In this episode, we talk about a couple of resources that Colin and Jodi use to practice gratitude, and we want to ensure we link over to those for anyone interested. We do not get anything in return for promoting these, but we wanted to ensure you had the links. Colin - 5 Minute Journal (https://www.intelligentchange.com) They also have an amazing newsletter that is free and has some great resources and articles. Jodi: Daylio Mood Tracker (https://daylio.net) And for those who may not be aware of what doom scrolling is, here is the definition. Doomscrolling and doomsurfing are new terms referring to the tendency to continue to surf or scroll through bad news, even though that news is saddening, disheartening, or depressing. Many people are finding themselves reading continuously bad news about COVID-19 without the ability to stop or step back. (https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/doomsurfing-doomscrolling-words-were-watching)

Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

Life comes at you fast! Now imagine trying to navigate the awkwardness and weird situations you find yourself in, all while dealing with a chronic illness. It’s emotional. It’s funny. It’s hard. 

My name is Colin and my partner in crime is Lisa. We were both born with a chronic illness called common variable immunodeficiency and our medication comes from the generosity of plasma donors. 

See, we are all Powered by Plasma, some like Lisa and I rely on plasma medicines to survive, while others have the ability to donate plasma and help patients like us. 

Join us as we navigate the awkwardness of life with a chronic condition. Together, we can find the missing pieces that make the journey a little more fun and hopefully just a little easier.