Calling In Sick

This week on Calling in Sick, we’re talking about one of the most underrated tools in the chronic illness toolbox: the intentional duvet day. If you’ve ever felt guilty for resting, questioned if you're "sick enough" to slow down, or struggled to explain why you need a full day in bed after a good day—this episode is for you. I unpack why these days are essential for long-term management (not lazy days!), how to spot your “check engine lights” before a crash, and how I’ve learned to communicate my need for deep rest without feeling like a burden.So tune in to hear:✨ My favorite Duvet Day skincare & hydration essentials (hello dewy skin girlies!)🛏️ What a Duvet Day actually is (and how to make it restorative, not just reactive)🎁 Why receiving care is not a weakness—and how to reframe the guilt💡 How to explain your needs to others using Spoon Theory & the Stoplight Framework📺 One Brain Cell rec of the week: Drive to Survive and why I’m suddenly a motorsport girlie nowFor this week, put your latest hyper-fixation during duvet days in the comments section!! I need some new recs ;) As always, thank you for listening and resting with me 💛xx,AlexTimestamps:00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling In Sick!00:02:30 Alex’s Life & Health Updates of the Week00:12:33 Alex’s Picks of the Week (Filterbaby, Doré)00:15:45 What is a Duvet Day & how to keep it intentional?00:19:20 Reframing Duvet Days00:27:05 How to communicate that you need support (Spoon Theory, Stoplight Analogy)00:32:05 One Brain Cell TV Show: Drive to Survive00:34:52 Thank you for listening!!!----------------------------------------------------------------Stay connected and follow social:• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568• Substack - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568----------------------------------------------------------------Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/Alex’s Picks of the Week:• FilterBaby Faucet Water Filter: https://go.shopmy.us/p-14894038— ALEXANDRAW10 for $10 off!• Dore Facial Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-14894003— ALEXANDRA10 for 10% off!#podcast #podcastclips #ChronicIllness #DuvetDay #RestWithoutGuilt #SelfCare #AutoimmuneDisease #SpoonieLife #SickGirlEra #CallingInSick #DisabilityAwareness #ChronicFatigue #InvisibleIllness #Burnout #RestIsProductive #HealthJourney #SpoonieSupport #FlareUpTips #MentalHealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Calling in Sick, we’re diving deep into a topic that I think so many of us—especially those with chronic illness—struggle with: the link between productivity and self-worth. I’ll be honest, old habits die hard, and my first Monday back after treatment? Yeah… I went full steam ahead. And guess what? It didn’t go well. But that got me thinking: why is it so hard to detach my value from what I do? Why does rest feel like failure, even when I know better?So, in this episode, I’m unpacking:🔥 The cycle of overwork, crashing, and repeat (why do we do this?!)⚖️ Why chronic illness makes productivity so complicated (and what we can do about it)🧠 The identity shift of redefining successI want to hear from you! Drop a comment:💬 What’s one "glimmer" from your week that helped shift how you view self-worth? As always, sending love!xx,AlexTimestamps:00:00:00 Welcome to Calling In Sick! 00:02:30 Housekeeping: Community building & my “Glimmers” of the Week00:09:55 Alex’s Picks of the Week: HigherDOSE Infrared PEMF Mat & PMD Clean Pro Brush00:14:20 Falling back into old habits (I tried to jump back into the deep end and nearly hospitalized myself)00:20:30 My new definition of success, self-worth & productivity00:25:47 One Brain Cell Recommendation: Traitors (+ an unexpected lesson I learned from it!)00:29:54 LOVE YOU GUYS!----------------------------------------------------------------Stay connected and follow social:• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568• Substack - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568----------------------------------------------------------------Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/Alex’s Picks of the Week:• HigherDose, PEMF Go Mat: https://go.shopmy.us/p-14388157— ALEXANDRA15 for 30% off!• PMD, Clean Pro Brush: https://go.shopmy.us/p-14386954— ALEXANDRA30 for 30% off!#podcast #podcastclips #podcast #podcastclips #ChronicIllness #AutoimmuneDisease #SelfWorth #SuccessMindset #ChronicPain #ChronicFatigue #SpoonieLife #HealthJourney #SickGirlLife #CallingInSick #SpoonieSupport #ChronicIllnessAwareness #ChronicWarrior #FlareUpTips #MedicalJourney #DisabilityAwareness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Calling in Sick, I’m getting real about the mental gymnastics of navigating chronic illness—especially when you're constantly balancing fear of flaring, fear of failing, and the never-ending cycle of medical uncertainty.February was a lot, even for a girl who’s been sick her whole life. From 2 rounds of chemotherapy, to surgery, to 5 days of IVIG, to balancing work and content creation while managing life, this month really put my “pivoting” skills to the test. And that got me thinking…How do we live fully while managing predictable unpredictability? How do we take risks when we know there’s a chance our bodies might betray us?So, in this episode, I’m sharing:🩺 How I handled IVIG & what I did differently this time⚖️ My “guardrails” for protecting my body & energy😰 The fine line between being cautious vs. being held back by fear💡 How chronic illness has shaped my mindset on risk, failure, and success📺 My latest comfort binge (hello, One Brain Cell segment debut!)And because I know I’m not alone in this, I’d love for y’all to drop a comment:💬 What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever skipped because you feared flaring (but weren’t actively in a flare)?As always, sending love!xx,AlexTimestamps:00:01:10 Alex’s Health Update00:06:05 Alex’s Picks of the Week (Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel, Thrive Causemetics Eyebrow Gel)00:09:45 Cautious Optimism: Learning to balance hope with the realities of chronic illness.00:14:10 Fear of a Flare-Up: The anxiety that comes with feeling too good—when will the other shoe drop?00:19:30 Bucket 1: During a Flare-Up – Guardrails & essential tools/strategies to survive tough days00:22:40 Bucket 2: Moving the Guardrails Off – When (and how) to test new limits after a flare up00:25:25 Bucket 3: The New Normal + Key Takeaways – Finding balance, redefining health, and what’s working for me00:28:50 Talking about Netflix’s Running Point with my 1 remains brain cell 00:34:15 LOVE YOU GUYS!----------------------------------------------------------------Stay connected and follow social:• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568• Substack - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568----------------------------------------------------------------Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/Alex’s Picks of the Week:• Dr. Dennis Gross, Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel: go.shopmy.us/p-6636477• Thrive, Liquid Brow Brow Gel: https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4a7ye#podcast #podcastclips #ChronicIllness #AutoimmuneDisease #FearOfFlaring #IVIG #ChronicPain #ChronicFatigue #SpoonieLife #HealthJourney #SickGirlLife #CallingInSick #SpoonieSupport #ChronicIllnessAwareness #ChronicWarrior #FlareUpTips #MedicalJourney #DisabilityAwareness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Calling in Sick, I’m taking you inside my latest surgery—my second endometriosis excision surgery. If you’ve been through it, you know: endo surgery is no joke. From a misdiagnosed journey to deciding on surgery (again) to an absolutely chaotic post-op appointment… this episode is full of everything that happened, and everything I wish I knew going in.In this episode, I’m sharing:🩺 How I got diagnosed & why I decided to have surgery (again)🔪 The download on the five different types of endometriosis surgery options😖 What endometriosis surgery & recovery REALLY feel like🩹 The worst parts & how I managed pain⚠️ The red flags at my post-op appointment (and why I chose NOT to advocate for myself this time)Because I need to feel not so alone in the fact I minimize some things about my health to just survive… I’d love for y’all to comment one thing you minimize about YOUR health that is actually a huge deal.As always, sending love!xx,AlexTimestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome to Calling In Sick! 00:03:05 Alex’s Picks of the Week (Abdominal binder, Osea Body Oil)00:05:00 My endometriosis diagnosis story00:07:00 Endometriosis surgery options00:14:10 Why I decided to have surgery (again)00:17:30 Prepping for endometriosis surgery 00:21:35 What endometriosis surgery is REALLY like 00:23:15 Endometriosis surgery recovery 00:28:15 Managing pain after endometriosis surgery00:32:20 The 5 things helping me recover from endometriosis surgery00:34:45 The post op appointment from H*LL00:45:30 The importance of community & research in medical decision making 00:48:28 LOVE YOU GUYS! ----------------------------------------------------------------Stay connected and follow social:• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568• Substack - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568----------------------------------------------------------------Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/Alex’s Picks of the Week:• OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil: https://go.shopmy.us/p-13854907• Abdominal Binder: https://go.shopmy.us/p-13854899#podcast #podcastclips #Endometriosis #ChronicIllness #EndoWarrior #SpoonieLife #ChronicPain #ExcisionSurgery #EndometriosisSurgery #ChronicIllnessWarrior #AutoimmuneDisease #HealthUpdate #MedicalJourney #EndoAwareness #PainManagement #SpoonieSupport #HealingJourney #TrustYourBody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 surgeryI’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.💬 Don’t forget to fill out this questionnaire to enter the Calling in Sick Giveaway (NUUDs PJs & Sleep Crown Pillow)!!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgozP3e9-PUvkBCEbKipCTdh7B_KvmBnWou0mzxqr6xlMfrA/viewformAs always, sending love!xx, AlexTimestamps: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 check00:16:15 Medical decisions & our future family: What I have to consider now00:22:30 A serious wake-up call: The moment I knew I couldn’t keep pushing through00:27:15 Getting real with myself: A self-check on my current health00:29:30 Self-check: What I’m doing WELL despite chronic illness00:33:05 Self-check: What I need to IMPROVE to feel better00:35:25 Post self-assessment: What I’m changing now00:39:00 Hope, fear & moving forward: How I’m feeling about this next chapter00:41:25 Love you guys! Final thoughts & a reminder you’re not alone----------------------------------------------------------------Stay connected and follow social:• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568----------------------------------------------------------------Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/Alex’s Picks of the Week:• Loftie Lamp: Link: https://byloftie.com/ALEXWILDESON (Code: ALEXWILDESON)• New Balance 530s: https://go.shopmy.us/p-13558735#podcast #podcastclips #ChronicIllness #AutoimmuneDisease #ChronicPain #SpoonieLife #InvisibleIllness #ChronicIllnessWarrior #FlareLife #MedicalJourney #HealthUpdate #AutoimmuneWarrior #ChronicFatigue #PainManagement #SpoonieSupport #HealingJourney #TrustYourBody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Calling in Sick, we’re tackling something that makes every chronic illness patient’s life harder—medical bills. The system is confusing, overwhelming, and expensive—and let’s be real, most of us just swipe our card and hope for the best. But what if I told you that hospitals and insurance companies are overcharging you—constantly? That’s why I’m sitting down with Daniel Lynch, co-founder of Medical Billing Gurus, to break down:💰 The #1 mistake people make when they get a medical bill🚨 How to fight back against surprise charges & denials📉 How to negotiate your bill (yes, you CAN lower it!)🧾 Why the same procedure can cost $500 or $5,000—depending on who’s payingIf you’ve ever looked at a medical bill and thought, WTF is this?, this episode is for you. Knowledge is power—and this conversation will help you pick the right insurance plan for you, and potentially save you thousands.Have you ever fought a medical bill and won? Drop your story in the comments or DM me on IG (@callinginsickpod)!As always, sending love!xx,AlexTimestamps: (TO BE UPDATED)00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick!00:0X:XX Alex’s Catch-Up00:0X:XX Alex’s Picks of the Week (TO BE UPDATED)00:0X:XX Chronic Illness & The Voices in Your Head00:XX:XX How chronic illness fuels negative self-talk (anger, guilt, anxiety, shame) and how to fight back00:XX:XX The unexpected superpowers chronic illness gives us (comedian, empathy, medical encyclopedia, pivoting)00:XX:XX Alex’s final takeaways 00:XX:XX Thank you for listening! ----------------------------------------------------------------Stay connected and follow social:• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568----------------------------------------------------------------Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/Alex’s Picks of the Week: UPDATE• ABC: https://flagship.shop/alexandrawildeson/products-v2/231581• ABC: https://go.shopmy.us/p-12706973#chronicillnesssupport #livingwithautoimmunedisease #healthandwellness #podcast #podcastclips #medicalinsurance #medicalconditions #healthinsurance #medicalbillingservices #medicalbilling #medicalbillingcompany #healthinsuranceexplained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hiiiiii my sweet fam! 💕 This episode is a revisit to Episode 1 as I’m CALLING IN SICK this week with a flare-up from the pits of hell. 😩 Come hang out with me on my socials as I crush some Bravo 🍿, spill my duvet day tricks 🛋️, and share all the food Saint Cooper is making me to get me back on my feet. 🍲 Don’t worry, I’m on some heavy prednisone, so I’ll be back next week! Love you guys and happy hearts week! ❤️‍🩹----------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the REVISITED first episode of Calling in Sick! This podcast is all about navigating life with chronic illness and autoimmune disease. Join me, your host, Alex, as I make a long story long and dive deep into my health journey 🧬, which started at age 6. I’ll share how my diagnoses—Polyarteritis Nodosa (Vasculitis), Lupus / Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD), Small Fiber Neuropathy // Dysautonomia, Endometriosis, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)—have shaped who I am today. 🩺💪This episode covers:* 🌱 What to expect on the Calling in Sick Podcast* 🏥 My personal health journey and living with chronic illness* 🎯 My goals and takeaways It's time to submit your doctor's note because we are calling in sick together! 💌 Let's talk chronic illness support, self-care during flare-ups, and how to cope when life feels like it's too much.----------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:00:00:00 Welcome to the FIRST episode of Calling in Sick! 00:02:30 What to expect on the Calling in Sick Podcast 00:07:30 My health journey00:29:50 Goals & takeaways 00:36:35 THANK YOU for listening!! ----------------------------------------------------------------Stay connected and follow social:• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568----------------------------------------------------------------Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/----------------------------------------------------------------#ChronicIllnessPodcast #AutoimmuneDiseases #Lupus #Vasculitis #ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome #Dysautonomia #Endometriosis #HealthJourney #LivingWithChronicIllness #ChronicIllnessFlareUps #PrednisoneTreatment #LivingWithAutoimmuneDisease #HealthSupportPodcast #SelfCareForChronicIllness #AutoimmuneDiseaseAwareness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Calling in Sick, it’s just me, Alex, taking you inside my brain—literally. Inspired by Inside Out, I’m breaking down the real voices that fill the mind of a chronically ill person—the ones that tell us we’re a burden, that every symptom is an emergency, or that we’re not doing “enough” to get better. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.In this episode, I’m sharing:🧠 How chronic illness fuels negative self-talk (and how to fight back)😨 Why anxiety makes every symptom feel like a crisis😞 The truth about guilt & why you are NOT a burden🔥 How anger can be both destructive and empowering😂 The unexpected superpowers chronic illness gives us (dark humor, anyone?)If you’ve ever felt trapped in your own mind—stuck in a cycle of fear, frustration, and self-doubt—this episode is for you. Chronic illness already makes life hard. Let’s make sure our own thoughts aren’t making it harder.Which voice takes over your brain the most? Comment below or DM me on IG (@callinginsickpod)!As always, sending love!xx,AlexTimestamps:00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick!00:02:35 Alex’s Catch-Up00:07:30 Alex’s Picks of the Week (Sleep Crown, Anomia)00:09:37 Chronic Illness & The Voices in Your Head00:11:50 How chronic illness fuels negative self-talk (anger, guilt, anxiety, shame) and how to fight back00:28:30 The unexpected superpowers chronic illness gives us (comedian, empathy, medical encyclopedia, pivoting)00:37:30 Alex’s final takeaways 00:38:40 Thank you for listening! ----------------------------------------------------------------Stay connected and follow social:• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568----------------------------------------------------------------Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/Alex’s Picks of the Week: UPDATE• Sleep Crown Pillow: https://flagship.shop/alexandrawildeson/products-v2/231581• Anomia: https://go.shopmy.us/p-12706973#chronicillnesssupport #livingwithautoimmunedisease #healthandwellness #podcast #podcastclips #chronicillnessidentity #negativeselftalk #gaslighting #emotionalburnout ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Calling in Sick, it’s just me, Alex, diving into one of the toughest challenges for those of us with chronic illness: medical burnout. From endless appointments, waiting months for appointments, battling with insurance companies to the emotional rollercoaster of hope and disappointment, medical burnout is something so many of us face—but rarely talk about.In this episode, I’m sharing:✨ What medical burnout is and how to spot the signs✨ Why it’s not your fault (hint: the system is broken!)✨ My personal story of burnout and the advice that helped me move through it✨ My top 5 practical tips for breaking the cycleTLDR; burnout doesn’t mean you’re failing—it’s a sign that you’ve been fighting hard and need time to rest, reset, and recover. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted, this episode is for you. So take a breath, hit play, and remember: you are not alone in this journey. As always, sending love!xx,AlexTimestamps:00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick!00:01:40 Alex’s Catch-Up00:06:45 Alex’s Picks of the Week (Skin Gym Cryoroller & Merit Glow Serum)00:08:05 What medical burnout is and how to spot the signs00:11:45 My personal story of medical burnout 00:19:30 The advice that helped me through medical burnout00:30:10 My top 5 practical tips for breaking the cycle00:35:00 Thank you for listening!----------------------------------------------------------------Stay connected and follow social:• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568----------------------------------------------------------------Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/Alex’s Picks of the Week:• Skin Gym | Cryoroll Ice Roller: https://go.shopmy.us/p-12197958• Merit Beauty | Great Skin Instant Glow Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-12134188#chronicillnesssupport #livingwithautoimmunedisease #healthandwellness #podcast #podcastclips #chronicillnessidentity #medicalconditions #burnout #gaslighting #medicalgaslighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Calling in Sick, it’s a solo episode with me, Alex! I’m diving into how to navigate events and social plans while managing a chronic illness. From figuring out when to RSVP “yes” to tackling FODO (fear of disappointing others), I’m sharing my go-to strategies for building a social life that works for you.In this episode, we’ll talk about:✨ How to communicate your needs with hosts✨ Preparing for events so you can actually enjoy them✨ Giving yourself permission to cancel (guilt-free!)Whether it’s a wedding, a party, or just dinner plans, my hope is that you’ll walk away feeling empowered to embrace your social butterfly side—on your terms. You deserve to have fun and feel good doing it! As always, sending love!xx,AlexTimestamps:00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick!00:01:42 Alex’s Catch-Up00:10:35 Alex’s Picks of the Week (CurrentBody Infrared Face Mask & Tuckernuck)00:12:58 Welcome to Going to Events with Confidence!00:15:10 Communicating the Tentative RSVP00:18:30 Asking for Accommodations at Events00:20:30 Top 6 Things I Do Leading into An Event00:23:50 Mental Health & Events — Guilt, Being Self-Critical and FODO00:28:11 How to Actually Go on a Trip or Event Without a Caregiver00:32:04 Give Yourself Permission to Have Fun!00:35:15 Masking Being Healthy versus Being Honest at Events00:37:00 My Hottest Take Yet!! (When NOT To Educate)00:39:42 How to Cancel Attending an Event Last Minute00:45:55 Thank you for listening! ----------------------------------------------------------------Stay connected and follow social:• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568----------------------------------------------------------------Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/Episode Resources:Buoy: https://www.justaddbuoy.com/ALEXANDRA54836Alex’s At-Home Duvet Day Purchases: https://shopmy.us/collections/1190429Alex’s Picks of the Week:• CurrentBody Infrared Face Mask: https://go.shopmy.us/p-12199449— ALEXANDRAWILDESON for 10% off at checkout• Tuckernuck (black dress I wore to DC): https://go.shopmy.us/p-12199494 #chronicillnesssupport #livingwithautoimmunedisease #healthandwellness #podcast #podcastclips #chronicillnessidentity #travel #events #RSVP #socialanxiety  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices