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12. meaninglessness & systemic soup
54:39||Season 1, Ep. 12Support Mari:Gofundme.com/marigfmPayPal:nikkibidmead@hotmail.comWishlist: bit.ly/marisurvivalneedsIn this episode I explore where my productivity guilt comes from and why it is the medical system's fault. I also speak about meaninglessness because of being chronically ill.Get in touch: thoughtsinisolationpodcast@gmail.com
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11. turn off your power washers (also I'm writing a book)
46:12||Season 1, Ep. 11I speak about a book I am writing while getting distracted by my neighbour's power washers. I then do a deep dive into why power washing is so annoying, and how summers with chronic illness can be difficult.Check out the DecodeME study here: https://www.decodeme.org.ukGet in touch at: thoughtsinisolationpodcast@gmail.com
10. Chatting with chronicallyloz
01:23:43||Season 1, Ep. 10In this episode, I chat with Lauren (chronicallyloz). A law student, chronic illness activist and fellow chronic illness sufferer. We talk about all things chronic illness and Lauren shares her story of her own chronic illness journey thus far.Further #FundThePlan information can be found here: https://x.com/ThereForME_UKGet in touch at: thoughtsinisolationpodcast@gmail.com
9. chronic illness and losing your sense of identity
36:03||Season 1, Ep. 9In this episode, I explore what it means to have a sense of identity, to lose your sense of identity and how I have started to reconstruct my own.Get in touch: thoughtsinisolationpodcast@gmail.com
8. Jimmy Kimmel is in my ear
39:44||Season 1, Ep. 8Content wsrning: talks of medical gaslighting, medical neglect, hallucinations, seizures and psychosis.Disclaimer: I am not a professional in any sense of the word when it comes to psychology, psychiatry, etc. I am just sharing my personal experience and anecdotal knowledge.Get in touch at: thoughtsinisolationpodcast@gmail.com
7. a hard conversation about experiencing The Holidays with a chronic illness
01:00:58||Season 1, Ep. 7In this episode I discuss the physical, psychological and emotional impact that living with chronic illness causes - especially during holidays and special occasions.Get in touch at: thoughtsinisolationpodcast@gmail.com
6. Chatting with Paddy of the INAAM Podcast
01:57:53||Season 1, Ep. 6In this episode, I chat with the wonderful Paddy. He is the host of the 'Its Not All About ME' podcast. We discuss all things M.E. from guilt, acceptance to ambition and much more. A truly incredible chat that I thoroughly enjoyed.Get in touch at: thoughtsinisolationpodcast@gmail.com