What does raising awareness for a chronic illness entail? Episode 11 is all about what awareness truly means to the boys. They all have a bone to pick with each of their chronic illness awareness campaigns, while having a unique perspective on what could be better. They wonder how the campaigns have been useful to both the fundraisers and the afflicted patients. No filters in this raw account from these young men once again.

The boys talk about finding motivation to reach their goals, the edge their chronic illness gives them and learning from failure. The explore relationships with family and friends who don't have chronic conditions. 

Episode 8 brings together the entire Chronic Power Podcast crew for a discussion around (higher) education and accommodations for those with chronic health conditions. The boys discuss some similarities and differences between their struggle through the grade-school and university systems in the U.S. and U.K. They also share some education alternatives, mindset advice, and personal anecdotes around what may be best for students or possible changes to the system.

Meet our First Guest: Kyle, an Ironman with Cystic Fibrosis! How does someone with 30% lung function train for and complete a triathlon? What toll does this take on his body, his health and his mind? Where does he draw his motivation and inspiration from? 

This episode is all about interpersonal relationships and chronic illness relatability. James, Brandon, and Nick sit down to discuss their past relationships with a handful of both funny anecdotes and serious topics. They delve into the details about why it may be difficult for young men with chronic conditions to date/have partners in the first place, and how positive relatability would be a game-changer after so many years of negativity.

In this episode, the boys start the chat by sharing their biggest fears living life with a chronic illness. Everybody shares key perspectives and experiences on death, fears, and denial of their conditions. They discuss why death seems to be a common scary theme, and how a healthy sense of denial may actually be both an advantage & disadvantage with a chronic illness.

In this episode, James, Nick, and Brandon discuss public misunderstandings about their chronic illnesses, share advice for someone looking to be more open about their chronic illness, and provide their best tips for keeping a strong mindset while chasing dreams with a chronic illness.