Mary Kate Mahany (@chronicbaddie) joins 2 Old 4 TikTok this week! Dena and Melissa start the show talking about the Bridgerton TikTok Musical. 

Mary Kate Mahany Interview: 2:25

Mary Kate describes her backstory and how she discovered she had a chronic illness. She tried to connect with people using Reddit and Instagram, but ultimately found her community on TikTok. Because of TikTok, she’s been able to properly diagnose her illness and get advice for how to manage it. 

Chronic Illness TikTok: 29:20

We get into Chronic Illness TikTok, discussing some of our favorite creators like Leah Asher (@leahashermusic), Shay (@shayshitsinthebag), Sarah Zeitlin (@sarah_zeitlin), Seren Becker (@Serenbecker). Mary Kate tells us some more of her favorite creators: Matthew Friend (@matturday.night.live), Beave (@beaverbabyfurrylove), @enkyboys, @gucci_pineapple, Grandad Frank (@grandadfrankk).

Lightning Round: 59:45

MK answers a speed round of questions like her favorite TikTok songs, most annoying TikTok trends, who she’d have in her Hype House, and her advice for TikTok creators. 

Find TikTok videos from all the creators we mention on our blog (2Old4TikTok.com) and Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod).