Adulting on Hard Mode
If you’re struggling with chronic illness or neurodivergence and finding traditional work difficult, this podcast is for you. Tonya, a registered nurse with ADHD, POTS, and various other conditions, and Carrie, who battles FND, CPTSD, Tourette’s, and more, share their real-world experiences. We’ll delve into the pros and cons of different money-making apps, offering honest insights from our perspective. Discover practical advice and find a supportive community where you won’t feel alone in your struggles.
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Meet Tonya and Carrie: Beyond the Diagnoses
Tonya and Carrie are anything but your typical podcast hosts. They're two women in their 30s, each with a laundry list of diagnoses that read like a medical textbook. Tonya, a master's-prepared nurse, grapples with ADHD, POTS, spinal stenosis, PCOS, a slew of mental health conditions, and the lingering suspicion that something else is being missed. Despite her medical background, she's currently unemployed in a bustling city, fighting tooth and nail to reclaim control of her health.
Carrie's story is no less complex. Living in a rural setting so remote she can't even receive mail, she contends with FND, CPTSD, Tourette's, dissociative disorder, and a high RAADS-R score that leaves her battling fainting spells and seizures. Denied disability benefits, she's a mother finding strength in the chaos for herself, her son, and her animal companions.
More Than Just Illness: Navigating Life's Challenges
Their podcast isn't about wallowing in their medical complexities. It's a raw and relatable exploration of what it truly means to live with invisible disabilities and neurodivergence. Expect honest discussions about the gut-wrenching uncertainty of not feeling well, the frustration of never-ending doctor's appointments, and the mental toll of trying to "keep up" in a world that doesn't cater to their needs.
But it's also about finding solutions. Tonya and Carrie refuse to give up on generating income. They're relentlessly testing money-making apps, sharing their hard-earned insights with a community of people who understand the need for flexible, accessible income sources.
A Haven of Understanding and Support
This podcast is more than just advice; it's a lifeline. It's a chance to hear, "Me too!" in a world that often makes them feel isolated. For those struggling with chronic illness or neurodivergence, Tonya and Carrie's conversations offer the comforting realization that they're not alone.
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
We talk about where we have been and what has been going on in our lives. Tonya has 2 jobs now and Carrie has had major flare up issues. We discuss new article found about possible hEDS gene marker.
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
In this episode we talk about the doctor visit Tonya had yesterday. Carrie is in a major MCAS flare and wants to try anything to feel better. We discuss different diet options recommended to start for MCAS.
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
A very quick update this week due to Tonya's Vacation and Carrie's life.
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
In this Episode we get a weekly update with the girls on how medications and life has been going, as well as up coming plans. We discuss the new release of a nasal Epinephrine spray coming out to replace the injector and They have found a fatty acid that is linked to Autism. They found that different levels are correlated to different behaviors.
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Carrie had a car wreck, Tonya's Med adjustments with LDN and Cymbalta helped with pain. We talk about the Pepcid and PPMD controversy that started with @ninapool
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
On this Episode we talk about how the long road trip went for Tonya with everything going on, Carrie's AC is out and she's on the struggle bus, and what Tonya learned at her last Dr. Appointment.
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Going over Carrie's Dr. visit this week, Tonya is traveling in Wisconsin on a visiting family vacation. We discuss News Articles about EDS and Dysautonomia advances in science and medicine.
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
In this episode wee talk about our life updates the past couple weeks. Tonya is going to take a vacation to Wisconsin. We discuss news in the EDS community about the new K-15 genes they found and how it's linked to EDS, Small fiber neuropathy vs fibromyalgia, and a new sleep med that is helping to treat addiction,.
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
In this Episode we discuss what is going on in our lives the past 2 Weeks! We skipped a recording day just due to our emotional wellbeing but we had it planned in there. Learn what we have been going through and what we plan to do as we make adjustments going forward!
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
In this episode we give our weekly update on how we have been feelings and our dreaming situation. We discuss MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) and some of the symptoms as it is a co-morbidity for EDS that we are being tested for currently. We discuss books Haunting Adeline, and My Deal with the Elf King.
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
In this episode we discuss our life updates with doctors visits. We go over POTs and what it is and how we have experienced it as well as testing. Discussion on Getty images and Pixabay.
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
In this episode we talk about how we have been feeling this past week and how the weather changes effect us. Carrie talks about her most recent EDS appointment. We discuss Tourette's syndrome and how it works and Carrie's thoughts and experiences with it. We discuss some income ideas as well as how Getty images and Pixabay are going.
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
We talk about our health week update, and monthly income from Swagbucks, mist paly, Kale app, Etsy shop, Solitaire Clash, and KDP. Announce next months app hustle.
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
We discuss our current life updates. We go over education on Dysautonomia and resources for you if you need them. We discuss the surprises we found wearing CGMs. Update on our side hustles of Etsy, Solitaire Clash, and the Podcast Merch Line!! https://benable.com/AdultingOnHardMode - Benable list of all things mentioned https://adulting-on-hard-mode.printify.me/products - Merch Line
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
In this Episode we get life updates from Tonya and Carrie on medications and Doctor visits. We go over what is Ehler Danlos Syndrome, how it's tested, and what it means. We discuss how Podcast Creations and Solitaire Clash has been going and other income sources.
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
In this weeks episode we discuss how that week has been through illness and burnout. Our new Merch line has Launched! We discuss Branded content, Etsy, Kale app and announce our new apps that we will be testing.
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
In this episode we switch up our format. We talk about life updates such as Carrie's CGM for POTS testing, and Tonya scared of finding a new doctor. Announcement of a new show segment that will be a separate stream on YouTube, and our current hyper fixations. We go over our total monthly income and thoughts on Kale app, Shopkick, Inbox Dollars, Etsy, DoorDash, and Swagbucks.
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
In this Episode we talk about how using Shopkick and Inbox Dollar apps has worked with us so far, especially in comparison to couponing and Swagbucks. We discuss Stream labs and twitch streaming. Carrie had an EDS follow up visit and new tests she's getting. Current book reads, Tonya's Anniversary and husband, and of course our current hyper fixation *Taylor Swift*
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Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
We go over how using inbox Dollars and Shopkick has been going for us, as well as the other apps we have used like Swagbucks. Update on running Etsy stores, using Printify, and Twitch streaming. We go over the struggles we are both currently experiencing as well as Tylor swifts New album thoughts, and our current reads/listens.
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
In this Episode we go over how Inbox Dollars and shopkick has worked for us so far (after a hard mental week). Brief updates on Plasma donation, Mobee app, and trying Door dashing over the lunch hour. Update on Drop shipping journey and discovery on why we had issues with printify connecting to our shops!. Medication use updates, doctor visits upcoming, Cymbalta use and reading list.