The Sick Bitches Podcast

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The Sick Bitches Podcast is a bold, unfiltered, and deeply human series that celebrates resilience in all its forms. In every episode, we dive into the raw, real, and remarkable stories of people navigating illness, disability, and neurodivergence — exploring not only their personal journeys, but also how these intersect with the passions, careers, and experiences that shape their lives. These are not tales of pity or tragedy — they are honest narratives of determination, insight, and everyday brilliance. Through in-depth interviews, we meet individuals who are challenging stereotypes and rede...

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You Are Your Genes 07.11.2025 1:03:35

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Sick Bitches Podcast features a conversation with Andrew Hamilton, a molecular neurobiologist, who discusses the intersection of genetics, gender, and mental health. In our first ever Zoom interview, Andrew emphasizes the need for more public discourse and research to destigmatize mental health and provide targeted therapies based on genetic understanding. The...

Navigating a Complex Diagnosis 11.09.2025 1:04:25

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Christopher interviews Casey about her struggles with PMDD, or Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder, and how difficult it has been to receive diagnosis, care, and treatment. They also discuss some of the general reasons why complex disorders, especially those that are not yet well understood, can have devastating, or even life-threatening, consequences as a result of...

The Barriers to Care 02.09.2025 1:00:04

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Sick Bitches Podcast , Christopher and Casey sat down with Philip Baker, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who gave us a candid look into the realities of working in the mental health profession. From navigating through personal burnout to supporting clients who face systemic barriers to care, Philip's raw and deeply insightful stories are honest, nua...

The Myth of Functionality 23.08.2025 1:04:46

Send us Fan Mail Casey and Christopher talk to RoseJean Weller, who knows that functioning looks different for everyone and, in a world of expectations and over-scheduling, sometimes the body makes plans of its own.

Healing vs. Adapting 16.08.2025 1:04:24

Send us Fan Mail What if healing isn’t always possible—or even the point? In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Casey and Christopher sit down with Jonathan, a longtime special education teacher who has spent decades navigating the intersection of his own lifelong depression and a career working with students facing severe behavioral challenges. Jonathan doesn’t offer easy answers. Instead,...

Pilot - On Being a Healer Who Is Healing 08.08.2025 52:30

Send us Fan Mail On this first episode of The Sick Bitches Podcast, Casey and Christopher discuss what it means to be educators who are trying to heal others... while navigating healing journeys of their own.