The Sick Chick Hour

The podcast has grown — and so have we. What started as a safe space to vent, connect, and share the realities of life with chronic illness has evolved into something even bigger, literally. I'm going to be talking to a group of people about a topic relevant to our lives—not just as chronically ill people, but as people. It’s still the same honest, hilarious, and heartfelt conversations you’ve com...

In this powerful and inspiring episode, Jen (@jencantbreathe) sits down with Mark Tremblay — Cystic Fibrosis warrior, advocate, and founder of the global nonprofit CFV4L (@cfvests4life) — for a conversation that will move you to your core. Mark shares his extraordinary life story —from growing up in California in a sterile, plastic-clean room to working in government and ultimately founding an org...

In this episode, host Jen Dunlea shares her journey living with Cystic Fibrosis, highlighting the trauma, strength, and resilience it has brought into her life. Released on the one-year anniversary of her second double lung transplant, Jen is joined by her mom, Laurel, who poses introspective questions about Jen's experiences throughout this journey.

In this engaging episode, Jen Dunlea (@Jencantbreathe) talks with Theresa Lynn Boyk about her experience with six complex illnesses. They explore early 2000s crime shows, the color teal, and why the term “doctor shopping” should be discarded. With the occasional southern accents, the episode also includes a fun game that adds a lively twist to their discussion. Join these dynamic Sick Chicks as th...

Jen Dunlea (@jencantbreathe) interviews Maddie Mitchell about how her use of GLP-1 medications contributed to the development and discovery of several chronic conditions. In their conversation, Jen and Maddie explore topics such as life, motherhood, and even play a game! Tune in to learn more about these Sick Chicks!

My first guest on The Sick Chick Hour is Maddie Mitchell! In this brief episode, we share our excitement about the upcoming content! Stay tuned and subscribe to this podcast!