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Calling In Sick

Just Media
Chronic Illness
Mental Health
Chronic Pain
Autoimmune Diseases
Community Support
Prednisone
Autoimmune Disease
Patient Advocacy
Endometriosis
Chronic Illness Management
Vasculitis
Self-Care
Anxiety
Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Women's Health
Emotional Health
Autoimmunity
Trauma Therapy
Medical Gaslighting
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

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 x Ask Alex, Ali Moresco and I are getting into everything happening in the Lyme disease world RIGHT NOW. It's Lyme Awareness Month, ticks are predicted to be worse than ever this year, and there is actually some hopeful n... more

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Alli Moresco
Advocate and expert on tick-borne illnesses
Lyme disease patient advocate
Episode: Ticks Are On the Rise: Everything you NEED to Know About Lyme Disease RIGHT NOW! (ft. Ali Moresco)
Ali Moresco
Lyme advocate, healthcare communications professional
Lyme advocacy community
Episode: Got Bit By a Tick? Here's Exactly What To Do: The 411 on Lyme Disease (ft. Ali Moresco)
Cortney Gensemer
Scientist at ChronicBio researching complex chronic illnesses
ChronicBio
Episode: How Research is Changing the Future for Chronic Illness Patients (ft. Cortney Gensemer)
Mickey Trescott
Author and educator on autoimmune nutrition; co-creator of the Autoimmune Protocol
Autoimmune Protocol
Episode: AIP Diet Explained: What It Is, How It Works + Where to Start (w/ Mickey Trescott)
Shamekka Marty
Advocate, Pretty Sick Lupus Chick, lupus and chronic illness survivor
Self-employed advocate and board-certified patient advocate
Episode: Medical Gaslighting, Racial Bias & a Kidney Transplant: Shamekka Marty's Unfiltered Chronic Illness Story
Natalie Crawford
Fertility expert, author
Fora Fertility
Episode: Trying to Conceive With Chronic Illness (ft. Dr. Natalie Crawford)
Ashton McGrady
Accessibility consultant in beauty space; disability advocate
Wishing Well Co / Radiantly Goldham (appears as consultant)
Episode: Accessible Beauty: The Billion-Dollar Market Beauty Brands Ignore (ft. Ashton McGrady)
Ted Areco
Guest mentioned as part of the support crew
Unspecified
Episode: Inside a hospital stay with a chronic illness (my worst one yet)
Jenna Gestetner
Creator known as Jenna X Health; MCAS/Mast Cell Activation Syndrome advocate
Content creator, MCAS advocate
Episode: How to Build Wellness Habits When You're Chronically Sick

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Alex Wildeson
Host of the show focusing on chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, and community-driven guidance.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 162 ratings
  • Love the Content But Too Many Ads

    Thank you for sharing your chronic illness experiences with others!This podcast has made me feel less alone with my own struggles. Great topic choices each week.

    Unfortunately, I am starting to have a very hard time listening due to the huge number of ads. They happen about every 1.5-2 minutes and always interrupt the speaker mid sentence! Sadly, it’s forcing me to stop listening.

    Pauses for intentional ad breaks would be much better! Otherwise it’s hard to focus on anything being said.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BelleChurch
    Canada3 months ago
  • 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 States4 months ago
  • Relatable

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beks12547
    United States6 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 States6 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 States6 months ago

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Strong community feel; guests bring credibility and practical tips.
Some listeners note frequent sponsor reads—ads can interrupt listening flow.
Listeners appreciate the host's relatability and honesty about living with chronic illness.
Overall, the show is described as comforting, supportive, and empowering for those with health challenges.

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Ticks Are On the Rise: Everything you NEED to Know About Lyme Disease RIGHT NOW! (ft. Ali Moresco)
Q: How is the public-private collaboration Limex influencing standard lab testing, and what does that mean for patients?
Alli explains that Limex is a partnership to fund improved lab work, pooling efforts from nonprofits and government to push better, standardized testing, which could lead to more accurate diagnoses and faster care.
Ticks Are On the Rise: Everything you NEED to Know About Lyme Disease RIGHT NOW! (ft. Ali Moresco)
Q: What are the three biggest things you're excited to see on the Lyme disease information website?
Alli says the site should emphasize patient resources, clear signs and symptoms, and updated statistics that reflect the real burden and diversity of people affected, along with ongoing efforts to improve surveillance.
Motherhood with Chronic Illness | Q&A with Cortney Gensemer
Q: Matilda wants to know, she has a son with high energy and CFS—any tips to avoid or limit burnout?
Engage in low-stimulation, bonding activities like reading together on the couch while the child plays nearby, use a back porch setup with a water table to let the child burn energy while the parent stays resting, and lean into supportive routines and help from family or friends to share caregiving loads.
Talking About Chronic Illness Is Awkward; Q&A with Jenna Gestetner
Q: Any tips on how to be more open about the ebbs and flows of chronic illness life with others?
Be honest but selective: share enough to convey your experience, but protect your boundaries and energy by not feeling obligated to disclose every detail or to seek validation from everyone.
How Comedy Helped Gary Gulman Survive Depression
Q: When did you first seek help for depression and anxiety?
I started seeking help before college, during summer training at Boston College, after recognizing overwhelming depressive feelings and fear.

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The show centers on living with chronic illness and autoimmune conditions, blending candid personal storytelling with practical guidance from medical professionals, researchers, and patient advocates. Episodes frequently cover fertility and pregnancy with chronic illness, nutrition and wellness, patient advocacy, access to care, and navigating medical systems, all while maintaining a warm, conversational tone that invites community support and shared experiences. A notable strength is the willingness to host diverse voices—from clinicians to wellness educators and disability advocates—providing actionable tips while demystifying medical decisions for listeners who live with long-term health challenges.

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Recent guests on Calling In Sick include:

1. Alli Moresco
2. Ali Moresco
3. Cortney Gensemer
4. Mickey Trescott
5. Shamekka Marty
6. Natalie Crawford
7. Ashton McGrady
8. Ted Areco

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