66 episodes

Everyone's got issues. What's wrong with you?

​We talk about all ailments. Big or small, chronic or temporary, The Sick Invite provides an inclusive space for you to share your story.

There are only two rules.
First: No comparing illnesses, pain or disabilities. There is no prize for worst experience.
Second: Don't hold back your tears, laughter, or graphic details. We want to hear it all. Be genuine.

Please tell us your story at thesickinvitepodcast.com.

Instagram: @thesickinvitepodcast

Subscribe, rate and comments!

The Sick Invite Podcast Richard Grimes

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 35 Ratings

Everyone's got issues. What's wrong with you?

​We talk about all ailments. Big or small, chronic or temporary, The Sick Invite provides an inclusive space for you to share your story.

There are only two rules.
First: No comparing illnesses, pain or disabilities. There is no prize for worst experience.
Second: Don't hold back your tears, laughter, or graphic details. We want to hear it all. Be genuine.

Please tell us your story at thesickinvitepodcast.com.

Instagram: @thesickinvitepodcast

Subscribe, rate and comments!

    Episode 63 - Lauren (Herpes)

    Episode 63 - Lauren (Herpes)

    On today’s episode, Lauren talks to us about her experience with Herpes. From misconceptions to finding community, Lauren enlightens us on this common, stigmatized virus.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Episode 63- Will Purpura (Phimosis)

    Episode 63- Will Purpura (Phimosis)

    On today's episode, Will talks to us about their experience with Phimosis and having a circumcision as an adult. In addition to the physical aspect of this experience, Will discusses his mental health and the toll this had on his identity.

    • 59 min
    Episode 62- Medical Professionals' Perspective (Part 3 of 3)

    Episode 62- Medical Professionals' Perspective (Part 3 of 3)

    Today’s episode is the second of three that are being used for my Disability and Diversity Course. Thank you to Professor Andrew Marcum and CUNY School of Professional Studies for allowing me to share this data in an accessible platform so others have the opportunity to learn from these issues. If you haven’t already, please check out our preview episode to hear more about why we chose to interview these three individuals.

    Topics include end of life care, grief, PTSD, therapy, funding and resources, turnover, pain, and more.

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Episode 61- Medical Professionals' Perspective (Part 2 of 3)

    Episode 61- Medical Professionals' Perspective (Part 2 of 3)

    Today’s episode is the second of three that are being used for my Disability and Diversity Course. Thank you to Professor Andrew Marcum and CUNY School of Professional Studies for allowing me to share this data in an accessible platform so others have the opportunity to learn from these issues. If you haven’t already, please check out our preview episode to hear more about why we chose to interview these three individuals.

    Topics include: Nonverbal communication, stigma, STD's, agism, dangerous assumptions, exposure, education, and more.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Episode 60- Medical Professionals' Perspective (Part 1 of 3)

    Episode 60- Medical Professionals' Perspective (Part 1 of 3)

    Today’s episode is the first of three that are being used for my Disability and Diversity Course.

    Thank you to Professor Andrew Marcum and CUNY School of Professional Studies for allowing me to share this data in an accessible platform so others have the opportunity to learn from these issues. If you haven’t already, please check out our preview episode to hear more about why we chose to interview these three individuals.

    Topics today include non-verbal communication, grief, burnout, staffing issues, Covid-19, therapy, and more.

    • 56 min
    Preview- Medical Professionals' Experience: A Three Part Series

    Preview- Medical Professionals' Experience: A Three Part Series

    Over the next three weeks we will be posting three interviews with medical professionals that are being used for my Disability and Diversity Course. Thank you to Professor Andrew Marcum and CUNY School of Professional Studies for allowing me to share this data in an accessible platform so others have the opportunity to learn from these issues.

    Since the beginning of The Sick Invite Podcast, we have discussed my own adverse experience with medical professionals including my pain not being taken seriously, being underdiagnosed, being accused of drug seeking, among other issues. We quickly learned I was not alone in this experience, and after a year of hearing the same themes come up, I thought it would be helpful to research the problem further and hear from the professionals’ experience, too.

    Topics that we’ll be discussing include understaffing, lack of funding, lack of resources, lack of support, lack of mental health awareness, burnout, patient neglect, vague education in diseases, lack of continued education, “teaching an old dog new tricks”, and toxic workplace environments.

    • 5 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
35 Ratings

35 Ratings

NancyDrewXx ,

Something everyone can learn from!

My favorite thing about this podcast is that I can share it with people I know who have chronic illness or a similar ailment to the person being interviewed, and it makes them feel seen. It can literally save someone’s life! The fact that they emphasize the diagnosis journey is so important for educating and relating to just about everyone.

I absolutely recommend listening and sharing with the people in your life who have chronic illnesses or are caretakers.

MeganA2845 ,

Love this!

I love this podcast and what Kayla and Ricky have done here! A highlight of my week is tuning into their show

victoriadaliza ,

I feel seen

As someone with a disability, coming across this podcast is truly magical. They cover a wide range of topics from mental health to physical ailments and it makes me feel seen. Like there’s a community out there waiting to embrace me. It’s something I’ve never felt before & I am so glad this podcast exists.

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