It’s an easy swap that makes a big difference. Often times being happy or living in a state of happiness feels like some ambiguous thing that we aren’t even sure how to attain. We’re just kind out out

This was the exact moment I realized I had fully accepted my chronic illness. ⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣ Probably more so than I ever even knew. Because when I sat there on that blind date and was asked, "so, what

Our little windswept, sleepy, tiny person had her baby dedication at church today. As we sat and exchanged gold fish (aunt hack) throughout the sermon, I couldn’t quite wrap my mind around the fact that

My new life motto that has gotten me through some curvy roads lately. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Full transparency, I’ve been down lately. Throughout my time with chronic illness I’ve battled with depression and anxiety which

Saying “see ya” to 27, a big ass year that also wasn’t what I thought, but was probably everything I needed as I step into 28. So in true Allyn fashion and in the spirit of a send off, here are 8 cliff

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About this time last year I was at Mayo Clinic in Florida for a week of treatment. Coming off of a long year of highs and lows that ultimately led me across the country to find answers. I mean, Florida,

This might not be a popular opinion, but I don’t believe that you can heal yourself by simply going through the motions. ⁣ ⁣ For years I went through the motions. I saw every doctor, I swallowed every

The fact is that this is your life. You will be equal parts moved by it and utterly confused along the way. You will hurt and sometimes be the one to hurt. You will love and sometimes lose in ways you

Hey, hi, it’s me. I’m Allyn, your resident chronic illness coach and consultant. ⁣ I started Doing it Despite after my 15+ year journey with chronic pain and illness. This business was born from the idea