
Welcome to the Calling in Sick, hosted by Alex Wildeson and produced by Just Media. On this podcast, Alex shares her unfiltered personal journey battling several autoimmune and chronic conditions including Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) Vasculitis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) / Lupus, Endometriosis, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). She also provides practical “how-to” guides, expl... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 62 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMedicine | |||

Last week, we talked about giving ourselves permission to have fun — but this week? We’re swinging the pendulum back the other way. Because I made zero adjustments and just had fun… which was great until it wasn’t. Truth is, one of the hardest people... more
This week on Calling in Sick, I’m joined by Dr. Preston Roche—a psychiatry resident, former Air Force Academy track athlete, and viral medical content creator known as @itspresro . Preston brings a blend of clinical insight and personal vulnera... more
This week on Calling in Sick, we’re diving deep into a condition that’s often misunderstood, minimized, or completely missed: endometriosis. I’m joined by the wonderful Autumn Weimann (@grlwithbangs)—naturopathic doctor (@period.prep), clean beauty f... more
Hey sweet friends—no full episode this week, just a short 10-minute update from me. Between a rough IVIG reaction, an unexpected ER trip, and a literal attempted home invasion (yes, really), I’m throwing it back to a past episodes: Processing Your Ch... more
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I started experiencing chronic pain and inflammation especially in my back with no reason, I had 2 surgeries, endless doc appointments, negative test results, and tbh nothing could have prepared me for the pain I was going to experience for the last 3 months with no diagnosis, so no way to end this pain, not even anti inflammatories would help. I discovered Alex from Sasha Pieterse’s podcast WITN and I directly related to her and the rest is history, I feel like I’m seen, my pain is seen even wh... more
I have chronic migraine, anxiety and 2 other chronic illnesses- this pod makes me feel not so alone! 5 stars!
Funny and comforting. Feels like getting a hug from one of my favorite people.
Thank you so much for creating this podcast.
I am dealing with so many of the issues you talk about and I am going through a particularly very hard time with my health right now.
I already follow and love your content on TikTok. I just discovered your podcast and I am so excited about it! It is so helpful and comforting so please please continue to make more content!!!🥰🥰❤️❤️
This podcast feels like sitting down with a friend and being able to talk about hard things and scary things with someone who gets it, and realizing you’re not alone in your chronic illness journey! Can’t recommend enough.
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The content primarily revolves around personal experiences related to chronic illness and autoimmune conditions, particularly those faced by the host and her guests. Topics often include the complexities of living with chronic pain, the emotional and social challenges associated with illness, and the importance of community support and advocacy. Episodes frequently feature guests from various fields, including healthcare professionals, advocacy leaders, and those who share similar health struggles, providing a platform for open discussions about individual experiences and insights into new treatments and health practices. This community-centric approach is designed to foster connections with listeners who may feel isolated in their health j... more
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Recent guests on Calling In Sick include:
1. Autumn Weimann
2. Daniel Lynch
3. Dr. Zachary Spiritos
4. Oli Mittermaier
5. Dr. Stephanie Culler
6. Dr. Erin Nance
7. Jake Haendel
8. Dr. Karan Rajan
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