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Calling In Sick

Just Media
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Mental Health
Autoimmune Diseases
Community Support
Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Neuroplasticity
Functional Medicine
Trauma
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Vasculitis
Social Media Misinformation
Relationships
Lupus
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Holistic Health
Supplement Culture
Rock Climbing
Self-Care
Endometriosis

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

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This week on Calling in Sick, we’re debriefing my very impromptu trip to London… which happened one week after I was hospitalized. Yes. That hospitalization. The one with the worst IVIG hangover I’ve had in a long time. And somehow… we still made it ... more

It’s finally happening... Calling in Sick is officially launching a SECOND episode every week!!!!!!

Y’all’s response to the first Ask Alex episode was so overwhelmingly positive that we had to open it up to everyone. We listened, and we’re officiall... more

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This week on Calling in Sick, I’m joined by Caroline Cray, a content creator and healthcare recruiter living with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), dysautonomia, and multiple severe allergies, to talk about what life looks like when food isn’t sa... more

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This week on Calling in Sick, I’m sharing a very real life update. I talk through my chronic illness thoughts on:

• getting Botox (including my TMJ) with a chronic illness

• starting to prep for IVF and embryo implantation: emotionally, logisti... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Tracy Shevell
High-risk OBGYN and advocate for chronic illness awareness
Episode: Lessons on Healing From a Doctor Living With Chronic Illness (ft. Dr. Tracy Shevell)
Tara Rule
Actor, filmmaker, and disability rights activist.
Episode: How Chronic Illness Redefines What Actually Matters, with Tara Rule
Sara Levitt
A Crohn's and ostomy advocate from Montreal, Canada who shares her journey to destigmatize chronic illness and promote self-acceptance.
Episode: Making Invisible Illness Visible: Sara Levitt Walks the Runway with an Ostomy Bag
Samantha Duran
Disabled content creator, adaptive fashion designer, and advocate redefining accessibility in life and style.
Episode: Chronic Pain Isn’t a Moral Failure: Samantha Duran on Pain, Stigma & Survival
Dr. Shawn Tassone
A double board-certified MD and Ph.D. in mind, body medicine and philosophy, known as America's holistic gynecologist.
Episode: Your Hormones Could Be the Missing Link in Your Chronic Illness (with Dr. Tassone)
Autumn Weimann
Naturopathic doctor, endometriosis advocate, and founder of Bangin Hair
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Episode: Autumn Weimann on Endometriosis & The Mind-Body Connection
Daniel Lynch
Co-founder and president of Medical Billing Gurus, passionate about helping patients navigate medical billing complexities.
Medical Billing Gurus
Episode: Medical Billing Secrets That Could Save You Thousands - With Daniel Lynch
Dr. Zachary Spiritos
A neuro gastro immunologist specializing in the treatment of complex medical conditions related to gastrointestinal health
University of North Carolina (UNC)
Episode: Revisit: Medical gaslighting, gender bias & what to do about it (with Dr. Zachary Spiritos)
Oli Mittermaier
Co-founder of CIT Clinics specializing in psychedelic therapy
CIT Clinics
Episode: Ketamine Therapy: A New Way to Treat Pain and Mental Health

Host

Alex Wildeson
Host of the show who shares her unfiltered journey through chronic illnesses, offering insights and gathering the community's shared experiences. Alex provides practical advice, comic relief, and emotional support through her storytelling.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings
  • A godsend

    Finally! Some useful advice and community for the chronically ill.

    Places like Reddit and fb are too depressing, but this actually gives me hope, chuckles, and makes me feel seen. I’ve been binge listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smartyskort
    United States14 days ago
  • Relatable

    Absolutely love the topics! Such a relatable podcast and the topics are so relevant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beks12547
    United States2 months ago
  • Chronic illness girlie love

    Alexandra is so relatable whether you have chronic illness or not. I love following her on instagram and then started listening to her podcast and just love her! She makes us fellow chronic illness girlies feel not so alone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndiPlum
    United States3 months ago
  • So helpful

    This podcast has made me not feel so alone and crazy as I am newly starting my autoimmune journey but these 2 years have been so long and exhausting. I find so much peace in knowing there are others out there that have expierenced the same things and it’s part of the journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrs E.Miller
    United States3 months ago
  • Comfort Listen

    This podcast feels like a FaceTime with a best friend. Such good conversations and advice. I love having someone to relate to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jess5674
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners express gratitude for the warmth and community support cultivated through shared experiences.
The personal narratives resonate deeply, uplifting those grappling with similar health challenges.
Feedback highlights the host's authentic storytelling style as a key factor in building connections with the audience.
Reviewers appreciate the practical advice provided, finding it empowering and informative.

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Talking Points

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How Stress, Trauma, and the Lack of Safety Shape Chronic Illness (ft Dr. Sula Wingassen)
Q: What tools did you discover out of that kind of program and how did it prop you up to develop your biopsychosocial framework?
Dr. Wingassen explains that she learned to relate differently to her experiences, which helped her to regain some functionality and contribute to her healing process.
How Stress, Trauma, and the Lack of Safety Shape Chronic Illness (ft Dr. Sula Wingassen)
Q: How did you get into this space?
Dr. Wingassen shares her journey from studying law to psychology and her personal health challenges, leading to her specialization in health psychology.
Lessons on Healing From a Doctor Living With Chronic Illness (ft. Dr. Tracy Shevell)
Q: How can chronic illness sufferers navigate negative narratives on social media?
Focus on trusted voices, mute the noise around you and remember that the loudest voices often don't represent the majority.
Lessons on Healing From a Doctor Living With Chronic Illness (ft. Dr. Tracy Shevell)
Q: What are some tips for becoming your own advocate in your health journey?
You must believe you're worthy of respect and have honest conversations with your physician, and find help through patient advocacy groups.
Ask Alex: The Chronic Illness Questions Everyone is Afraid to Ask
Q: How do you advocate for yourself when at the ER?
If you call your doctor and report your symptoms, go to the ER if they advise it, but it's vital to also seek trauma therapy for previous experiences.

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2. Tara Rule
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5. Dr. Shawn Tassone
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7. Daniel Lynch
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