Living With Illness

Living With Illness

"Living with Illness" is a podcast that explores personal stories, shares expert insights, and provides encouragement for those navigating both physical and mental health challenges. Through interviews with individuals and professionals, it offers practical tips and ideas to support and uplift its listeners. jamieth2032.substack.com

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July 20, 2026 • 27 mins

Living with OCD can feel exhausting, confusing, and isolating—but recovery is possible.

In this episode, we explore what obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) really is, why intrusive thoughts become so overwhelming, and how the OCD cycle keeps people feeling trapped. We discuss practical coping strategies, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), medication, journaling, reducing compulsions, and talking openly with tru...

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What is OCD really? Many people think OCD is simply about being clean, organized, or liking things “just right.” In reality, obsessive-compulsive disorder is far more complex and often deeply misunderstood.

In this episode, we explore some of the most common myths about OCD and compare them with what research and lived experience actually tell us. From intrusive thoughts and invisible compulsions to the many forms OCD ca...

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Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. In this episode, we discuss practical ways to manage stress and build resilience through healthy coping strategies, movement, sleep, relaxation techniques, mindfulness, social connection, and other everyday habits that support your overall well-being. Discover realistic approaches to reducing stress and improving your quality of life.

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June 25, 2026 • 16 mins

How to Make Stress Your Friend

In this episode of Living with Illness, we explore the difference between harmful stress (distress) and helpful stress (eustress). You'll learn how stress affects the body and mind, why some stress can help us grow, and how recognizing the difference can change the way we approach life's challenges.

In Part 2 of this series, we'll discuss harmful and helpful ways of managing stress.

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Vasovagal syncope is one of the most common causes of fainting, yet many people know very little about it. It occurs when the body’s nervous system overreacts to a trigger, causing a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure. This can reduce blood flow to the brain, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, tunnel vision, weakness, near-fainting, or fainting. While episodes are often brief, the condition can have a si...

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June 11, 2026 • 22 mins

YOU MATTER!YOU ARE NOT ALONE!988International Suicide Hotlines

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YOU MATTER!

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

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May 28, 2026 • 27 mins

Trauma affects many of us. Let’s talk about it some.

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April 23, 2026 • 16 mins

Mood vs Emotions: what’s the difference? That’s what I am discussing today! Grab a snack and take a load off while we dive in for a few minutes!

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April 13, 2026 • 17 mins

Bladder health is as important as the rest of our health. A UTI can cause you all kinds of physical and mental symptoms. In this

podcast I talk a bit about my own journey and things that have happened. You will also hear some tips to keeping a healthy bladder.

If you are feeling alone, suicidal, or unstable, please call or text 988 and talk to someone. You are not alone!

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February 12, 2026 • 27 mins

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January 31, 2026 • 44 mins

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January 15, 2026 • 22 mins

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January 8, 2026 • 26 mins

Living with Depression

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January 1, 2026 • 4 mins

An introduction into “Living With Illness”



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