Miixed: Conversations About Chronic Illness and Relationships

About Miixed: Conversations About Chronic Illness and Relationships

Miixed explores mixed-ability relationships, chronic illness, intimacy, identity shift, and partnership. Hosted by An Issue with Kodi, Kodi invites couples and professionals to have conversations that are both relatable and resourceful for those seeking a community of others in mixed-ability relationships. Click follow to receive updates as each new episode is shared.

Publisher

Kodi

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Sept 2025

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2026

   S2E7: Resentment in a Mixed-Ability Marriage | "I feel like I'm not an equal partner"

   Resentment is the emotion nobody says out loud in a mixed-ability relationship - so we said it. In this mini episode, Kenyon shares a resentment he's never told me ( it involves Florida, and it wasn't the vacation), and I share the one I wrestle with every time I watch him work out - the body I used to have, and the workouts we used to do together. We also get into the taboo stuff: the guilt of having needs when your partner's needs feel bigger, why the well partner stops asking for a back scratch, and what it feels like to say "I've got it" when you really don't. Kenyon's answer about not feeling like an equal partner stopped me in my tracks - I'd never heard it that way in 10 years of marriage. If you're the sick partner or the well partner, this one's for both of you. And if resentment is building in your relationship, consider this your permission slip to start the conversation tonight. New episodes every Saturday. Follow Miixed so you don't miss the next one. Love the person, not the plan.

2. 

   4 Oct 2026

   S2E6: "We're Building Another Relationship" | Mixed-Ability Couple Shares Their New Reality

   When chronic illness changes a relationship overnight, how do you find a way forward together? Jillian and Ryan share how they're rebuilding their life as a couple while navigating new symptoms, uncertain diagnoses, and shifting roles. Jillian opens up about the grief of losing parts of the life she knew, the challenge of adjusting to new limits, and the importance of feeling heard by medical professionals. Ryan reflects on becoming a caregiver as well as a partner, facing uncertainty, and learning to make room for his own needs, too. Together, they talk about the pressure of wedding planning when the future feels unclear, the "Doom Castle" of worst-case-scenario thinking, and the small rituals that help them stay connected - including laughter, video games, and at-home dates. They also share how they're learning to adapt, communicate, and build a new relationship together, one day at a time. An honest conversation for anyone navigating chronic illness, a mixed-ability relationship, or a life that no longer follows the original plan.

3. 

   26 Sept 2026

   S2E5: "Why Is This My Reality?" | Mini-Episode with Mixed-Ability Partner about Grief

   Grief is a powerful emotion, often tangled with our expectations and dreams. In this mini-episode, Kodi and Kenyon share their heartfelt perspectives on what it means to grieve in a mixed-ability relationship. Kenyon opens up about the grief over the life he envisioned before chronic illness changed their trajectory. "I think I've grieved ...the life that I wish...I may have otherwise had". Kodi adds another layer to this discussion by addressing the dreams they've had to let go of. "I think I've grieved...the hope and the dream to do it . Dreaming about it makes it worse." They're candid dialogue showcases the complexity of navigating relationships amid chronic illness, reminding listeners that they are not alone in their struggles.. As Kodi and Kenyon open up about their experiences, they offer a comforting message: It's possible to find joy and gratitude, even in the midst of grief. If you resonate with their story or seek solace and shared experiences, tune into the full episode for an intimate exploration of love, loss, and resilience.

4. 

   19 Sept 2026

   S2E4: "The Grief We Both Carry" | Conversations on Grief with Therapist and Author Eli Weinstein

   Chronic illness can turn a marriage into a minefield of grief, guilt, and last-minute cancellations - But it does not have to turn partners into opponents. Therapist Eli Weinstein shares the dialogue to help couples stay on the same team while navigating chronic illness. Eli discusses his experience with Crohn's flares, hospital visits, and building a relationship around unpredictable symptoms, along with the fertility journey he and his wife faced through PCOS and IVF. He explains why sympathy can be more helpful than forced empathy, how to talk about grief without blame, and how expectations, perceptions, and reality shape conflict. This episode offers practical language for both partners to help reduce resentment and find your way back to working as a team. key words: chronic illness, Crohn's disease, PCOS, IVF, infertility, invisible illness, caregiving, partner support, chronic illness, grief, couples communication, marriage, relationship advice, emotional labor, sympathy, empathy, chronic pain, mental health, resilience.

5. 

   15 Sept 2026

   S2E3: "I didn't want it to be the rest of my life" | Mini-Episode with Kodi and Kenyon

   When chronic illness and sudden disability changed everything, Kodi and Kenyon share how they navigated identity, love, and an unexpected new reality together. A short, honest conversation about resilience, relationships, and remembering that your value never disappears is found in this mini episode of The Miixed Podcast.

6. 

   25 Jun 2026

   S2E2: "There is still joy to be had" | Trauma-informed Complementary Therapist Monica Munson speaks on Chronic illness and Identity

   Trauma, chronic illness, and identity are deeply connected—and Monica Munson shares how small tools can help you reclaim your life. As a trauma-informed complementary therapist living with multiple chronic diagnoses, Monica opens up about the mindset shifts that can turn pain into purpose. In this episode, you’ll hear practical ways to regulate your nervous system, process grief, and find joy in everyday moments. Monica also shares her path from interior designer to holistic healer, along with advice on how to choose practitioners who truly respect your limits and support your journey. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by change or unsure of who you’re becoming, this conversation offers compassionate guidance, resilience, and hope.

7. 

   27 May 2026

   S2E1: "I felt defective" | Mixed-Ability Couple Alanna and Elliot speak on Identity

   Join Alanna and Elliott as they share their journey through chronic illness and caregiving. Discover how their relationship and identities transformed through challenges like endometriosis and kidney stones, leading to deeper understanding and resilience. This episode offers practical insights on communication, community support, and turning adversity into strength. Perfect for anyone navigating health challenges in a relationship, this conversation is filled with hope and actionable advice. Plus some good laughs! This episode and any episodes on this podcast are not meant to replace professional advice. This space is to bring together a community that helps us all feel less alone in our challenges and triumphs in mixed-ability relationships.

8. 

   28 Apr 2026

   S1E6: Navigating Family & Friends | Expectation vs. Reality

   In this episode my husband and I talk about our personal experiences of navigating the tricky dynamics that come from merging families and how that has gone with our unusual mixed-ability relationship. Topics include what support and understanding we hoped to have from family and friends (and what really happened), ways relationships have changed over the years while navigating illness, advice on how to approach family when they are discouraging your relationship, and more.

9. 

   1 Nov 2025

   S1E5: Day-to-Day Dynamics | Keeping our Marriage Healthy while Balancing Chronic Illness

   In this episode of An Issue with Kodi, Kodi and her husband Kenyon discuss the complicated day-to-day dynamics of touch and intimacy, balance within their roles, and what it is to have a social life and a sick life that are included within a relationship that also deals with chronic illness. Join them as they pull back the curtain to openly express these dynamics to give relatability and lived-in experience of handling the chronic illness way of life for the past 10 years.

10. 

    11 Oct 2025

    S1E4: Using Humor to Survive | The Best Unprescribed Medicine

    In this episode Kodi and Kenyon share which chronic illness survival tool they could never live without: humor. Listen in as they share inside jokes and relatable stories as to why for them, laughter has always been the best medicine.

11. 

    4 Oct 2025

    S1E3: Money, Careers & Dreams | Redefining Success

    In this episode Kodi and her husband Kenyon discuss the challenges of how chronic illness has impacted both of their careers and dreams, the pressures of being a breadwinner, the guilt of having to conserve energy to prevent flares, and how they've redefined success over the past decade.

12. 

    26 Sept 2025

    S1E2: The Emotional and Mental Load of Chronic Illness in our Marriage

    In this episode Kenyon and Kodi dive deep into what the emotional and mental toll of living with chronic illness has done to their marriage. *Disclaimer* The original files for this episode got erased. There were two video files and the first videos' audio was recovered, but the second was lost to existence. Most of the information is still there and worth sharing, so it was decided to keep this episode, but just know it will cut off at the end without any farewells.

13. 

    26 Sept 2025

    S1E1: Origin Tales | How my Husband and I Met

    In this episode, Kodi and Kenyon introduce themselves and their story of what brought them together and what has kept them together the past 10 years. They had only been dating for two months when Kodi's health took a terrible turn, and hasn't recovered since. Listen to hear more from the dual and unique perspective of the chronically ill and caretaker.

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