Hello, My Name is Complicated
A brand new podcast dedicated to discussing the experiences of those with chronic illnesses. This podcast discusses how the healthcare system works (or doesn't) towards diagnosis seeking individuals, medical diets, and daily struggles for those living with chronic illnesses.
Episodes
18 episodes
Talk To Us
In this episode Kara and Haden discuss the unfortunate reality of what it's like to have your friends change in response to major life events like a chronic illness diagnosis.
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Episode 18
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27:06
Have You Ever Tried This One?
In this episode Kara and Haden discuss some of the well intended advice they have been given in the past.
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Episode 17
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28:14
The Balancing Act
In this episode Kara and Haden discuss the reality of balancing chronic illness with home life and relationships while also stressing the importance of support systems.
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Episode 16
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44:49
The "S" Word
In this episode Kara and Haden discuss stress and how it impacts our lives through sickness. Kara and Haden also explore how they handle stress in their lives while inviting listeners to share their own tactics.
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Episode 15
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35:43
Haden Goes To Mayo
In this episode Haden takes the reigns and discusses their headache disorder and how their recent trip to Mayo Clinic has impacted their treatment going forward.
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Episode 14
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30:21
Sometimes They Surprise You
In this episode Kara and Haden discuss Haden's recent positive experience with the rheumatologist and how sometimes a positive healthcare experience really can make a difference on how you feel.
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Episode 13
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28:36
To Be A Mom
In this episode Kara and Haden celebrate Mothers Day with Kara discussing her previous struggles with miscarriage and postpartum depression.
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Episode 12
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41:09
Imposters Inside Us
In this episode Kara and Haden discuss the mental burden of dealing with imposter syndrome in regards to their chronic illnesses, and how they both handle the weight it brings.
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Episode 11
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38:13
Introducing: Haden
In this episode Kara is joined by her intern, and child, Haden for a brief introduction into the medical issues Haden has, as well as a look into the future of the podcast as Haden steps into more of a co-host role alongside Kara.
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Episode 10
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34:52
The Hiding Game
In this episode Kara discusses some of the hardships her and her family have been going through in the past week and the effort it takes to try and hide your symptoms from friends and strangers.
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Episode 9
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30:27
Burnout Can't Win
In this episode Kara discusses the very real feeling of medical burnout and discusses her frustrating encounters playing goldilocks with her Neurologists after a cross-country move.
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Episode 8
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35:04
The England Trip
In this episode Kara discusses her recent trip to England and her newfound love for hop-on hop-off bus tours.
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Episode 7
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28:05
Take a Breather
In this episode Kara openly discusses her active panic attack and encourages listeners to help change the stigma surrounding panic attacks and mental health as a whole by finding comfort in themselves.
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Episode 6
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20:26
Not Today MS
In this episode Kara finishes her discussion of her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis and shares her story on how she showed the world that this disease was not going to be the end for her. (With special guest Elinor, she's the one who barks)
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Episode 5
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40:10
We Deserve Validation
In this episode Kara discusses how validation can be a powerful tool in helping those on chronic illness journeys make it through being constantly dismissed by healthcare providers.
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Episode 4
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33:22
Trust Your Gut
In this episode Kara urges the importance of listening to gut feelings and shares one of her stories of a time a gut feeling may have saved her life.
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Episode 3
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33:42