The Back Story

It's been two years since I have provided a health update and what doozy it has been. I sat down to discuss the last year as I have been dealing with chronic vomiting and weightloss due to vagus nerve dysfunction from Lyme disease. It is safe to say it has been the worst year yet. Chronic illness is no joke and I am so lucky to have the best support system out there. If you are fighting your own battles, know you are not alone!

In this episode, Cass sits down with Dr. Seyedan to discuss the hardships faced by students living with Lyme disease. School and the teenage years are hard enough, but when you add in a chronic invisible illness, it can become almost unbearable. Dr. Seyedan is on a mission to educate the world so that young people with Lyme disease are able to get the education and socialization of their peers, despite living in constant pain.

Last fall, my neurological Lyme symptoms came back with a vengeance. Brain fog, fatigue, memory issues, periodic paralysis and full body seizures became my daily routine. I fell into a deep depression that I tried to hide from everyone, even myself. I am finally on the other side and wanted to share what has been happening in hope that this will help those who have been through/are going through something similar. The journey is not over yet, but, for once, I am hopeful for the future.

In this episode, Cass is joined by her chicks--Abby, Hannah and Kerry. These girls bonded over growing up with Lyme disease and have stood by each other for the last 11 years. Follow along as they discuss how they met, what growing up with one another was like and a whole lot more.

In this special episode, Cass celebrates one year since her hysterectomy. She dives deep into the why behind the surgery, what the surgery entailed and how her recovery has been.

In this episode, Cass is joined by the magnificent Emma Maxwell (known online as Endometriosis Em). Emma shares her story with endo and how Endometriosis Em came to be. The gals talk about how the healthcare system fails women when it comes to their menstrual health and how the endo community bands together to support one another in the best ways. Follow Emma on Instagram and Tik Tok @endometriosisem!

Oliver Mills is back, baby! Oliver joins Cass for another deeply vulnerable conversation about life with depression, the woes of human existence and much more. We laugh, Oliver cries and the love flows fully and deeply. Disclaimer: This episode dives deep into some dark topics and we just wanted to say: if you or someone you you know struggles with mental health issues, know you are not alone. Please reach out and utilize the resources below: Call or Text: US: 988 NZ: 1737 Visit: psychologytoday.com themighty.com/topic/depression

In this episode, Cass and her friend Liv sit down to talk about Liv's history with chronic back pain and her spinal fusion recovery. The girls discuss medical trauma, how mental health is impacted by chronic pain and much more!

In this episode, Cass is joined by the one and only Oliver Mills. Oliver and Cass talk about everything—from their struggles with mental health and depression to their favorite actors, song, and more. Join us for some love, laughs, and tears. You can find Oliver on Tik Tok and Instagram at @olivermillsn You can find his flatmates on Tik Tok and Instagram at: @kindofabigdeal Want to know more about Oliver and Cass? Head to igwspodcast.com.

In this episode Cass sits down with Dr. Pamela Soto, her Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, for an educational conversation about women's health. The ladies discuss: * What is the pelvic floor * How pelvic floor therapy helps * Who should seek pelvic floor therapy * The lack of support for women's health in the US and more We hope this episode helps bring some awareness to pelvic pain to help not only women, but everyone, have open pelvic health discussions.