Chronic Illness Support: That Chronic Thing

By Cathy Beederman

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Hey there, I'm Cathy! Living with chronic illness isn't easy, and I'm here to talk about the ups, downs, and everything in between. Whether it's navigating relationships, work, or simply trying to make it through the day, I’m sharing my personal experiences and insights to offer support, humor, and connection for those walking (and rolling) the same path.

From dating while sick to finding small joys amidst the challenges, we’ll laugh, cry, and figure this chronic illness life out together. Join me as we create a space where you don’t have to go through it alone.


Episode Date
Belly Cramps, IBS, and the big bad Crohn's Disease
Feb 11, 2026
Chronic Illness Friendships, with a little reiki, herbs, and a lot of honesty, ft. Jess Gardner
Oct 30, 2025
Chronically Yours: ME/CFS Up Close, a personal story of chronic illness and resilience
Oct 03, 2025
ME/CFS is #notjustfatigue, featuring Founder Elizabeth Ansell
Sep 25, 2025
The Price of Inclusion: Chronic Illness, Disability, & Accessibility Fails
Sep 19, 2025
Living in the Land of the Undiagnosed: My Chronic Illness Story
Apr 02, 2025
Navigating Disability, Diagnosis, and Disney Magic with Kim Grant
Mar 26, 2025
Chronically Yours: A New Podcast Segment Sharing Real Stories from the Chronic Illness Community
Mar 19, 2025
Body Grief & Chronic Illness: Jayne Mattingly on Healing, Acceptance, and Her New Book
Mar 12, 2025
From Overwhelmed to Organized: Managing Chronic Illness with Guava Health
Feb 26, 2025
Big Three, Little Three, and Chronic Tea: Chatting About Illness Life, ft. Clark from Chronically the Sickest Podcast
Feb 21, 2025
When Support Shows Up: Stories of Unexpected Kindness
Feb 05, 2025
Embracing Imperfection while Coping with Chronic Illness, ft. Dr. Talia
Jan 29, 2025
Inside the world of "Being (Sick) Enough," ft. Jessica Graham
Jan 22, 2025
The Chronic Chronicles: Turning Endometriosis Pain to Purpose, ft. Lexy Halloran
Jan 15, 2025
Chicken Glimmers, Wheelchair Freedom, and Finding the Joy in Aging despite Illness
Jan 08, 2025
Spreading Joy: Bringing Light to Others While Navigating Chronic Illness, ft. Casey Taton
Dec 18, 2024
Cathy’s Chronic Illness Journey with ME/CFS, Cannabis, and Connection, ft. Julie Jo Hughes
Dec 04, 2024
Slushy Gratitude and Holiday Hacks: Surviving the Season with Chronic Illness
Nov 27, 2024
A Light in the Darkness: Remembering Sammy Lincroft
Nov 22, 2024
How to Be Seen and Heard After Illness: Lessons from Keeley Shantz
Nov 20, 2024
Crummy Days, Cozy Reads, and My Cannabis Lifeline: Chronic Illness Real Talk
Nov 13, 2024
Love & Care: Strong Partnerships with Chronic Illness, ft. Whitney Fox
Oct 23, 2024
(Fixed) Long-Covid & ME/CFS: when post-viral meets post-viral - a conversation with Whitney
Oct 16, 2024
Battery Alert: Surviving Festivals, Flare Ups, and Post Exertional Malaise
Oct 09, 2024
Welcome to That Chronic Thing
Oct 08, 2024
Redefining Independence: Chronic Illness, Unexpected Adventures, and the Pandemic
Oct 02, 2024
Solo, Sick, and Swiping: The Realities of Online Dating
Sep 25, 2024
ME/CFS recovery seems like a myth— until you meet someone on that journey.
Sep 18, 2024
Sick girl Entrepreneur, etc!
Sep 11, 2024
"Unemployed Sick Girl" Rest Day
Sep 04, 2024
Watching the Olympics
Aug 28, 2024
How Little Actions make Big Differences
Jan 09, 2024
5 Low Energy Ways to Make your Holidays Sparkle
Dec 22, 2023
Fave Tools for Managing your Chronic Illness
Jul 24, 2023
How does Chronic Pain Fit into Life with Children's Author Erika Joy Sneath
Jul 17, 2023
How Chronic Illness gets in the way of writing this Pod...
Jul 10, 2023
Perspectives: Severe ME with Fran Haddock
Jun 05, 2023
What happens when someone with ME/CFS gets COVID?
May 28, 2023
Two friends diagnosed with ME/CFS log into a Zoom...
May 09, 2023
Here's what you need to know about ME/CFS this awareness month.
May 01, 2023
How books and chronic illness give you a sense of community... and magical powers!
Apr 17, 2023
How art and journaling help soothe your symptoms!
Apr 03, 2023
If your chronic illness is an education, what are you learning?
Mar 20, 2023
About time for a no BS approach to Chronic Illness? Tune in now!
Mar 13, 2023
My 3 Daily Tasks for better Mental Health as a Chronically Ill Person
Mar 06, 2023
Life Hacks: Chronic Illness Hair Edition!
Feb 27, 2023
PART 2: How to be a good friend to someone who is Chronically Ill
Feb 20, 2023
PART 1: How to be a good friend to someone who is Chronically Ill
Feb 13, 2023
Chatting about Community and more, with Nitika Chopra!
Feb 06, 2023
Are you struggling with Grief? Listen to this!
Jan 30, 2023
Has your world been turned upside down by chronic illness?
Jan 13, 2023
Here's my story... Do you relate?
Jan 13, 2023