In this episode of Thrive with Sharon, I share my personal journey living with Ankylosing Spondylitis — from navigating chronic pain and spinal surgery to becoming a resilience coach supporting others with autoimmune conditions.

If you’re new here, this episode will help you understand why this podcast exists and why supporting people living with chronic illness is so close to my heart.

If you’re exhausted from carrying this alone, this conversation will feel grounding 💚

When you’re ready for personalised support, you can book a coaching session and we’ll create a plan that works for your body and your life. -> sjresiliencecoach.com/lets-talk

Take gentle care and keep thriving.

🌿 Let’s stay connected: Sharon Jones’ Pages

Rest isn’t aesthetic when you live with autoimmune disease.

It’s cancelled plans. Nervous system overload. Being forced to stop.

In this short episode, we explore:

• The difference between trendy self-care and medical necessity
• Why your body may be shutting you down
• The emotional toll of “managing fine”
• How to reframe rest as strategy, not failure

If you’re exhausted from carrying this alone, this conversation will feel grounding 💚

When you’re ready for personalised support, you can book a coaching session and we’ll create a plan that works for your body and your life. -> sjresiliencecoach.com/lets-talk

Take gentle care and keep thriving.

🌿 Let’s stay connected: Sharon Jones’ Pages

Struggling with chronic illness, fatigue, and overwhelm? You’re not alone.

In this episode, Janice Russell (Overwhelm Slayer) shares practical strategies to manage low energy, set boundaries, prioritise what matters, and navigate surgery + recovery without burning out.

✨ You’ll Learn:

✔️ How to manage overwhelm with chronic illness

✔️ Simple ways to protect your energy

✔️ How to say no without guilt

✔️ Creating support systems that actually help

💚 This Is For You If:

You’re living with autoimmune disease, burnout, or invisible illness and feel exhausted trying to keep up.

🌱 About Janice

Janice Russell is a Productivity Strategist and “Overwhelm Slayer” who helps people navigate life after a medical diagnosis, chronic illness, or brain-based condition.With over 20 years of experience across education, corporate environments, and professional organising, she specialises in:

Reducing overwhelm

Improving executive functioning

Creating sustainable systems for time, energy, and life management

Through virtual coaching and accountability, Janice supports clients to regain control without burning out.

🔗 Connect with Janice:

Website: https://janicerussell.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janicerussell/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janice.russell.coach/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JaniceRussellCoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaniceRussellCoach

🎁 Free Resource: Information Overload: How to Develop a Personalised Approach to Calm the ChaosDownload: chaos.OverwhelmSlayer.com

🌸 Work With Sharon - Autoimmune Resilience Coach

If you're navigating chronic illness, burnout, or emotional overwhelm and need support that actually understands what you're going through…

Book your free clarity call:sjresiliencecoach.com/contact

🔗 https://linktr.ee/SharonJonesCoaching

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You’re not lazy.

You’re not failing.

You’re managing more than most people can see.

And you don’t have to do it alone anymore. 💚