That's So Chronic
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That's So Chronic
Sharing patient stories and discussions while having a laugh and keeping it real. New episodes back early 2025! A weekly podcast where performer, creator, and MS-er Jess Brien interviews people from around the world that are thriving - and sometimes only just surviving - with chronic illnesses, li...
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Firstly, I want to say a huge sorry for leaving you all in the lurch here on the That’s So Chronic podcast feed! Like I expl...
That's So: Designer $hit documentary (an interview with director Saffron Cassaday)
It’s the final Tuesday of the month which means it’s time for a That’s So episode! A chance to chat about a piece of content that’s in our That’s So C...
Miranda Allen & Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Happy Tuesday! When I was passing through London, UK in July I was able to sit down and chat with Miranda Allen about her diagnosis of myalgic encepha...
Markus Birdman & 2 Strokes and Homonymous Hemianopia
Welcome back to That’s So Chronic! Today - in the middle of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - I was able to sit down with comedian Markus Birdman, to ch...
That's So: The Surgeons' Hall Museums (and the Blood & Guts Walking Tour)
Welcome back to That’s So Chronic! It’s the final Tuesday of the month which means it’s time for a That’s So episode, where we chat about something th...
Jo Prendergast & Breast Cancer
Welcome to That’s So Chronic!. Today I am chatting to psychiatrist, comedian, and author Dr Jo Prendergast about her diagnosis of breast cancer, as we...
Dr Saimun Singla & Rheumatoid Arthritis
Welcome back to That's So Chronic! Today I am joined by Dr Saimun Singla and we are discussing her diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis as well as her wo...
That's So: The D*List (with editor Olivia Shivas)
Welcome to That's So Chronic. It’s the final Tuesday of the month, which means it’s time for another That’s So episode. Today I am chatting to Olivia...
Nick Allen & Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and Fibromyalgia
Today I am chatting to Nick Allen who is living with a diagnosis of functional neurological disorder (FND) and fibromyalgia. However, this was not alw...
Audrey Zannese & Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
It’s my favourite day of the week again! Welcome back to That’s So Chronic! Today’s episode is with Audrey Zannese and we are discussing her diagnosis...
Sophie Ricketts & Hymenectomy Surgery
Welcome to That’s So Chronic! Today I am chatting to Sophie Ricketts, and she talks us through a hymenectomy surgery that she had while she was at dra...
Dr Kara Wada, MD & Sjorgren's Syndrome
Welcome back to That’s So Chronic! Today’s episode is with Dr Kara Wada, MD, and we are discussing her diagnosis of Sjogren’s syndrome and her work as...
Spotlight On: Dr Hayley Leake (pain researcher & winner of Survivor Australia)
Welcome back to That’s So Chronic. It's the final Tuesday of the month, so we take a break from regular interviews. For today’s Spotlight On episode,...
Elizabeth & Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Welcome back to That’s So Chronic! Today’s episode is with Elizabeth, and we are chatting about her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Ruby Quinn & ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), Endometriosis, & ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Yay! It’s Tuesday! Which means a brand new episode of That’s So Chronic!
Today’s episode is with Ruby Quinn, and we are chatting about...
Allie Sharples & Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) and Cleft Lip & Palate
Ahhhh!!!! WE’RE BACK! BRAND NEW EPISODES! Sorry for shouting but I’m SO EXCITED!
Welcome back! Today’s episode is with Allie Sharples,...
If you're new to That's So Chronic... START HERE (Trailer)
Welcome to That's So Chronic (or if you're a long time listener, welcome back!) a weekly podcast where Jess Brien (@jessssbrien) interviews people fro...
That's So: Why Does It Still Hurt? by Dr Paul Biegler (an interview with Paul!)
It’s the final Tuesday of the month which means a That’s So episode! Today I am chatting about Dr Paul Biegler’s latest book Why Does It Still Hurt? <...
Annie Vander & Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Welcome back to That’s So Chronic! Today, after a couple of technical difficulties, I’m joined by singer songwriter Annie Vander, and we’re talking al...
Natasha Godetz & Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and a double hip replacement at 32
Welcome to That’s So Chronic! Today’s episode is with Natasha Godetz, and we are chatting about her diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis and the...
Shana Pereira & a heart and kidney transplant
YAY! We’re BACK! Thank you for being so patient while I took a break for the summer holidays here in NZ!
Today’s episode is with Shana...
2022 That's So Chronic wrapped!
Hello! Here is a sneaky lil bonus episode to finish the year! A 2022 That’s So Chronic wrapped episode, if you will!
I thought why not...
That's So: The Good Nurse & Capturing The Killer Nurse (Charles Cullen)
It’s the final (regular) That’s So Chronic episode of the year! How is that even possible!? Seeing as it’s the final Tuesday of the month it’s a That’...
Olivia & ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
Happy Tuesday! Welcome to That’s So Chronic. Today’s episode is with Olivia, who shares her journey navigating symptoms and trying to find a diagnosis...
Monica Foster & Cushing's Disease (Hypercortisolism)
Welcome back to That’s So Chronic! Today’s episode is with Monica Foster, and we are talking about her diagnosis of cushing’s disease (hypercortisolis...
Natalie Meyers & Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus & Pericarditis (with her mom Dr. Laurie!)
Yay! Happy Tuesday! Today’s episode of That’s So Chronic is with Natalie Meyers and her mom Dr. Laurie, and we’re chatting about Natalie’s diagnosis o...
Chelsea Haughton & Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder & Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Today’s episode of That’s So Chronic is with Chelsea Haughton and we are talking about her diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), premenstru...
Spotlight On: Hear Your Song
Welcome to That's So Chronic! Today we are shining a spotlight on Hear Your Song, a non-profit organisation that is empowering children and teens with...
Finn Iles/Violet Tendencies & Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)
Happy Tuesday! Today I am chatting to Finn Iles/Violet Tendencies all about her diagnosis of hypermobile ehlers danlos syndrome (hEDS), as well as a v...
BONUS: Jess Brien & Gluten Intolerance
Hi! Today’s episode is a little bit different. If you’re not following That’s So Chronic over on instagram you might have missed that recently I was a...
That's So: The Certainty Myth by Dr Toni Lindsay (an interview with Toni!)
How is it the end of September already?! I’m excited to share this months That’s So episode, because today we’re chatting about The Certainty Myth by...
Maria Williams & ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Today’s episode is with comedian Maria Williams, and I must admit, I did have a moment where I cried with laughter while editing this episode! Maria i...
Caitlyn McMillan & Achalasia
It’s Tuesday! Which means another episode of That’s So Chronic! Today is the first in person interview for a little while (thanks to you know what) an...
That's So: The Chronic Pain Couple by Karra Eloff (an interview with Karra!)
How is it the end of August already?! Today we are taking a break from regular interview episodes to share another That's So episode. That's So is a m...
Sean Prenter & Traumatic Brain Injury
Welcome to That’s So Chronic! Today’s interview is with Sean Prenter, and we’re talk about his experience living life after sustaining a traumatic bra...
Rosie Wilson & Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Coeliac Disease
Yay! It’s Tuesday! Which means another interview here at That’s So Chronic. Today we are heading to the UK, and hearing from Rosie Wilson. Rosie is li...
Amber Tresca & Ulcerative Colitis
Welcome back to That’s So Chronic! Today I was able to sit down with Amber Tresca from the AboutIBD podcast to talk about her diagnosis of ulcerative...
Ben Hampton & Coeliac Disease (from A Gluten Free podcast)
Happy Tuesday! Welcome back to That’s So Chronic! Today I was able to sit down with Ben Hampton from A Gluten Free Podcast to talk about his diagnosis...
Spotlight On: Exsurgo
Happy Tuesday friends! For today’s Spotlight On episode, I’m chatting to Richard Little from Exsurgo - A company that combines neuroscience, engineeri...
Cheyenne Welham & Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
We made it! It’s Tuesday! Another That’s So Chronic episode! Today we are hearing from Cheyenne Welham, and we are talking about her diagnosis of hype...