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Join Jess and Sian, 2 chronically sick chicks, chronically oversharing. Each week join the girls as they talk all things spoonie. Sharing real, raw experiences and having a good old giggle along the way.

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United States

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Join Jess and Sian, 2 chronically sick chicks, chronically oversharing. Each week join the girls as they talk all things spoonie. Sharing real, raw experiences and having a good old giggle along the way.

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English


Episodes
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S4: E15 Getting To Know You AGAIN

11/26/2023
This week join Jess and Sian for the final episode of Season 4 and as requested a classic getting to know you episode but this time with a twist on the questions. Play along with the this or thats and listen to Jess’s of the rails stories.

Duration:01:08:13

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S4: E14 Spoonie Sisters

11/12/2023
This week join Jess and Sian as they chat with Dom and Helene from The Spoonie Society while they were over in Perth to co-host The Chronic Sisters first event! Join the Spoonie Paint and Sip debrief and the general catch up with the Spoonie Society girls since their last appearance on the podcast. Later on in the episode the girls talk about their fertility journey and their experiences with IVF and egg retrievals. Please be kind to yourself and if that topic is a trigger for you please skip the episode.

Duration:01:03:55

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S4: E13 We are IMPOSTERS!

10/22/2023
This week join Jess and Sian as they break down how they’ve been feeling post finding out about the Australian Podcast Awards… like imposters. The girls unpick imposter syndrome and what it can look like and how it can manifest and why They breakdown the different types of imposter syndrome. Find out which one you are in this weeks episode.

Duration:00:48:07

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S4: E12 S for Scoliosis

10/8/2023
This week join Jess and Sian as they speak about scoliosis. The girls dip their toes into what scoliosis is, who gets it, what happens and how to treat it. Its giving curves in all the wrong places. The girls also share some exciting news about this years Australian Podcast Awards. Dont forget to like, share and subscribe to the podcast and most important have a FABULOUS week. Perth chronic siblings, don’t forget to buy your tickets to the Spoonie Party- Paint and Sip. Tickets available here!

Duration:01:13:05

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S4:E11 Lets Talk Periods. PERIOD

10/1/2023
This week join Jess and Sian as they talk all things period. What ACTUALLY happens every month for 50% of the population, do you know? Don’t worry, neither did Sian. Jess and Sian talk about the “normal” period cycle to learn why you or your loved one can feel so up and down each and every month.
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S4: E10 ADHD Aint That Old

9/24/2023
This week join Jess and Sian as they FINALLY defeat the technological Gods and mange to get an episode out. The girls do a long-quick catch up and then dive right in to the history of ADHD and what it actually is. Stay tuned until the end for s snippet of some up coming main character energy!

Duration:01:14:06

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S4: E9 What Colour Do You Go?

8/20/2023
This week join Jess and Sian as they discuss Raynaud's disease. What is it? Who gets it and what colours it can cause. This weeks episode is the FIRST interstate episode the girls have done since Sian has moved to Adelaide.

Duration:00:46:52

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S4:E8 Meet Matilda, Your New Best Friend

7/30/2023
This week join Jess and Sian as they sit down and talk with Jo, co-founder of the new endometriosis app, Matilda. For all the endo warriors this is going to be your best friend. Check out Matilda @matilda_app now.

Duration:01:25:57

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S4: E7 The Chronic Move

7/23/2023
This week join Jess and Sian on the come down from chatting with Ciara to discuss the JOYS of moving interstate with a chronic illness.

Duration:01:41:59

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S4:E6 “You Are The Occasion” with The Style Counsellor, Ciara

7/16/2023
This week join Jess and Sian as they take a deep dive into the Style with non other that the Style Counsellor, Ciara. Ciara shares with the girls why she left the corporate world to embark on a journey of self discovery and nurturing her passion of helping people reconnect with themselves and heal their relationship with their body and to find the play in clothes. Learn how connecting your inner self with your outer can truely empower you to take up the space you deserve. Find Ciara on instagram @the_style _counsellor or via her website: www.thestylecounsellor.com.au

Duration:01:41:59

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S4: E5 Say Bye

7/9/2023
Join Jess and Sian as they explain their absence and all that been going on in between episodes. If you know the girls you know they’ll always bring the content. Check out Austin Brown here and Shangrila here

Duration:00:59:59

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S4: E4 Miscarriage; Carrying The Load

5/21/2023
This week join your favourite chronically sick chicks who chronically overshare. As the title suggests this episode the girls will be deep diving into miscarriage and why we feel the need to shy away from sharing an experience that so many unfortunately have. The beginning of the episode is your usual fun fact follow ups and then an opportunity for those that would like to miss the topic; which we 100% understand. Links mentioned in the show:

Duration:01:05:04

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S4 E3 I Know Nothing About Hormones

5/14/2023
This week join Jess and Sian as they talk all things contraceptive. Jess shares her experiences coming off of the pill and ways she has read that could help make it a smooth transition. They’re just 2 chronically sick chicks, chronically oversharing.

Duration:01:22:05

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S4:E2 We've Gone Rogue

5/7/2023
The girls are back with stories coming at you think and fast. Jess and Sian catch you up on all the medical marvels that you missed during the break and Sian FINALLY cashes in her birthday vouchers from last year. If you fancy a sweet treat from the company Sian talks about check them out here: https://sugarcoatit.com.au/

Duration:01:03:49

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S4:E1 We’re Back

4/30/2023
The girls are back! Season 4 has begun and the gals have certainly been busy during their time off. Jess and Sian share their adventures since season 3.

Duration:00:57:46

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S3: E15 A Merry Chronic Christmas

12/18/2022
The girls are back for the final episode of season 3 and its just in time for Christmas. In the spirit of the festive season Jess and Sian some spoon saving tips and tricks and the best presents to get your spoonie friend this year. Gift ideas: Pill organisers: Dosey Heat packs: Spoonie Society PJs: Peter Alexander Oodie Plants: Low need plants

Duration:00:54:47

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S3:E14 The Inner Bitch Is Back

11/6/2022
We’re back and so is the inner bitch! This weeks episode comes with a content warning. The girls are discussing body image and weight from 27:42 into the episode. But before then the girls do one of the biggest fun fact follows on record! Dont forget to vote for The Chronic Sisters in thie years Listeners Choice Awards from the Australian Podcast Awards. Vote here: https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote
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S3: E13 Long Live Alternative Medicine

10/16/2022
This week Jess and Sian talk about some alternative medicine after Jess went to get her feet looked at by an acupuncturist. This lead to the girls having a look at other alternative methods of medicine available and discuss if they could really work. This week there is a lot of talk of needles so if that is a trigger for you then please skip this episode and we will gladly see you next week.
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S3: E12 Represent

10/9/2022
After a week off, find out whats been happening with the Jess and Sian this week as they catch you up on their unfortunately eventfully 2 weeks. After that the girls talk about representation in fashion, media and life in general. Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe! Send in your questions for your chance to be featured in next episodes “Question & Quotes” segment.
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S3: E11 Burnout Babes

9/26/2022
This week join Jess and Sian as they do a deep dive into burnout. What is it? Who gets it? How do you shift it? Find your own burnout score: https://monkeypuzzletraining.co.uk/free-downloads/Burnout-Self-Test-Inventory(MBI).pdf Resources: Burnout Phases: https://www.thisiscalmer.com/blog/5-stages-of-burnout