# Surviving the Holidays with Chronic Illness: Gentle Tips, Boundaries & Real Talk

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Podcast: [I've Got Guts!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-ve-got-guts-7096451)
Published: 2025-12-22T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/ivegotguts/2404085
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Duration seconds: 2104

## Resource

The holidays can feel heavy when you’re living with chronic illness, navigating fertility struggles, or grieving a season that looks different than you hoped. In this shorter, end-of-year episode of I’ve Got Guts , we’re sharing gentle holiday survival tips, laughing through some very real holiday mishaps, and offering permission to rest, set boundaries, and honor your body…without guilt. In this episode, we talk about: • Navigating the holidays with chronic illness • Setting boundaries without explaining yourself • Funny (and chaotic) holiday stories that didn’t go as planned • Coping with fertility comments during the holidays • Why rest, safe food, and leaving early all count • Giving yourself permission when the season feels different Whether you’re celebrating, surviving, or somewhere in between, you’re not alone. If all you do this season is take care of yourself, that is more than enough. ✨ We’ll be back January 5th, 2026 with a brand new episode.✨ We are officially Cozy Earth obsessed. Their bamboo sheets, towels, and loungewear are next-level soft — true luxury comfort. ✨ Get 41% off (their biggest discount anywhere!) with code IGG at CozyEarth.com . Plus: free shipping over $50, a 100-night sleep trial, and a 10-year warranty. If you want even more behind-the-scenes moments, early announcements, or fun extras, make sure to join our email list here: https://balanced-brook-47113.myflodesk.com/ivegotgutspodcast . Please Make sure to follow us on our social media pages to stay up to date: www.facebook.com/ivegotgutspodcast www.instagram.com/ivegotgutspodcast https://www.youtube.com/@IveGotGutsPodcast Listen to the Podcast Worldwide: iHeart Radio https://iheart.com/podcast/238278766/ Apple Podcasts https://tr.ee/SO0cSiSBvP Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/31w…

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