From The Sickbed

Becca (Lavender) Thomas and Sun Iris
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From The Sickbed

Tune into the musings of two best friends as they discuss all things disability and chronic illness. From The Sickbed is your humble companion in sickness and in solidarity. Hosted by Becca (Lavender) Thomas (they/them) and Sun Iris (they/she). Follow us on Instagram @fromthesickbed. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Substack, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content and other perks! Tips can be made via Ko-fi. https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed

Episodes

  1. 12/24/2024

    Sick Hobbies: Enriching Our Enclosures

    In this episode we talk about how our hobbies and interests have shifted since becoming chronically ill, the simultaneous joy and grief tied to them, and the important role they play in our disabled lives.   Support us by sharing with a friend, joining our Patreon, or by sending us tips on Ko-fi!   https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed

    1h 14m

  2. 10/31/2024

    A Nugget of Goodness

    In this episode, Sun and Lavender talk about their disabilities and interests, how they became friends, and why they decided to start a podcast. They also ask each other some questions so listeners can get to know them a bit better. Support us by sending us tips on Ko-fi! https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed

    1h 23m

  3. 10/31/2024

    Shame Is the Devil on Your Shoulder

    In this episode, Sun and Lavender discuss some of the ways disabled people are made to feel inherently shameful, how they’ve been affected by these societal biases, and how they try to deal with it. Hosted by Becca (Lavender) Thomas [they/them] and Sun Iris [they/she]. Follow us on Instagram @fromthesickbed. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Substack, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Support us by joining our Patreon and sending us tips on Ko-fi! Send us your disability-related thoughts and questions on Instagram, and we might include them in future episodes! https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed

    1h 17m

  4. 10/31/2024

    Finding Comfort in Horror

    Happy Halloween!! In this episode Sun and Lavender discuss how they rely on distraction as a major coping mechanism, and how the horror genre is a special source of comfort for them amidst all the hardships of life. Support us by joining our Patreon, or by sending us tips on Ko-fi! https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed

    1h 29m

  5. 10/02/2024

    There’s No Cosmic Reason: Disability Is a Fact of Life

    In this episode, Lavender and Sun expand on the topic of disability and shame from the last episode, diving deeper into the systemic forces of ableism and how they contribute to the shaming of disabled people.

    1h 22m
  • 5 Episodes

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About

Tune into the musings of two best friends as they discuss all things disability and chronic illness. From The Sickbed is your humble companion in sickness and in solidarity. Hosted by Becca (Lavender) Thomas (they/them) and Sun Iris (they/she). Follow us on Instagram @fromthesickbed. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Substack, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content and other perks! Tips can be made via Ko-fi. https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed

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  • Creator
    Becca (Lavender) Thomas and Sun Iris
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
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    From The Sickbed

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