Some statistics say that the divorce rate among couples dealing with a chronic illness can be as high as 75%. I have good news! You don't have to be part of that statistic!

In this episode, I'm sharing how my husband and I have managed to create a thriving marriage despite the multiple illnesses our parents, children, and myself, have faced.

I get real and raw with you as I share how, over the last 28 years, my husband and I have overcome fears, miscommunication, and big obstacles to something as simple as being able to go to dinner together because of the complex medical needs of our kids.

Yes, creating a thriving marriage takes time, intentionality, communication, prayer, (and sometimes, asking for outside help) but I know you can do it!

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I have a free download to go along with this episode - a workbook that includes scriptures, a reflection page, and journaling prompts to work through with God. Grab that download by clicking here. I believe it will be a blessing to you and your marriage!

If you struggle with migraines then this episode is going to fill you up with hope for a better, pain-free future.

In this conversation with my friend Tammy Rotzoll, host of The Faithful God podcast, she gets real and raw about how her migraines became so severe that they interfered with every area of her life. 

She had to leave a career she loved, felt like she lost her identity, had struggles in her marriage, and thought she was going to live the rest of her life in pain.

But God...

Tammy shares with us how the Bible was THE playbook that got her through these tough times as she dared to believe that she would be free from the pain migraines were causing her to endure.

She opens up about how she learned that peace and pain can co-exist, how she began to be really honest with God, and how she discovered that she could stand on God's truth even when her circumstances didn't immediately change.

When it comes to healing Tammy says, “You have to keep choosing, you have to keep participating.”

She has gone from experiencing 3-5 migraines a week to about that many in a month and she couldn't be more excited to share that good news with us. Talk about miracles!

You can connect with Tammy for more hope and inspiration at:

www.afaithfulgod.com

www.instagram.com/footprintsofinspiration

www.facebook.com/footprintsofinspiration

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Download your free e-book to put into practice some of the things Tammy and I discussed and begin your own Breakthrough healing journey:

https://thechronicillnesscoach.co/books/

We don't always get to choose what happens in life but we DO get to choose how we respond.

When you get bad news from the doctor how do you handle it? Most people go one of two ways.

In this short episode, I'm sharing how you can take what the Bible teaches, and what science has proven, to shift your future reality from the one the doctor predicts to the one you want to see.

They might say it's impossible but you get to decide whether or not that's true.

Join me for community, connection, support, and monthly prayer nights on zoom in my FREE Facebook group.

Caregiver burnout and compassion fatigue are real. As someone who cares for a person with a chronic, autoimmune, or other condition, you might be experiencing these without realizing it.

In this episode, I'm sharing with you five signs it's time for you to take a break.

Taking care of YOU is a gift to the people you love. You come back to them (and your role as caregiver) more refreshed, energetic, and hopeful for the future.

If you need a place to take a break, and a strong community of women to surround you, pray for you, and encourage you as you do, then you're invited to join me for the REVIVE retreat - a weekend event curated especially for women who love and care for someone with a chronic, autoimmune, or other condition.

You can get all the details and register here.

Today I want to talk to you about the authority of your voice. It truly has the power to shift your reality! The Bible is so clear about this. Listen in as I share a biblical example of what it looks like to hear God's voice, respond with an open heart and mind, and then obey the seemingly ridiculous instructions He gives.

This scripturally sound concept changed my life. I believe it can change yours.

I went from being a 26-year-old with a debilitating, incurable condition and little hope for my future to a 43-year-old with a radical story of healing and transformation. I have ridiculous levels of hope for my future and I want to lend some of that hope to you!

You're invited to join me in my FREE Facebook group - The Conqueror Community. Click here to request access.

Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dafnethechronicillnesscoach

and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dafnethechronicillnesscoach/

www.thechronicillnesscoach.co

Summer is here and people are traveling again! One thing that can really ruin what should be a fun getaway is not being prepared with the meds, supplies, and information you need to truly relax and enjoy your vacation.

In this episode, I'm going to share with you what I feel are the most important things you need to know to be prepared to take your vacation, have all your needs met, and really have a great time!

We learned some travel lessons the hard way over the years. I hope by sharing these you can avoid some of the same pitfalls, reduce the stress of unanticipated emergencies, and go make good memories with people you love!

If you have any questions, or just want to connect, you're invited to join me in my FREE Facebook group - The Conqueror Community. Click here to request access.

Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dafnethechronicillnesscoach

and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dafnethechronicillnesscoach/

www.thechronicillnesscoach.co

Whether you are in a high income bracket or a low income bracket doesn't matter because these simple strategies can help anyone save money on prescriptions each month! No financial assistance applications or big hoops to jump through. Just simple, actionable steps you can take to make sure you are keeping more of your hard-earned money in your pocket.

These are lessons I've learned through my own experiences of navigating the healthcare system for multiple complex chronic and autoimmune conditions over the last twenty years.

If you or someone you love you needs a costly specialty medication or a specific type of medical equipment then you need to listen to this episode!

Some of these strategies are for people with insurance, others are for those who are self-pay. Either way, you'll learn a few things you can do right away in just a few simple steps.

I can't wait to hear how much money you save!!!

Join my FREE Facebook group if you have questions or want to chat more about this topic. I'd love to connect with you!

Let's be friends! 

Meet me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dafnethechronicillnesscoach/

Meet me on Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/dafnethechronicillnesscoach/

In this episode, Emily Rooney and I talk about thriving in life in spite of a serious diagnosis. When her eldest child was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 11 years ago she decided that she and her family were going to "cram as much life as possible" into their years together.

Emily gets real with us as she shares what she's learned in the past decade about hope, gratitude, joy, and finding the good in every situation.

My conversation with her was such a gift to my heart and I believe it will be a gift to yours, too!

About Emily:
Emily Rooney is the founder of www.happyorganizedlife.com. She helps people declutter and organize their homes so they can spend more time with their loved ones and on the things that really matter in life. In her free time, she loves to paint, help others grow their businesses, and spend time with her husband and seven children. 

Click here to connect with Emily on Facebook or Instagram.