Chronic Illness Support: That Chronic Thing

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.

Chronic Illness Support: That Chronic Thing is a health podcast hosted by Cathy Beederman, with 53 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 81. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Cathy Beederman hosts Chronic Illness Support: That Chronic Thing, a health show with 53 episodes published.

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  Episode #51

  Belly Cramps, IBS, and the big bad Crohn's Disease

  Feb 10, 202617 minS1

  <p>If you have chronic illness and belly pain, a lot of this episode may sound familiar!</p><p>Me? Oh I've been MIA with a Crohn's disease flare! In this episode I tell you all about it, including some basic definitions for IBS, Crohn's disease, and all the diagnostic tests. </p><p>Mentioned in the episode... </p><p>** please discuss any diagnostic test and prescription medicine with your doctor if you have any questions. </p><p>Diagnostic tests:  C-reactive protein, Cal Protectin, endoscopy, colonoscopy</p><p>Prescription Medicine: Tremfya for Crohn's disease, Ocrevus for Multiple Sclerosis,  Prednisone for everything</p><p>...

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  Episode #50

  Chronic Illness Friendships, with a little reiki, herbs, and a lot of honesty, ft. Jess Gardner

  Oct 30, 202541 minS1

  <p>In this episode of That Chronic Thing podcast, Cathy is joined by her friend Jess Gardner. </p><p>Jess is Reiki certified, she’s a poodle mama, disability advocate for EDS. Noonan syndrome, ME/CFS, dysautonomia and SFN. In addition, she is the proprietor and herbalist behind Muddy Roots, her business, where she serves up fire cider and plant based skin care for those local in Boston. </p><p>We chat about reiki, herbs, and wedding accommodations, and ultimately land in a discussion of chronic illness commonalities and the need for support.</p><p>Fave Quotes</p><p>➡️ "It’s [fatigue...

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  Episode #49

  Chronically Yours: ME/CFS Up Close, a personal story of chronic illness and resilience

  Oct 3, 202510 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Chronically Yours, a segment of That Chronic Thing podcast, Cathy reads a moving submission from JD Fraser, who lives with severe ME/CFS. JD shares the realities of life with a poorly understood chronic illness—housebound, isolated, and enduring years without meaningful medical treatment.</p><p>Alongside her story, JD offers ways we can all help: learn about ME/CFS, show care through small acts of kindness, support research, and keep finding joy in life’s little things.</p><p>💙 Watch Unrest on Netflix to learn more about ME/CFS<br/>💙 Support research: Open Medicine Foundation...

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  Episode #48

  ME/CFS is #notjustfatigue, featuring Founder Elizabeth Ansell

  Sep 25, 202525 minS1

  <p>"So you're basically tired all the time?" No, it's #notjustfatigue. </p><p>In this episode of That Chronic Thing, Cathy chats with Elizabeth Ansell (Founder, Executive Director) of notjustfatigue.org, a site dedicated to the education and advocacy of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, or ME/CFS, an extremely debilitating illness. </p><p>→ 75% of those affected are unable to attend school or work (note: this includes your host and guest!)</p><p>→ 25% are completely homebound or bedbound  (note: this also includes your host and guest!)</p><p>→ There are no FDA approved treatments, biomarkers, or diagnostic tests. </p><p>→ There are over 60 symptoms, it...

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  Episode #47

  The Price of Inclusion: Chronic Illness, Disability, & Accessibility Fails

  Sep 19, 202513 minS1

  <p>In this episode of That Chronic Thing, Cathy dives into the high cost of “inclusion” at a WNBA playoff game — literally. From $2,000 ADA seats to arenas telling disabled fans to “just show up and hope,” this story highlights how broken accessibility systems still are, even decades after the ADA.</p><p>Cathy shares her personal experience as a fan with chronic illness and disability, the barriers that kept her from attending, and why accessibility advocacy is everyone’s responsibility — not just the disabled community’s.</p><p>If you’ve ever struggled with chronic illness, disability, or the endless hoops of so-called...

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