From The Sickbed

From The Sickbed

Tune into the musings of two best friends as they discuss all things disability and chronic illness. From The Sickbed is your humble companion in sickness and in solidarity. Hosted by Becca (Lavender) Thomas (they/them) and Sun Iris (they/she). Follow us on Instagram @fromthesickbed. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Substack, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content and other perks! Tips can be made via Ko-fi. https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed

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December 24, 2024 74 mins

In this episode we talk about how our hobbies and interests have shifted since becoming chronically ill, the simultaneous joy and grief tied to them, and the important role they play in our disabled lives.

 

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In this episode, Sun and Lavender talk about their disabilities and interests, how they became friends, and why they decided to start a podcast. They also ask each other some questions so listeners can get to know them a bit better.

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October 31, 2024 76 mins

Sun and Lavender discuss some of the ways disabled people are made to feel inherently shameful, how they’ve been affected by these societal biases, and how they try to deal with it.

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October 31, 2024 88 mins

Happy Halloween!! In this episode Sun and Lavender discuss how they rely on distraction as a major coping mechanism, and how the horror genre is a special source of comfort for them amidst all the hardships of life.

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Mark as Played

In this episode, Lavender and Sun expand on the topic of disability and shame from the last episode, diving deeper into the systemic forces of ableism and how they contribute to the shaming of disabled people.

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