Made Visible

When Madelaine DeRose was very young, her mom realized that she saw things differently than other kids, and Madelaine was ultimately diagnosed with dyslexia. On today's episode, Madelaine and I discuss how people with dyslexia experience the world, and how being bilingual impacts her dyslexia. We also chat about the link between creativity and dyslexia, how she manages dyslexia in her professional life, and why she wants to correct misperceptions and raise awareness about the reality of the disorder.

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When talking about her experience with eczema, Sarah Harris is not just thoughtful; she's also laugh-out-loud funny. For instance, she calls her experience with eczema herpeticum "the best clickbait ever," but also acknowledges that it was shocking to be told that her eczema had re-manifested as a dermatological emergency. On today's episode, Sarah and I talk about what it's like to have a condition that's both visible and invisible, and why she wants to keep complicating the conversation around skin.

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In 2017, after four years of misdiagnoses by 30 practitioners, Evan Golub was finally diagnosed with Lyme disease. Since then, he's dedicated his life to educating himself on Lyme while supporting others who are also managing the condition. On today's episode, Evan and I discuss why he gravitates towards functional medicine and is always up for exploring the latest in natural treatments. We also chat about why he founded Wana, a new digital health platform for people with chronic and invisible illnesses.

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Living in Israel, Allie Kashkash faces unique challenges when it comes to managing her son's allergies. Not only is the most popular snack in Israel made of peanuts, she also discovered a lack of allergy resources in Hebrew. On today's episode, Allie and I talk about the difference between how Americans and Israelis view allergies, how she protects her son while ensuring he can still experience many childhood activities, and why she started a business to provide resources and gear for allergy families.

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Christopher Hooton was diagnosed with depression almost a decade ago, and he's discovered that his symptoms are somewhat treatment-resistant. He's had to find other ways to manage his mental health, and creativity plays a big role in that. On today's episode, Christopher and I talk about why he recently transitioned from arts critic to arts creator, and how the evocative nature of The National's music, which is the subject of his podcast, provides a jumping-off point to talk about mental health.

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*Listener Favorite*

Gunnar Esiason believes cystic fibrosis drug development is in its golden age, and that's good news for people like him. Gunnar was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at age two, and since then, he's relied on an intensive treatment regimen to manage his symptoms. On today's episode, Gunnar and I talk about why he feels a sense of promise around CF research, how he copes with his condition using humor and transparency, and his two jobs, both of which he loves: CF advocacy and coaching ice hockey.

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When Sophia Saad was younger, learning wasn't especially fun for her. Years later, as a teacher and art therapist, Sophia had the chance to provide students with learning opportunities that she didn't have. Working with special education students, Sophia found her calling in the classroom. On today's episode, we talk about her experience as a teacher and her transition to a private art therapy practice, the role art plays in her own life, and why her practice is ultimately about process, and not a finished work of art.

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When Sophia Saad was younger, learning wasn't especially fun for her. Years later, as a teacher and art therapist, Sophia had the chance to provide students with learning opportunities that she didn't have. Working with special education students, Sophia found her calling in the classroom. On today's episode, we talk about her experience as a teacher and her transition to a private art therapy practice, the role art plays in her own life, and why her practice is ultimately about process, and not a finished work of art.

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Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age nine didn't stop Amanda Goldberg from pursuing a competitive tennis career. Due to sports injuries, however, Amanda ultimately left tennis and joined the family business, Goldberg's Famous Bagels. On today's episode, Amanda and I talk about how tennis helped her develop the ability to really listen to her body, the value of having doctors that you trust, and how she juggles her health with her growing responsibilities at a family business she loves.

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Yali Szulanski has navigated eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self harm, and trauma. Around ten years ago, she realized that if she didn't seek recovery, she would continue to lose relationships in her life. On today's episode, Yali and I talk about the role her husband has played in her recovery (and how she tried to convince him not to date her), the importance of learning compassion for herself, and how she practices awareness and cares for her body now that she's a mom to two kids.

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