Well, Rebecca took a pain killer right before the show (that's where we're at). But this week, we're talking about dealing with chronic illnesses, both mental and physical, especially in the workplace. We discuss the struggle of working through pain in high-stress job hellscapes because we're sometimes afraid to take time off.
We also talk about the invisible illnesses others don't see and how it sucks to feel judged or second-guessed by others in your life when you're ill (managers, parents...even friends).
Plus, we've been dissociating with the new Hello Kitty game, and let us tell you: even the Sanrio Hello Kitties are burnt out on their pretend island (editor's note: Retsuko is, in fact, a red panda).
If you take anything away from this episode, let it be the reminder that you come first. Take that vacation. Pick up the paint brush. Take a mental health day. Set that boundary.
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