CW: medical trauma I talk to Jen Brea, filmmaker, activist and ME/CFS patient, about making and watching her documentary, Unrest. See insicknesspod.com for more info.Follow us on Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram: @insicknesspod

50 Unrested w/ Jen Brea

Mar 20th, 2018 1h 1m

49: Back from the Dead

Jan 12th, 2018 58m 54s

We're bringing the In Sickness + In Health podcast back from the dead! After an extended hiatus, we're back with this month's episode featuring recurring guest, Christopher Snider. They talk about what Cara's been up to while she hasn't been wo

48 Burning Down the House

May 5th, 2017 21m 41s

Some thoughts after the amended AHCA/Trumpcare passed the House of Representatives.See insicknesspod.com for more info.Follow us on Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram: @insicknesspod

48 Burning Down the House

May 5th, 2017 21m 41s

47 Australian Appearance Activist Carly Findlay

Apr 20th, 2017 1h 8m

Australian Appearance Activist and writer, Carly Findlay, talks about her experience living with Icthyosis, telling our stories on our own terms, the value of our personal information, identity, and the Australian healthcare system.See insick

47 Australian Appearance Activist Carly Findlay

Apr 20th, 2017 1h 8m

46: TDoV w/ S. Leigh Thompson

Mar 31st, 2017 59m 30s

Today's episode is actually a "rerun" of one of my favorites from last year to mark Trans Day of Visibility, with an updated intro. More new episodes to come soon, but I'm still recovering from the AHCA whirlwind.S. Leigh Thompson talks about

46 TDoV w/ S. Leigh Thompson

Mar 31st, 2017 59m 30s

45: WTF AHCA w/ Emily Ladau

Mar 24th, 2017 1h 19m

A discussion with disability rights activist, writer and podcaster, Emily Ladau, on the eve of the AHCA vote.Episode page: http://www.insicknesspod.com/blog/2017/3/24/45-wtf-ahca-w-emily-ladau

45 WTF AHCA w/ Emily Ladau

Mar 24th, 2017 1h 19m

A discussion with disability rights activist, writer and podcaster, Emily Ladau, on the eve of the AHCA vote.See insicknesspod.com for more info.Follow us on Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram: @insicknesspod

44: March Madness w/ Christopher Snider

Mar 17th, 2017 1h 28m

I check in with regular guest, Christopher Snider, for our bimonthly podcast freakout about all things Trump, health policy, and how we’re dealing. We talk more about the state of Obamacare/ACA’s repeal and replace plan, the AHCA (aka Ryancar

44 March Madness w/ Christopher Snider

Mar 17th, 2017 1h 28m

43: Merciless (AHCA)

Mar 11th, 2017 30m 59s

The long awaited, so-called republican healthcare bill is here, and it’s weird! I tried to explain it for you. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯Episode Page: http://www.insicknesspod.com/blog/43-mercilessOur Obamacare explainer episode: http://www.insicknesspod.co

42 Merciless (AHCA)

Mar 10th, 2017 31m

42 Other People's Podcasts

Feb 3rd, 2017 13m 36s

I’m not feeling great this week (lol, surprise), so instead of talking about any of the myriad ways issues of illness, disability, healthcare, and mortality intersect with what’s going on, I’m recommending some other people’s podcasts. My recom

41: 2 Fast 2 Furious

Jan 28th, 2017 39m 38s

An update on the first week of Trump's presidency (yikes), the Women's Marches and other protests, resistance, and a note on Holocaust Remembrance Day.Episode Page: http://www.insicknesspod.com/blog/2017/1/27/episode-41-2-fast-2-furiousTrum

40 Standing on the Mouth of Hell

Jan 19th, 2017 1h 32m

40 Standing on the Mouth of Hell

Jan 19th, 2017 1h 32m

Regular guest, Christopher Snider, joins me again to talk more about our dystopian reality, developments since we last recorded in November, self-care and escapism (I Love Lucy! Doctor Who! Chewing Gum! Crocheting!), and weaponized information

BONUS EPISODE: What Even IS 'Obamacare' Anyway?

Jan 17th, 2017 40m 18s

I explain what Obamacare actually is, what the difference is between Obamacare and the Affordable Care Act or ACA (spoiler alert: they're actually the same thing!!), the healthcare law's current status, and what's at stake if it's repealed.Se

BONUS EPISODE: What Even IS 'Obamacare' Anyway?

Jan 17th, 2017 40m 18s

39 Binders Full of Podcasters

Jan 13th, 2017 1h 1m

39 Binders Full of Podcasters

Jan 13th, 2017 1h 1m

Recurring guest and patient podcaster, Christopher Snider, is back to explain his plan to become the Roman Mars of the patient community. You can subscribe to his shows Just Talking and Two Big Topics wherever you get your podcasts. In this epi

38 Still Processing

Jan 6th, 2017 50m 50s

You're never gonna get a hot take from me. It'll usually be room temperature, or perhaps even pretty moldy after sitting in the back of the refrigerator for a few weeks. This is the podcast version of my moldy, not-so-hot take on the recent US