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The Sick GazeA Love Letter to the Chronically Ill With Erica FalcoSend us a textIn today's episode, I sit down with Erica Falco, a woman living in Long Island, NY, with multiple chronic illnesses that greatly affect her daily life, including endometriosis, hEDS, POTS, MCAS, and gastroparesis. In this inspiring and heartfelt discussion, Erica elucidates the importance of building a strong support system, citing patience and resilience as key components of her method of managing and healing from her chronic illnesses. She gives "a love letter to the undiagnosed", remembering how alone and directionless she felt while searching for quality healthcare. She talks about how to find...2025-04-2334 min
VelshiThe Movement is UnderwayAli Velshi is joined by Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT), economist Mohamed El-Erian, Brookings’ Andre Perry, TN State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, Vanity Fair’s Molly Jong-Fast, New York Times’ Nicholas Kristof, Caitlin Dickerson from The Atlantic, and attorney Petra Molnar.
2025-04-201h 20The Sick GazeAn Attack on Disability Rights: The Lawsuit Against Section 504Send us a textIn this episode of The Sick Gaze, Tayler Goectau and I, Molly Dickerson, break down the alarming lawsuit filed by 17 states against Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act—a crucial civil rights protection for disabled people. We discuss why 504 matters, how it impacts everyone (not just disabled folks), and the motivations behind this legal attack. More importantly, we explore the dangerous implications if this lawsuit succeeds and what we can do to fight back through collective action.📢 Get informed and take action:📝 Read more about the lawsuit and its consequences:Distaayb...2025-03-0124 minThe Sick GazeThe Limbo of Dynamic Disability with Tayler GoectauSend us a textIn the kickoff episode of Season 3 of the Sick Gaze, I sit down with Tayler Goectau.Tayler (she/her) is a young, thin, white woman with medium-length brown hair who is in her 20s and navigating life as a Deaf, Disabled, and Autistic woman. After experiencing neglect, medical gaslighting, and lack of access to quality healthcare and accessibility growing up, she is now a Disability and Accessibility Advocate through her online platform, @distaaybled. She is passionate about raising awareness for conditions such as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and comorbidities, rare diseases, and...2025-02-2137 minThe Sick GazeConnective Tissue Issues; hEDS & Chronic Illness with Amy WeintraubSend us a textIn this episode of The Sick Gaze, Amy Weintraub shares how hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) has shaped much of her young adult life. She opens up about the difficulty of surgery after surgery as a young person, the emotional weight of adjusting expectations for both herself and those around her, and the challenges of navigating a healthcare system that often fails to listen to young women. From college struggles to self-advocacy, Amy’s story is one of resilience, adaptation, and the pursuit of a life that honors both ambition and limitation.Fo...2025-02-1747 minThe Sick GazeHysteria, Harm, and Healthcare: The Legacy of Dismissing Women's PainSend us a textWhy is women’s pain so often dismissed, downplayed, or outright ignored? In this special episode of The Sick Gaze, I’m sharing an episode I co-hosted with Emily Currey for WHAT IFF: Intersectional Feminist Futures, where we dive into the long and troubling history of how women’s pain has been misunderstood and mistreated in medicine. The special guest of today's episode is Dr. Sandra Slater, a professor of history and sexuality studies at the College of Charleston. You'll remember her from her previous episode on the podcast, S2 E2: Hard Truths about...2025-02-0635 minThe Sick GazeThe Invisible Cycle: Bek Meyers' Journey with Cyclic Vomiting SyndromeSend us a textIn this episode of The Sick Gaze, we sit down with Bek Meyers, a resilient nonbinary advocate navigating life with cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), scoliosis, and frequent joint dislocations that Bek believes may be Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Bek shares their deeply personal journey, from the trauma of being dismissed during their first ER visit to the lasting impact of medical distrust and their avoidance of healthcare.We dive into the realities of living with a rare and under-researched illness like CVS, highlighting the systemic gaps that leave patients feeling overlooked and unsupported...2025-01-1448 minThe Sick GazeBeing your own Patient Advocate as a Chronically Ill Woman with Alexis BennettSend us a textIn this episode of The Sick Gaze, we talk with Alexis Bennett, a biracial woman living with lupus in the South. Alexis shares her journey of navigating the complexities of chronic illness while advocating for herself in a healthcare system that often overlooks women of color and young people. From recognizing red flags in medical settings to finding her voice during appointments, Alexis offers insights on how she champions her own care. Together, we explore the intersections of identity, geography, and chronic illness, and how Alexis transforms these challenges into strategies for self-advocacy...2025-01-0453 min
Slate NewsPolitical Gabfest: The “Thank You, Jimmy Carter” EditionThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the presidency and post-presidential life of Jimmy Carter; the infighting of Elon Musk v. MAGA; and the possibilities of citizens’ assemblies with The New Yorker’s Nick Romeo.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:John Dickerson for CBS Mornings: John Dickerson on Jimmy Carter’s legacy and a life shaped by faithCBS News: From the archives: Jimmy Carter becomes first president to walk in inaugural parade to White House and WGAL: Harrisburg, 1979: Jimmy Carter visits TMI after partial...2025-01-041h 05
Political GabfestThe “Thank You, Jimmy Carter” EditionThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the presidency and post-presidential life of Jimmy Carter; the infighting of Elon Musk v. MAGA; and the possibilities of citizens’ assemblies with The New Yorker’s Nick Romeo.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:John Dickerson for CBS Mornings: John Dickerson on Jimmy Carter’s legacy and a life shaped by faithCBS News: From the archives: Jimmy Carter becomes first president to walk in inaugural parade to White House and WGAL: Harrisburg, 1979: Jimmy Carter visits TMI after partial...2025-01-021h 05
Slate Daily FeedPolitical Gabfest: The “Thank You, Jimmy Carter” EditionThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the presidency and post-presidential life of Jimmy Carter; the infighting of Elon Musk v. MAGA; and the possibilities of citizens’ assemblies with The New Yorker’s Nick Romeo.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:John Dickerson for CBS Mornings: John Dickerson on Jimmy Carter’s legacy and a life shaped by faithCBS News: From the archives: Jimmy Carter becomes first president to walk in inaugural parade to White House and WGAL: Harrisburg, 1979: Jimmy Carter visits TMI after partial...2025-01-021h 05
Beyond PrisonsFor a Livable Future: Building Movements to Stop War & Save the PlanetWelcome to episode three of “Over the Wall: The Abolitionist Hour with Critical Resistance.” For listeners new to Beyond Prisons or our collaboration with Critical Resistance, this is a new, regular series that premiered in September of 2023. Hosted by members of Critical Resistance’s The Abolitionist Editorial Collective, “Over the Wall” discusses articles and key interventions made by Critical Resistance’s cross-wall, bilingual newspaper, The Abolitionist. This special episode focuses on both issues of the newspaper that Critical Resistance (CR) published in 2024: Issue 41 on ecological justice that printed in June and Issue 42 on anti-war organizing that printed in December. Episode 3 is t...2025-01-021h 34The Sick GazeBreaking the Stigma: Caitlin Edahl on Hashimoto's, Graves, and Embracing Self-CareSend us a textIn this episode of The Sick Gaze, Caitlin Edahl shares her journey of living with Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease and how it’s reshaped her understanding of health and self-care. Caitlin reflects on how when she was growing up, she internalized societal stigmas around needing help and viewed illness as something that happened to “other” people. Growing up with a home-remedy, Christian background where conversations about sickness weren't common and the belief in self-reliance was deeply rooted, she found herself hesitant to acknowledge her own health challenges. Since her recent diagnosis of these two...2024-11-1639 minThe Sick GazeDynamic Disability & Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with MM KibbySend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with MM Kibby, a non-binary college student navigating life with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) in Charleston, SC. MM shares the unique challenges they face on campus as someone who uses mobility aids, exploring the concept of dynamic disability.Dynamic disability refers to a condition that can fluctuate in visibility and impact, meaning that some days may require the use of mobility aids, while others may not. MM opens up about the noticeable shift in...2024-11-081h 08
Everybody in the PoolE68: Pro athletes who are advocating for greener sportsIn this conversation, Chris Dickerson, co-founder of Players for the Planet, discusses his journey from being a professional athlete to becoming an advocate for environmental awareness in sports. He shares insights on the impact of sports on the environment, the importance of community engagement, and the need for systemic change in how sports organizations handle waste and sustainability. The conversation highlights the evolution of Players for the Planet, the challenges faced in promoting climate action, and the innovative solutions being explored to create a more sustainable future in sports.LINKS:Players for the...2024-11-0733 min
The Country GoldmineShow #44/2024 - Part 2Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Dudley Connell - Will You Ever Be MineWatkins Family Hour, Willie Watson - She Left Me Standing on the MountainCris Jacobs (FT - Lindsay Lou) - Work Song (I Can Still Sing)Caroline Owens - Heartbreak TrainDeke Dickerson and The Ecco-Fonics - What's That Cookin'Chayce Beckham – 23Kaitlin Butts – RoadrunnerLynne Hanson - Hundred Mile WindJustin Wells - The DogsTanner Usrey - Blackberry Wine (From Twisters_the soundtrack)Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway - Getaway GirlLainey Wilson - This One's Gonna Cost MeThe Georgia Satellites - Railroad Steel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-0454 minThe Sick GazeChronic Illness, Healthcare Biases, and Medical Gaslighting with Shyla HernandezSend us a textIn this episode of The Sick Gaze Podcast, I sit down with Shyla Hernandez, a 21-year-old Hispanic woman navigating life with an undiagnosed neuromuscular condition that brings stroke-like symptoms: mobility challenges, gastrointestinal issues, cognitive difficulties, and more. Shyla shares her journey through the healthcare system in Florence, where she faces repeated dismissal, often seen as just a "young, anxious woman." Together, we explore the challenges she faces not only due to her age and appearance but also because of racial biases that impact her credibility as a patient. Shyla opens up about the...2024-11-0151 minThe Sick GazeCollege Life, Chronic Illness, and Keeping On with Lindsay WassermanSend us a textIn this episode of The Sick Gaze, I sit down with Lindsay Wasserman, a resilient 19-year-old navigating life with erythromelalgia and hypermobility. Lindsay shares her experiences as a college student managing chronic pain and physical limitations, all while striving for the “normal” college experience. She highlights the power of meaningful friendships, discussing how friends, even if they don’t fully understand her pain, can learn to recognize and respond to her needs in challenging moments. Lindsay’s story offers a profound perspective on the importance of empathy, patience, and adaptability in supporting loved ones wit...2024-10-2528 minThe Sick GazeHard Truths about Chronic Illness, Vulnerability, and Escaping the Victim Mindset with Dr. Sandra SlaterSend us a textYOUR CHRONIC ILLNESS FAIRY GODMOTHER HAS ARRIVED!!!!! In one of the most REAL episodes yet, I sit down with Dr. Sandra Slater, a professor of history and sexuality studies at the College of Charleston living with a variety of genetic chronic illnesses that have affected her throughout her whole life. Sandra shares her deeply personal story with many painful conditions, outlining her diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome as a teenager when she showed up to the doctors office with a full chest of hair. The stigma of gender nonconformity left her in shame...2024-09-1558 minThe Sick GazeYou Never Know What Someone Might Be Going Through; Chronic Illness with Ezri BurtonSend us a textWELCOME TO THE FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON 2 OF THE SICK GAZE!!! So glad you're still here! In our kickoff episode of the new season, we are joined by Ezri Burton, a 19 year old woman living with vasovagal syncope and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, AKA POTS. Ezri shares her story of going from "gym girl" to living with condition that prevents her from being able to run a mile without nearly (or actually) passing out, and how she's been able to reclaim that athlete identity with a new and more inclusive perspective. Dealing with...2024-09-0138 min
The Curbsiders Teach#47 Leveraging Mission to Recruit and Retain a Diverse Workforce With Erica N. Johnson, MD, FACP, FIDSAJoin us as Dr. Erica Johnson, Program Director at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, shares her experiences and best practices for recruitment and retention of a diverse medical workforce. Following the residency’s mission to reflect and serve the broader community guided her to build a residency program that stresses the importance of understanding the history of Baltimore and building trust within that community. You’ll hear tips to help diverse trainees thrive in a ``training program and be inspired to reflect on how to improve recruitment and retention practices in medical education.
Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | CME...2024-08-0746 minThe Sick GazeListen, Listen, Listen to the Patient with Juliet HawkinsSend us a textIn this powerful TENTH EPISODE (woot woot) of the Sick Gaze Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Juliet Hawkins for an illuminating discussion on living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, POTS, and mast cell activation syndrome. As both a CV nurse and a patient with chronic illnesses, Juliet offers a unique and valuable perspective on the critical importance of self-advocacy in healthcare.We explore the value of strong friendships while dealing with chronic conditions, highlight the necessity of speaking up and asking for what you need, and how important it is for p...2024-06-2328 minThe Sick GazeThe Truth about Endometriosis: Medical Misinformation with Amy LainhoffSend us a textOn today's episode of The Sick Gaze Podcast, we delve into the complex and often misunderstood world of endometriosis. Joining me today is the knowledgeable and resilient Endometriosis warrior, Amy Lainhoff, a 41 year old woman living in Charleston. Together, we uncover the pervasive medical misinformation surrounding this wildly under-researched and underfunded chronic condition. Amy shares her expertise and personal experiences, shedding light on the realities of living with endometriosis, the challenges in obtaining an accurate diagnosis, and the myths that continue to hinder effective treatment. Amy spent 12 years searching for a diagnosis and...2024-06-0157 minSlate NewsPolitical Gabfest: Justice Alito's Upside Down FlagThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s right-wing flag-flying; David Leonhardt’s take on A New Centrism; and OpenAI’s use – or not – of Scarlett Johansson’s voice. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Jodi Kantor for The New York Times: At Justice Alito’s House, a ‘Stop the Steal’ Symbol on Display; Jodi Kantor, Aric Toler, and Julie Tate: Another Provocative Flag Was Flown at Another Alito Home; Jodi Kantor and Abbie VanSickle: Display at Alito’s Home Renews Questions of Supreme Co...2024-05-251h 02The Sick GazeHeart Rates and Hurdles: Navigating College with POTS with Elise MclainSend us a textIn this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the intricate realities of living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) as a college student. Our guest today, Elise Mclain, grapples with the daily intricacies of this unseen illness, sharing her journey through fluctuating heart rates, tachycardia, palpitations, and the persistent anxiety of discerning POTS symptoms from potentially life-threatening events.We unravel the emotional and physical toll of managing a condition that eludes visible detection, focusing on the complexities of forming and nurturing relationships amidst such challenges. Our guest articulates the isolation of being i...2024-05-2447 minPolitical GabfestJustice Alito's Upside Down FlagThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s right-wing flag-flying; David Leonhardt’s take on A New Centrism; and OpenAI’s use – or not – of Scarlett Johansson’s voice. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Jodi Kantor for The New York Times: At Justice Alito’s House, a ‘Stop the Steal’ Symbol on Display; Jodi Kantor, Aric Toler, and Julie Tate: Another Provocative Flag Was Flown at Another Alito Home; Jodi Kantor and Abbie VanSickle: Display at Alito’s Home Renews Questions of Supreme Co...2024-05-231h 02
Slate Crime and JusticePolitical Gabfest: Justice Alito's Upside Down FlagThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s right-wing flag-flying; David Leonhardt’s take on A New Centrism; and OpenAI’s use – or not – of Scarlett Johansson’s voice. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Jodi Kantor for The New York Times: At Justice Alito’s House, a ‘Stop the Steal’ Symbol on Display; Jodi Kantor, Aric Toler, and Julie Tate: Another Provocative Flag Was Flown at Another Alito Home; Jodi Kantor and Abbie VanSickle: Display at Alito’s Home Renews Questions of Supreme Co...2024-05-231h 02The Sick GazeGood or Bad... Who's to Say? Perspectives on Chronic Illness with Chardonnay and Dan BrownSend us a textGet ready for a no-holds-barred episode of The Sick Gaze! This time, I'm sitting down with the incredible Chardonnay Brown, a 37-year-old woman living with endometriosis, hypermobile ehlers-danlos syndrome, interstitial cystitis, pelvic floor dysfunction, and a whole cocktail of chronic conditions. And joining her for the ride is her awesome husband, Dan Brown.Chardonnay doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff. With her signature blend of humor and rawness, she dives into the nitty-gritty of patient-doctor relationships, grappling with trauma, and battling mental health struggles that come with chronic illness. We...2024-05-191h 02The Sick GazeHear Black Women! on Chronic Pain with Stephanie PittmanSend us a textIn this episode of the Sick Gaze Podcast, I sit down with Stephanie Pittman, a 40 year old woman living with ankylosing spondylitis. A revolutionary and telling episode, Stephanie and I closely examine power dynamics influencing the patient-doctor relationship that limit space for openness, transparency, and healing. Stephanie's intelligence and vulnerability shines light on the damaging effects of racist and sexist medical stigmatizing on patient self-esteem. Quote Stephanie: "I dismiss myself so that they can't dismiss me." We also explore ways to work around this, how to resist safely, and how to say no! T...2024-05-0742 minThe Sick GazeAdjusting Expectations: Life with Chronic Illness with Olivia HigdonSend us a textIn this episode of the Sick Gaze, Olivia and I discuss all types of relationships, from partners to employers to physicians, and the benefits and trials of navigating each when factoring in chronic illness. We discuss medical dismissal and invalidation, and how to still hold on to hope. Olivias lighthearted sense of humor and heartwarming candor makes this episode a great one! Please enjoy. Take care of your spoons! If you're interested in being interviewed for this podcast or want to let me know your thoughts on t...2024-05-0649 min