
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 | 67 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineHealth & Fitness | |||

This week on Calling in Sick we’re talking about one of the most controversial skills you’ll ever learn with chronic illness… working smarter instead of harder.
After 25+ years being the patient, I’ve learned something I WISH someone told me as a ki... more
This week on Calling in Sick, we’re getting into one of the most universal chronic illness experiences that NOBODY warns you about. What happens when you internalize the words “I don’t believe you,” and how that becomes the voice in your head.
After... more
This week on Calling in Sick, we’re diving into one of the most begged-for topics in women’s health… hormones. We talk about what they actually do, how they impact chronic illness, and why SO many of us are misdiagnosed or dismissed for years.
I’m j... more
This month nearly took me out — it literally felt like a physical and mental rollercoaster. I was up…and then down (like almost in the hospital down)…and then up…and then decided it was also a good time to test some boundaries, which brought only mor... more
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Helpful information and such a warm, inviting community! This podcast has been so validating! I look forward to it each week.
As a fellow chronically ill baddie, calling in sick is a literal breath of fresh air! I’m still early on in my journey only having been diagnosed a year ago, but this show has offered me a lifeline, insights and comfort in knowing that I’m not in this alone. Alex does a beautiful job of sharing the good bad and ugly with a dose of humor and some positivity that feels genuine and honest. Having an autoimmune disease and being chronically ill can be so scary especially at first, but tapping into ... more
This podcast is like a chronic illness boot camp. I learn so much each time listen and it’s helped me feel less alone. It’s also given me tools to help advocate for myself. So thankful I came across this and can’t recommend it enough !
This podcast brings the chronic illness community together through experiences, influencers and healthcare professionals. It really helps make you feel less alone and bring everyone together.
Powerful and genuine. Every episode makes me feel seen and less alone in the chronic illness struggle.
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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 67 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. Shawn Tassone
2. Autumn Weimann
3. Daniel Lynch
4. Dr. Zachary Spiritos
5. Oli Mittermaier
6. Dr. Stephanie Culler
7. Dr. Erin Nance
8. Jake Haendel
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