The Strictly Sickly Podcast

We’re women who are far too familiar with chronic illness and treatment of people like us in the medical field. We are a group dedicated to educating people about chronic illnesses, the injustice in the hospital, treatment options, and information on local doctors. We talk about these issues and interview others like ourselves to share their stories and give advice on dealing with these critical issues in today's world.

Episode 23: Stigma of Being Sick

Can someone be angry with you for being sick? Why is there a stigma associated with illness? What is wrong with people? 

06-23
01:43:55

Episode 22: F!@#$ing Abortion!!

Are you kidding me?!? What the hell Alabama... We're calling you out. Georgia isn't far behind. Let's talk aboutt he most ristrictive abortion bill ever to be put on the books and how it impacts everyone. Also, good on you Ohio and Colorado. 

05-18
01:24:54

Episode 21: Living With C.R.P.S.

What is it like living with CRPS? What is it, how do you get it? what are the treatments? Everything you ever wanted to know about one of the most painful conditions on the planet from someone who has it.

04-09
01:31:37

Episode 20: Working the System

Today we're talking to our very good friend Katherine Heath about her experiences in the medical field, and stuff, and things.

03-18
01:28:00

Episode 19: The Slippery Slope of Anger!!!

Anger is a slippery slope once you've gone down it. But, should you avoid it, embrace it, or push it deep down into your gut. We talk anger management with someone who has anger management issues, mental health, and how to say the exact wrong thing. 

03-11
01:15:54

Episode 17: Pain Scales

Did adding pain rating as a vital statistic in hospitals cause the downfall of good health care? Discussing the different pain scales, how they came about, and what they mean to you.

02-17
01:26:06

Episode 15: The Brain Fog

Today we're discussing the condition commonly known as "Brain Fog", which is a common symptom of many chronic and acute illnesses. How to combat, avoid, and alleviate the condition.

02-02
01:01:35

Episode 14: Physician-Assisted Death

This episode comes with a trigger warning; We are talking in depth about Physician-Assisted Death/Suicide. We will be talking about some very serious things involving suicide, self-harm, and assisted death.

01-11
01:31:08

Episode 13: Vaccines

While Sara is still feeling out of sorts from the bug that Ashton passed on to her over New Year's Eve, the show must go on. Ashton takes the captains seat and runs an open discussion about vaccines, the myths, the facts, the science. Things get deep and heated in this episode.

01-06
01:34:47

Episode 12: Holiday Survival Guide

Talking with Allie Bolton bout things to do to get you through the holidays. It's a time of year when you may not be able to hide or dedicate much time to self-care. These are things we do to make it through. 

12-22
01:00:05

Episode 10: Self Care

We talk with Allie Bolton about self-care and beauty tips to help you feel your best when you're chronically ill. We talk about ways to feel cleaner when you just physically can't take a bath every day; what to do for someone who may be feeling gross, and Sara gets a makeover. 

12-01
01:18:02

Episode 9: Let's Talk About Sex

Let's talk about sex. Today Allie and I discuss sex while being chronically ill.

11-24
01:32:09

Episode 8: You Are Your Brain

On today's episode, we interview John Moore about his diagnosis of autism and his chronic health issues. 

11-15
01:37:46

Episode 7: Sick-Nificant Other (Part 4 of 4)

This is the last of a four-part series focused on the significant others of people with chronic illness. We ask tough questions about how they care for their others and still feel significant themselves. Tonight we talk to Ashton (Bradley) Rogers about his past and present relationships with people who have a chronic illness. 

11-10
01:27:29

Episode 6: Sick-Nificant Others (Part 3 of 4)

This is the third of a four-part series focused on the significant others of people with chronic illness. We ask tough questions about how they care for their others and still feel significant themselves. Tonight we talk to Stephen Hatfield about his relationship with Sara and how they manage.

11-10
01:20:53

Episode 4: Sick-Nificant Other (Part 1 of 4)

This is the first of a four-part series focused on the significant others of people with chronic illness. We ask tough questions about how they care for their others and still feel significant themselves. Tonight we talk to Aaron Martindale about his relationship with Kristin and how they manage.

11-10
01:05:17

Episode 5: Sick-Nificant Other (Part 2 of 4)

This is the second of a four-part series focused on the significant others of people with chronic illness. We ask tough questions about how they care for their others and still feel significant themselves. Tonight we talk to Zack Wakeman about his relationship with Allie Bolton and how they manage. 

11-10
59:06

Episode 3: New Faces

Today we welcome longtime friend Allie Bolton to the show to talk about her chronic issues and what she's gone through in her life. 

11-10
55:58

Episode 2: Home from the Hospital

After an 8 day stay in the hospital with a blood clot we decide to update the listeners on what's going on with my health. 

11-10
01:11:32

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