Freelancing Freedom: Crafting Your Career While Caring for Your Health
About IBD
03/25/25
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It's not easy to manage both a career and chronic illness like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis). We need tools and tips in order to keep everything moving and succeed at work while caring for ourselves. I talk with Jen Hubley Luckwaldt about how freelancing can be a valid way of meeting both goals. Jen shares her journey from traditional employment to freelancing, including how it offers her flexibility in balancing work, health, and family. We talk about the importance of setting boundaries with clients, how to identify your marketable skills, and building a supportive community. Jen emphasizes the value of an abundance mindset in freelancing and offers practical tips for finding work and managing time effectively. If you've ever wondered how you can manage to work while still making it to infusions and appointments: we have a roadmap for you. Episode highlights:
- Managing a career while living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Challenges of maintaining traditional full-time employment with chronic illness
- Advantages of freelancing, including flexibility and work-life balance
- Importance of setting boundaries with clients
- Identifying marketable skills for freelancing
- The role of community and support in a freelance career
- Strategies for effective communication and feedback in professional settings
- Tools and resources for freelancers to enhance productivity
- The concept of an abundance mindset in freelancing
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- Theme music, IBD Dance Party, is from ©Cooney Studio.
Previous Episode
Declutter Your Life While Living with Chronic Illness
March 11, 2025
•64m
Do you find it difficult to find the time and energy to deal with mental or physical clutter? Lisa Zawrotny, a productivity coach and founder of Positively Productive Systems, helps us learn how to manage clutter, even when flaring. We discuss practical strategies for decluttering both your physical space and mental load, and how to celebrate even the smallest victories in your day-to-day life. Plus, Lisa reveals her insights on creating systems that work for you, no matter your circumstances. If you've ever felt weighed down by expectations or struggled to find balance, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways that can help you reclaim your time and energy. Key points:
- Intersection of productivity and chronic illness
- Challenges faced by caregivers and individuals with chronic conditions
- Personal journey of caregiving and its impact on productivity coaching
- Importance of compassion and realistic approaches to productivity
- Strategies for managing stress and clutter
- Prioritization of tasks and setting boundaries
- Techniques for decluttering and energy management
- Celebrating small wins and acknowledging achievements
- The role of journaling in emotional healing and reflection
- Building community and support for individuals with chronic illnesses
- Web: www.positivelyproductive.com
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- Facebook: @positivelyproductive
- Twitter: @positively_lisa
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- AboutIBD.com: About IBD
- Verywell: Verywell Health
- Facebook: @aboutIBD
- Twitter: @aboutIBD
- Pinterest: @aboutibd
- Instagram: @about_IBD
- YouTube: @AboutIBD
- Threads: @about_IBD
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- Instagram: @maccooneycomposer
- Web: Cooney Studio
- YouTube: @MacCooneyComposer
- Theme music, IBD Dance Party, is from ©Cooney Studio.
Next Episode
IBD patients are innovative, resilient, and powerful. My guest, Rachel Bee, is an incredible example of all these virtues. Rachel is a remarkable 17-year-old entrepreneur who was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at just 13 years old. She turned her experiences with IBD into a mission to help others by founding Infusion Hero, a company that designs innovative hoodies specifically for young patients receiving infusions. Infusion Hero hoodies provide comfort and feature a unique design that allows for easy access during medical treatments. Rachel shares her story of navigating the challenges of her diagnosis, balancing high school, and running a business—all while maintaining her health and staying connected with friends. Don't miss Rachel's insights on how to turn personal challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. Discussion points include:
- Personal health journeys related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Experiences of living with Crohn's disease as a teenager
- The impact of chronic illness on daily life and activities
- The importance of education and support for young patients with IBD
- The creation and purpose of Infusion Hero, a clothing line for infusion patients
- Balancing health, school, and entrepreneurial endeavors
- The role of mentorship and resources for young entrepreneurs
- Emotional aspects of managing chronic illness during adolescence
- The significance of community support and relationships with peers and teachers
- Future aspirations and educational goals for young patients and entrepreneurs
- Web: https://www.infusionhero.com/
- LinkedIn: Rachel Bee
- Facebook: Infusion Hero
- Instagram: @infusion_hero
- Tik Tok: @infusion.hero
- AboutIBD.com: About IBD
- Verywell: Verywell Health
- Facebook: @aboutIBD
- Twitter: @aboutIBD
- Pinterest: @aboutibd
- Instagram: @about_IBD
- YouTube: @AboutIBD
- Threads: @about_IBD
- Facebook: @maccooneycomposer
- Instagram: @maccooneycomposer
- Web: Cooney Studio
- YouTube: @MacCooneyComposer
- Theme music, IBD Dance Party, is from ©Cooney Studio.
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