That's So Chronic

Hi! Welcome to That’s So Chronic. Today we are featuring our first injury of the podcast, and it is with circus performer Quinn Beasley. Back when both Quinn and I were performing street shows in Australia for the Adelaide Fringe Festival, Quinn had an accident during one of his shows. It was eventually discovered (after a series of discharges and readmissions!) that he had fractured his skull, had brain bleeding and facial nerve damage.

In this episode Quinn talks us through the accident, the aftermath, what it’s like being in hospital in a foreign country, the long lasting effects of a brain injury, and what he’s taken away from this experience.

I remember thinking this immediately after his accident and I certainly do after this interview as well: our brains are amazing, and it is so important that we look after them.

You can find out more about Quinn on instagram: @mightybroshow

Feel free to send me a message, I always love to hear from you! I’m @thatssochronic on instagram.

@thatssochronic | @jessssbrien | #thatssochronic

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Disclaimer: Here at That's So Chronic we are sharing personal stories and are not advocating any type of treatment, therapy, procedure or intervention. Everyone is unique so please seek professional medical advice before making any decisions for yourself or for others.

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Hi! Welcome to That’s So Chronic. For today’s episode I sat down with Hayley Sproull on her living room floor to chat about all things Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Hayley is a TV presenter (Have You Been Paying Attention), comedian (7 Days, Jono and Ben), actor (Golden Boy), and all round incredible human. She has been on a journey to not only her PCOS diagnosis, but to understanding that diagnosis. We talk about how she manages her symptoms, the importance of talking about your illness, and why sometimes you just gotta laugh. Because if you don’t laugh... You’ll cry.

You can follow Hayley on instagram @hayleysproull

Here’s ‘Cystic Sisters’ Hayley’s documentary for TVNZ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-BqQnlDS-0

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@thatssochronic | @jessssbrien | #thatssochronic

Disclaimer: Here at That's So Chronic we are sharing personal stories and are not advocating any type of treatment, therapy, procedure or intervention. Everyone is unique so please seek professional medical advice before making any decisions for yourself or for others.

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Hi! Welcome to That’s So Chronic. Today I am chatting with Emily Spink all about Crohn’s Disease. Emily was diagnosed in 2014, and since then she has done some incredible things!

In this episode Emily talks us through her journey to a diagnosis, what it’s like to volunteer for Camp Purple - a camp for young people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease run by Crohn’s and Colitis NZ, and she tells us all about her experience of a lifetime... Driving a rickshaw with two fellow Crohnies across the length of India raising money for Camp Purple.

I have always wanted to go to India but sometimes when you have a diagnosis of something it feels like you will never get to do fun things ever again. Talking to Emily made me realise that anything is possible.

Find out more about Camp Purple and Crohn’s and Colitis NZ here: crohnsandcolitis.org.nz

As well as The Adventurists who run the Rickshaw Run: theadventurists.com

Feel free to send me a message, I always love to hear from you! I’m @thatssochronic on instagram.

@thatssochronic | @jessssbrien | #thatssochronic

As always, if you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell everyone you know! That helps TSC get into more ears around the world, to hopefully spread awareness, and more importantly... hope.

Disclaimer: Here at That's So Chronic we are sharing personal stories and are not advocating any type of treatment, therapy, procedure or intervention. Everyone is unique so please seek professional medical advice before making any decisions for yourself or for others.

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Hi! Welcome to That’s So Chronic. Ohhh this episode is a big one!! Today I sat down with Lauren Dewhirst during a rainy Dunedin day. Lauren was finally diagnosed after years of uncertainty with mcEDS - musculocontractural ehlers danlos syndrome. There are 13 different subtypes of EDS and mcEDS is very rare. At the time of recording, Lauren is one of two people living with this diagnosis in New Zealand. It’s kind of like a “That’s So Chronic exclusive” if you will!

Lauren also has a variety of other diagnoses - including anaphylaxis, arthritis, mast cell activation syndrome, osteopenia, and gastroparesis which we will talk about today.

In this episode Lauren shares the journey to her diagnosis, explains what anaphylaxis feels like, gives us an insight into the countless hospital admissions she has experienced, and teaches us the ins and outs of life with a feeding tube.

Content warning: throughout this episode we do talk about death, which might be distressing to some listeners.

It has been a real honour getting to know Lauren, and I think the episode really speaks for itself. I can’t wait for you to listen!

If you want to reach out feel free to send me and email, or a DM on instagram: @thatssochronic and tag a pic of you listening to the podcast! I love seeing and hearing from you all!

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Disclaimer: Here at That's So Chronic we are sharing personal stories and are not advocating any type of treatment, therapy, procedure or intervention. Everyone is unique so please seek professional medical advice before making any decisions for yourself or for others.

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Wow we actually made it to the end of 2020!! I almost can’t believe it! Here is a quick episode to wrap up the year!

In this episode I give you an insight into what inspired me to start this podcast, I make a promise that an episode about my story IS coming in the new year, and I tell you all how much I love you for listening every week from all around the world!

To everyone who has been supporting the podcast, whether you’ve been listening every week, dipping in and out, or just following along on instagram, I want to say a HUGE thank you! The support has been overwhelming and I am incredibly grateful to be in your ears every Tuesday. I also give you an update about my teeth, following on from Sam Smith's episode...

I’ve never been much of a Christmas person, but this year has been hectic. I’ve found myself really craving some much needed time off. So, that means That’s So Chronic is taking a little break, and I’ll be back with more episodes in the New Year. (I’ve already recorded some of the episodes so I know it’s going to be goooood!)

Make sure you follow That’s So Chronic on instagram: @thatssochronic for all of the most up to date information about when we will be back.

And of course feel free to follow me, I’m @jessssbrien (yes that’s 4 s’s!) to see what I get up to during the break.

Have a lovely holiday season, whether you celebrate Christmas or not, and you’ll be hearing from me again very soon.

Oh, and leave a review if you haven’t already!

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