Chronic But Iconic
Chronic But Iconic
Sophie Ward
Presented to you by Sophie Ward, a Lyme Disease campaigner, blogger, author and radio presenter. Learning how to adapt living life with chronic illness. The challenges we face and the lessons we have to learn. There isn’t a text book with all the answers. We learn on the job, through experiences and fellow sufferers. Chronic illness is tough and there will be rough times but I hope my podcast will inspire you all to keep chasing your dreams and that you DO deserve to live life.
HAVING FUN WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS
Today we discuss, finding your vibe, feeding yourself & making YOU HAPPY. Taking responsibility for your own happiness. Shaking off judgements and not carrying any guilt for exploring our hobbies, passions & ENJOYING OURSELVES. Life is too short not to be having fun!  SO LET'S DIVE IN. Following me on Instagram? No! Hit me up! @sophiewardy , let's connect! 
Dec 7, 2020
16 min
FEELING NUMB
Okay... yes I hear you. you feel in a funk. In a smoke cloud of unknown and uncertainty. You fear the present let alone the future. I wanted to break down the feeling of just feeling so numb to the core. What it could be signalling & how to soothe this painful feeling that affects us both mentally and physically.  Let's dive in.  Reach out to me on Instagram: @sophiewardy for a whole host of fun giveaways, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL updates and MORE. 
Nov 30, 2020
20 min
JORDAN RAY - LIMITLESS MEDIAL LOGS APP
Today, we have the amazing Jordan Ray joining us from across the pond. Jordan was a top college athlete before surviving brain surgery at only 17 years old.  Now, Jordan has built an amazing Limited Medial Logs that is your own medial journal to keep YOU organised for EVERY doctors appointment. This app will be your go-to health preparation manager. You can follow Jordan and her inspiring story through her Instagram @JordanRay25  and head to www.limitlessmedicallogs.com for more info about this amazing app. It was a joy and a delight to have Jordan on and I hope you have felt empowered by this episode.  Enjoy xoxo  
Nov 23, 2020
25 min
BATTLING BODY IMAGE
Let's discuss a huge and emotionally hard topic today - body image! It is a topic that destroys me on a daily basis. It is an endless war. I want to really dive in and offer some hope & empowerment along the way.  SO LET'S DIVE IN.  Following me on Instagram? No! Hit me up! @sophiewardy , let's connect!
Nov 16, 2020
16 min
COPY CAT COMPARISONS
The comparison cycle as we all know is so very toxic, but it's like quick sand. We easily get sucked in. It is so easy. With chronic illness however it seems we are fighting the battle on both fronts: comparing ourselves to healthy people and comparing ourselves with chronic illness fighters. Let's DIVE in. Catch me on INSTAGRAM: @SOPHIEWARDY, I can't wait to connect with you.  I am unapologetically  myself over there & you don't want to miss that do you? Enjoy this episode angels xoxo
Nov 9, 2020
15 min
Olivia Gaynor - With Her AMAZING new book I'm Good
TODAY, we have one exciting episode coming at you. The amazing Olivia Gaynor talking about her exciting new book! Olivia was first diagnosed when she was 12 and from then has made it her mission to raise awareness about chronic illness.  Her amazing book 'I'm Good' shares her own story with the mission of helping people understand more about the complex nature of battling a chronic illness. Olivia has kindly come on the podcast today to share advice, her story, her mission and her goals for the future. Olivia is a truly amazing woman with so many amazing dreams going forward. She really is an inspiration & I know so many of you will gain so much empowerment from her interview & her book 'I'm Good.'  You can purchase 'I'm Good' on AMAZON today!!  A MUST READ.  I hope you enjoy this episode and thank you Olivia for being an amazing guest.  Don't forget if you aren't already follow me over on Instagram @sophiewardy, for fun updates & more. Let's enjoy the episode. 
Nov 2, 2020
43 min
YOU DON'T LOOK SICK
Th comment we all hate. Let's dive in to why people say this comment, how we can deal with this comment & ways of handling it in a far healthier way.  Do you follow me on Instagram: @sophiewardy ? No! Let's change that, let's connect and let me know what you think about when it comes to this subject. I get raw and real over there. Yes, I am unapologetically myself on Insta, you don't want to miss it! xox
Oct 26, 2020
14 min
SOCIAL MEDIA
Let's talk about social media.. the amazing, good, bad & ugly. Negatives and positives of sharing our stories online. Let's dive in. Talking of social media.. do you follow me? If you don't catch me: @sophiewardy I CAN'T wait to connect and see you there. 
Oct 19, 2020
17 min
Courtney On Ataxia
Courtney kindly joins me today from Toronto to tell us all more about her condition Ataxia & her AMAZING organisation she is building up to raise awareness GLOBALLY about Ataxia.  Take a listen this is an unmissable episode. It was a joy, an honour & a delight to have Courtney on the podcast today, she really is an inspiration. Ataxia attacks the nervous system & can go undiagnosed for many years or given the wrong diagnosis due to it mimicking other illnesses. You can support Courtney & her organisation through: Website: http://www.hopeforataxia.org  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hopeforataxia Instagram: www.instagram.com/hopeforataxia Current campaign: http://www.hopeforataxia-be-like/ Please go and show Courtney & her organisation some love & support, she really is rocking it when it comes to raising awareness with fun & creative ideas to help us all get involved. Thank you so much Courtney! If you don't already follow me on Instagram: @sophiewardy  to keep up to date with EVERYTHING, gain some empowerment, inspiration & where I am just unapologetically me.  Enjoy angels! xoxo
Oct 12, 2020
25 min
WE ARE BACK IN TOWN - SERIES FOUR
Hey guys, just a quick little overview for what to expect from this series. I can't believe this is the fourth series, HOW EXCITING. This series I am passionate about discussing areas of chronic illness we all find difficult. Lockdown, more than ever has really shown the difficulties of all the areas I want to discuss.  -Body image -Social media - Having fun with chronic illness -Loss of identity -Comparisons  And much more.  Let's dive in and remember if you don't already check out & follow my Instagram: @SOPHIEWARDY to keep up to date with the latest.  REMEMBER TO LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, DROP UP A RATING, if you would be so kind. Thank you so much. It really helps me create content you really want to hear.  DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor, I am no professional, just a girl out here living with multiple chronic illnesses, trying to decode life & make the best of it.  Love you guys, thank you so much for your support. xox
Oct 5, 2020
8 min
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