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About IBD - Declutter Your Life While Living with Chronic Illness

Declutter Your Life While Living with Chronic Illness

03/11/25 • 64 min

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Do you find it difficult to find the time and energy to deal with mental or physical clutter? Lisa Zawrotny, a productivity coach and founder of Positively Productive Systems, helps us learn how to manage clutter, even when flaring. We discuss practical strategies for decluttering both your physical space and mental load, and how to celebrate even the smallest victories in your day-to-day life. Plus, Lisa reveals her insights on creating systems that work for you, no matter your circumstances. If you’ve ever felt weighed down by expectations or struggled to find balance, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways that can help you reclaim your time and energy. Key points:
  • Intersection of productivity and chronic illness
  • Challenges faced by caregivers and individuals with chronic conditions
  • Personal journey of caregiving and its impact on productivity coaching
  • Importance of compassion and realistic approaches to productivity
  • Strategies for managing stress and clutter
  • Prioritization of tasks and setting boundaries
  • Techniques for decluttering and energy management
  • Celebrating small wins and acknowledging achievements
  • The role of journaling in emotional healing and reflection
  • Building community and support for individuals with chronic illnesses
Episode sponsored by Connecting to Cure Crohn's and Colitis. Find Lisa Zawrotny of Positively Productive Systems at: Find Amber J Tresca at: Find Mac Cooney (mix, sound design, and theme music) at: Episode transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD170 These show notes may contain affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, Mal and Tal Enterprises, LLC may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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Do you find it difficult to find the time and energy to deal with mental or physical clutter? Lisa Zawrotny, a productivity coach and founder of Positively Productive Systems, helps us learn how to manage clutter, even when flaring. We discuss practical strategies for decluttering both your physical space and mental load, and how to celebrate even the smallest victories in your day-to-day life. Plus, Lisa reveals her insights on creating systems that work for you, no matter your circumstances. If you’ve ever felt weighed down by expectations or struggled to find balance, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways that can help you reclaim your time and energy. Key points:
  • Intersection of productivity and chronic illness
  • Challenges faced by caregivers and individuals with chronic conditions
  • Personal journey of caregiving and its impact on productivity coaching
  • Importance of compassion and realistic approaches to productivity
  • Strategies for managing stress and clutter
  • Prioritization of tasks and setting boundaries
  • Techniques for decluttering and energy management
  • Celebrating small wins and acknowledging achievements
  • The role of journaling in emotional healing and reflection
  • Building community and support for individuals with chronic illnesses
Episode sponsored by Connecting to Cure Crohn's and Colitis. Find Lisa Zawrotny of Positively Productive Systems at: Find Amber J Tresca at: Find Mac Cooney (mix, sound design, and theme music) at: Episode transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD170 These show notes may contain affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, Mal and Tal Enterprises, LLC may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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Embracing Life with an Ostomy Featuring Danielle Barlieb

Danielle Barlieb was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in childhood. She discusses her experiences with diagnosis, surgeries, and becoming a mother, including the challenges of a permanent ileostomy. Danielle emphasizes the importance of mental health, sharing her struggles and the support she received from her family. She also talks about dating with an ostomy, encouraging others not to let fear hold them back. Finally, she highlights her son's interests and the joy he brings to her life, along with resources for women with inflammatory bowel disease. Information and resources discussed on this episode include:

Find Danielle Barlieb at: Find Amber J Tresca at: Find Mac Cooney (mix, sound design, and theme music) at: Episode transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD169 These show notes may contain affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, Mal and Tal Enterprises, LLC may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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undefined - Freelancing Freedom: Crafting Your Career While Caring for Your Health

Freelancing Freedom: Crafting Your Career While Caring for Your Health

It's not easy to manage both a career and chronic illness like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis). We need tools and tips in order to keep everything moving and succeed at work while caring for ourselves. I talk with Jen Hubley Luckwaldt about how freelancing can be a valid way of meeting both goals. Jen shares her journey from traditional employment to freelancing, including how it offers her flexibility in balancing work, health, and family. We talk about the importance of setting boundaries with clients, how to identify your marketable skills, and building a supportive community. Jen emphasizes the value of an abundance mindset in freelancing and offers practical tips for finding work and managing time effectively. If you've ever wondered how you can manage to work while still making it to infusions and appointments: we have a roadmap for you. Episode highlights:

  • Managing a career while living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
  • Challenges of maintaining traditional full-time employment with chronic illness
  • Advantages of freelancing, including flexibility and work-life balance
  • Importance of setting boundaries with clients
  • Identifying marketable skills for freelancing
  • The role of community and support in a freelance career
  • Strategies for effective communication and feedback in professional settings
  • Tools and resources for freelancers to enhance productivity
  • The concept of an abundance mindset in freelancing
Find Jen Hubley Luckwaldt and The Job Hopper at: Find Amber J Tresca at: Find Mac Cooney (mix, sound design, and theme music) at: Episode transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD 171 These show notes may contain affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, Mal and Tal Enterprises, LLC may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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