<![CDATA[The Spoonies Community]]>Chronic pain & illness is a noisy & lonely journey. One full of unanswered questions. The Spoonies Community with Eline Duk is a podcast for people who want practical tools, honest stories and a gentle but effective way to reclaim their life. Rooted in Eline’s own lived experience with chronic illness, and co-hosted by her husband Marcus Pask, the show is on the lookout for people who are living great, meaningful lives despite health challenges. Some episodes are honest, personal conversations where Eline and Marcus share how they manage living with chronic illness and the somatic, trauma-informed and other healing methods/practices that help. Other episodes are interviews with clinicians, researchers or other Spoonies who have navigated big transformations themselves to find purpose and joy.

Whether you live with CRPS, FND, EDS, POTS, migraine, any other (in)visible condition or even without a diagnosis, you’ll find candid conversations about identity, grief and practical steps that actually move the needle.

Show notes include episode transcripts, resources and links to free tools from The Spoonies Community. Subscribe to the podcast and join other Spoonies reclaiming energy, safety and agency over their own lives.

Website: www.thespooniescommunity.com
IG: www.instagram.com/thespooniescommunity



]]>www.thespooniescommunity.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:05:20 GMTTue, 06 Jan 2026 12:54:50 GMT60Eline Duk<p><b>Chronic pain &amp; illness</b> is a noisy &amp; lonely journey. One full of unanswered questions. The Spoonies Community with Eline Duk is a podcast for people who want practical tools, honest stories and a gentle but effective way to reclaim their life. <b>Rooted in Eline’s own lived experience with chronic illness</b>, and co-hosted by her husband Marcus Pask, the show is on the lookout for <b>people who are living great, meaningful lives despite health challenges.</b> Some episodes are honest, personal conversations where Eline and Marcus share how they manage living with chronic illness and the somatic, trauma-informed and other healing methods/practices that help. Other episodes are interviews with clinicians, researchers or other Spoonies who have navigated big transformations themselves to find purpose and joy.<br /><br />Whether you live with CRPS, FND, EDS, POTS, migraine, any other (in)visible condition or even without a diagnosis, you’ll find candid conversations about <b>identity, grief and practical steps</b> that actually move the needle. <br /><br />Show notes include episode transcripts, resources and links to free tools from The Spoonies Community. Subscribe to the podcast and join other Spoonies reclaiming energy, safety and agency over their own lives.<br /><br />Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.thespooniescommunity.com" target="_blank">www.thespooniescommunity.com</a><br />IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/thespooniescommunity" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/thespooniescommunity</a></p><p><br /><br /></p>episodicEline Dukhello@thespooniescommunity.comno<![CDATA[10 ~ Manouk de Bijl’s ulcerative colitis healing story: from symptoms to remission]]>In this episode, I’m joined by Manouk de Bijl to talk about her ulcerative colitis healing story, from her first symptoms as a teenager to years of hospital visits, medication, pain, and being told it would be chronic.

We talk about what it’s like to live with an invisible gut disease as a young woman, including the shame and fear that comes with symptoms you do not exactly bring up at a dinner table.

Manouk shares how stress, survival mode, and trying to keep up with a demanding student life made everything worse, and why she reached a point where she knew she had to look beyond the path she was on.

This is not a neat, polished “just do this and you’ll be fine” episode. It’s an honest conversation about what healing actually asked of her. Mindset, belief, nervous system regulation, food, emotional processing, and learning to trust her gut again, literally and emotionally.

We also talk about remission, intuition, and the grief of realising the medical system never asked her how she did it, even when her test results showed no evidence of disease.

If you’re living with ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, chronic illness, gut issues, inflammation, or you’re stuck in the cycle of pushing through and crashing, I think this episode will land.

Please find more of Manouk on:
www.manoukdebijl.com

or https://www.instagram.com/manoukdebijl/


If this episode resonates, please leave a comment and I will get back to you asap!

]]>09d6e306-c801-4250-991d-9a4050fee0f4Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:36:10 GMT<p>In this episode, I’m joined by Manouk de Bijl to talk about her ulcerative colitis healing story, from her first symptoms as a teenager to years of hospital visits, medication, pain, and being told it would be chronic.</p><p></p><p>We talk about what it’s like to live with an invisible gut disease as a young woman, including the shame and fear that comes with symptoms you do not exactly bring up at a dinner table.</p><p></p><p>Manouk shares how stress, survival mode, and trying to keep up with a demanding student life made everything worse, and why she reached a point where she knew she had to look beyond the path she was on.</p><p></p><p>This is not a neat, polished “just do this and you’ll be fine” episode. It’s an honest conversation about what healing actually asked of her. Mindset, belief, nervous system regulation, food, emotional processing, and learning to trust her gut again, literally and emotionally.</p><p></p><p>We also talk about remission, intuition, and the grief of realising the medical system never asked her how she did it, even when her test results showed no evidence of disease.</p><p></p><p>If you’re living with ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, chronic illness, gut issues, inflammation, or you’re stuck in the cycle of pushing through and crashing, I think this episode will land.</p><p></p><p>Please find more of Manouk on:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.manoukdebijl.com" target="_blank">www.manoukdebijl.com</a></p><p>or <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/manoukdebijl/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/manoukdebijl/</a><br /><br /><br />If this episode resonates, please leave a comment and I will get back to you asap!</p>no00:57:531010 ~ Manouk de Bijl’s ulcerative colitis healing story: from symptoms to remissionfull<![CDATA[9 ~ Sex, intimacy & chronic illness: the conversation no one is having]]>In this episode, Marcus and I are talking about sex, intimacy, chronic pain and chronic illness. We’re having an honest conversation about how disability, pain, fatigue and body changes can affect intimacy, relationships and self-confidence.

When you live with chronic illness or disability, intimacy can feel complicated. It can bring up insecurity, awkwardness, grief, fear, body image struggles and a lot of questions that people often don’t talk about out loud.

In this episode, we share our own experience of navigating intimacy after my accidents, while living with CRPS, FND, chronic pain, spasms and fatigue. We talk about what changed for us, what felt hard, what helped, and why communication became such a big part of finding each other again, not just as patient and carer, but as partners.

We talk about:

  • sex and intimacy with chronic illness
  • how chronic pain and disability can affect relationships
  • the impact of body changes on confidence and self-image
  • how to talk to your partner about intimacy
  • why intimacy is about more than sex
  • rebuilding trust, safety and connection in a relationship

This episode is for people living with chronic illness, chronic pain or disability, and for partners who want to better understand how to navigate intimacy together.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to the Topic
  • 05:30 Impact on Romanticism and Spontaneity
  • 11:18 Balancing Caregiver and Partner Roles
  • 17:00 Laughter and Lightheartedness
  • 22:24 Diverse Forms of Intimacy
  • 35:48 Exploring Different Forms of Intimacy

If this episode resonates, I’d love for you to leave a review, share it with someone who needs it, or send me a message on Instagram with your thoughts or questions. And if you’d like us to record a part 2 on this topic, let me know!

]]>f476dab4-fb18-435f-a8b6-7076b66d8af5Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:30:00 GMT<p><b>In this episode, Marcus and I are talking about sex, intimacy, chronic pain and chronic illness. We’re having an honest conversation about how disability, pain, fatigue and body changes can affect intimacy, relationships and self-confidence.</b></p><p></p><p>When you live with chronic illness or disability, intimacy can feel complicated. It can bring up insecurity, awkwardness, grief, fear, body image struggles and a lot of questions that people often don’t talk about out loud.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we share our own experience of navigating intimacy after my accidents, while living with CRPS, FND, chronic pain, spasms and fatigue. We talk about what changed for us, what felt hard, what helped, and why communication became such a big part of finding each other again, not just as patient and carer, but as partners.</p><p></p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>sex and intimacy with chronic illness</li><li>how chronic pain and disability can affect relationships</li><li>the impact of body changes on confidence and self-image</li><li>how to talk to your partner about intimacy</li><li>why intimacy is about more than sex</li><li>rebuilding trust, safety and connection in a relationship<p></p></li></ul><p>This episode is for people living with chronic illness, chronic pain or disability, and for partners who want to better understand how to navigate intimacy together.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to the Topic</li><li>05:30 Impact on Romanticism and Spontaneity</li><li>11:18 Balancing Caregiver and Partner Roles</li><li>17:00 Laughter and Lightheartedness</li><li>22:24 Diverse Forms of Intimacy</li><li>35:48 Exploring Different Forms of Intimacy</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>If this episode resonates, I’d love for you to leave a review, share it with someone who needs it, or send me a message on Instagram with your thoughts or questions. And if you’d like us to record a part 2 on this topic, let me know!</p>no00:41:44199 ~ Sex, intimacy & chronic illness: the conversation no one is havingfull<![CDATA[8 ~ How your body stores emotions & creates chronic pain (somatic work explained with Marcus)]]>Eline & Marcus sit down for an honest (and sometimes hilarious) conversation about somatic work for chronic pain and illness — and why it's not as "woo-woo" as Marcus originally thought.

If you've ever wondered why chronic pain won't go away even when doctors say there's nothing wrong, or how your body stores emotions and trauma... this episode is for you.

We talk about:

  • How your brain interprets pain signals (and why two people with the same injury can feel completely different levels of pain)
  • Why emotions are your body's biggest "danger signal" — and what happens when you ignore them for too long
  • The difference between somatic work and therapy (and why bodywork matters just as much as talk therapy)
  • What actually happens during a personalized somatic retreat in Ibiza (spoiler: it's not all breathwork and meditation — there's also really good food)
  • How Marcus went from thinking psychologists were "voodoo" to understanding energy work, nervous system regulation, and why Eline sometimes shakes her hands like she's flicking water off them
  • Why your lower back pain might not be about your posture at all
  • How to support a partner doing deep healing work (even if you're not doing it yourself)

This conversation gets real about burnout, chronic illness, the bucket of emotions we all carry, and why your body is way smarter than you think.

If you've been stuck in chronic pain, fatigue, or illness for years and nothing's worked... this might be the missing piece.

Want to learn more about somatic work or book a free 30-minute call about the retreat? DM me on Instagram @thespooniescommunity — I'd love to chat.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: Marcus learns what somatic work actually is

08:04 The brain's response to pain and emotions
12:02 Emotions as energy in motion
13:42 Emotional release and chronic conditions
19:03 Tapping into the wisdom of the body
24:59 Integration and long-term impact of somatic work
33:02 What happens during a personalized somatic retreat
38:33 Connection with the universe (and why Marcus was skeptical)

]]>2a5b882c-666a-4c3f-9ca6-0d94f74aaa06Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>Eline &amp; Marcus sit down for an honest (and sometimes hilarious) conversation about <b>somatic work for chronic pain and illness</b> — and why it's not as "woo-woo" as Marcus originally thought.</p><p>If you've ever wondered <b>why chronic pain won't go away</b> even when doctors say there's nothing wrong, or <b>how your body stores emotions and trauma</b>... this episode is for you.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li><b>How your brain interprets pain signals</b> (and why two people with the same injury can feel completely different levels of pain)</li><li>Why <b>emotions are your body's biggest "danger signal"</b> — and what happens when you ignore them for too long</li><li>The difference between <b>somatic work and therapy</b> (and why <b>bodywork</b> matters just as much as talk therapy)</li><li>What actually happens during a <b>personalized somatic retreat in Ibiza</b> (spoiler: it's not all breathwork and meditation — there's also really good food)</li><li>How Marcus went from thinking psychologists were "voodoo" to understanding <b>energy work, nervous system regulation</b>, and why Eline sometimes shakes her hands like she's flicking water off them</li><li>Why your <b>lower back pain</b> might not be about your posture at all</li><li><b>How to support a partner doing deep healing work</b> (even if you're not doing it yourself)</li></ul><p>This conversation gets real about <b>burnout, chronic illness, the bucket of emotions we all carry</b>, and why <b>your body is way smarter than you think</b>.</p><p>If you've been stuck in <b>chronic pain, fatigue, or illness for years</b> and nothing's worked... this might be the missing piece.</p><p><b>Want to learn more about somatic work or book a free 30-minute call about the retreat?</b> DM me on Instagram <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/thespooniescommunity" target="_blank"><b>@thespooniescommunity</b></a> — I'd love to chat.</p><hr /><p><b>Chapters:</b></p><p>00:00 Introduction: Marcus learns what somatic work actually is<br /><br />08:04 The brain's response to pain and emotions<br />12:02 Emotions as energy in motion<br />13:42 Emotional release and chronic conditions<br />19:03 Tapping into the wisdom of the body<br />24:59 Integration and long-term impact of somatic work<br />33:02 What happens during a personalized somatic retreat<br />38:33 Connection with the universe (and why Marcus was skeptical)<br /></p>no00:49:24188 ~ How your body stores emotions & creates chronic pain (somatic work explained with Marcus)full<![CDATA[7 ~ Losing autonomy and independence over your own body & life]]>Marcus & Eline delve into the challenges of navigating the loss of autonomy over your own body & life and the dynamics of care and independence within a relationship. It explores the impact on both Marcus and Eline and the adjustments made to manage these challenges effectively.

The conversation delves into the dynamics of prioritizing a partner's needs and balancing responsibilities in a relationship. It also explores the challenges and emotional aspects of caring for a partner's physical needs, as well as the impact of financial and emotional support on the relationship.

Takeaways

  • Autonomy and authority over one's body and finances can be challenging to navigate in a relationship - especially when there's physical needs involved
  • The impact of caregiving on the carer's autonomy and well-being is significant. Prioritizing partner's needs
  • Balancing responsibilities

Chapters

  • 00:00 Navigating Autonomy and Authority
  • 08:42 Recognizing the Need for Change
  • 19:38 Supporting the Caregiver
  • 25:23 Prioritizing Partner's Needs
  • 33:10 Challenges of Caregiving
  • 44:28 Financial and Emotional Struggles
]]>4fc2b238-47bc-4257-9b03-a9df3618764eMon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>Marcus &amp; Eline delve into the challenges of navigating the loss of autonomy over your own body &amp; life and the dynamics of care and independence within a relationship. It explores the impact on both Marcus and Eline and the adjustments made to manage these challenges effectively. </p><p></p><p>The conversation delves into the dynamics of prioritizing a partner's needs and balancing responsibilities in a relationship. It also explores the challenges and emotional aspects of caring for a partner's physical needs, as well as the impact of financial and emotional support on the relationship.</p><p></p><p><b>Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>Autonomy and authority over one's body and finances can be challenging to navigate in a relationship - especially when there's physical needs involved</li><li>The impact of caregiving on the carer's autonomy and well-being is significant. Prioritizing partner's needs</li><li>Balancing responsibilities</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Navigating Autonomy and Authority</li><li>08:42 Recognizing the Need for Change</li><li>19:38 Supporting the Caregiver</li><li>25:23 Prioritizing Partner's Needs</li><li>33:10 Challenges of Caregiving</li><li>44:28 Financial and Emotional Struggles</li></ul>no00:41:36177 ~ Losing autonomy and independence over your own body & lifefull<![CDATA[6 ~ Travelling as a wheelchair user]]>Marcus & Eline dive into travelling as a wheelchair user! They discuss what is needed to travel comfortably, challenges, highlighting the need for careful planning and consideration. But it also explores the very positive impact of traveling on physical and mental well-being, as well as the process of overcoming fear and expanding horizons. The conversation delves into the intricacies of travel planning and stress management, highlighting the importance of booking assistance, embracing independence, and managing energy levels. It also explores the challenges of living with grief, adaptability, and accessibility, while emphasizing the significance of decision-making and the pursuit of comfort. Anyone feeling nervous but excited to take the leap? Definitely go and book your travels!

Takeaways

  • Traveling with a disability requires careful planning and consideration, but it is VERY doable as well!
  • Challenges you face when travelling with a wheelchair, but also how to overcome them in order to go and do it
  • How to properly prepare your Spoons for travel
  • The difference between us travelling 8 years ago versus now

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Challenges of Traveling with a Disability
  • 11:01 Overcoming Fear and Expanding Horizons
  • 17:13 Travel Planning and Stress Management
  • 22:16 Navigating Challenges and Expectations
  • 29:21 Energy Management and Decision-Making
]]>c2646f58-d0ce-4706-817b-e3c2b1c01b47Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:30:00 GMT<p>Marcus &amp; Eline dive into travelling as a wheelchair user! They discuss what is needed to travel comfortably, challenges, highlighting the need for careful planning and consideration. But it also explores the very positive impact of traveling on physical and mental well-being, as well as the process of overcoming fear and expanding horizons. The conversation delves into the intricacies of travel planning and stress management, highlighting the importance of booking assistance, embracing independence, and managing energy levels. It also explores the challenges of living with grief, adaptability, and accessibility, while emphasizing the significance of decision-making and the pursuit of comfort. Anyone feeling nervous but excited to take the leap? Definitely go and book your travels!</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Traveling with a disability requires careful planning and consideration, but it is VERY doable as well!</li><li>Challenges you face when travelling with a wheelchair, but also how to overcome them in order to go and do it</li><li>How to properly prepare your Spoons for travel</li><li>The difference between us travelling 8 years ago versus now</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Challenges of Traveling with a Disability</li><li>11:01 Overcoming Fear and Expanding Horizons</li><li>17:13 Travel Planning and Stress Management</li><li>22:16 Navigating Challenges and Expectations</li><li>29:21 Energy Management and Decision-Making</li></ul>no00:32:4366 ~ Travelling as a wheelchair userfull<![CDATA[5 ~ Amelia Peckham transforms a life-changing injury into empowerment for the disabled community]]>Amelia Peckham shares her journey from the accident that left her with a permanent disability to her recovery and rehabilitation. The conversation covers her life before the accident, the impact of the accident, the challenges of the first six months, and the motivation and support that helped her through. All of this led her to building her own company called Cool Crutches. She was determined that if walking on crutches would be the rest of her life, she would go do that with proper, ergonomically approved ones that wouldn't give her additional injuries.

Further down in the conversation, she highlights the resilience and determination of individuals with disabilities. Amelia discusses the importance of finding a supportive community during her rehabilitation, the challenges she faced, and her journey of overcoming physical limitations while advocating for better equipment and support for individuals with chronic illness and disabilities.

Takeaways

  • Resilience
  • Community support
  • The Start of Cool Crutches
  • Rehabilitation challenges
  • Managing energy and prioritizing tasks
  • Resilience and adaptability in entrepreneurship

Chapters

  • 00:00 Finding Inspiration in Others' Stories
  • 22:15 Finding Community Support in Physiotherapy
  • 33:09 The Journey of Rehabilitation Challenges
  • 39:50 Challenges of Living with a Chronic Illness
  • 45:02 Acceptance and Quality of Life
  • 51:07 Setting Future Goals and Intentions

Where can you find Amelia?

@coolcrutches

@amelia.peckham

www.coolcrutches.com

Use discount code "SPOONIES" to get 10% of your order on Cool Crutches!

]]>a3682c49-67c2-42eb-b74b-a86da83ab687Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>Amelia Peckham shares her journey from the accident that left her with a permanent disability to her recovery and rehabilitation. The conversation covers her life before the accident, the impact of the accident, the challenges of the first six months, and the motivation and support that helped her through. All of this led her to building her own company called Cool Crutches. She was determined that if walking on crutches would be the rest of her life, she would go do that with proper, ergonomically approved ones that wouldn't give her additional injuries.<br /><br />Further down in the conversation, she highlights the resilience and determination of individuals with disabilities. Amelia discusses the importance of finding a supportive community during her rehabilitation, the challenges she faced, and her journey of overcoming physical limitations while advocating for better equipment and support for individuals with chronic illness and disabilities. </p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Resilience</li><li>Community support</li><li>The Start of Cool Crutches</li><li>Rehabilitation challenges </li><li>Managing energy and prioritizing tasks</li><li>Resilience and adaptability in entrepreneurship</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Finding Inspiration in Others' Stories</li><li>22:15 Finding Community Support in Physiotherapy</li><li>33:09 The Journey of Rehabilitation Challenges</li><li>39:50 Challenges of Living with a Chronic Illness</li><li>45:02 Acceptance and Quality of Life</li><li>51:07 Setting Future Goals and Intentions</li></ul><p></p><p>Where can you find Amelia?</p><p>@coolcrutches</p><p>@amelia.peckham</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.coolcrutches.com" target="_blank">www.coolcrutches.com</a></p><p></p><p>Use discount code "SPOONIES" to get 10% of your order on Cool Crutches!</p>no00:52:2355 ~ Amelia Peckham transforms a life-changing injury into empowerment for the disabled communityfull<![CDATA[4 ~ What is a Spoonie & What is The Spoonies Community?]]>Marcus & Eline delve into the origin of the Spoonies community, the concept of the Spoon Theory, and the creation of a safe and supportive space for individuals living with chronic illness. It explores the impact of the Spoon Theory, the need for a supportive community, and the various components of the Spoonies community, including support, connection, learning, and resources. The conversation covers the exclusive community model of Eline, emphasizing safety and commitment, as well as the global nature of the community and plans for in-person events.

Takeaways

  • Spoonies: Understanding the Spoon Theory
  • Creating a Safe and Supportive Community Exclusive community model
  • Community safety and commitment
  • Global community and in-person events

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
  • 08:05 The Creation of the Spoonies Community
  • 21:42 Exclusive Community Model
  • 27:12 Global Community and In-Person Events
]]>7408fe79-0feb-4b8f-bfc3-7e0f8ebe9538Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>Marcus &amp; Eline delve into the origin of the Spoonies community, the concept of the Spoon Theory, and the creation of a safe and supportive space for individuals living with chronic illness. It explores the impact of the Spoon Theory, the need for a supportive community, and the various components of the Spoonies community, including support, connection, learning, and resources. The conversation covers the exclusive community model of Eline, emphasizing safety and commitment, as well as the global nature of the community and plans for in-person events. </p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Spoonies: Understanding the Spoon Theory</li><li>Creating a Safe and Supportive Community Exclusive community model</li><li>Community safety and commitment</li><li>Global community and in-person events</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene</li><li>08:05 The Creation of the Spoonies Community</li><li>21:42 Exclusive Community Model</li><li>27:12 Global Community and In-Person Events</li></ul>no00:35:1944 ~ What is a Spoonie & What is The Spoonies Community?full<![CDATA[3 ~ Eline's full story with chronic pain & illness (CRPS & FND). Part 3 (Final)]]>Eline & Marcus delve into the journey of chronic illness, exploring emotional healing, somatic work, grief, joy, independence, alternative healing, identity, community support, professional growth, and spiritual awakening. It highlights the transformative power of somatic work and the journey to independence, offering hope and inspiration to those facing similar challenges (speaking from Eline's own experience after 2 accidents)

Takeaways

  • Somatic work transformation
  • Journey to independence

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Illness Journey
  • 05:46 Emotional Healing and Acceptance
  • 12:02 Seeking Independence and Space
  • 17:52 Pilates and Identity Journey
  • 23:58 Transition to Spain and Professional Growth
]]>48d1775c-df4a-4674-8184-a2dc3c16b55fWed, 14 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>Eline &amp; Marcus delve into the journey of chronic illness, exploring emotional healing, somatic work, grief, joy, independence, alternative healing, identity, community support, professional growth, and spiritual awakening. It highlights the transformative power of somatic work and the journey to independence, offering hope and inspiration to those facing similar challenges (speaking from Eline's own experience after 2 accidents)</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Somatic work transformation</li><li>Journey to independence</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Chronic Illness Journey</li><li>05:46 Emotional Healing and Acceptance</li><li>12:02 Seeking Independence and Space</li><li>17:52 Pilates and Identity Journey</li><li>23:58 Transition to Spain and Professional Growth</li></ul>no00:41:3433 ~ Eline's full story with chronic pain & illness (CRPS & FND). Part 3 (Final)full<![CDATA[2 ~ Eline's full story with chronic pain & illness (CRPS & FND). Part 2]]>The podcast episode continues on where Eline & Marcus left off: right at the second accident. Eline & Marcus delve into the experiences of living with chronic illness, reflecting on past challenges, navigating through hospitalization, new diagnosis and treatment, the impact on daily life, challenges with recovery, taking control of the situation, and finally the way into a new direction towards acceptance.

The conversation provides insights into the complexities and resilience required to navigate life with chronic illness. Eline & Marcus cover the challenges of balancing work and caregiving, the journey of recovery and rehabilitation, the theme of acceptance and a new direction, and the pursuit of personal growth in the face of hardship.

Takeaways

  • Living with chronic illness
  • Navigating life with chronic illness
  • Supportive work environment for the caregiver
  • Challenges of caregiving
  • New directions in the face of hardship

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Illness
  • 06:13 Second Accident and Hospitalization
  • 13:02 Impact on Daily Life
  • 21:27 Taking Control of the Situation
  • 28:32 Recovery and Rehabilitation
  • 42:22 Seeking Personal Growth
]]>0a7ff896-000f-4902-8da5-236405b7e856Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode continues on where Eline &amp; Marcus left off: right at the second accident. Eline &amp; Marcus delve into the experiences of living with chronic illness, reflecting on past challenges, navigating through hospitalization, new diagnosis and treatment, the impact on daily life, challenges with recovery, taking control of the situation, and finally the way into a new direction towards acceptance. <br /><br />The conversation provides insights into the complexities and resilience required to navigate life with chronic illness. Eline &amp; Marcus cover the challenges of balancing work and caregiving, the journey of recovery and rehabilitation, the theme of acceptance and a new direction, and the pursuit of personal growth in the face of hardship.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Living with chronic illness</li><li>Navigating life with chronic illness</li><li>Supportive work environment for the caregiver</li><li>Challenges of caregiving</li><li>New directions in the face of hardship</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Chronic Illness</li><li>06:13 Second Accident and Hospitalization</li><li>13:02 Impact on Daily Life</li><li>21:27 Taking Control of the Situation</li><li>28:32 Recovery and Rehabilitation</li><li>42:22 Seeking Personal Growth</li></ul>no00:50:5022 ~ Eline's full story with chronic pain & illness (CRPS & FND). Part 2full<![CDATA[1 ~ Eline's full story with chronic pain & illness (CRPS & FND). Part 1]]>The podcast episode delves into the personal journey of Eline, living with chronic pain and illness, covering the challenges, setbacks, and moments of progress. It explores the impact of the accident, hospitalization, surgery, recovery, and the pursuit of a diagnosis. The narrative also touches on the emotional and physical toll of the journey, as well as the resilience and hope for a better future.

Takeaways

  • Living with chronic pain and illness
  • Navigating the challenges of chronic pain and recovery

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Chronic Illness Journey
  • 06:12 Hospitalization and Surgery
  • 13:17 Rehabilitation and Progress
  • 19:08 Engagement and New Beginnings
  • 39:26 Return to Rehabilitation and Massive Setback
]]>d2caf2ec-1644-4981-a3ed-d6a9bb623fc8Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:06:46 GMT<p>The podcast episode delves into the personal journey of Eline, living with chronic pain and illness, covering the challenges, setbacks, and moments of progress. It explores the impact of the accident, hospitalization, surgery, recovery, and the pursuit of a diagnosis. The narrative also touches on the emotional and physical toll of the journey, as well as the resilience and hope for a better future.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Living with chronic pain and illness</li><li>Navigating the challenges of chronic pain and recovery</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Chronic Illness Journey</li><li>06:12 Hospitalization and Surgery</li><li>13:17 Rehabilitation and Progress</li><li>19:08 Engagement and New Beginnings</li><li>39:26 Return to Rehabilitation and Massive Setback</li></ul>no00:45:46111 ~ Eline's full story with chronic pain & illness (CRPS & FND). Part 1full