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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.
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Ep. 104: When the Words Won’t Come: A Spoonie Conversation on Brain Fog (opens the original)
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This season finale of The SpoonFull Show is unlike any other... because nothing is edited. No cuts, no clean‑ups, no hiding the pauses, lost words, or moments where our brains simply clock out. What you hear is exactly what happened, and honestly… it’s the perfect way to talk about brain fog. In this episode, Rachel and her sister‑in‑law Tina dive into what brain fog actually feels like, the word‑searching, task‑forgetting, mid‑sentence disappearing acts, and the emotional weight that comes with
Ep. 103: When Pain Becomes Your Purpose with Lyndsay Soprano (opens the original)
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When Pain Becomes Your Purpose with Lyndsay Soprano ⚠️ Content note: This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation. Please take care of yourself while listening. If these topics are difficult for you, you can skip over minutes 15:40 to 20:00. What happens when pain becomes such a constant part of your life that you have to find a new reason to keep moving forward? In this episode of The SpoonFull Show , I'm joined by Lyndsay Soprano, who lives with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS),
Ep. 102: Your Home Should Support You, Not Exhaust You with Organizer, Claire Shoolin (opens the original)
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What if your home could actually help conserve your spoons instead of using them up? In this season finale of The SpoonFull Show, I’m joined by Claire, founder of The Uncluttered Soul, for a conversation about chronic illness, clutter, grief, and creating a home that works for the life you’re actually living...not the life you thought you’d have. We talk about what “decluttering for Spoonies” really looks like when energy and mobility are limited, why traditional organizing and productivity advi
Ep. 101: The Art of Surrender: Rethinking Chronic Pain and Creativity with Lorraine Ansell (opens the original)
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What if pain isn’t something to battle… but something to understand? In this deeply honest conversation, Rachel sits down with author and creator Lorraine Ansell , whose lifelong journey with hypermobile Ehlers‑Danlos syndrome reshaped everything she thought she knew about pain, pacing, and self‑compassion. Together, they explore what it means to surrender —not as giving up, but as learning to listen to the body’s cues with curiosity instead of resistance. Lorraine shares how creativity became h
Ep:100: 100 Episodes Later: The Stories That Brought Us Together (opens the original)
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100 episodes. Thousands of conversations. One incredible community. We can hardly believe it— The SpoonFull Show (& SpoonFull of Strength) has reached 100 episodes! In this special celebration, Rachel and returning co-host Tina look back on where it all began, from wondering if anyone would listen to building a community that has connected Spoonies around the world. Throughout the episode, you'll hear heartfelt messages from former guests who have shared their journeys of chronic illness, disabi
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