Sick and Successful Podcast
Natalie Suppes host of the Sick and Successful Podcast is the founder of S and S Creative Inc. a digital and social media marketing agency. She also is a chronic illness warrior who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. She has a degree in Marketing and International Business and over 12 years of experience climbing the corporate ladder as a Sales professional. Natalie is married and has a beautiful daughter, and these major life changes helped pushed her toward following her ultimate dream of starting a business. Despite all the trials and tribulations that life has thrown at her, being in and out of the hospital she was determined to become successful no matter what. Now that she is a CEO of a successful business, she wants to help you get there too, no matter what life throws at you. She asks the tough questions & talks about things others shy away from. Being faced with adversity doesn’t mean you should give up; you can shoot for the stars & accomplish your wildest dreams. It is not only possible to be #sickandsuccessful, but it is possible FOR YOU! Dream big and tune in!
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
#27. Why Hiring A Doula When Pregnant With A Chronic Illness Is Necessary
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
What's a Doula? Listen to Episode 27 with special guests Lori Pohl and Jennifer Wheeler experienced Doula's to find out. Natalie is in her final weeks of pregnancy and is working with both Lori & Jennifer. The experience has been a game-changer. This episode not only explains what a doula is but why they are so important if you are chronically ill.
Online Prenatal Classes: Mindful Birth and Postpartum Preparation: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prenatal-classes-mindful-birth-and-postpartum-preparation-tickets-109668798328?fbclid=IwAR05p5nAOm9EDhxyeM4us9Ym0QCGJGAgLK6PXiTxI-2Dd3jHjJ4m5rWN-hg
Lori's Website: https://gaiamamawellness.com/
Jennifer's Website: https://www.rootsandwingsdoulaservice.com/
Lori's IG: www.instagram.com/gaia.mama.wellness
Jennifer's IG: www.instagram.com/rootsandwingsdoula
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
#26. What NOT To Say To Someone With A Chronic Illness
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Ever feel like you just don't know what to say to someone who is sick? Or maybe you yourself are sick and you can relate with Shalinda and Natalie on some things that you really wish people didn't say to you.
This weeks episode Shalinda and Natalie discuss past experiences and some things you really don't want to say to someone struggling with illness. These may shock you!
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Thursday Jun 18, 2020
#25. Held To Heal - Professional Cuddler Martin Trendota
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
How important is physical touch? Find out in today's episode where we have special guest Martin Trendota who is a professional cuddler.
Held to Heal provides platonic human interaction and connection in a safe, non-judgmental setting. Professional cuddling focuses on the physical aspect of human interaction, while companion services offer social engagement and support in a variety of settings. The two are oftentimes combined in the same session.
Benefits include reduced stress, social anxiety support, alleviated loneliness, sense of connection, and so much more.
Find more information about Held to Heal: https://www.heldtoheal.com/
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Follow Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martin_trendota/
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
#24. Your Life Depends on Facing Your Fears - Don't Let It Stop You
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Shalinda and Natalie talk about how FEAR can mean a lot of different things but when it comes to goals and being successful facing your fears is the only way you will accomplish your wildest dreams. How can you do that? Listen to today's episode to find out!
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Wednesday May 27, 2020
#23. From Skinny To "Fat" And Why We Are So Proud Of It
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Both Shalinda and Natalie have stories of when their fitness journeys became an obsession and took over their lives. In today's episode, they share how this impacted their lives and health journeys. They go into the balance between healthy and obsessive and how it's such an easy line to cross. Many people have struggled with this in the past and not many people talk about it, so today the girls get brave and share their experience. DO YOU RELATE? Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sickandsuccessful_ and let us know.
Thursday May 14, 2020
#22. My Unborn Baby Had a 1 in 125 Chance of Having Down Syndrome
Thursday May 14, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
Natalie tells her detailed story of finding out her baby had a 1 in 125 chance of having down syndrome. How she went through with an amniocentesis and got in a car accident on the way to the hospital.
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Wednesday May 06, 2020
#21. How Covid 19 Is Affecting Health Care - Our Experience
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Wednesday May 06, 2020
This pandemic has affected so many different things. In Episode 21 we discuss how it is affecting health care and how it can be very dangerous. Kirby shares her experience with cervical cancer and one of her appointments being canceled. Natalie shares her story of visiting the OB and having different pregnancy tests changed.
Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sickandsuccessful_ to continue the conversation with us!
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
#20. Why Being Selfish Is So Important With Marla Barr
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Episode 20 with special guest Marla Barr. She is a Digestion expert, yogi/wellness coach podcaster: Your Wellness Journey and has been plant-based for 37 years. She is also an author and so, so much more. In this episode, we discuss why it's so important to be selfish, and especially if you are someone who is sick. Marla educates us and helps us understand so many things in this episode. It is not one you want to miss.
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
#19. Chronic Illness and Loneliness - 5 Tips To Overcome
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Are you struggling with being lonely? IT'S OK, IT'S NORMAL and we have been there. Shalinda and Natalie talk about their current and past experiences with being lonely and provide 5 tips on how to help you through it.
Take a screenshot and tag us @sickandsuccess_ and @for.the.health on Instagram so we can share it and show each other we are not in this alone! #togetherwearestronger
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
If you are constantly chasing happiness you will never be TRULY happy. A relationship, wont make you fully happy, money won't make you happy. You have to cultivate happiness within yourself and find happiness in who you are. Shalinda and Natalie share tips on a few things you can implement in your life to start finding that happiness withing. Stay tuned till the end we take you through a 5 MINUTE FREE BREATHWORK SESSION. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sickandsuccessful_LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES AND PLEASE TAKE A SCREENSHOT AND SHARE IT WITH US!
Never stop dreaming!
Natalie Suppes Founder of S and S Creative Media is a Crohn’s warrior. She had her degree in Marketing and International Business with over 12 years of experience climbing the corporate ladder as a Sales professional. She is married and has a beautiful daughter, these life changes pushed her towards following her ultimate dreams of starting her own business. Despite all the trials and tribulations that life has thrown at her, she was determined to become successful no matter what. Now that she is a CEO of a successful business she wants to help you get there too. She asks the tough questions, & talks about things others shy away from. Being faced with adversity doesn’t mean you should give up, you can shoot for the stars & accomplish your wildest dreams. It is not only possible to be #sickandsuccessful but it is possible FOR YOU! Dream big and tune in!