Unwell Informed

Unwell Informed
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Angus and Bea are first cousins born into a fantastically close, medically unlucky family. Our podcast is where serious issues meet resilience, humour, and unfiltered cousin banter. Bea is a cancer survivor and is well versed through the journey of IVF. Angus has had meningococcal meningitis and grew up with scoliosis. Essentially, we want to create something that represents an unmarked group of people: young adults who have been through some heavy stuff way too early but happily talk through it and about it, with humour and some inappropriate jokes about it anyway.

  1. 4 days ago

    The Reality of Chronic Pain with Noa Herzog

    Hi guys, we are heading into the final weeks of Unwell Informed season two can’t believe it. We’ve had some incredible guests and our next guest is no exception in introducing Noa!  In 2023 Noa got diagnosed with stage 4 Endometriosis and severe Adenomyosis after years of painful periods, nausea and fatigue. Her surgery was extensive and brutal but the journey afterwards has been one hell of a roller coaster full of leaving doctors appointments with more questions than answers, a lot of surgery, sitting in emergency departments and a mountain of medication.  Through the tears, heartbreak and chronic pain, she has overcome some of the worst periods (literally) of her life to talk on our Podcast about an illness that is broadly underfunded, misunderstood and takes years to diagnose despite 1 in 7 people assigned women at birth suffering from. This has put a spanner in the works for Noa’s life but she handles it with her best foot forward and an amazing support network behind her.

    38 min

  2. 19 May

    One in a Million with Dahlia Klein

    Guys! We have been so blown away by the bravery and venerability shared by our guests. Today is no exception.  At just 18 years old, Dahlia’s life changed overnight when she was diagnosed with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare life-threatening blood disorder with no cure. Over the past four years, she’s faced countless hospital visits, setbacks and challenges, but through it all she’s refused to let her diagnosis define her. Instead, she’s continued living life to the fullest.  As you’ll hear, Dahlia has started a foundation to raise awareness for PNH. Please follow along on instagram @dahliashopeforPNH

    43 min

  3. 12 May

    Learning to Live With It with Will Johns

    WOW already half way through season 2!! Thanks for all the love and downloads…keep it coming. Keen to introduce our next guest…Will! At 21, Will was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. What followed was a whirlwind of learning how to live a normal life with a new condition, whilst developing a fresh outlook on life. This lead Will to pursue a study abroad program in England, and work a ski season in Canada. Will speaks to deal with the challenge of adjusting from life pre-diagnosis to living with Type 1 Diabetes. However, Will has found that staying optimistic and having a ‘glass half full’ mentality has allowed the diagnosis to not hinder his life in any way. It was a pleasure to chat to Will. He has a truly remarkable story about adjusting to a new life and making the most out of everything !!

    54 min

  4. 5 May

    The Hidden Battle with Amelia Szabo

    Please note that todays episode discusses eating disorders and recovery. Take care while listening. At nineteen Meli developed binge bulimia nervosa after many years of clear yet normalised indicators of disordered eating. For four years, not a single person in Meli’s life knew about what was going on until she decided to get help. Now on the other side of it, Meli will confidently say that recovery was the hardest, but best thing she’s ever done. If you or someone you love is struggling, help is avaliable. https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/ (https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/)

    39 min

  5. 28 Apr

    Treatment and Trials with Clara Choi

    In 2022, Clara was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, an aggressive form of blood cancer. What followed was months of chemo, bone marrow biopsies and hospitalisation.  Having never faced any health issues before, 19 year-old Clara and her family were thrown into a situation they never saw coming. While there were many mental and physical battles throughout her treatment, she felt that she has gained a newfound appreciation for life.   Now she has nearly reached 4 years of remission and is back to the life she missed so much during her treatment.

    39 min

  6. 21 Apr

    Setbacks and Perspective with Harry Overall

    Hello Everyone!!  So excited to introduce our second guest of the season…Harry Overall!! At 22, Harry spent a year battling chronic fatigue. Just as he recovered and began reclaiming lost time, he suffered a brain hemorrhage. Now 25, Harry considers himself as a lucky person. His experiences have shaped a deep belief that stories of adversity should be shared more openly—especially with younger people. A truly inspiring story of courage, resilience, and listening to your body. Thanks heaps for sharing with us Harry, we hope everyone enjoys this episode.

    57 min

  7. 14 Apr

    Recovery and Resilience with Lucy Burnell

    Hello everyone and welcome back to Season 2!! Bea and Angus are so excited to be dropping our first episode today at 5pm, and to be back in your ears every tuesday at 5pm. Introducing our first guest of the season, the wonderful Lucy Burnell! Lucy was just fourteen when she was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa — a moment that changed her life in more ways than she could have anticipated. The journey that’s followed hasn’t been linear, but by grounding herself in her values and taking things one step at a time, Lucy has worked towards recovery. She hopes that by sharing her story, she can help others feel less alone and more understood. Please note: this episode discusses eating disorders and recovery. Take care while listening If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available: https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/ (https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/)

    39 min

  8. 20 Jan

    Siblings Don’t Get Sick Days - With Grace Brown

    When one sibling gets sick, the whole family changes. In this episode, Angus's sister, Grace, joins him to talk honestly about how his medical issues impacted her childhood, her independence, and her emotional world. It’s raw, reflective, and a reminder that illness doesn’t just affect the patient , it ripples outward. All while taking the piss out of each other, laughing through the heaviness, and proving that humour is sometimes the best survival tool.

    39 min
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Angus and Bea are first cousins born into a fantastically close, medically unlucky family. Our podcast is where serious issues meet resilience, humour, and unfiltered cousin banter. Bea is a cancer survivor and is well versed through the journey of IVF. Angus has had meningococcal meningitis and grew up with scoliosis. Essentially, we want to create something that represents an unmarked group of people: young adults who have been through some heavy stuff way too early but happily talk through it and about it, with humour and some inappropriate jokes about it anyway.

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  • Creator
    Unwell Informed
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Unwell Informed
  • Show Website
    Unwell Informed

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