You knew it had to happen... Alaina and Claire broach the dreaded topic of COVID-19. They talk about the risk-benefit calculations that now happen constantly as people try to find balance while also keeping themselves and others safe. They admit feeling hypocritical and tired of being so careful, but they are concerned for public health and those at higher risk than them. Alaina talks about the mental health impacts of isolation and everyone's personal decision-making scales. Claire expresses frustration at those who aren't taking the extra steps to care for themselves and others and shares a story about a friend who felt dismissed because of her illness. Alaina discusses differences in social psychology and its impact on public health. She also talks about how industries measure the "burden of disability" with the DALY, which she feels unsure about. They end with some light-hearted questions and more teasers for what's to come after EPISODE 50!

• See Caroline J Sumlin for more inspiration and insight: https://www.instagram.com/p/CYrDg4ThL2D/
• For information about DALYs: https://www.who.int/data/gho/indicator-metadata-registry/imr-details/158
• To see 'Diabetes Looks Like Me': https://jdrf.org.uk/news-and-media/campaigns/t1d-looks-like/