This week  we take a look at how chronic illness and disability is portrayed in media and pop culture. We discuss the paralympics, popular 'disability films' of the 80s and 90s, and some of the all too common stereotypes and tropes that depict chronic illness/disability in film and television. Enjoy xo

This episode we talk all about how our chronic illnesses have impacted our own body image. We discuss how we have come to terms with often dramatic changes in our bodies and how we have coped with scars, weight loss and our changing relationship with clothing.  P.S. Apologies for some of the audio issues on this episode! We are still tweaking the remote recording process. Enjoy anyway! xoxo

In this episode we discuss medications and alternative therapies. We delve into the medications that are essential to us, the stigma that often surrounds taking medications and what alternative therapies we have had experience with. We also take a look at the popular 'wellness' idea that "food is medicine" and how that intersects with our experience of being chronically ill. Enjoy! xoxo

Trigger Warning: This episode contains descriptions of medical trauma, PTSD, anxiety, ICU, medical gaslighting and surgery. In this episode we discuss the impacts that having a chronic illness has had on our mental health. We delve into things like medical trauma, PTSD, anxiety, hypervigilance and catastrophising. We discuss our experiences of medical gaslighting, what it's like to undergo major surgery and be in the ICU.  Take care all xoxo

In this week’s episode we chat about what it’s like living as a chronically ill person during a global pandemic. We discuss anxiety, working from home, how the pandemic has shed light on accessibility needs, and of course the COVID-19 vaccine. xoxo   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chronicillspodcast/

In this episode, we discuss how we (try) to create and maintain a health/life balance with a  chronic illness.  PSA: Some minor audio issues try to ignore and enjoy!

In this episode Alina and Angelica discuss when/if/how should you tell someone that you have a chronic illness? We go into more depth in this episode and discuss some of the different situations in the workplace, dating and when meeting new people where we’ve had to contemplate this question that frequently crops up for people with chronic illnesses.  Enjoy!    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chronicillspodcast/

Your hosts Angelica and Alina talks about their journey with chronic illness so far.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chronicillspodcast/