, so please forgive the varying recordi...
Becca: A Rare Disease at Seventeen.
October 08, 2020 16:30 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBLoved getting to sit down with a friend I’ve known as long as I can remember, Rebecca Syens (formerly Surita). Becca let me pick her brain about her experience of being diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia our junior year of high school. Becca explains why we didn’t talk much about it at the time she was going through it + ultimately how it completely shaped her career choice today. Her entire story is full of grit.
RMS: A Rare Disease at Seventeen.
October 08, 2020 16:30 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBLoved getting to sit down with a friend I’ve known as long as I can remember, Rebecca Syens (formerly Surita). Becca let me pick her brain about her experience of being diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia our junior year of high school. Becca explains why we didn’t talk much about it at the time she was going through it + ultimately how it completely shaped her career choice today. Her entire story is full of grit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...
SW: I Got Mono & it Never Went Away.
September 29, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBToday’s guests is Sam Wiebersch, a friend of Carrie’s who has also particularly had to learn to choose grit through a number of physical health issues. Sam + Carrie spend a lot of time discussing tactics they learned to get them through college while suffering physically, and Sam shares how stopping her life after years of pushing it ultimately led to a lot of healing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Sam: I Got Mono & it Never Went Away.
September 29, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 35.2 MBToday’s guests is Sam Wiebersch, a friend of Carrie’s who has also particularly had to learn to choose grit through a number of physical health issues. Sam + Carrie spend a lot of time discussing tactics they learned to get them through college while suffering physically, and Sam shares how stopping her life after years of pushing it ultimately led to a lot of healing.
Rachel: Depression + Anxiety.
September 22, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBCarrie introduces us to her first internet friend and fellow podcaster, Rachel Wong. Rachel shares openly about struggles related to her mental health that began for her in middle school and how therapy, community, & her relationship with God have played (and continue to play) into her healing. We chat about how she is applying what she’s learned in the midst of 2020, and hear some of her perspective on issues of race unique to her experiences as a Chinese-Canadian at this time. I promise you...