This week on Calling in Sick, I’m getting real about where I’m at with my health right now. To be honest, I’ve been flaring for almost a year, stuck in survival mode, and have been pushing through without picking my head up to see how bad things have gotten… again. I’m realizing that:

💥 Checking myself & my health status

💊 My new treatment plan… and how I feel about it shifting (again)

🩺 Making medical decisions today for our next chapter & future family

⏳ Gentle reminders for when it feels impossible to manage the chronic illness life

❤️‍🩹 The download on my SECOND endometriosis excision surgery

I’m opening up about how I’ve been pushing through and ignoring my body’s warning signs, and now, I’m facing the reality of what needs to change. Big shifts are ahead—from medications and surgeries to major lifestyle adjustments. But strangely, talking about it all feels like a reset—a chance to commit fully to this next chapter and finally start moving forward.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between pushing forward and accepting your reality, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about the uncertainty, the fear, and the hope—because I know I’m not the only one navigating this.

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As always, sending love!

xx, Alex

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome to Calling In Sick!

00:03:57 Alex’s Picks of the Week (Loftie Lamp & New Balance 530 shoes)

00:07:15 Flaring for almost a year: My current health status & reality check

00:16:15 Medical decisions & our future family: What I have to consider now

00:22:30 A serious wake-up call: The moment I knew I couldn’t keep pushing through

00:27:15 Getting real with myself: A self-check on my current health

00:29:30 Self-check: What I’m doing WELL despite chronic illness

00:33:05 Self-check: What I need to IMPROVE to feel better

00:35:25 Post self-assessment: What I’m changing now

00:39:00 Hope, fear & moving forward: How I’m feeling about this next chapter

00:41:25 Love you guys! Final thoughts & a reminder you’re not alone

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Alex’s Picks of the Week:

• Loftie Lamp: Link: https://byloftie.com/ALEXWILDESON (Code: ALEXWILDESON)

• New Balance 530s: https://go.shopmy.us/p-13558735

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Brandon Collins, Vanessa Gonzalez, and Clarke Wolfe guest