The Different Ways to Explain Energy Levels in Chronic Illness-ep53

The Different Ways to Explain Energy Levels in Chronic Illness-ep53

Listen in for today’s answer to a question from instagram follower @_super_brain: “How do disabled people balance out their spoons?”


“It can often be hard to explain something we don’t always understand ourselves.” ~ Sarah Reid


In this episode, we unpack what it's really like to live with limited energy while managing chronic illness. From common metaphors like the Spoon Theory and Penny Theory to the often-overlooked Battery Life Theory, we explore how energy depletion affects daily life—and how different frameworks can help you better understand and communicate your limits.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The difference between Spoon Theory, Penny Theory, and Battery Life Theory
  • How invisible activities—like digestion or even just breathing—can drain energy
  • Why seemingly simple tasks (like unloading the dishwasher or taking a shower) can feel overwhelming
  • How mobility aids can help conserve energy for essential or meaningful tasks

Takeaway:
There’s no single “right” way to describe energy struggles with chronic illness—whether you relate more to spoons, pennies, or battery levels, the most important thing is finding a system that helps you advocate for your needs.



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A Chronic Christmas!-ep31

A Chronic Christmas!-ep31

Listen in for today’s answer from an anonymous Instagram follower:  “What’s one Christmas tradition you love?”  “It’s ok if your Christmas festivities have to look a little different this year” ~Sar...

19 Joulu 202314min

The Joy and Grief That Comes With Getting a Diagnosis-ep30

The Joy and Grief That Comes With Getting a Diagnosis-ep30

Listen in for today’s answer from Instagram follower: @Millie.and.sarah  “If you had 24 hours in a healthy body, what would you do in those 24 hours?” Grief will probaby come in waves, but remember ...

5 Joulu 202322min

Little Things I’m Thankful For-ep29

Little Things I’m Thankful For-ep29

Listen in for today’s answer from anonymous Instagram follower: “What food are you most excited about eating on Thanksgiving?” When the negative stuff in life is in your face, it can be hard to find...

21 Marras 202312min

A Perspective for Parents with a Chronically Ill Kid-ep28

A Perspective for Parents with a Chronically Ill Kid-ep28

Listen in for today’s answer from anonymous Instagram follower: “Some of my friends think my son is faking his chronic illness because they don’t see how he struggles on a daily basis. Do you have any...

7 Marras 202323min

Spooky Symptoms and How I Manage Them-ep27

Spooky Symptoms and How I Manage Them-ep27

Listen in for the answer to today’s question from Instagram follower @shes.always.sick: “What makes your soul happy?” There’s a lot of trial and error involved in learning to manage symptoms. And so...

31 Loka 202321min

My Diagnosis Journey-ep26

My Diagnosis Journey-ep26

Listen in for today’s answer from anonymous Instagram follower** : “What tv show/ movies are you currently watching?” “You can’t just think, ‘I wanna be better,’ and POOF! You’re better.”  ~ Sarah R...

17 Loka 202326min

Talking About Things That Aren’t Talked About Enough-ep25

Talking About Things That Aren’t Talked About Enough-ep25

Listen in for today’s answer from Instagram follower @k8lyn.eds.zebra: “What’s your diagnosis journey? (If you’re comfortable sharing.)” I also talk about this in my first podcast. You can listen to t...

3 Loka 202320min

Special Birthday Episode. 21!-ep24

Special Birthday Episode. 21!-ep24

There’s no Q&A feature today . . . Read below to find out why! Here’s to 21! -Sarah Reid I’ll be celebrating my 21st birthday in a couple of days! As much as I’d love to sit down and enjoy a slice o...

26 Syys 202326min

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