How to Rest Without Guilt When You're Chronically Sick

This week on Calling in Sick, we’re talking about one of the most underrated tools in the chronic illness toolbox: the intentional duvet day. If you’ve ever felt guilty for resting, questioned if you're "sick enough" to slow down, or struggled to explain why you need a full day in bed after a good day—this episode is for you. I unpack why these days are essential for long-term management (not lazy days!), how to spot your “check engine lights” before a crash, and how I’ve learned to communicate my need for deep rest without feeling like a burden.

So tune in to hear:?
✨ My favorite Duvet Day skincare & hydration essentials (hello dewy skin girlies!)
🛏️ What a Duvet Day actually is (and how to make it restorative, not just reactive)
🎁 Why receiving care is not a weakness—and how to reframe the guilt
💡 How to explain your needs to others using Spoon Theory & the Stoplight Framework
📺 One Brain Cell rec of the week: Drive to Survive and why I’m suddenly a motorsport girlie now

For this week, put your latest hyper-fixation during duvet days in the comments section!! I need some new recs ;)

As always, thank you for listening and resting with me 💛
xx,Alex

Timestamps:
00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling In Sick!
00:02:30 Alex’s Life & Health Updates of the Week
00:12:33 Alex’s Picks of the Week (Filterbaby, Doré)
00:15:45 What is a Duvet Day & how to keep it intentional?
00:19:20 Reframing Duvet Days
00:27:05 How to communicate that you need support (Spoon Theory, Stoplight Analogy)
00:32:05 One Brain Cell TV Show: Drive to Survive
00:34:52 Thank you for listening!!!
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