Today we are joined by the host of the @CallingInSickPodcast, a pod run by our good friend Alex (familiarly) to discuss the rigamoroll that is navigating the healthcare system through the eyes of a patient with debilitatig conditions. Alex shares her story from Investment banker, to patient to podcaster all the while coloring things with her own levity and resilience.
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Watch on YouTube: @itspresro
Listen Anywhere You Podcast: Apple, Spotify, PodChaser, etc.
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Produced by Dr Glaucomflecken & Human Content
Get in Touch: howtobepatientpod.com
Chapters:
00:00 The Struggle for Diagnosis
00:32 Introduction to the Guest: Alex Wildon
02:35 Icebreaker: Invisible Crowns
05:13 Navigating Adult Friendships and Responsibilities
08:19 Erikson's Stages of Development
12:35 Alex's Journey into Investment Banking
28:37 The Harsh Realities of Investment Banking
29:31 The Culture of Sacrifice and High Stakes
31:03 Deciding to Quit and the Aftermath
31:48 Growing Up with Illness
33:30 The Turning Point: Diagnosis and Struggles
35:48 Navigating Life with Chronic Illness
47:45 The Challenges of the Healthcare System
01:02:07 Exploring Pain Management Alternatives
01:02:24 The Silver Bullet Myth
01:03:05 Humor in Medical Conversations
01:04:05 The Evil of Endometriosis
01:04:36 Rapid Fire: Explaining Medical Jargon
01:05:37 The Challenge of Differential Diagnosis
01:12:20 The AMA Confessions
01:19:45 The Struggles of Being a Good Patient
01:29:48 Closing Thoughts and Shoutouts
