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The Sick Gaze Molly Dickerson
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Welcome to the Sick Gaze podcast, a series where we dive deep into the complexities of life with chronic illness, attempt to break down gendered barriers within healthcare, and advocate for disability justice. Drawing inspiration from Laura Mulvey’s concept of the male-gaze, The Sick Gaze challenges the existing narrative norms by offering a platform for diverse lived experiences. In a world where stories are often filtered through able-bodied perspectives, our podcast strives to bring visibility to invisible conditions. Join us as we navigate the complexities of life with chronic illness, fostering empathy, understanding, and ultimately, creating a community that embraces and validates the stories that have long remained in the shadows.
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The Truth about Endometriosis: Medical Misinformation with Amy Lainhoff
Send us a Text Message.On today's episode of The Sick Gaze Podcast, we delve into the complex and often misunderstood world of endometriosis. Joining me today is the knowledgeable and resilient Endometriosis warrior, Amy Lainhoff, a 41 year old woman living in Charleston. Together, we uncover the pervasive medical misinformation surrounding this wildly under-researched and underfunded chronic condition. Amy shares her expertise and personal experiences, shedding light on the realities of livi...
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Heart Rates and Hurdles: Navigating College with POTS with Elise Mclain
Send us a Text Message.In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the intricate realities of living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) as a college student. Our guest today, Elise Mclain, grapples with the daily intricacies of this unseen illness, sharing her journey through fluctuating heart rates, tachycardia, palpitations, and the persistent anxiety of discerning POTS symptoms from potentially life-threatening events.We unravel the emotional and physical toll...
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Good or Bad... Who's to Say? Perspectives on Chronic Illness with Chardonnay and Dan Brown
Send us a Text Message.Get ready for a no-holds-barred episode of The Sick Gaze! This time, I'm sitting down with the incredible Chardonnay Brown, a 37-year-old woman living with endometriosis, hypermobile ehlers-danlos syndrome, interstitial cystitis, pelvic floor dysfunction, and a whole cocktail of chronic conditions. And joining her for the ride is her awesome husband, Dan Brown.Chardonnay doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff. With her signature blend of humor and rawness, she dives into...
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Hear Black Women! on Chronic Pain with Stephanie Pittman
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Sick Gaze Podcast, I sit down with Stephanie Pittman, a 40 year old woman living with ankylosing spondylitis. A revolutionary and telling episode, Stephanie and I closely examine power dynamics influencing the patient-doctor relationship that limit space for openness, transparency, and healing. Stephanie's intelligence and vulnerability shines light on the damaging effects of racist and sexist medical stigmatizing on patient self-esteem. Quo...
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Adjusting Expectations: Life with Chronic Illness with Olivia Higdon
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Sick Gaze, Olivia and I discuss all types of relationships, from partners to employers to physicians, and the benefits and trials of navigating each when factoring in chronic illness. We discuss medical dismissal and invalidation, and how to still hold on to hope. Olivias lighthearted sense of humor and heartwarming candor makes this episode a great one! Please enjoy. Take care of your spoons! If you're interested in being interviewed for thi...
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"Race, Class, Gender, Ability: You Cannot Separate Them" - Managing Lupus with Diane Carroll
Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the Sick Gaze, with special guest Diane Carroll, we dive deep into the complexities of chronic illness. We dissect what it means to live a "normal" life, allowing us to take a closer look at how often we define ourselves by what we do, not who we are. Referencing her experiences with lupus, Diane graciously and hilariously guides us through self-acceptance and embracing the diversity of rich lived experiences. Diane shares the deep challenges of livin...