Caroline Crampton is joined by writer Jonn Elledge to talk about his past health anxieties, the gender stereotypes of hypochondria, and how medical bias affects patients.
Just a warning: we are going to discuss topics including cancer diagnosis and bereavement.
To find out more about Jonn and his work, follow him on Twitter @JonnElledge and order his new book, A History of the World in 47 Borders.
Caroline's new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is available to order now. The audiobook, read by Caroline, is also available. Find out more information at her website, carolinecrampton.com, or by following her on Instagram @cacrampton.
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