In today's episode, Pat talks to us about her experience with infertility and two premature births.  She is candid with us about everything from the invasive questions and tests to racing across Long Island with her husband's semen for an insemination appointment. You may have heard about Pat on her daughter Alex's episode (ep.35), so as Ricky says, this is like a prequel episode!

In today's episode, Siv talks to us about her experience freezing her eggs.

In today's show, Kayla presents her final project on disability representation in media for her Embodiment and Disability course at CUNY School of Professional Studies. A few weeks ago we asked our listeners to send us examples of media that they thought represented disability. Today we will discuss films and shows that get it right, and where others went wrong.

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In today's episode, Kelly talks to us about the multiple surgeries she has had to have on her eye as a result of an airbag injury from a car accident when she was eleven years old.

In today's episode, Ally talks to us about her experience with Type 1 Diabetes. From chugging water from the bathroom sink to the politics of the cost of insulin, Ally enlightens us on the issues surrounding Diabetes. We encourage our listeners to check out Nick Jonas' foundation, Beyond Type 1. You can register through their grassroots platform to be connected with your local representative to help pass The Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021, and keep up with other price capping bills.

On today's episode, Laura talks to us about her chronic illnesses including Supraventricular Tachycardia, premature atrial and ventricular beats, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gastritis, Vertical Heterophoria and PTSD. She discusses the frustrations of having an invisible illness, the guilt of being a chronically ill mom, and the difficulty of working a full-time job. Kayla and Laura reflect on how hard it can be to rely on your spouse for help, but how rewarding that relationship is, and that sick and disabled people are worthy of love.

On today's episode, Joanna talks to us about her 20+ years experience with Crohn's Disease.  Joanna reflects on her diagnosis journey as a first-generation American and trying to translate medical terms to her parents as an eight-year-old, and her current journey through pregnancy during a pandemic. Joanna is this year's Honored Hero for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Take Steps Walk, please visit our Facebook or message us for the link to donate to her team!

On today's episode, Tara talks to us about her experience with Endometriosis, or like many in her situation, her "almost diagnosis" of Endometriosis. We discuss the difficulty in identifying and describing symptoms, and how that complicates receiving proper care. Additionally, Tara discusses the importance of feeling your emotions, including grief, and how she manages her anxiety and depression.

On today's episode, Kristen talks to us about their experience with Autism from two perspectives, as an autistic adult, and a parent of an autistic child. She discusses the diagnosis process, stigma, and the ableism she and her daughter, Ava, face. Kristin also talks to us about her experience with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

On today's episode, Sandi talks to us about their experience managing multiple chronic pain conditions, with the focus being on Fibromyalgia. We talk about imposter syndrome, not feeling sick enough to identify with the disabled community, and the grand sense of relief when you finally seek help within the community you belong to.