The Sick Gaze
Welcome to the Sick Gaze podcast, a series where we dive deep into the complexities of life with chronic illness, attempt to break down gendered barriers within healthcare, and advocate for disability justice. Drawing inspiration from Laura Mulvey’s concept of the male-gaze, The Sick Gaze challenges the existing narrative norms by offering a platform for diverse lived experiences. In a world where stories are often filtered through able-bodied perspectives, our podcast strives to bring visibility to invisible conditions. Join us as we navigate the complexities of life with chronic illness, fostering empathy, understanding, and ultimately, creating a community that embraces and validates the stories that have long remained in the shadows.
The Sick Gaze
Adjusting Expectations: Life with Chronic Illness with Olivia Higdon
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Molly Dickerson
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Season 1
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Episode 5
In this episode of the Sick Gaze, Olivia and I discuss all types of relationships, from partners to employers to physicians, and the benefits and trials of navigating each when factoring in chronic illness. We discuss medical dismissal and invalidation, and how to still hold on to hope. Olivias lighthearted sense of humor and heartwarming candor makes this episode a great one! Please enjoy.
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