Bouncing Back Podcast

Bouncing Back Podcast: Professionals Thriving with Chronic Illness is hosted by Melissa McCurley, a resilient professional living with multiple chronic illnesses like Hashimoto’s, IBS, Psoriasis, ADHD, and more. Melissa creates a compassionate space for professionals to share stories of perseverance and success. Through inspiring conversations and practical insights, the podcast explores mindset shifts, support systems, and advocating for workplace accommodations while thriving with chronic illness. #autoimmunediseasewarrior

Bouncing Back Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Melissa McCurley, with 31 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Melissa McCurley hosts Bouncing Back Podcast, a business show with 31 episodes published.

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  Misdiagnosed for 10 Years: Christina Brookman's Chronic Illness Reframe

  Sep 17, 202634 min

  Diagnosed at 28, divorced, and misdiagnosed for a decade, how Christina Brookman rebuilt a life chronic illness tried to erase. Melissa McCurley, a 7th-generation North Texan REALTOR and fellow chronic illness warrior, built Bouncing Back Podcast for professionals thriving with chronic illness who are tired of clinical, sanitized conversations. This episode is a case study in exactly that: Christina Brookman spent nearly ten years misdiagnosed before getting real answers, and she's turned that decade into hard-won wisdom about grief, self-advocacy, and reframing. Together, Melissa's real-estate-and-autoimmune-disease lens and Christina's theater-and-rare-migraine-disorder journey unpack what it actually takes to keep going from finding free state disability resources to accepting the dreams a chronic illness takes off the table. Hosted by : Melissa McCurley Featuring : Christina Brookman is an actress and host of the podcast Speaking in Spoons . She was diagnosed with a genetic disorder at 28 after leaving a full-time career in theater, and spent nearly a decade misdiagnosed with a rare migraine condition before getting answers. What You’ll Learn in This Episode : ✔️ How to keep self-advocating through a decade of misdiagnosis until you get real answers ✔️ Why grieving your old life is part of thriving with chronic illness, not a sign of failure ✔️ Reframing chronic illness as improv instead of a script you have to follow perfectly ✔️ Finding invisible-disability accommodations and free state resources, no federal diagnosis required ✔️Turning your own health journey into a podcast or community that helps others heal ✔️ Practical coping tools (Calm/HBO narrated meditations, somatic breathwork, adaptive journaling tech) for pain and brain fog ✔️ Extending grace to yourself and others while navigating chronic illness at work and in relationships Connect with Christina Brookman LinkedIn: http://www.linkdin.com/in/christinabrookman-speakinginspoons Website: http://www.speakinginspoons.com/ Dacebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakingnspoons/ The state based government resources: https://disabilityrightstx.org/en/home/ https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/vocational-rehabilitation https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/independent-living-services FOLLOW MELISSA & BOUNCING BACK : Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/bouncingbackpodcast/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/melmccurley/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-mccurley/ Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/@BouncingBackwithMelissa Pinterest → https://www.pinterest.com/bouncingbackwith DON’T FORGET TO LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND COMMENT BELOW! #BouncingBackPodcast #MelissaMcCurley #ChronicIllnessWarrior #AutoimmuneWarrior #ThrivingWithChronicIllness #eXpRealty #MindsetMatters #ResiliencePodcast #ChronicIllnessAtWork #InvisibleIllness

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  The Mary Poppins Problem: A Coach's Journey with Autism, EDS & POTS

  Sep 2, 202635 min

  Melissa McCurley, who started Bouncing Back Podcast after her own journey navigating autoimmune disease, sits down with Cassie Winter - a productivity and self-care coach for neurodivergent and chronically ill professionals, and founder of Accountability Muse. Cassie shares their resilient path to being diagnosed with autism, POTS, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, including how they built their signature "Mary Poppins Problem" framework after learning to navigate life without the external structure of school or a job. Together they unpack the burnout cycle so many neurodivergent professionals face, how the Action Navigator program builds personalized accommodations, and why curiosity, even through brain fog, is the foundation of Cassie's coaching approach. Hosted by : Melissa McCurley Featuring : Cassie Winter is the founder of Accountability Muse and creator of the Action Navigator program, a productivity and self-care course for neurodivergent and chronically ill professionals. They were diagnosed with POTS in 2015 and live with autism and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), drawing on that experience to build their coaching frameworks. What You’ll Learn in This Episode : ✔️ Why an EDS or POTS diagnosis can take over a decade and what finally helped Cassie get answers ✔️ How the "Mary Poppins Problem" explains why structure quietly disappears after school, a job, or any major life change ✔️ A framework for turning personalized limitations into sustainable, repeatable accommodations ✔️ Breaking the burnout cycle of "doing great, falling apart, and blaming yourself" that so many neurodivergent professionals know well ✔️ Why on-demand, self-paced learning works better than live formats for people managing limited and unpredictable energy ✔️ How staying genuinely curious, even through brain fog became the foundation of Cassie's coaching approach ✔️ A mindset shift for choosing resilience over frustration, borrowed from an unexpected source in Cassie's own life Connect with Cas Winter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CEOWinter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceowinter/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceowinter/ Website: https://www.accountabilitymuse.com/ FOLLOW MELISSA & BOUNCING BACK : Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/bouncingbackpodcast/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/melmccurley/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-mccurley/ Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/@BouncingBackwithMelissa Pinterest → https://www.pinterest.com/bouncingbackwith DON’T FORGET TO LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND COMMENT BELOW!

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  Navigating Chronic Illness, Neurodivergence, and Perimenopause with Lauren Freedman

  Jul 30, 202630 min

  In this episode of the Bouncing Back podcast, host Melissa McCurley sits down with Lauren Freedman—a menopause lifestyle coach, patient advocate, and host of the award-winning Uninvisible Pod . Together, Melissa and Lauren dive deep into the "perfect storm" of chronic illness, neurodivergence, and perimenopause. They discuss why women are the "canaries in the coal mine" for broken societal systems, how to navigate workplace accommodations without fear, and the exact script you need to advocate for yourself when a doctor dismisses your symptoms. If you're a high-performing professional juggling a chronic condition or approaching perimenopause, this episode is packed with validating insights and actionable tools. Hosted by : Melissa McCurley Featuring : Lauren Freedman, Chronic Coach Lauren Freedman (NBC-HWC, CNC, CIHC) is a nationally board-certified health and wellness coach specializing in chronic illness, neurodivergence, burnout, and hormonal transitions. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Patient Advocacy, she draws on her personal health journey to help clients navigate complex conditions like autoimmune diseases and chronic fatigue. She also hosts the award-winning Uninvisible Pod® . What You’ll Learn in This Episode : ✔️ Why neurodivergent women often experience perimenopause symptoms earlier and more severely. ✔️ Why the explosion of autoimmune diseases is a physical revolt against systemic stress. ✔️ How to understand your rights under the ADA and navigate workplace accommodations. ✔️ Why you shouldn't wait until you're 45 to establish a health and hormone baseline. ✔️ Exactly what to say to a medical provider who refuses to run the tests you ask for. Connect with Lauren Freedman : Website → https://www.uninvisiblecoaching.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/uninvisiblepod LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/chroniccoachlauren FOLLOW MELISSA & BOUNCING BACK : Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/bouncingbackpodcast/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/melmccurley/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-mccurley/ Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/@BouncingBackwithMelissa Pinterest → https://www.pinterest.com/bouncingbackwith DON’T FORGET TO LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND COMMENT BELOW!

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  Pivoting with Chronic Illness & Dominating the Creator Economy with Gigi Robinson

  Jul 2, 202629 min

  How do you build a successful, self-made career when your body won't always cooperate? In this inspiring episode of the Bouncing Back podcast, host Melissa McCurley speaks with Gigi Robinson, a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and the force behind Host of Influence . Diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome at 11 years old, Gigi shares her powerful journey of pivoting from competitive swimming to forging her own path in the creator economy. Gigi gets incredibly candid about the mindset shifts required to gamify your life, the power of focusing on what you can do, and the importance of unapologetic boundary-setting. She also dives into her podcast, Creator Etiquette , which bridges the professional development gap in the creator economy, and shares why self-advocacy is the ultimate skill you need to navigate corporate America with a chronic illness. 🎧 Hosted by : Melissa McCurley 🎤 Featuring : Gigi Robinson, Keynote Speaker & Creator Gigi Robinson is a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and creator economy strategist. As the founder of the consulting practice Hosts of Influence, she helps creators and brands turn content into profitable businesses. Drawing from her own experience navigating chronic illness, she frequently speaks on the future of branding, business strategy, and digital wellness. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode : ✔️ How an early EDS diagnosis forced Gigi to pivot to building her own digital empire. ✔️ Why focusing on the "opportunity cost of illness" is a game-changing mindset shift. ✔️ How to unapologetically say "no" to social obligations to protect your physical energy. ✔️ How Gigi translates executive leadership skills for digital creators. ✔️ Why self-advocacy is the ultimate key to inclusive workplaces and remote work. 📇 Connect with Gigi Robinson : 🌐 Website → https://www.gigirobinson.com/ 🌐 Website → https://hostsofinfluence.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/itsgigirobinson/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gigirobinson/ Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/27IvxvPHrcUies6UnUxgXB Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/0yhBemYdRiVcJqq6r28wqo 🎙 Follow the Bouncing Back Podcast: 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/bouncingbackpodcast/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/melmccurley/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-mccurley/ 📺 Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/@BouncingBackwithMelissa 📱Pinterest → https://www.pinterest.com/bouncingbackwithmelissa/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/

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  From Unimaginable Loss to Chronic Pain: Surviving CRPS and Suicide

  Jun 18, 202633 min

  Have you ever wondered if the emotional pain you are carrying is manifesting in your physical body? In this deeply moving episode of the Bouncing Back podcast, host Melissa McCurley sits down with author, speaker, and advocate Tiffaney Childers to discuss the raw reality of living with Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and the devastating impact of suicide loss. Tiffaney shares her harrowing story of losing both of her parents to suicide within a year of each other, and how burying that emotional trauma for 18 years ultimately triggered a rare, debilitating neurological pain condition following a routine hip surgery. She opens up about the dangers of the opioid epidemic, how she regulates her nervous system to manage level-10 pain without pills, and why she dedicates her life to being a first responder for families affected by suicide. If you are struggling with chronic illness, grief, or invisible pain, this episode will inspire you to stop suffering in silence and make something beautiful out of your darkest moments. 🎧 Hosted by: Melissa McCurley 🎤 Featuring: Tiffaney Childers, Author of The Rise Back Tiffaney Childers is the founder of Rise Savage and an author, speaker, and advocate focused on resilience after trauma and chronic illness. Living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), she shares a powerful perspective on rebuilding identity, regulating the nervous system, and creating a meaningful life through small, intentional daily practices. Tiffaney is also the author of The Rise Back: Reclaiming Life After Suicide Loss, Pain, and Silence , where she explores healing after profound loss and long-term pain. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ What is CRPS?: Understanding Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome and the agonizing reality of living with invisible nerve pain. ✔️ The Trauma-Illness Connection: How burying emotional trauma and grief can manifest as severe physical illness decades later. ✔️ Surviving the Opioid Epidemic: Why Tiffaney chose to manage her chronic pain holistically instead of relying on heavy narcotics. ✔️ Regulating the Nervous System: Practical, everyday habits (like getting 10,000 steps and journaling) to help calm a pain-induced flare-up. ✔️ Advocating for Suicide Survivors: An inside look at the LOSS Team (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) and how to support families navigating unimaginable tragedy. ✔️ Finding Joy in the Pain: How to break out of a victim mentality and reclaim your life through gratitude. 📇 Connect with Tiffaney Childers: 🌐 Website → https://risesavage.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tiffaneychilders/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/tiffaney.childers 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffaneychilders/ 📇 Connect with Melissa McCurley: 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/bouncingbackpodcast/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/melmccurley/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-mccurley/ 📺 Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/@BouncingBackwithMelissa 📱Pinterest → https://www.pinterest.com/bouncingbackwithmelissa/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!

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