CHRONIC the Podcast

CHRONIC the Podcast

Welcome to “Chronic”, hosted by Meg Buzza and Jamie Tobias. Chronic is a community where we discuss all things that chronically ail you: chronic illness, chronic pain, mental illness, emotional & sexual health, career dissatisfaction, and everything in between. Join us every Wednesday as we giggle our way through the pain and discuss creative solutions! Check out our LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/chronicpod

Episodes

October 30, 2024 62 mins

Have you ever wondered, “What if Ghostface, Jason and Jigsaw had just done therapy or had a solid group of gal pals?”...Well, we did! In today’s special spooky Halloween episode Jamie & Meg “psycho” analyze some of horror’s most popular ghouls and give them a nice dose of Buddhist positivity. Maybe they’re listening from somewhere on the other side! Maybe they’ll stop stabbing people! Or maybe they’ll just come haunt us...HAPPY...

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Jamie sort of got catfished by a millionaire? Meg tried to be a Sugar-Baby? Lessons from this episode: BE DANG CLEAR ABOUT YOUR INTENTIONS TO THE UNIVERSE! Because if you're not super specific....you'll end up platonically kissing strangers & accidentally housing meatballs on dates (not #squee). Join Meg & Jamie as they navigate their “dating goals” in this unhinged episode of “CHRONIC”


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October 9, 2024 61 mins

Why do we wrap up our self-worth in jobs and money? Is it ok to quit therapy? Did Meg really kill off half her family in college? This week we get real, raw & honest about the stressors & shames that come from unemployment, and what happens when you admit “I’m not okay”... We also have a child ghost. Welcome to Episode 12! You’re seriously not a loser.


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October 2, 2024 67 mins

Meg & Jamie are BACK: Jamie has purple hair, Meg dropped acid and discovered that she’s North American, and today we deep-dive into the idea that “PLAY is the opposite of PAIN” (squee). Strap in for multiple tangents and a dash of d*ck-swingin’ Buddhism. Welcome to “Squee-son 2”!


Connect with Meg Buzza!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megabuzza/

1-on-1 Breakthrough Coaching: https://www.createbreakthroughs.com/

Psychology...

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Happy 10 Episodes and thank you to our entire “CHRONIC” community for tuning in these past 3 months! We are taking a #chickpea summer break (Ep. 7), and we will back this fall with more amazing “invisible illness” guests, chronically off-topic rants, and weekly inspiration and encouragement! HAGS and we will see you soon for Squee-son 2!


Connect with Meg Buzza!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megabuzza/

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June 26, 2024 67 mins

This week Meg and Jamie talk with “Accidental Beauty Queen” & Crohn’s advocate extraordinaire Amelia Meyers! Amelia shares her incredible story of hiding her “taboo” illness during a 10 year run on “General Hospital”, and the twist of fate that led her to a pageant title and national Crohn’s platform. Get inspired by this multi-hyphenate powerhouse in Episode 9: “Kickin’ Crohn’s”!


Kickin’ Crohn’s

https://www.kickincrohns.c...

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This week’s special guest Skye Montante shares their journey of “coming out”, TWICE! Meg & Skye discuss the parallels of being “closeted” in your queerness & your Eating Disorder: do labels help or hurt us? What does recovery actually look like? Is Cillian Murphy a hot lesbian? Tune in to Ep. 8 to find out why “it’s never too late to come out”


Eating Disorder Recovery:

NEDA - https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

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June 12, 2024 43 mins

This week “CHRONIC” puts the ‘ick’ in sick. JK! Today’s episode isn’t about anything chronic! Meg and Jamie take a break from talking strictly about chronic issues and turn up the lol’s in this on-brand, “off-the-rails” episode. We get into “ick” (and more importantly our ANTI-icks), the importance of thanking yourself, and why you should always “FOLLOW THE FUN”! (#squee)


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June 5, 2024 43 mins

Join us for "Long-Covid" (Pt. 2) as Meg breaks down the 2nd half of her ongoing, 2-year Long-Covid journey! We talk Ivermectin, ponder the origin of the chickpea, and discuss creating hope in the winters of our lives. #BEARS (You’ll get it...)


UT Health Austin - Long Covid Explained

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwG04FDMc2Y&t=543s


Ad Music by Jeff Tobias!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesreality/

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May 29, 2024 66 mins

(Trigger Warning: Suicidal Ideation)

This week Meg opens up about her 2-year, ongoing battle with Long-Covid. In Part 1 we explore the difficulties of living without a clear diagnosis, gaslighting, caretaker fatigue, depression, guilt, shame, and the turning point that came after Meg’s darkest moment. We swear we sprinkle in a few lol’s, but if this one sounds too heavy for ya, we’ll be back to the full shenanigans in Episode 7!

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In this special guest episode Meg has the pleasure of welcoming her dear friend, and cancer warrior, Brianna Mercado! They dive deep into the difficult balance of navigating illness “AND” living a full life as a young woman, artist & human in NYC! “If you’re fighting, you’re winning!” - (Daisaku Ikeda)



Connect with Brianna Mercado!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bripositive/?hl=en 

Website: http://bripositive.co...

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May 15, 2024 44 mins

Let's talk about sex, baby...or lack thereof. In this week’s episode, “Sex-pectations”, Meg and Jamie get curious about feeling “broken” sexually - Where did the idea of just jumping straight into bed with someone even come from? What is my sexuality? And why do we need our brains tickled before our pants come off? Let’s celebrate our unique genitalia and dating styles in this week’s sexual health episode!

 

Some things we ment...

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May 8, 2024 44 mins

Stop beating yourself up and start mastering your mind! This week Meg & Jamie discuss falling into a spiral and the best ways to try and get out of one. They share their favorite mental health spiraling hacks: change your focus, change your state, and, if necessary, “buzz one out”.


Some things we mentioned: “Quit Like a Woman” - Book

Vagus nerve: https://www.webmd.com/brain/vagus-nerve-what-to-know


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WELCOME TO CHRONIC THE PODCAST!
We are so excited to have you be part of our #chronic Community! This is our Intro episode where we give you just a taste of what's to come with CHRONIC! Meet the hosts Meg and Jamie, hear (and watch!) them tell the story of how their friendship formed and how this podcast came to be, because if you don't have a podcast in 2024, are you even really friends? Tune in each week on WEDNESDAYS ...

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Welcome to our FIRST FULL EPISODE of “CHRONIC” the Podcast! In today's episode we discuss what ails Meg in her #chronicillness journey, Jamie realizes we’re on a planet, neither of us are getting laid, and we’re gonna change your life with the “Spoon Theory”. (Aaand we FINALLY stop breadcrumbing everyone and tell the magical tale of Meg connecting with a sexy dreamboat while wearing a squirrel onesie..) If you're curious t...

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