
Welcome to the Calling in Sick, hosted by Alex Wildeson and produced by Just Media. On this podcast, Alex shares her unfiltered personal journey battling several autoimmune and chronic conditions including Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) Vasculitis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) / Lupus, Endometriosis, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). She also provides practical “how-to” guides, expl... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 75 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineHealth & Fitness | |||

This week on Calling in Sick, I’m sharing a very real life update. I talk through my chronic illness thoughts on:
• getting Botox (including my TMJ) with a chronic illness
• starting to prep for IVF and embryo implantation: emotionally, logisti... more
This week on Calling in Sick, I’m joined by Dr. Sula Windgassen, a health psychologist, researcher, author of It’s All in Your Body, and fellow chronic illness patient.
Dr. Windgassen brings a rare and deeply validating perspective to chronic illnes... more
This week on Calling in Sick, I’m joined by Dr. Tracy Shevell — a physician, high-risk OBGYN, women’s health advocate, and chronic illness patient. Dr. Shevell brings a rare dual perspective: what it’s like to move through the medical system as both ... more
This week on Calling in Sick, I’m joined by actor, content creator, and disability rights advocate Tara Rule for an honest, existential conversation about what happens when you come face-to-face with your own mortality… and decide to stop waiting for... more
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Absolutely love the topics! Such a relatable podcast and the topics are so relevant.
Alexandra is so relatable whether you have chronic illness or not. I love following her on instagram and then started listening to her podcast and just love her! She makes us fellow chronic illness girlies feel not so alone.
This podcast has made me not feel so alone and crazy as I am newly starting my autoimmune journey but these 2 years have been so long and exhausting. I find so much peace in knowing there are others out there that have expierenced the same things and it’s part of the journey.
This podcast feels like a FaceTime with a best friend. Such good conversations and advice. I love having someone to relate to.
Helpful information and such a warm, inviting community! This podcast has been so validating! I look forward to it each week.
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The content focuses on the host's firsthand experiences navigating chronic illnesses, including but not limited to autoimmune diseases, and chronic pain conditions. Each episode blends personal narratives with informative discussions, offering listeners not just support, but also practical advice on managing their own health challenges. Trendy health topics, interviews with specialists, and insights into self-advocacy are prominently featured, making the show a resource for anyone dealing with similar struggles. Particularly noteworthy is the emphasis on community building, encouraging listeners to connect and share their journeys while navigating the often isolating experience of chronic illness.
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Calling In Sick launched a year ago and published 75 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Calling In Sick include:
1. Dr. Tracy Shevell
2. Tara Rule
3. Sara Levitt
4. Samantha Duran
5. Dr. Shawn Tassone
6. Autumn Weimann
7. Daniel Lynch
8. Dr. Zachary Spiritos
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