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September 2010

We're looking for a few good moderators (9/30/2010)

The ChronicBabe Forum is packed! With more than 700 members, it's a bustling little spot. To keep it strong, we need moderators—that could be YOU! If you're interested, shoot Editrix Jenni an email or a message through the forum. It's a commitment of about an hour a week...and you'll make a big difference to hundreds of women!

Podcast, anyone? (9/30/2010)

Editrix Jenni has been off the mic for a few months, but the podcast series is back in production. We're wondering: What do you want to hear Editrix Jenni talk about? Who do you want her to interview? Let us know so we can make great materials just for you!

As an aside, boobies! (9/30/2010)

Thanks, Jonathan Adler! We dig your design, and it's fun to see you using ladies for inspiration.

Chronic illness is a tidal wave. (9/29/2010)

So says the Chronic Snarkopolist over at @dearthyroid. Food for thought, Babes.

File this one under D for Duh: (9/29/2010)

On why crafting is so good for our health (9/28/2010)

ChronicPal Anne sent us a link to this piece about The Healing Arts and Crafts. Making stuff is indisputably good for us, Babes. It's science, y'all! After reading it, Editrix Jenni is inspired to make something tonight.

Patients For a Moment: Silver linings (9/28/2010)

Sick Momma hosts one of our fave blog carnivals, Patients For a Moment, with a focus this time on finding the silver lining of living with chronic illness. Awesome collection, Babes!

Grand Rounds Blog Carnival is new (9/28/2010)

Dr. Grumpy hosts the first edition of year SEVEN. Hard to believe Grand Rounds has been around so long—congrats!

Health care reform six months later: Kaiser Family Foundation president speaks (9/28/2010)

Drew Altman, prez and CEO of Kaiser Family Foundation, lays it out for us: What's the deal with health care reform six months later? This is a fab, easy-to-read overview.

Did you hear the Invisible Illness Week podcasts? (9/28/2010)

They were terrific! Here's a quick write-up of them, and you can download them through iTunes (this link has all past years' talks, too!) or BlogTalkRadio.

Explain Your Pain! Interviews with Editrix Jenni and more (9/28/2010)

Part of the fun: a video interview with Sue Ingebretson of Rebuilding Wellness. It's been a busy week here at ChronicBabe HQ. Editrix Jenni did a round of press interviews to promote Explain Your Pain, a program created by HealthyWomen.

You know what you need? A ChronicBabe messenger bag! (9/16/2010)

Our ChronicPal Cinnamon Cooper of Poise added another awesome ChronicBabe bag: a messenger bag. Awesome!

Tune in right now to hear Editrix Jenni and other ChronicBabes... (9/16/2010)

as part of Invisible Illness, we're talking about support - it's Girl Talk time with Editrix Jenni Prokopy, Lisa Copen, Kerri Sparling and Christine Miserando. Tune in at 12:30 CST and call in with questions!

It's Invisible Illness Week! (9/13/2010)

The team at Rest Ministries has gathered hundreds--yes, hundreds!--of fantastic resources for you to enjoy during Invisible Illness Week 2010. ChronicBabe is involved, with a blog post today and a live webchat this Thursday at 12:30 CST (and there are lots of other awesome live chats this week, too!) Lisa Copen does an awesome job every year so don't miss a moment, Babes!

Get a free ebook with TONS of coping tips (9/9/2010)

We almost forgot to tell you...if you sign up for updates on Invisible Illness Week, you get a faboo ebook with hundreds of coping tips, including a big batch from Editrix Jenni. Not to be missed, Babes!

Editrix Jenni to speak at Invisible Illness Week #iiwk (9/9/2010)

The schedule is announced, and Editrix Jenni joins Kerri Sparling and Christine Miserando for some fun girl talk on Thursday, Sept. 16 at 12:30 CST. For more info, check out the Invisible Illness Week site.

Editrix Jenni is under the weather! (9/9/2010)

Yup, things have been a little quiet over here at ChronicBabe HQ. That's because Editrix Jenni has had a bad chest infection for three weeks! We appreciate your patience as she plays catch up. XO the ChronicBabe team

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