The Chronic Movie Lover
The Chronic Movie Lover is a podcast for those who know that movies and TV are more than just entertainment—they shape us, inspire us, and even save us. For me, they were an escape from the chronic pain I’ve lived with since I was nine. Films and TV shows became my sanctuary, a place to feel, dream, and connect. In this podcast, I share the movies and shows that changed my life, made me laugh, made me cry, and made me think. I also talk about living with chronic pain, the lessons I’ve learned, and the ways pop culture intersects with life’s toughest challenges. Sometimes, I have guests to dive deeper into these conversations. If you love movies, TV, and real, honest storytelling—this is for you.
Podcasting since 2022 • 28 episodes
The Chronic Movie Lover
Latest Episodes
Chronic Pain & Pop Culture: Representation Done Right and Wrong
We’re diving into how chronic illness—specifically chronic pain—is portrayed in movies and TV. Sometimes, these stories feel honest and validating. Other times? They’re full of clichés, misinformation, or just plain erasure. So today, we’re goi...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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7:30
But you don’t look sick: answering the taboo questions about chronic pain
Today’s episode is a really special one. I’m not alone this time—I’m joined by two amazing women who, like me, live with chronic pain. And together, we’re doing something a little different. We’re answering the hard questions. The a...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:15:56
My Love for Vampires and the Longing for Something Beyond
This episode is based on a personal essay I wrote titled ‘Living Without Pain: My Love for Vampires and the Longing for Something Beyond.’ It’s an exploration of what it means to live with chronic pain, and how the stories we love—espe...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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12:03
It’s Just a Movie? Let’s Talk About That
If you love film as much as I do, you’ve probably had this conversation before—someone shrugs off an emotional reaction, a debate about representation, or a discussion about deeper meanings by saying, ‘Relax, it’s just a movie.’ But he...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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9:39
The Movies that Saved Me
We’re getting personal. We’re talking about the movies that saved me—the ones that helped me through the toughest times, the ones that gave me an escape, the ones that comforted me when nothing else could. If you’ve ever had a movie or TV show ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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13:37