Sick, I Swear

Send us Fan Mail Adriana M. de la Torre is a disability attorney and co-founder of Tower Law Group who has dedicated her entire practice to helping people fight for the Social Security benefits they deserve. In this episode we get into the disability process, denial rates, dynamic disability, invisible illness, fraud myths, and what it actually takes to get approved. If you are currently in the pr...

Send us Fan Mail PhD, power chair user, and host of his own podcast TyePod, Tye Martin talks growing up with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, accessibility and why the disability hierarchy needs to go. We get into caregiving, independence, the Medicare/Medicaid nightmare, and what it looks like to bring a disabled perspective into biomedical research.  Follow Tye Here | Listen to TyePod Here Follow SI...

Send us Fan Mail Alli Rose is a POTS, endo, and Graves disease girly who had her whole life flipped upside down at 21. We're talking diagnoses, dropping out, social media career, dating while disabled, and unlearning everything society taught us about productivity.  Follow Alli: TikTok | Instagram Follow SIS: TikTok | Instagram Happy healing, babe Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Janine Liz is a disabled OT navigating healthcare as both the provider and the patient. We talk EDS, occupational therapy, advocacy, red flags in providers, and how small adaptations can change daily life activities. It’s validating, educational and very “disabled people deserve better” energy BECAUSE WE DO!!  Find Janine Here  Follow. Rate. Subscribe! Find SIS Here Support the sh...

Send us Fan Mail Cerys Davage, Host of Unbalanced Podcast joins SIS to talk about LGMD, disability, podcast life, advocacy, and how to chase creative dreams without burning yourself out...and YA, I love her. Click here to follow Sick, I Swear  Click here to follow Unbalanced and Cerys Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Psychic Medium Amie Balesky is BACK with SIS to unpack disability, authenticity, old patterns, spiritual alignment, and how to stop comparing your pain, your pace, or your purpose to anyone else’s. PLUS- A little visitor from the other side :) Rate the podcast, and BESTIE make sure you’re hitting that subscribe button so you get notified when the next episode is!  Follow @SickISwe...

Send us Fan Mail A  conversation with Tayler Goectau, known as Distaaybled online, about navigating EDS, POTS, endometriosis, ostomy and more. We yap about medical gaslighting, self-advocacy, digital education, and her next chapter as a patient-scientist at the Norris Lab. Rate and follow Sick, I Swear podcast, and make sure you’re hitting that subscribe button so you get notified when the next ep...

Send us Fan Mail Deena shares her powerful 25-year journey with migraine from her first symptoms at age 3 to becoming a leading advocate for migraine care and awareness. Misdiagnosed early on, her condition turned chronic by age 20. Deena endured decades of medical gaslighting, so many failed treatments, and endless battles for care before discovering relief. She now leads The Migraine Network , o...

Send us Fan Mail Donna Irene joins me for Young Women Living With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) in America to share her story of living with a misunderstood, invisible disability. From years of medical gaslighting and dismissal by doctors to embracing mobility aids and confronting internalized ableism, Donna’s journey is raw, real, and full of insight. We talk about chronic illness, hypermobility,...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Dr. Akilah Cadet joins Sick, I Swear to talk about the harsh realities of navigating Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome while also confronting racism and systemic bias in healthcare. From being dismissed to the deep-rooted impact of white supremacy in medicine, Dr. Cadet shares her personal journey and expert insights into what it's like living at the intersecti...

Send us Fan Mail Sarah Nicole shares her story of living with POTS, facing medical gaslighting, and the deep importance of prioritizing mental health. Her honesty and advocacy is lighting the way! Follow Sarah! TikTok/Youtube: @Sare.nicolee Follow SIS! TikTok/Insta: @sickiswearpodcast Wanna chat? www.sickiswearpod.com Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with world renowned psychic medium Amie Balesky—someone who played an absolute pivotal role in my journey toward getting diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. We dive into the intersection of chronic illness, spiritual connection, and the unseen energy that surrounds us all. Amie opens up about her own experiences with real AF talk about getting sick a...

Send us Fan Mail Talk to yourself the way you would a friend! On this episode Kylee Nixon joins us to discuss living with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and how to keep a positive mindset despite the challenges of chronic illness. Kylee also shares how finding a creative outlet can serve as a powerful tool for self-expression, healing, and creating connection. Whether you're...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Sick I Swear, we're joined by Katie Killick, an advocate and creator. Katie is the visionary behind Chronic Youth, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals navigating the complexities of life with chronic illness--with a mission to improve quality of life through resources, emotional support, and advocacy, Listen in as Katie spills the tea on her...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the art of self-advocacy—why it’s crucial, how to do it, and why staying silent is never the answer when it comes to your health. Chronic illness can leave you feeling powerless at times, but being your own advocate is one of the most empowering tools in your toolbox. From navigating doctor’s visits to setting personal boundaries, we discuss the ways...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 1 of Sick I Swear ! In this first episode, we’re diving right into what this podcast is all about—giving a voice to the millions living with invisible illnesses and disabilities, the ones who “don’t look sick” but know all too well the realities of chronic illness. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why this podcast exists : If you’ve ever been told “But you don’t lo...