In this special episode, Cass celebrates one year since her hysterectomy. She dives deep into the why behind the surgery, what the surgery entailed and how her recovery has been.

In this episode, Cass is joined by the magnificent Emma Maxwell (known online as Endometriosis Em). Emma shares her story with endo and how Endometriosis Em came to be. The gals talk about how the healthcare system fails women when it comes to their menstrual health and how the endo community bands together to support one another in the best ways. Follow Emma on Instagram and Tik Tok @endometriosisem!

Oliver Mills is back, baby! Oliver joins Cass for another deeply vulnerable conversation about life with depression, the woes of human existence and much more. We laugh, Oliver cries and the love flows fully and deeply. Disclaimer: This episode dives deep into some dark topics and we just wanted to say: if you or someone you you know struggles with mental health issues, know you are not alone. Please reach out and utilize the resources below: Call or Text: US: 988 NZ: 1737 Visit: psychologytoday.com themighty.com/topic/depression

In this episode, Cass and her friend Liv sit down to talk about Liv's history with chronic back pain and her spinal fusion recovery. The girls discuss medical trauma, how mental health is impacted by chronic pain and much more!

In this episode, Cass is joined by the one and only Oliver Mills. Oliver and Cass talk about everything—from their struggles with mental health and depression to their favorite actors, song, and more. Join us for some love, laughs, and tears. You can find Oliver on Tik Tok and Instagram at @olivermillsn You can find his flatmates on Tik Tok and Instagram at: @kindofabigdeal Want to know more about Oliver and Cass? Head to igwspodcast.com.

In this episode Cass sits down with Dr. Pamela Soto, her Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, for an educational conversation about women's health. The ladies discuss: * What is the pelvic floor * How pelvic floor therapy helps * Who should seek pelvic floor therapy * The lack of support for women's health in the US and more We hope this episode helps bring some awareness to pelvic pain to help not only women, but everyone, have open pelvic health discussions.

In this episode, Cass finally gets her mom, Lisa to sit down and chat about the journey they have been on for the last *almost* 11 years. This is a long episode, but worth the listen to get the full picture of what life with a child living with a chronic illness is truly like. We cover doctors, trauma, hospital visits and lots of laughs and tears were shed. You will also hear us mention Under Our Skin several times, and if you haven't watched yet, here is your chance. And our song recommendations are here: Her Diamonds- Rob Thomas Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy- Barbara Streisand and Judy Garland See the full transcript and more on our website: igwspodcast.com

For her 10 year anniversary of her Lyme symptoms emerging, Cass walks us through the worst and best things she experienced each year.

In this Episode, Cass hold nothing back as she talks about her battle with Endometriosis. She covers everything from what endo is, how its treated and what society needs to do to support women living with it.

In this episode, Cass is joined by her integrative doctor—Dr. Anahita Seyedan. Dr. Seyedan walks us through how Chinese medicine works and explains how Western medicine and Chinese medicine should work together to address where our healthcare system fails.

In this episode, Cass is joined by fellow blogger Catherine Ames to discuss all things dating, relationships and sex for those chronically sick and not. Join us as the girls share their own stories and some tips and tricks to help navigate the dating scene.

In this episode, Cass is joined by clinical psychotherapist Katie Stanko—in what is basically a therapy session for Cass—to discuss trauma. Ms. Stanko explains what trauma is and the lasting traumas life with chronic illness can leave.

for this bonus episode, Cass is joined by President of the Lyme Education Awareness Foundation—LEAF—Dr. Nancy Fox. Together, they discuss how to prevent tick bites and the proper removal techniques if you do come across a tick—fun fact, you do not burn them. Check it out!

In this episode, Cass is joined by "Lyme experts" Matt and Rich from the Tick Boot Camp podcast. This episode is the place to go to find out all things Lyme disease—what it is, how it is treated, what symptoms there are and much more.

Everyone experiences high school differently, but for those with chronic illnesses, the experience can be drastically different. Follow Cassidy and Payten—best friends for over 20 years—as they discuss their differences growing up as a "normal" kid and the "sick" kid.

In our entry episode, Cassidy walks us through her journey over the last nine years—from her first symptoms, doctors, periodic paralysis all the way up to now. Lyrics: Jessie Westreich Music: Crowander

Cassidy is many things—a DJ, Nanny, Student, Fitness Coach and a Chronic Illness Warrior. In this intro episode she talks about the inspiration for It Goes WIthout Saying and what to expect from this no rules podcast.