The Chronic Movie Lover

About The Chronic Movie Lover

The Chronic Movie Lover is a podcast for those who know that movies and TV are more than just entertainment—they shape us, inspire us, and even save us. For me, they were an escape from the chronic pain I’ve lived with since I was nine. Films and TV shows became my sanctuary, a place to feel, dream, and connect. In this podcast, I share the movies and shows that changed my life, made me laugh, made me cry, and made me think. I also talk about living with chronic pain, the lessons I’ve learned, and the ways pop culture intersects with life’s toughest challenges. Sometimes, I have guests to dive deeper into these conversations. If you love movies, TV, and real, honest storytelling—this is for you.

Publisher

Nienke Kievit

Category

leisure · society & culture · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

1 May 2022

Latest episode

4 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Jan 2026

   Christmas Movies

   Send us a text Today we’re talking about Christmas movies. The comforting ones. The nostalgic ones. The ones you put on when it’s cold outside, when your body hurts, when your brain is tired, and when you just want something familiar and safe playing in the background. https://www.instagram.com/nienkekievit/ https://www.instagram.com/chronicpainunmasked/

2. 

   7 Dec 2025

   Chronic Pain, Coping, and My Ozempic Journey

   Send us a text Today’s episode is going to be a very personal one. Usually, I connect my love of movies and TV to my life with chronic pain, but today I want to talk about something that’s been just as much a part of my journey: weight, food, and the role they’ve played in how I’ve coped with pain. For a long time, eating was one of my main coping mechanisms, besides watching movies and TV shows. It gave me comfort when nothing else could. But it also led to changes in my body that were hard ...

3. 

   16 Nov 2025

   The Most Relatable Characters in Movies & TV

   Send us a text Today’s episode is all about connection. You know that moment when you’re watching a movie or a TV show, and a character says something, does something, or reacts in a certain way—and you feel it in your bones? Like, “Yes. That’s me. That’s exactly how I feel.” For me, those moments are pure magic. They’re little reminders that even if your exact life experience hasn’t been portrayed on screen, parts of you—your emotions, your fears, your dreams—are still out there in the world...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

4.8 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

55

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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