Rising from the illness

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Ep 64. See you real soon ...

Ep 63. Mobility Aids and acceptance

In this weeks episode,  Elinor opens up to Cat about her struggles with accepting help from mobility aids and explains how much it has changed her life since she has started using them!  You can Find Elinor on Instagram as:  @ellellell_brown  or youtube at:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEwPyu9vplxvuCLPL7nypg

Ep 62. Dear Anxious

In this weeks episode,  Maxwell Feinstein opens up about his life living with Hemophilia and explains how he has used song writing as an outlet to tell his story. Maxwell goes into the meaning behind his new song "Dear Anxious" and explains how he has written a whole album around his experience so far.  You can find Maxwell's music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UjHW6Abfa70QuhYLuzUuT

Ep 61. When the path changes ...

In this weeks episode, Cat talks to Sharon who is an FT carer for her daughter and a huge Down Syndrome Advocate. She has also recently embarked on her spiritual journey during a reflective period in the pandemic and opens up about her love of helping others find their way. As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life living with a chronic illness.  You can connect with Sharon here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/timetobelieve2021/

Ep 60. Bottoms out!

This week, Cat talks to Artist Jon (also known as @Ipaintbottoms on instagram) about an exciting new charity project they are working on. Jon opens up about how challenging life has been since he contracted Covid / long Covid and explains how he uses art as a form of therapy and escape.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life living with a chronic illness.   

Ep 59. Apheresis Awareness Day 2021

In this weeks episode, Cat talks about Apheresis awareness day (21st sept) She opens up about her experience with Apheresis and how it has changed her life.  To find out more about Apheresis Awareness Day and the American society for Apheresis (ASFA,) you can follow the link below: https://www.apheresis.org/ As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about living with a chronic illness.

Ep 58. Questions, Questions

In this weeks episode, Cat answers some of your Instagram questions and opens up about a recent incident that really upset her.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life living with a chronic illness. 

Ep 57. Finding happiness through pain and embarrassment

In this weeks episode, Cat is joined by Ellis Michaels as he opens up about his long battle with behcets disease. He also talks about his book "Finding happiness through pain and embarrassment, my life with behcets disease - A memoir.  You can find Ellis Michaels here:  Twitter / Instagram: Ellismichaels9 Facebook: ellismichaelsauthor Website: ellismichaels.com  

Ep 56. Physical and Mental health - the vicious circle

In this weeks episode, Cat is joined by the lovely charlie as they discuss the vicious circle of physical and mental health and how they go hand in hand. Charlie opens up about living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and shares some of her experiences.  You can find Charlie on Instagram: @invisiblezebrax As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life living with a chronic illness.

Ep 55. Understanding my Behcets

In this weeks episode, Cat asks her family and friends a series of questions about her condition to show how difficult it is to understand even for the people closest to her.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life living with a chronic illness. 

Ep 54. What's going on?

Cat joins you for another short episode this week as she explains the difficulty she's been having with her health and why she has been absent.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life living with a chronic condition. 

Ep 53. Health Update

This weeks podcast has been taken over by Lilli Badcock as she updates you with Cat's health and explains why she hasn't been able to record a podcast episode this week.  Lilli shares Cat's weekly wins, funny story and continues to share Cat's journey living with a chronic illness. To find more info on Lilli's hypnotherapist, you can follow this link:  https://www.carolinecavanagh.co.uk/

Ep 52. The power of community

After some lovely feedback from a singing clip Cat recently posted,  Cat talks to Lilli Badcock along with special guests Becky, Charly and Gavin about the power of music and how singing in a community can be such a powerful therapy.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life living with chronic illness.  You can find Lilli's Facebook group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/liveonpurposecommunity/

Ep 51. Covid is still here

With relation to the recent "Freedom Day" in England, Cat talks about her feelings towards the scrapping of restrictions. Cat also talks to her interview guest Ali who contracted Coronavirus earlier this year and is still dealing with symptoms.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life living with a chronic illness.     

Ep 50. Chronic illness meets VR

In this weeks episode, Cat talks to Sunny about how she has created a chronic illness community in the Virtual Reality space.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life living with chronic illness. You can find Sunny on social media as @insomniadoodles and you can use the following links to find her spaces below: World space: VR Spoonies Recommendations | AltspaceVR (altvr.com) Blog: Insomnia Doodles | Life with Rare Diseases and Invi...

Ep 49. Updates and explanations

In this weeks episode, Cat updates you on everything that's been going on over the past couple of weeks and explains why she's not been around as much.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life living with a chronic illness.  

Ep 48. Running out of Spoons

In this weeks episode, Cat talks about her recent Plasma Exchange treatment and explains why she has been running out of spoons.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life living with a chronic illness. 

Ep 47. Love Yourself

This week, Cat talks to Sean (also known on Instagram as @chronicallylaughing) about his life with Crohn's disease and his journey to body positivity and self love. As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life with chronic illness. 

Ep 46. What NOT to say

In this weeks episode, Cat is joined by special guest Hebe.  This weeks topic is based around what not to say to some one with a chronic illness or disability. Cat and Hebe share certain questions and phrases that they have been faced with in reference to their chronic conditions.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life living with a chronic illness.

Ep 45. Chronic illness and Diets

After receiving many questions around this topic,  Cat opens up even more about her life living with chronic illness. Cat gives you an insight into her daily eating habits including what she eats and how she has adapted to her gluten and dairy free diet.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins and funny story.

Ep 44. Manifestation and Affirmations

In this weeks episode, Cat talks to Amazon Bestselling author Molly, about her incredible journey back to health through the power of manifestation.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life living with chronic illness.  You can find Molly's Best seller here:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08YM1H3TK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_67FW01RWRAVBHCBDCDDW

Ep 43. Behcets Awareness Day

In support of International Behctes Awareness Day (20th May), Cat talks to the chair of Behcets UK - Tony Thornburn about his role within the charity and the work Behcets UK do, to help and support patients.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life living with chronic illness.  To find out more information about the charity Behcets UK, please follow the link below:  https://behcetsuk.org/

Ep 42. Chronic illness as a teenager

This week, Cat talks to 16 year old Tushita about her chronic illness journey, her experience with diagnosis and losing her hearing. They both discuss the power of kindness and the judgement that chronic illness sufferers face.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life living with chronic illness. 

Ep 41. What is Plasma Exchange?

Due to Cat's recent plasma exchange, this weeks episode is slightly shorter than normal. Cat goes into more detail about her treatment and why she has it.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life living with chronic illness. 

Ep 40. Podcast Takeover!!

To celebrate Cat's 40th episode, Youtuber Leanne K takes over the episode and puts Cat in the Hot Seat. Cat answers all of your questions and they both Share their weekly wins and funny stories.  Cat also announces the winner of the Rising from the illness Hoodie! 

Ep 39. What lights you up?

In support of MS awareness week, (19th - 25th April) Cat talks to MS warrior, Katie who opens up about her life and explains how she focusses on things that light her up and make her happy.  To follow Katie's journey, you can find her on instagram: @ms_is_my_superpower As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life living with a chronic illness.    

Ep 38. Living with Autism

In this weeks episode, Fiona opens up to Cat about her life living with Autism from her diagnosis to her life now and also explains how drama has been a passion of hers throughout her life.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life living with a chronic illness. 

Ep 37. Getting to grips with guts

In this episode, Cat talks about the importance of speaking out and reporting your symptoms even if they may be "embarrassing." Cat also includes a clip from Jenny at GUTS UK who explains who they are and what they do as a charity.  To find out more about GUTS UK, you can follow the link below:  https://gutscharity.org.uk/contact-us/

Ep 36. Energy Healing

In this weeks episode, Cat talks to Shelley who opens up about her life and explains her work with energy healing and how she uses this method to help both adults and children.  Cat continues to open up about her life living with a chronic illness and as always, Cat shares the weekly wins and funny story.  Please follow the link below to find out more about Shelley and the work that she does:  https://www.elemental-expressions.co.uk/

Ep 35. Don't lose sight of your dreams

In this weeks episode, Cat wanted to focus on a positive story so talks to the lovely Jessica about her future plans and how she is not letting her chronic illness hold her back.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and opens up about her life living with chronic illness.

Ep 34. MS warrior queen

This week, Cat talks to Wendy Bjork about her battle with MS and how she is now using her experiences to help others with their journeys through the power of mind, body, relationship and environment.  Cat continues to open up about her journey living with chronic illness and as always, shares the weekly wins and funny story.  To find out more about Wendy and the help that she offers, please follow the link below:  https://linktr.ee/ms.warriorqueen

Ep 33. Life after Covid

In this weeks episode, Cat talks to Reece about the affects that Covid has had on his life and how even though it's been nearly a year since he contracted the virus, he is still nowhere near back to full health.  As always Cat opens up her life living with a chronic illness, shares the weekly win and funny story,     

Ep 32. What is Rare?

In this episode, Cat continues to support Rare Disease Day by sharing clips from other rare disease warriors about what rare means to them.  As always, Cat continues to open up her life living with a chronic illness, shares the funny story and weekly wins.  To find out more about the company Cat has recently collaborated with, you can follow the link below: https://www.theserenitymovement.com/

Ep 31. The strains of Lockdown

In aid of Rare Disease Day 2021: This week, we hear from another Rare Disease sufferer and how it affects her life.  Cat also talks to Gavin from King's Creations who opens up about how Lockdown eliminated his upcoming work / income and how he turned it around.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her journey living with a rare and chronic condition.  To find out more about King's Creations, you can follow the link below: https://www.face...

Ep 30. Rare Disease Day 2021

With Rare disease Day coming up on the 28th of Feb, Cat dedicates this episode to informing her listeners about what it entails. Cat sheds light on rare diseases and how they affect individuals differently. Over the coming weeks, Cat will be sharing the stories and journeys of other rare disease sufferers to raise awareness and understanding.  To find out more about Rare Disease Day, you can follow the link below:  https://www.rarediseaseday.org/    

Ep 29. Walking with Style

This week, Cat is joined by the wonderful Lyndsay from Neo-Walk as they explore and discuss the unique and personable walking sticks Lyndsay designs and makes with the aim to remove the stigma from Mobility aids. Cat also learns more about Lyndsay and how Neo-Walk started.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life living with her chronic illness and disability. You can browse the gorgeous Neo Walk sticks here:  https://www.neo-walk.com/...

Ep 29. Walking with Style

This week, Cat is joined by the wonderful Lyndsay from Neo-Walk as they explore and discuss the unique and personable walking sticks Lyndsay designs and makes with the aim to remove the stigma from Mobility aids. Cat also learns more about Lyndsay and how Neo-Walk started.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins, funny story and continues to open up about her life living with her chronic illness and disability. You can browse the gorgeous Neo Walk sticks here:  https://www.neo-walk.com/...

Ep 28. A supportive Community

In this weeks episode, Cat talks to Leanne about how she has opened up her life through a Youtube channel with the aim to reach out and offer support to people struggling during lockdown.  As always, Cat opens up about her journey living with a chronic illness and shares the weekly wins and funny story.  You can find Leanne's Youtube channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu09ycojyk_4z1nC1EziGuw

Ep 28. A supportive Community

In this weeks episode, Cat talks to Leanne about how she has opened up her life through a Youtube channel with the aim to reach out and offer support to people struggling during lockdown.  As always, Cat opens up about her journey living with a chronic illness and shares the weekly wins and funny story.  You can find Leanne's Youtube channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu09ycojyk_4z1nC1EziGuw

Ep 27. The vaccination process

In this weeks episode, Cat talks to her Gran about her experience with getting the coronavirus vaccination at Salisbury Cathedral and how easy the whole process was.  As always, Cat opens up about her journey living with chronic illness, shares the weekly wins and funny story.  Please follow the link for Cat's latest Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/ij4-AHPFW0M

Ep 26. Introducing Izzii Grace

In todays episode, Cat is joined by a very special guest - Izzii Grace who is the composer of the Rising from the illness Jingle.  Izzii opens up about how song writing is her way of getting over significant moments in her life that she has struggled with. Izzii also gives us a sneaky preview of one of her new songs! As always, Cat shares the weekly wins and funny story!  To follow Cat on Youtube and subscribe to her channel, Please follow the link below: https://youtu.be/fRmxvbade7g...

Ep 25. When warriors stick together

In this episode, Cat is joined by Jessica, A fellow Behcets warrior. They talk about the friendship they have built through their struggles of living with a chronic illness.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins and funny story of the week.  For Jessica's Youtube page, Please follow the link below:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9qsEyGKhGM7Vp-ga95hSg

Ep 25. When warriors stick together

In this episode, Cat is joined by Jessica, A fellow Behcets warrior. They talk about the friendship they have built through their struggles of living with a chronic illness.  As always, Cat shares the weekly wins and funny story of the week.  For Jessica's Youtube page, Please follow the link below:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9qsEyGKhGM7Vp-ga95hSg

Ep 24. I'm Back!!

Cat is back after her festive break! She updates you on her latest plasma exchange and shares some New years resolutions from her listeners! As always, Cat shares the weekly wins and funny story.  

Ep 23. Merry Christmas!!!

Join Cat on this short Christmas episode as her and some of her interview guests from 2020 wish you a very merry Christmas! 

Ep 22. Christmas Special

In this weeks Christmas special episode, Cat answers questions from the listeners and is joined by a special guest.  Cat shares the weekly wins and plays a festive challenge.  As discussed in the weekly wins, below is the link to Sharon's shop if you wish to have a browse.  https://www.numonday.com/shop/studio-shazi/?fbclid=IwAR0IpsQFQKM5C8BR3kv3spkiXUMD8VlL9DHvM1lMQot4ekRWJk9d5gRl-MM  

Ep 21. Hypnotherapy helps me

In this episode, Cat talks to her hypnotherapist, Angie about the positive affects hypnotherapy can have and the benefits it has had on Cat's life, including reducing anxiety. As promised, Angie has left her email address for anyone who wants to get in touch. [email protected] Cat also shares the weekly wins, funny story and opens the podcast up for the listeners to ask any questions which will be answered on next weeks podcast. 

Ep 20. Lockdown 2.0

This week, Cat has been finding out what people have been getting up to during the 2nd lockdown and how they have been finding ways to keep themselves busy. Cat talks to Charly about how she has re visited her love of crafting and how its been really important to have a focus.  This weeks episode is full of wins and Cat shares another funny story for you all to enjoy. 

Ep 19. Disabilities and Discrimination

In this episode, Cat discusses the 25th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act with Ben Andrews. Ben is consciously working towards an inclusive world and although he acknowledges how far we have come, he also explains that we still have a long way to go.  Cat gets ready for her Plasma Exchange and as always, shares the weekly wins and funny story.