Pill Pop
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Join hosts Izzie and Silvi on their aural journey inside the lives and bodies of people currently living with a chronic illness. https://www.wheelercentre.com/pillpop
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Bonus Episode 11 Pill Pop Live: Growing Up Disabled in Australia
August 09, 2021 07:44 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBPill Pop hosts Izzie Austin and Silvi Vann-Wall alongside Jane Rosengrave, Lucy Carpenter and Carly Findlay. ‘This book will change history. It’s the first of its kind in Australia. And I hope it won’t be the last. We deserve better representation in literature.’ Edited by writer, speaker and appearance activist Carly Findlay, Growing Up Disabled in Australia captures the complexity and nuance of life with disability, reflected by its diverse range of more than 40 contributors. The landma...
#10 Fully Sick Sex
December 15, 2020 01:30 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBLove, sex and gender can be just about the most complicated parts of having a body. Add chronic illness into the mix and you’ve got a potential recipe for awkward dates, bedroom compromises and self-loathing ... OR NOT! As Erin Kyan explains, chronic illness can be a gateway to completely unique, unforgettable experiences, and relationships that go the extra mile in terms of communication and intimacy. Sometimes, knowing the limits of your body also means seeing its possibilities. In the s...
#9 How to Make Your Doctor Listen
December 04, 2020 21:30 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBIf you live with an illness for long enough, you become something of an expert in it – at the very least, in how it affects your body. Sometimes, though, doctors don’t take your expertise seriously. They’re the experts, after all, and they’re used to having the power in these interactions. This is why it's important to learn how to advocate for yourself or find someone to advocate for you. In this episode of Pill Pop, hosts Silvi and Izzie speak with physiotherapist, PhD candidate, and hea...
#8 So Sad, So Sexy, So Non-Compliant
November 09, 2020 00:28 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBPhoto of Kaitlyn Blythe Did you know that Halle Berry is diabetic? Izzie's dad once told them that and they've never fact-checked it. They think he meant it to be encouraging, like, 'Hey, you’ll be okay, see? Catwoman has diabetes,' but unfortunately that movie was terrible. In this episode of Pill Pop, hosts Silvi and Izzie speak with writer and performer Kaitlyn Blythe about media representation of chronically ill people. They’ll give you the good, the bad, and the Jeremy Renner in what ...
#7 The Bureaucracy of Being Unwell
October 10, 2020 03:18 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBSadly, Lara Irvine passed away before this episode was released. The interview is being released in accordance with her family's wishes and to honour Lara's memory. Lara Irvine and her dog So you’ve got your diagnosis down pat, you’ve found a doctor – or team of doctors – who have helped get your illness under control, and you’ve worked out you’re too sick to work (in the traditional sense). Now’s the time to apply for government assistance, and that’s an easy process that’s not d...
#6 X Marks the Spot, Doc
August 10, 2020 04:03 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBHayden Moon — Photo: supplied Whether you’re negotiating a medical certificate for time off work, or you're back in the clinic every fortnight because this latest medication works a bit better than the last but you’re wondering if the dry mouth is worth it – you’ve been to a doctor. Maybe it’s been fine, maybe it’s been … less than fine. And if you're not a white, cis-het able-bodied person with no history of mental illness, your experiences of the medical system could range from being exc...
#5 You Better Work
July 08, 2020 03:59 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBJacinta Parsons Stop us if you’ve heard this one: a chronically ill person walks into work after an extended flare-up. Their coworker asks, grinning, ‘Where have you been?’, to which they reply: ‘I’ve been at home in bed’. The coworker’s eyes grow wide and the grin gets bigger. ‘Oooh!’ they exclaim, ‘I’d just love some time off!’ Jacinta Parsons is a broadcaster, radio maker, writer and public speaker who currently hosts the Afternoons programme on ABC Local Radio Melbourne. In this episo...
#4 Squad Goals
June 23, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBAlex McFadden Okay, your life is different now – you’ve accepted that. But the question remains: who do I complain to? Do you take this to Twitter? Talk to your family? Say 'fibromyalgia' really loud in a public place, and see who turns around? Alex McFadden is a writer and performer living with fibromyalgia. We had a chat with them about support networks: where to find them, how to make them, and how to support (and how not to support) your chronically ill friends. Content warning: this...
#3 The Lego-Paved Road to Acceptance
May 18, 2020 05:48 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBFerris Knight So, your chronic illness has been (correctly) diagnosed. You’ve memorised your mile-long prescription list. But, you’ve started to notice something – everything around you is exactly the same. There’s no extra seat on the tram for young-people-who-are-sick-but-don’t-actually-look-it. And no amount of smiling is turning the stairs at your job into a ramp. How do you go about asking for the help you need? Ferris Knight is a writer, producer and performer living with chronic il...
#2 Meds, Meds, Meds!
April 16, 2020 13:46 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBCharlie Park Ah, medication – can't live without it, can't … well, that's pretty much the extent of it. In this episode of Pill Pop, Charlie Park talks to Silvi and Izzie about the trials and tribulations of meds. What do you say to people if your medication drawer resembles the backroom of a well-stocked pharmacy? How do you cope if even one slip up with a pill threatens your life? And why can't you eat during yoga class? Charlie Park is a blogger and disability advocate living with Add...
Meds Meds Meds! ft. Charlie Park
April 16, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBAh medication...can't live without it, can't...well, that's pretty much the extent of it. In this episode of Pill Pop, blogger and disability advocate Charlie Park talks to Silvi and Izzie about the trials and tribulations of meds. What do you say to people if your medication drawer resembles the backroom of a well-stocked pharmacy? How do you cope if even one slip up with a pill threatens your life? And why can't you eat during yoga class?? All these questions will be answered - to the b...
UPDATE: COVID-19 and episode 02 delayed
April 01, 2020 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBHey Pill Poppers, just a quick update from Silvi on why you didn't see a new episode pop up at the end of March. We set a schedule for one episode per month that was disrupted by the global COVID-19 pandemic - but rest assured, you will hear from us soon!
#1 Moses Supposes He Has a Diagnosis
March 16, 2020 12:46 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBCristina Spizzica Moses supposes his toeses are roses … but does Moses have endometriosis? Who knowses! In this episode of Pill Pop, we’re talking all about diagnoses with improv comedian Cristina Spizzica. We also take a [literal] deep dive into the endo-affected reproductive system. Wait. What does that mean? For many chronically ill people, the diagnostic process is long, finicky and frustrating. From denying your own pain, to not being believed by doctors, getting diagnosed properly i...
Moses Supposes He Has A Diagnosis ft. Cristina Spizzica
February 28, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBDoes Moses have endometriosis? Who knowses! In this episode of Pill Pop, we’re talking all about diagnoses with improv comedian Cristina Spizzica. We also take a [literal] deep dive into the endo-affected reproductive system. Wait. What does that mean?? You might want to pack a life vest... For many chronically ill people, the diagnostic process is long, finicky, and frustrating. From denying your own pain, to not being believed by doctors, getting diagnosed properly is one of the hardest a...
Pilot: What does a chronic illness sound like?
February 16, 2020 12:45 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBAmbu-Lance Armstrong Izzie has type 1 diabetes. Silvi has ulcerative colitis. Only one of them can drive. And they’re making a podcast. What business do two chronically ill millennials have in touring the country in a beat-up old ambulance? Subscribe to find out – and join these fully-sick friends as they go on the road to find other chronic illness-havers just like them. Pill Pop is for anyone with a chronic illness who just wishes they had some mates who understood what it’s like … an...
PILOT: What does a chronic illness sound like?
January 01, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIzzie has Type 1 Diabetes. Silvi has Ulcerative Colitis. Only one of them can drive. And they’re making a podcast. What business do two chronically ill millennials have in touring the country in a bent-up old ambulance? Subscribe to find out - and join these fully-sick friends as they go on the road to find other chronic illness-havers just like them. The Pill Pop podcast is for anyone with a chronic illness who just wishes they had some mates who understood what it’s like - and for everyo...
The Pill Pop Preview
October 02, 2019 10:40 - 1 minute - 1.7 MBPill Pop is a new podcast hosted by two chronically ill people, Izzie & Silvi, who are taking you on a road trip through chronic-illness country. Izzie was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a young kid, and Silvi was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis as a teenager. We've lived the majority of our lives with illness, and now it's time to share our stories with people just like us. So hop on in to the back seat of our second-hand ambulance and buckle up for the trip of a lifetime! At each Pi...