Episode 26: When Fitness isn't Built for Us

Episode 26: When Fitness isn't Built for Us

Author: G-PACT non profit December 10, 2025 Duration: 51:31

In this episode, Sam sits down with Kate Bochnewetch, a physical therapist and running/strength coach, for a conversation about living, moving and thriving with chronic illness. Drawing from her own journey with hEDS syndrome, POTS and chronic migraines, Kate breaks down the realities of chronic pain, the emotional toll of navigating the healthcare system and the power of finding people who truly get it.


They explore how to approach exercise when the "rules" of traditional fitness don't apply, what good advocacy from providers actually looks like, and why flexibility, curiosity, and self-kindness are essential tools for managing unpredictable symptoms.


This episode celebrates resilience and reminds listeners that healing isn't linear, and you're allowed to rewrite the plan as many times as you need.


kate's website: www.therunningdpt.com

Kate's Instagram: @the_running_dpt


Hosted by two people navigating life with gastroparesis, Surviving out of Spite is a raw and real conversation from the G-PACT non-profit. This isn't a clinical lecture; it's the sound of two friends unpacking the daily reality of a chronic condition, finding humor in the absurd moments and solidarity in the shared struggles. You'll hear candid personal stories that range from frustrating to triumphant, alongside practical tips forged from lived experience. The dialogue covers everything from managing health and relationships to simply preserving your identity beyond a diagnosis. Tuning into this podcast feels like pulling up a chair to a kitchen table conversation where no topic is off-limits and laughter is considered essential medicine. It builds a community through audio, reminding anyone facing a similar journey that they are understood. Each episode explores the complex patient experience with honesty, aiming to inform, connect, and affirm that navigating life with gastroparesis is a story of resilience, often fueled by a bit of defiant spirit.
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