How to Feel Confident in Your Body With a Chronic Illness ft March Hollingbery

We’re ending the year on a high with a very special guest: Melissa’s oldest friend, the gorgeous March Hollingbery. March is a chronic illness coach who supports women living with chronic illness to feel more confident and at home in their bodies. The girls deep dive into everything from unlearning toxic productivity and navigating relationships, to advice on how to be a supportive friend to someone who’s living with a chronic illness. Plus, Melissa and March are put to the test with the Cosmopolitan Quiz of 2025. Who else forgot that Katy Perry went to space this year?! In this week’s dilemmas, one Tiny has recently been diagnosed with endometriosis and wants to know how to feel sexy and beautiful. Another Tiny needs advice after her boyfriend won’t stop following a girl he used to like, even after she’s told him it makes her uncomfortable. Is she overreacting or is this a simple fix? Enjoy the episode x Follow March on Instagram: @march_on_ Sign up to March’s Chronic Illness Community here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... See the links below for more information and support on chronic illnesses: CISFA UK: https://www.instagram.com/cisfa_uk/?h... Mind.org.uk 00:00 Intro 00:28 How did Melissa and March meet? 01:35 What is a chronic illness coach? 02:01 March shares her personal story 05:55 The challenges of living with a chronic illness 07:41 March on helping other women like her 11:20 Learning how to be vulnerable 12:55 Navigating friendships and relationships 15:20 March HATES the word ‘positive’ 17:10 How to be a good friend to someone with a chronic illness 19:17 The most common asked questions March gets 21:46 The Cosmopolitan Quiz of the Year! 26:30 Dilemma 1: How do I feel sexy with a chronic illness? 30:30 Dilemma 2: My boyfriend won’t stop following a girl he used to like! #WEDNESDAYS #SOPHIEHABBOO #MELISSATATTAM Got a dilemma, some personal advice for a fellow Tiny, or a follow-up to a previous one? Send us a voice note or message on Insta @wednesdayspodcast, or drop us an email at wednesdays@jampotproductions.co.uk Instagram | / wednesdayspodcast TikTok | / wednesdayspodcast Email | wednesdays@jampotproductions.co.uk Credits: Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Lizzie McCarthy & Jake Ji Senior Social Media Manager: Anthony Barter Social Media Executive: Amber Hourigan