On today's episode, Alex talks to us about her experience with Graves' Disease, Anxiety and Depression, and what came first- "the chicken or the egg?" She discusses her traumatic experience as a teenager who was not believed, told to diet, exercise more, and "go enjoy your summer". Alex's experience of gaslighting paired with the lack of exposure and knowledge of anxiety and depression prolonged her diagnosis and healing, and is unfortunately a common theme among people with non-apparent illnesses.

On today's episode, John talks to us about his experience with Asperger's Syndrome. He tells us about things that bother him such as loud noises and rude behavior, along with things he loves such as jazz music, classic Disney films, and drawing (check our Instagram to see his art!). Also joining us is John's sister, Maria, who tells us a little more about Autism from the perspective of a sibling.

On today's episode, Nora talks to us about her experience with Hypothyroidism, which Ricky also has! The two of them compare their experiences regulating their  hormones through high school and college. Nora also discusses her experience in the Peace Corps and healthcare in China including access to feminine care products and the lack of discussion of mental health.

On today's Episode, Lake talks with us about their experience with many mental and physical diagnoses and the difficulty of managing all of them at once. In this discussion, we focus on Ehler's Danlos Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Bipolar 1, Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD. Lake offers great insight into identity struggles some disabled people face in terms of acceptance and accessibility into different communities, but also speaks as a queer person and discusses their experience with Gender Dysphoria. With many of these diagnoses being new, Lake talks to us about their internalized ableism they are working through and reflects on the gaslighting they experienced.

CONTENT WARNING: Suicide, Self Harm, Eating Disorders, Sexual Abuse, Substance Abuse.

On today's show Sarah talks to us about her experience with Ulcerative Colitis, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Major Depression and Anxiety. She details her intrusive thoughts and gives us a better look at what OCD actually looks like. Sarah tells us everything about her treatments from colonoscopies to her stay at a psychiatric hospital, and how she wishes more people in her life would ask about these experiences.

On today's show we have Andy on to talk to us about his experience with migraines and anxiety. He manages both without medication and has learned to listen to his body to, if possible, prevent episodes, and if not, understanding the signs and properly addressing them. He finds comfort in music (check out @abbandnyc!) and friendships, and reminds us that it is ok to rely on others for comfort.

On today's episode, Harry talks to us about his experience with Anxiety, Ulcers, a Hiatal Hernia, and GERD.  Looking back on his own childhood, Harry can now identify that these issues along with other emotions he felt were anxiety-related, which reminds us again how important it is to have these conversations and properly address our health

On today's episode, Brianna talks to us about her experience with Bipolar 1, and how her profession as a social worker helps her navigate her mental illness. Brianna also has PTSD and talks to us about the traumatic event she experience in college, and how she addresses it still today.

CONTENT WARNING: Self harm, suicide, and sexual assault.

On today's episode, Allie talks to us about her experience with Crohn's Disease from the exclusion she felt as a teen, to the pressure of staying healthy to achieve her goals as a professional actor. Though Kayla and Allie have the same disease, their symptoms, medications, and journeys have been totally different so far.

On today's episode, Nelson talks to us about his experience with Antrochoanal Polyps and anxiety.