The Sick Gaze
Welcome to the Sick Gaze podcast, a series where we dive deep into the complexities of life with chronic illness, attempt to break down gendered barriers within healthcare, and advocate for disability justice. Drawing inspiration from Laura Mulvey’s concept of the male-gaze, The Sick Gaze challenges the existing narrative norms by offering a platform for diverse lived experiences. In a world where stories are often filtered through able-bodied perspectives, our podcast strives to bring visibility to invisible conditions. Join us as we navigate the complexities of life with chronic illness, fostering empathy, understanding, and ultimately, creating a community that embraces and validates the stories that have long remained in the shadows.
Podcasting since 2024 • 26 episodes
The Sick Gaze
Latest Episodes
My Experience with Chronic Illness
Hi everyone, and welcome to this quick episode. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and share some of my journey with chronic illness. I live with rheumatoid arthritis and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, two conditions that have t...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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20:12
Forging Your Own Path While Being Chronically Ill with Hailey Hudson
In this episode, I sit down with medical writer Hailey Hudson, who first began experiencing symptoms of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in her teens. By her twenties, her condition had progressed to the point where she could not eat without ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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41:43
Not Rare, Just Ignored: When Conditions Aren't on the Curriculum with Ada Port
For years, Ada Port moved through the healthcare system without a diagnosis, despite living with persistent and life-altering symptoms. Without a clear explanation, it was difficult to speak about her experience, especially when her pain ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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55:10
A Love Letter to the Chronically Ill With Erica Falco
In today's episode, I sit down with Erica Falco, a woman living in Long Island, NY, with multiple chronic illnesses that greatly affect her daily life, including endometriosis, hEDS, POTS, MCAS, and gastroparesis. In this inspiring and heartfel...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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34:00
An Attack on Disability Rights: The Lawsuit Against Section 504
In this episode of The Sick Gaze, Tayler Goectau and I, Molly Dickerson, break down the alarming lawsuit filed by 17 states against Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act—a crucial civil rights protection for disabled people. We discuss...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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24:20