The SpoonFull Show- A Chronic Illness Podcast by SpoonFull of Strength

By Rachel

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The SpoonFull Show (formerly SpoonFull of Strength) is hosted by Rachel, who has lived with Multiple Sclerosis for 10 years and Type 1 Diabetes for more than 25. Each episode blends heartfelt Spoonie conversations with insightful expert interviews, exploring what it really means to live with chronic illness. From the struggles of diagnosis and the mental load of daily symptoms, to the victories of advocacy, resilience, and finding joy, this podcast offers community, encouragement, and the reminder that even a spoonful of strength can carry you through.

Episode Date
The Body Remembers: Chronic Illness, Disordered Eating, Medical PTSD, and Healing
Dec 10, 2025
Hormonal Health & Chronic Illness: What Women Need to Know
Dec 03, 2025
Fighting Fatigue: Uncovering the 5 Root Causes
Nov 26, 2025
Life Before and After Diagnosis: Rewriting Your Story with Chronic Illness
Nov 19, 2025
A SpoonFull of Connection: When Illness Tests Your Relationship
Nov 12, 2025
You are Not Alone: Steven’s Message of Hope
Nov 05, 2025
You Snooze You Win: The Power of Sleep with Chronic Illness
Oct 29, 2025
Longevity Healing: Living Healthier, Not Just Longer
Oct 22, 2025
From Grief to Growth: Navigating Life After Diagnosis
Oct 15, 2025
Too Young to Feel this Old
Oct 08, 2025
Preview Episode: New Name, Same Spoons
Oct 01, 2025
Announcement of The SpoonFull Show!
Sep 26, 2025
EP. 66: The Spoonie Balance / Sarah, Advocate and Mom of Meadow and Her Heart Defects
Sep 02, 2025
EP 65: How do you explain a "Good Day"? / Zach (Paraplegic Spoonie / Advocate /Athlete)
Aug 26, 2025
EP 64: Can you "Kick Sick"? With Amy Kurtz, Bestselling Author of Kicking Sick: Your Go-To Guide for Thriving with Chronic Health Conditions
Aug 19, 2025
Ep 63: What's the Greatest Gift You've Given your Body / Jenny (FAP, Short Bowel)
Aug 12, 2025
EP 62: Is your Mental Health being Ignored? / Laura (Chronic UTI-Let's Talk UTI)
Aug 05, 2025
EP 61: Who's Really in Charge of your Care? / Claire (Vestibular and Hemiplegic Migraines)
Jul 29, 2025
EP. 60: What makes you feel seen? / Jessica Graham (Author of Being (Sick) Enough
Jul 22, 2025
EP. 59-How do Clinical Trials Really Work?
Jul 15, 2025
EP 58: Is there Toxic Positivity in the Chronic Illness Community / Melissa (Hashimoto's)
Jul 01, 2025
BONUS EP 57: Medical Gaslighting / Tilly Rose
May 20, 2025
Ep. 56: Wrapping Up Our First Year / Soul Healing
Apr 29, 2025
Ep. 55: Talking with Kids About Chronic Illness / Ashley (ALS)
Apr 22, 2025
Ep. 54: PT for Chronic Illness / Anna (Lyme Disease)
Apr 14, 2025
Ep. 53: Alternative Therapy / Johanna (Migraines, Yoga)
Apr 08, 2025
Ep. 52: Romantic Relationships / Jessica (Parkinson's)
Mar 25, 2025
Ep. 51: Writing to Heal / Rebecca (Hypermobile Spectrum Disorder & POTS)
Mar 17, 2025
Ep. 50: Managing Self Esteem / Nicole (Gastroparesis)
Mar 11, 2025
Ep 49: Music as Medicine / Cerys (Muscular Dystrophy)
Mar 04, 2025
Ep. 48: Addiction Ft. Bill/ Lauren (Conradi-Hunermann Syndrome)
Feb 25, 2025
EP. 47: Grieving Your Old Self / Emily (Stroke)
Feb 18, 2025
Ep. 46: Hollywood & Chronic Illness / Maggie (Brain Cancer & Seizures)
Feb 11, 2025
Ep. 45: Nutrition/ Roxanne (Lupus)
Feb 04, 2025
Ep: 44: Humor in Healing/ Christie (Breast Cancer and MS)
Jan 22, 2025
Ep. 43: Finding Your Purpose/Tim (Crohn's Disease)
Dec 24, 2024
Ep 42: Traveling/Chloe (Multiple Illnesses, Physical & Mental)
Dec 17, 2024
Ep. 41: Healing with Hobbies/Abe (Neurodivergent/Mental Health)
Dec 10, 2024
Ep. 40: Managing the Holidays/ Kimberly (Ankylosing Spondylitis)
Dec 03, 2024
EP. 39: Physical Activity/Caitlyn (POTS and AMPS)
Nov 26, 2024
Ep 38: The Family Dynamic/Diana (Caregiver for her daughter with Chronic Illness)
Nov 19, 2024
Ep. 37: Spirituality and Faith/ Di (Endometriosis)
Nov 12, 2024
Ep. 36: Living with Multiple Illnesses/Dave (Epilepsy & Type 1 Diabetes)
Nov 05, 2024
Ep. 35 The 4 P's Of Energy Conservation/Bill (Neurosarcoidosis)
Oct 29, 2024
Ep. 34: Advocacy/Rachel (Narcolepsy and Cataplexy)
Oct 22, 2024
Ep. 33: Kristina & Joanne~2 Chiari Warriors From Across The World
Oct 15, 2024
Ep. 32: The Emotional Rollercoaster/Charu (PBC & Autoimmune Hepatitis)
Oct 08, 2024
Ep. 31: Welcome Back for Season 2
Oct 01, 2024
SEASON 1 FINALE!!!!!
Aug 29, 2024
Ep. 29: Perception
Aug 27, 2024
Ep. 28: Discoid Lupus with Kim
Aug 22, 2024
Ep. 27: Rare Patient Voice
Aug 20, 2024
Ep. 26: Scoliosis and Chiari with Julie
Aug 15, 2024
Ep. 25: POTS with Miranda
Aug 13, 2024
Ep. 24: Rheumatoid Arthritis with Dani
Aug 08, 2024
Ep 23: Miserable Malalignment Syndrome with Kait
Aug 06, 2024
Ep. 22: Multiple Sclerosis with Em West
Jul 31, 2024
Ep. 21: Our List of Essential items for Chronic Illness
Jul 30, 2024
EP. 20: Mental Health With Kali
Jul 25, 2024
Ep. 19: Mindfulness and Meditation
Jul 23, 2024
EP. 18: Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia with Michelle Robinson
Jul 18, 2024
EP. 17: Getting the DIagnosis
Jul 16, 2024
EP. 16: Chiari Malformation with Steven Lopez, Sr.
Jul 11, 2024
EP. 15: Adjusting To Your New Normal
Jul 09, 2024
EP. 14: CSF Leak with Karissa Fox
Jul 04, 2024
EP. 13: Supporting Chronic Illness Featuring Cards2Warriors!
Jul 02, 2024
EP. 12: Hypermobile EDS/ Osteogenesis Imperfecta with Gia Mora
Jun 27, 2024
EP. 11: Being a Caregiver and Spouse of a Spoonie
Jun 25, 2024
EP. 10: Sjogren's Syndrome- Interview with Rocio
Jun 20, 2024
EP. 9: Myths and Misconceptions About Chronic Illness
Jun 18, 2024
EP. 8: Trigeminal Neuralgia with Mayra
Jun 13, 2024
EP. 7: Cognitive Changes: How to Manage this Frustrating Symptom
Jun 11, 2024
EP. 6: Nutcracker Syndrome and ED: Interview with Christina Lisk:
Jun 06, 2024
EP. 5: Working With a Chronic Illness
Jun 04, 2024
EP. 4: Learn about FND-Interview with Clarity
May 28, 2024
EP. 3: Managing Daily Life with a Chronic Illness
May 21, 2024
EP: 2: Get To Know Our Co-Host, Rachel
May 16, 2024
EP: 1: Get To Know Our Co-Host, Tina!
May 14, 2024
Introduction To SpoonFull of Strength
May 04, 2024