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June 27, 2025

Thriving Through the Pain: Celebrating 200 Episodes of Resilience

Thriving Through the Pain: Celebrating 200 Episodes of Resilience

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June 12, 2025

Selling Without Sacrifice: Sustainable Business Growth for Entrepreneurs

Selling Without Sacrifice: Sustainable Business Growth for Entrepreneurs

Drawing from personal experiences and the latest research, we delve into the profound impact of working with chronic illness in entrepreneurship. This episode is all about shifting the narrative around how we approach business as women living with chronic conditions. We discuss the importance of recognizing that our health should…

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May 29, 2025

Tired but Ready to Grow? Why Podcasting Is the Slow & Profitable Way Forward | Isabella Sanchez C...

Tired but Ready to Grow? Why Podcasting Is the Slow & Profitable Way Forward | Isabella Sanchez C...

If you’re navigating chronic illness, burnout, or just done with hustle culture—but still want to grow a profitable, purpose-driven business—this conversation is for you. In this episode, I’m joined by podcast strategist Isabella Sanchez Castañeda (https://www.isamediainc.com) for a deep dive into how long-form content like podcasting is becoming essential for…

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May 15, 2025

What Most People Get Wrong About Collaboration (Especially When You’re Building a Business with C...

What Most People Get Wrong About Collaboration (Especially When You’re Building a Business with C...

If you’ve been told that lead generation means pitching constantly, being visible everywhere, or following a one-size-fits-all funnel strategy… this episode is going to feel like a deep breath. In this solo episode, I share the most powerful (and overlooked) way to grow your audience, build trust, and attract aligned…

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May 1, 2025

Why Leaving Corporate with Chronic Illness Feels So Scary (and What Helps) | Liz Carmines

Why Leaving Corporate with Chronic Illness Feels So Scary (and What Helps) | Liz Carmines

Thinking about leaving your 9–5, but chronic illness makes it feel impossible? In this honest and empowering episode, I sit down with Liz Carmines (https://www.socialwithpurpose.co/) —business owner and social media strategist—who shares her personal journey of navigating pain, brain fog, and burnout while working in corporate…and how she knew it…

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April 17, 2025

Why You’re Tired Before You Even Start

Why You’re Tired Before You Even Start

In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness, I’m unpacking the unseen, unspoken emotional workload that so many of us carry before we ever open our laptops or talk to a client. From managing symptoms in silence, to performing “fine” for others, to overthinking how we’re perceived — this episode…

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April 3, 2025

What Your Voice Might Be Telling You About Burnout | Brienne Hennessy

What Your Voice Might Be Telling You About Burnout  | Brienne Hennessy

Your voice might be trying to tell you something—and it’s not just about being hoarse or tired after a long day. In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness, Nikita reconnects with vocal vitality coach Brianne Hennessy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brienne-hennessy/) to explore the surprising signs your voice could be sending you about…

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March 20, 2025

How to Market Your Business Without Always Being “On”

How to Market Your Business Without Always Being “On”

What if you didn’t have to show up every single day to grow your business? In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness, we’re challenging the idea that visibility requires constant online presence—especially when you’re living with chronic illness. You’ll learn how to build a marketing system that works with…

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March 6, 2025

You’re Not Broken—You’re Building Your Business the Hard Way

You’re Not Broken—You’re Building Your Business the Hard Way

If you feel stuck, burnt out, or like success is harder for you than it is for everyone else—you’re not broken. But you might be building your business the hard way. Too many entrepreneurs try to grow their businesses like they don’t have real-life challenges—whether it’s chronic illness, past trauma,…

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Feb. 20, 2025

How You Can Create a Flexible Business Model That Honors Your Health | Nitika Chopra

How You Can Create a Flexible Business Model That Honors Your Health | Nitika Chopra

What If Your Business Actually Worked With Your Health Instead of Against It? Traditional business advice wasn’t made for those of us managing chronic illness. The hustle, the long hours, the pressure—it’s exhausting and unsustainable. But what if your business could be built around your energy, your health, and your…

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Feb. 7, 2025

Evolving Identities: Chronic Illness and Self-Perception {Updated}

Evolving Identities: Chronic Illness and Self-Perception {Updated}

After an unintentional break, Nikita returns with a fresh perspective—not just on her podcast, but on her own evolving identity with chronic illness. In this candid and thought-provoking episode, she shares the shifts she’s experienced, including why the term chronic illness warrior no longer resonates with her and how that…

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Feb. 6, 2025

Evolving Identities: Chronic Illness and Self-Perception

Evolving Identities: Chronic Illness and Self-Perception

After an unintentional break, Nikita returns with a fresh perspective—not just on her podcast, but on her own evolving identity with chronic illness. In this candid and thought-provoking episode, she shares the shifts she’s experienced, including why the term chronic illness warrior no longer resonates with her and how that…

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