Advice I’d Give to Someone Who’s Newly Diagnosed with a Chronic Illness-ep37

Advice I’d Give to Someone Who’s Newly Diagnosed with a Chronic Illness-ep37

Listen in for today’s answer from Spotify listener: “How can I make a living while I have POTS?”



Chronic illness can feel lonely, but remember you aren’t alone! There are so many others around the world facing the same struggle ~ Sarah Reid



In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing some advice I wish I’d had when I was newly diagnosed. Things like:

  • It’s ok to grieve

  • Acknowledging your limitations

  • The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal

  • And more

As promised, here’s the link to Episode 30 “The Joy and Grief Comes with Getting a Diagnosis

I’d love to hear from you! Connect with me on Instagram @be_potsitive or Facebook @Be POTSitive.

Check out the earrings I’ve been making when my body cooperates: Be POTSitive Creations on Facebook. And don’t forget - there’s chronic illness merch on my Redbubble page where you’ll find lots of cute items to make you smile and raise awareness for our community.

** If you have a burning question you want me to answer in a future episode, feel free to dm me on my Instagram @be_potsitive!

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Guide to Get Through Summer - Ep7

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Redefining Independence: How Mobility Aids Can Change Your Life - Ep6

Redefining Independence: How Mobility Aids Can Change Your Life - Ep6

Are you a young adult living with a chronic illness? Are you afraid of using mobility aids because … (fill in the blank)? Let's start accepting and overcoming the fear of using mobility aids NOW! Star...

23 Mai 202319min

Fun with Functional Neurology - An Interview with Dr. Brittany Forrester - Ep5

Fun with Functional Neurology - An Interview with Dr. Brittany Forrester - Ep5

Who knew functional neurology could be so much fun? Be a fly on the wall for this conversation with my very own doctor! Trained as a chiropractor, (and with lots more training), Dr. Forrester explains...

16 Mai 202336min

Living With a Dynamic Disability - Ep4

Living With a Dynamic Disability - Ep4

To answer some more reader questions, let’s start with a “Top 5” and a question YOU can answer, too! From @in_the_midst_of_the_fog: My Top 5 Things to Pack When You Go on Vacation: 1 - ice packs 2 - n...

9 Mai 202319min

Finding Peace and Joy in the Midst of Struggle - Ep3

Finding Peace and Joy in the Midst of Struggle - Ep3

Listen for a special shout-out to @_lindsey_p_ as I answer her question to start the episode! It’s easy to feel like the reason you’re sick or have a body that doesn’t work the way you want it to some...

25 Apr 202324min

Processing the Grief that Comes with Chronic Illness - Ep2

Processing the Grief that Comes with Chronic Illness - Ep2

Chances are, if you have a chronic illness, you'll find grief comes and goes. You can't predict it, but please, you shouldn't stuff it or ignore it, either! In today's episode, I talk about: the im...

25 Apr 202321min

Who's behind the "Be POTSitive" podcast? - Ep 1

Who's behind the "Be POTSitive" podcast? - Ep 1

In this first episode, I give you a little background to my health story and the heart behind the show. I'm so glad you're here and can't wait to hear YOUR story, too! Reach out and connect on Instagr...

25 Apr 202324min

The Be "POTS"itive podcast!

The Be "POTS"itive podcast!

Welcome to the Be"POTS"itive podcast. I'm your host Sarah Reid, and here we'll be talking all things chronic illness: the good, the bad, and the ugly. I want this to be a safe place to learn, laugh an...

15 Apr 20231min

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