Allison Alexander's guest appearances

Allison Alexander

The Inspired Women Podcast 

Invisible Not Broken - Chronic Illness Podcast Network

Friendship Fitness

The Lactation Nerd Podcast

Breastfeeding Talk

ALL ONE TIME LIVE

Geek 4

Untapped Potential by Dr. Simone

Multi-Passionate Like a Boss

Waking Up With Jess

Kerri Twigg

Candace Burch

Emily Ann Peterson

Sarah Wilson

Malcolm Guite

Sarah Clark

Stefani Reinold

Stephanie Dalfonzo

Stasia Black

Larry Wilson

Jackson Pollock

Celinne Da Costa

Adam Schaeuble

David Wood

Lee Phillips

OwlTail

Curiosity is Allison Alexander's superpower. She followed her wonder to Aspen, Colorado where she supports change makers locally and globally in deepening their self love to bring their heart led missions to life. Her work uses a variety of tools she has personally explored and utilized for her own growth including, but not limited to: breathwork, tarot, conscious leadership, inner child exploration, Human Design, and transformational coaching.On this week's episode of the podcast, we chat about:✨ Allison's work as a breathwork facilitator - supporting people on their healing journey as they find more love for themselves.✨ Allison as a 4/1 Sacral Generator.✨ How she does a beautiful job at allowing life to lead her vs pushing to make things happen.✨ How she knew it was time to release her online fitness brand.✨ How the book, "The Body is Not An Apology" shifted her business and life.✨ How her relationship with her body has changed since healing and processing her trauma.✨ The deeply, unhealthy expression that being physically active can sometimes create.✨ How she started the process of deconstructing and healing.To connect and work with Allison, head over to her website allisonalexander.as.me/schedule.php or on Instagram @allisonm.alexanderTo connect with Jess, head over to loveyourwoo.com or connect with her on Instagram @loveyourwoo

Curiosity is Allison Alexander's superpower. She followed her wonder to Aspen, Colorado where she supports change makers locally and globally in deepening their self love to bring their heart led missions to life. Her work uses a variety of tools she has personally explored and utilized for her own growth including, but not limited to: breathwork, tarot, conscious leadership, inner child exploration, Human Design, and transformational coaching. On this week's episode of the podcast, we chat about: ✨ Allison's work as a breathwork facilitator - supporting people on their healing journey as they find more love for themselves. ✨ Allison as a 4/1 Sacral Generator. ✨ How she does a beautiful job at allowing life to lead her vs pushing to make things happen. ✨ How she knew it was time to release her online fitness brand. ✨ How the book, "The Body is Not An Apology" shifted her business and life. ✨ How her relationship with her body has changed since healing and processing her trauma. ✨ The deeply, unhealthy expression that being physically active can sometimes create. ✨ How she started the process of deconstructing and healing. To connect and work with Allison, head over to her website <a href="http://allisonalexander.as.me/schedule.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">allisonalexander.as.me/schedule.php</a> or on Instagram @allisonm.alexander To connect with Jess, head over to <a href="http://loveyourwoo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">loveyourwoo.com</a> or connect with her on Instagram @loveyourwoo

Healing Body Image & Redefining Love with Allison Alexander

In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Allison Alexander from Skilled Lactation Solutions as they chat about treating oral ties and what that looks like. Together, they help navigate what can often be a confusing process of tongue ties and what the best path is when you think your baby has one. They also discuss some signs and symptoms of ties, and who should be on your baby’s care team if you suspect your baby has ties. Allison gives her perspective as a lactation consultant who works with families with tied babies. In this episode, you’ll hear:Some key things to look for if you suspect your baby has tiesWho you should reach out to and who should be on your care teamWhat kind of tools and procedures are available if your baby has tiesHow ties can affect your baby and breastfeedingA glance at this episode:[5:16] Foundational things to look at while breastfeeding [13:11] What to look for in an IBCLC if you suspect your baby has a tie[18:43] How often to see an IBCLC[28:50] Who should do the procedure and why you should find the right specialist for your child[30:40] The best tools to perform tie corrections and who has them available[40:30] Why ties affect breastfeeding so muchRelated Links:Skilled Lactation Solutions WebsiteSkilled Lactation Solutions InstagramView the original IG LiveHolistic Lactation WebsiteDiscount on Products Use Code ‘PODCAST15’Follow on InstagramBook an Appointment🍼 If you are truly struggling with breastmilk production, check out our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement or consider booking a Low Milk Supply Consultation or Pumping Consultation with us🤱If you are experiencing clogged ducts, engorgement, or mastitis, check out our Lactation Flow Formula supplement or consider booking a General Breastfeeding Consultation with us📚 Looking for more trusted knowledge and a deep dive on how to know what’s what with breastfeeding and how to overcome problems? Check out our support community Support the showMore from Holistic Lactation:  Save on our supplements using code PODCAST15 at https://holisticlactation.com/products   Shop on Amazon Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/holisticlactation  Access group support &amp; our courses at https://holisticlactation.com/nurture-collective  Get 1:1 expert lactation help at https://holisticlactation.com/clinic   Thanks for listening &amp; subscribing! Leave us a review

In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Allison Alexander from Skilled Lactation Solutions as they chat about treating oral ties and what that looks like. Together, they help navigate what can often be a confusing process of tongue ties and what the best path is when you think your baby has one. They also discuss some signs and symptoms of ties, and who should be on your baby’s care team if you suspect your baby has ties. Allison gives her perspective as a lactation consultant who works with families with tied babies. In this episode, you’ll hear:<ul><li>Some key things to look for if you suspect your baby has ties</li><li>Who you should reach out to and who should be on your care team</li><li>What kind of tools and procedures are available if your baby has ties</li><li>How ties can affect your baby and breastfeeding</li></ul>A glance at this episode:<ul><li>[5:16] Foundational things to look at while breastfeeding </li><li>[13:11] What to look for in an IBCLC if you suspect your baby has a tie</li><li>[18:43] How often to see an IBCLC</li><li>[28:50] Who should do the procedure and why you should find the right specialist for your child</li><li>[30:40] The best tools to perform tie corrections and who has them available</li><li>[40:30] Why ties affect breastfeeding so much</li></ul>Related Links:<ul><li><a href="http://skilledlactationsolutions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skilled Lactation Solutions Website</a></li><li><a href="http://instagram.com/skilledlactationsolutions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skilled Lactation Solutions Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tv/CakmCn4p2Ap/?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the original IG Live</a></li><li>Holistic Lactation <a href="http://holisticlactation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li><li><a href="http://www.holisticlactation.com/products" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discount on Products</a> Use Code ‘PODCAST15’</li><li>Follow on <a href="http://instagram.com/holisticlactation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="http://www.holisticlactation.com/clinic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book an Appointment</a></li><li>🍼 If you are truly struggling with breastmilk production, check out our <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TF7G6MK?maas=maas_adg_FB82898D2D933BAF144964AB1AF91AEF_afap_abs&amp;ref_=aa_maas&amp;tag=maas&amp;ref=myi_title_dp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Advanced Lactation Formula</a> supplement or consider booking a <a href="http://holisticlactation.com/clinic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Low Milk Supply Consultation or Pumping Consultation</a> with us</li><li>🤱If you are experiencing clogged ducts, engorgement, or mastitis, check out our <a href="http://holisticlactation.com/lff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lactation Flow Formula</a> supplement or consider booking a <a href="http://holisticlactation.com/clinic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">General Breastfeeding Consultation</a> with us</li><li>📚 Looking for more trusted knowledge and a deep dive on how to know what’s what with breastfeeding and how to overcome problems? Check out our support community <a href="http://thenurturecollective.co/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a></li></ul><a href="https://paypal.me/holisticlactation" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>More from Holistic Lactation: <ul> <li>Save on our supplements using code PODCAST15 at <a href="https://holisticlactation.com/products" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://holisticlactation.com/products</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?maas=maas_adg_550EA662F8D1E862E3ADCC2460000D8E_afap_abs&amp;ref_=aa_maas&amp;tag=maas&amp;k=B0B4PYVB21%7C+B08TF7G6MK%7C+B0BBTRBCG9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop on Amazon</a></li> <li>Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/holisticlactation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/holisticlactation</a> </li> <li>Access group support &amp; our courses at <a href="https://holisticlactation.com/nurture-collective" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://holisticlactation.com/nurture-collective</a> </li> <li>Get 1:1 expert lactation help at <a href="https://holisticlactation.com/clinic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://holisticlactation.com/clinic</a> </li> </ul> Thanks for listening &amp; subscribing! <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breastfeeding-talk/id1497952285" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leave us a review</a>

The IBCLC Side of Treating Oral Ties w/ Allison Alexander LPN, IBCLC

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. On this episode your host Megan Hall interviews Allison Alexander. Allison Alexander is a Self Love Coach for high achieving mothers who are seeking to grow in their careers with less guilt and shame.... Read moreMaking A Big Life Change Featuring Allison Alexander

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. On this episode your host Megan Hall interviews Allison Alexander. Allison Alexander is a Self Love Coach for high achieving mothers who are seeking to grow in their careers with less guilt and shame.... <a href="https://inspiredwomenpodcast.com/making-a-big-life-change-featuring-allison-alexander/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read moreMaking A Big Life Change Featuring Allison Alexander</a>

Making A Big Life Change Featuring Allison Alexander

White and privileged does not describe you? Awarding winning college administrator Allison Hector-Alexander tells us why WE ARE privileged and what we should do about it.

White and privileged does not describe you? Awarding winning college administrator Allison Hector-Alexander tells us why WE ARE privileged and what we should do about it.

Untapped Potential: Allison Alexander, Award Winning College Administrator

#014 - Join Jennie for the "Alice in Wonderland" episode where she chats with Allison Alexander about pursuing anything that makes you say, "curiouser and curiouser" and ends with falling down a rabbit hole. Allison's Everything Enthusiast resume is a bit bonkers, which means we get to discuss:layering each new career on top of the last (and taking advantage of the overlap),how curiosity is a muscle you can build, and how flexing it leads to extreme adaptability,a better way to deal with children possessed by the "WHY" monster,and why we should treat life as a science experiment.The Last Black Unicorn is Tiffany Haddish's autobiography.Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving, by Celeste Headlee is the book Allison mentions at the end of the interview. Here's a blog post about how curiosity is, indeed, a superpower: Exercises to Make Life More *Titillating*You can find out more about Allison at her website: WomensIntuitiveCoach.com or on Insta @allisonm.alexanderYou can check out Allison's fitness apparel at kftbrands.com or on Insta @kft_brandsAlso, be sure to follow me, Jennie, at Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest @YourCreativeFairyGodmotherAnd thanks so much for listening, y'all! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode where I chat with Michelle Pontvert--an Australian living in France who credits traveling with embracing being an Everything Enthusiast.✨✨If you think this content is deserving of a tip, I’d be ever so grateful if you’d leave one here. I plan to use all proceeds for magick supplies and I promise to use my powers for good. 🧚🏻‍♀️✨✨Music Credit:Brighter Days by Markvard &amp; Kvarmezhttps://soundcloud.com/markvardhttps://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarmeCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-daysMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/jVEoeR9AunY

#014 - Join Jennie for the "Alice in Wonderland" episode where she chats with Allison Alexander about pursuing anything that makes you say, "curiouser and curiouser" and ends with falling down a rabbit hole. Allison's Everything Enthusiast resume is a bit bonkers, which means we get to discuss:<ul><li>layering each new career on top of the last (and taking advantage of the overlap),</li><li>how curiosity is a muscle you can build, and how flexing it leads to extreme adaptability,</li><li>a better way to deal with children possessed by the "WHY" monster,</li><li>and why we should treat life as a science experiment.</li></ul>The Last Black Unicorn is Tiffany Haddish's autobiography.Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving, by Celeste Headlee is the book Allison mentions at the end of the interview. Here's a blog post about how curiosity is, indeed, a superpower: <a href="https://www.jennieoconnor.com/curiosity-building-exercises-to-make-life-more-titillating/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exercises to Make Life More *Titillating*</a>You can find out more about Allison at her website: <a href="https://womensintuitivecoach.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WomensIntuitiveCoach.com</a> or on Insta <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allisonm.alexander/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@allisonm.alexander</a> You can check out Allison's fitness apparel at <a href="https://kftbrands.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kftbrands.com</a> or on Insta <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kft_brands/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kft_brands</a>Also, be sure to follow me, Jennie, at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/YourCreativeFairyGodmother" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourcreativefairygodmother/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/YourCreativeFairyGodmother/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> @YourCreativeFairyGodmotherAnd thanks so much for listening, y'all! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode where I chat with Michelle Pontvert--an Australian living in France who credits traveling with embracing being an Everything Enthusiast. ✨✨If you think this content is deserving of a tip, I’d be ever so grateful if you’d leave one <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jennieoconnor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. I plan to use all proceeds for magick supplies and I promise to use my powers for good. 🧚🏻‍♀️✨✨ Music Credit: Brighter Days by Markvard &amp; Kvarmez <a href="https://soundcloud.com/markvard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/markvard</a> <a href="https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme</a> Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: <a href="https://bit.ly/brighter-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/brighter-days</a> Music promoted by Audio Library <a href="https://youtu.be/jVEoeR9AunY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/jVEoeR9AunY</a>

Allison Alexander on Curiosity (or How to Get an Accidental Degree) - Ep #014 

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and largely self taught visual artist, Al is a Graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a bachelor’s degree in Music Composition and Technology. His favorite things to do are to make and to learn stuff and he's also very fond of cooking and delicious food. Join us as we explore important issues to all of us today with hopefully more to come in the future... In joy, enjoy!

Episode 33: Super Cool Cyberpunk Allison Alexander Westbrook IV

You can check out Mythos and Ink Publishing .Find out more about Allison’s book, Super Sick: Making Peace with Chronic Illness, including how to order it, here.You can check out Allison on the internet and social media: aealexander.comTwitter: @allisonexander Instgram: @allisonexanderYou can follow the podcast on Twitter and InstagramYou can follow me on TwitterI respectfully acknowledge that I live in and work on Treaty One Territory and in the traditional homeland of the Métis nation.

You can check out <a href="https://mythosink.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mythos and Ink Publishing </a>.Find out more about Allison’s book, Super Sick: Making Peace with Chronic Illness, including how to order it,<a href="https://aealexander.com/books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here.</a>You can check out Allison on the internet and social media: <a href="https://aealexander.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">aealexander.com</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/allisonexander" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@allisonexander</a> Instgram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allisonexander/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@allisonexander</a>You can follow the podcast on <a href="https://twitter.com/geek4pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/geek4pod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>You can follow me on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/mwboyce" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>I respectfully acknowledge that I live in and work on Treaty One Territory and in the traditional homeland of the Métis nation.

Episode: 005: 1 Up with Allison Alexander

Website/Blog, Twitter, &amp; Instagram Handlewww.aealexander.com, @allisonexanderName *Allison AlexanderDisorder InfoWhat is your disorder? *Irritable Bowel Syndrome (severe), chronic nausea, Cytolytic vaginosisAt what age did your disorder become a daily issue? *8Who were you before your illness became debilitating? *I went through various stages with my chronic illnesses. My IBS started up around age 8, and though it caused incredible chronic pain I was often able to push through and attend stuff anyway (like school). I was the person who said "yes" to everything as a young adult. I got asked to do a lot of music stuff because I played piano, graphic design work because I was artistic, organize events because I was good at it, etc. Then around university, my illnesses took a turn for the worse (more things, like chronic nausea, popped up) and I just struggled to go to class. I pretty much became a hermit. I got a 9-5 job after I graduated and it destroyed me because I just couldn't make it every day. I kept missing more and more days. The cytolytic vaginosis came along a couple years ago. Every time a new health problem pops up I'm worried I lose a little bit of myself, but I've been coming to terms with the fact that I'm not defined by what I can do.What would you do if you were not dealing with your disorder and/or disability? *I'm not sure. I may have considered a more demanding degree/job in medicine or science, though I suspect it would have still been something in the arts. I don't think my love of writing and editing is necessarily tied to my illness, though my appreciation for working from home definitely is. I would travel more if I wasn't sick.What would you like people to know about your daily life? *I have to rest a lot in preparation for doing anything that involves leaving the house, even something simple like going grocery shopping. (I like to use the analogy of spell slots in Dungeons and Dragons, but spoon theory works too).What would make living and moving in the world easier for you? *Barring healing, people who understand that when I cancel on them, it's not because I don't want to be there (and I am lucky to have people like this in my life).Do you have any life hacks? *The most important life hack I can recommend is ditching the guilt you feel when you can't manage the same stuff others can.What kind of support do you get from family or friends? *I have incredible support from friends and family who are very understanding and willing to accommodate. My husband is also amazing, taking care of chores when I can't do them and going to appointments with me.Have you ever had someone, or a medical professional, not believe you have an invisible illness because of your appearance and if so are there any examples that stand out? *Yes, I have a super calm personality even when I'm in incredible pain. I once waited in an emergency room for nine hours in intense pain and all they'd give me was an advil (I suspect this had to do with me being female). I've also had doctors dismiss my symptoms because I've had some weird problems that don't show up on tests (like IBS). They're diagnoses of exclusion, which can be difficult for medical professionals to take seriously or know what to do with. My gynecologist also dismissed incredible pain I have during sex as normal.How has your chronic illness affected your relationships? *It definitely drew me away from people who didn't try to understand and into communities of people who are willing to accommodate me. I've made a lot of friendships through video gaming, because that's something I don't have to leave the house for. I also struggled with dating for years because I didn't feel good enough (why wouldn't a guy choose someone healthy over me?) and also, dating is EXHAUSTING. I had several bad experiences and remained single during my teenage years and most of my twenties. Then, luckily enough, I said yes to a blind date in 2017, and married the guy in 2018.Is there anything you are afraid to tell people in your life? *I mean, I wrote a whole book full of embarrassing personal details about my life and illness, so I guess that fear is gone, haha. I was definitely afraid to talk about anything personal, including illness, for a long time (until mid-twenties). At some point, I realized sharing my struggles with others made things easier for me; I felt less alone.What is your best coping mechanism? *Resting when I need to, saying no when I need to, letting go of guilt.What are you the most concerned about and the most hopeful for in the future? *My biggest concern is more chronic health problems cropping up as I get older. They're just going to keep piling on! I'm hopeful because I can still find peace and meaning in life even with a chronic illness.What makes you energized or enthusiastic? What drains you?I get energized by doing creative stuff like art and writing. I am introvert, so leaving the house is already draining even without the illness.Any favorite books or shows?How long do you have??? I'm a huge sci-fi and fantasy nerd. I love Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, anything by Diana Wynne Jones. Firefly, Doctor Who, Stargate, The Clone Wars, The IT Crowd, The Office, Parks and Rec... I could go on.What is the hardest and/or best lesson your condition has taught you?I am not defined by what I am able to do or not do.What is the best purchase under $100 that helped your lifeSome of the best purchases I've made for my chronic illness have been video games. In general, they help to distract me from pain. There are also some specific ones that were really great for my anxiety and depression. Also, I didn't buy this (my mom made it), but something I use all the time is one of those rice bags you can put in the microwave to warm you up. I put it on my stomach when I have cramps or on my feet when I'm chilled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Website/Blog, Twitter, &amp; Instagram Handle<a href="http://www.aealexander.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.aealexander.com</a>, @allisonexanderName *Allison AlexanderDisorder InfoWhat is your disorder? *Irritable Bowel Syndrome (severe), chronic nausea, Cytolytic vaginosisAt what age did your disorder become a daily issue? *8Who were you before your illness became debilitating? *I went through various stages with my chronic illnesses. My <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20360016" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">IBS</a> started up around age 8, and though it caused incredible chronic pain I was often able to push through and attend stuff anyway (like school). I was the person who said "yes" to everything as a young adult. I got asked to do a lot of music stuff because I played piano, graphic design work because I was artistic, organize events because I was good at it, etc. Then around university, my illnesses took a turn for the worse (more things, like chronic nausea, popped up) and I just struggled to go to class. I pretty much became a hermit. I got a 9-5 job after I graduated and it destroyed me because I just couldn't make it every day. I kept missing more and more days. The cytolytic vaginosis came along a couple years ago. Every time a new health problem pops up I'm worried I lose a little bit of myself, but I've been coming to terms with the fact that I'm not defined by what I can do.What would you do if you were not dealing with your disorder and/or disability? *I'm not sure. I may have considered a more demanding degree/job in medicine or science, though I suspect it would have still been something in the arts. I don't think my love of writing and editing is necessarily tied to my illness, though my appreciation for working from home definitely is. I would travel more if I wasn't sick.What would you like people to know about your daily life? *I have to rest a lot in preparation for doing anything that involves leaving the house, even something simple like going grocery shopping. (I like to use the analogy of spell slots in Dungeons and Dragons, but spoon theory works too).What would make living and moving in the world easier for you? *Barring healing, people who understand that when I cancel on them, it's not because I don't want to be there (and I am lucky to have people like this in my life).Do you have any life hacks? *The most important life hack I can recommend is ditching the guilt you feel when you can't manage the same stuff others can.What kind of support do you get from family or friends? *I have incredible support from friends and family who are very understanding and willing to accommodate. My husband is also amazing, taking care of chores when I can't do them and going to appointments with me.Have you ever had someone, or a medical professional, not believe you have an invisible illness because of your appearance and if so are there any examples that stand out? *Yes, I have a super calm personality even when I'm in incredible pain. I once waited in an emergency room for nine hours in intense pain and all they'd give me was an advil (I suspect this had to do with me being female). I've also had doctors dismiss my symptoms because I've had some weird problems that don't show up on tests (like IBS). They're diagnoses of exclusion, which can be difficult for medical professionals to take seriously or know what to do with. My gynecologist also dismissed incredible pain I have during sex as normal.How has your chronic illness affected your relationships? *It definitely drew me away from people who didn't try to understand and into communities of people who are willing to accommodate me. I've made a lot of friendships through video gaming, because that's something I don't have to leave the house for. I also struggled with dating for years because I didn't feel good enough (why wouldn't a guy choose someone healthy over me?) and also, dating is EXHAUSTING. I had several bad experiences and remained single during my teenage years and most of my twenties. Then, luckily enough, I said yes to a blind date in 2017, and married the guy in 2018.Is there anything you are afraid to tell people in your life? *I mean, I wrote a whole book full of embarrassing personal details about my life and illness, so I guess that fear is gone, haha. I was definitely afraid to talk about anything personal, including illness, for a long time (until mid-twenties). At some point, I realized sharing my struggles with others made things easier for me; I felt less alone.What is your best coping mechanism? *Resting when I need to, saying no when I need to, letting go of guilt.What are you the most concerned about and the most hopeful for in the future? *My biggest concern is more chronic health problems cropping up as I get older. They're just going to keep piling on! I'm hopeful because I can still find peace and meaning in life even with a chronic illness.What makes you energized or enthusiastic? What drains you?I get energized by doing creative stuff like art and writing. I am introvert, so leaving the house is already draining even without the illness.Any favorite books or shows?How long do you have??? I'm a huge sci-fi and fantasy nerd. I love Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, anything by Diana Wynne Jones. Firefly, Doctor Who, Stargate, The Clone Wars, The IT Crowd, The Office, Parks and Rec... I could go on.What is the hardest and/or best lesson your condition has taught you?I am not defined by what I am able to do or not do.What is the best purchase under $100 that helped your lifeSome of the best purchases I've made for my chronic illness have been video games. In general, they help to distract me from pain. There are also some specific ones that were really great for my anxiety and depression. Also, I didn't buy this (my mom made it), but something I use all the time is one of those rice bags you can put in the microwave to warm you up. I put it on my stomach when I have cramps or on my feet when I'm chilled. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

(Explicitly Sick) How to Write About Characters With Disabilities, IBS, and the Importance of New Ways to Talk to Each Other: Allison Alexander

In this episode I interview on of our very own Successful Breastfeeding Experts Allison Allexander, IBCLC, LPN . She shares with us her BEST sleep tips for new breastfeeding moms. If you have a new breastfed baby, and are exhausted, then take a listen! As always, please share this podcast and then head to our blog for more awesome content and freebies! Successfulbreastfeeding.org/blogCheck out the post we referenced in this episode here:https://www.successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog/essential-sleep-survival-tips-for-new-breastfeeding-moms

In this episode I interview on of our very own Successful Breastfeeding Experts Allison Allexander, IBCLC, LPN . She shares with us her BEST sleep tips for new breastfeeding moms. If you have a new breastfed baby, and are exhausted, then take a listen! As always, please share this podcast and then head to our blog for more awesome content and freebies! <a href="http://Successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog</a> Check out the post we referenced in this episode here: <a href="https://www.successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog/essential-sleep-survival-tips-for-new-breastfeeding-moms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.successfulbreastfeeding.org/blog/essential-sleep-survival-tips-for-new-breastfeeding-moms</a>

Essential Sleep Tips: My Interview with Allison Alexander, IBCLC

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