Tune into the musings of two best friends as they discuss all things disability and chronic illness. From The Sickbed is your humble companion in sickness and in solidarity. Hosted by Becca (Lavender) Thomas (they/them) and Sun Iris (they/she).
Follow us on Instagram @fromthesickbed. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Substack, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content and other perks! Tips can be made via Ko-fi.
https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed
In this episode we talk about how our hobbies and interests have shifted since becoming chronically ill, the simultaneous joy and grief tied to them, and the important role they play in our disabled lives.
Support us by sharing with a friend, joining our Patreon, or by sending us tips on Ko-fi!
https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed
31 Oct 2024
A Nugget of Goodness
In this episode, Sun and Lavender talk about their disabilities and interests, how they became friends, and why they decided to start a podcast. They also ask each other some questions so listeners can get to know them a bit better.
Support us by sending us tips on Ko-fi!
https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed
31 Oct 2024
Shame Is the Devil on Your Shoulder
In this episode, Sun and Lavender discuss some of the ways disabled people are made to feel inherently shameful, how they’ve been affected by these societal biases, and how they try to deal with it.
Hosted by Becca (Lavender) Thomas [they/them] and Sun Iris [they/she].
Follow us on Instagram @fromthesickbed. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Substack, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Support us by joining our Patreon and sending us tips on Ko-fi!
Send us your disability-related thoughts and questions on Instagram, and we might include them in future episodes!
https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed
31 Oct 2024
Finding Comfort in Horror
Happy Halloween!! In this episode Sun and Lavender discuss how they rely on distraction as a major coping mechanism, and how the horror genre is a special source of comfort for them amidst all the hardships of life.
Support us by joining our Patreon, or by sending us tips on Ko-fi!
https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed
2 Oct 2024
There’s No Cosmic Reason: Disability Is a Fact of Life
In this episode, Lavender and Sun expand on the topic of disability and shame from the last episode, diving deeper into the systemic forces of ableism and how they contribute to the shaming of disabled people.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.4 / 5
5 ratings
Spotify
4.6 / 5
11 ratings
Contact From The Sickbed
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of From The Sickbed?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
