Humor & Healing Episodes
A light-hearted yet sincere look at the role humor plays in coping with chronic illness, showcasing funny stories and the lighter side of challenging experiences.
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July 10, 2026
The Fake Chinese Song That Became a Chronic Illness Poem
In this episode, I’m talking about a silly song I sing to my dogs, a language I don’t actually speak, and the strange AI surprise that came back when I finally let technology listen. I’m reflecting on ancestry, imagination, chronic illness, memory, and the little rituals that sneak into daily life when my body is tired but my mind is still wandering. It starts with puppies, a tug toy, and nonsense sounds, but it opens a door I didn’t expect. This podcast is narrated using an AI voice. The wor...
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April 25, 2026
MiniCast: Stop Saying You’re Allergic to Bees (When You’re Really Just Terrified of Nature)
Ever wonder why everyone suddenly claims they’re “allergic to bees”? In this cheeky yet heartfelt take from a chef living with chronic illness, I explore what our bee phobia really says about fear, faith, and city folks who panic at pollen. Spoiler: the bees aren’t the problem. This podcast is narrated using an AI voice. The words, reflections, and lived experience are my own. Contact A Body Rebels More info about Sarcoidosis and to donate toward research: The Foundation For Sarcoidosis Resear...
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Nov. 20, 2025
The New Trend in Unhygienic: 72-Hour Deodorant and the Death of Daily Showers
This podcast is narrated using an AI voice. The words, reflections, and lived experience are my own. Contact A Body Rebels More info about Sarcoidosis and to donate toward research: The Foundation For Sarcoidosis Research
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Nov. 3, 2025
I’ll Take My Coffee With Oat milk And Zero Judgement. Thanks.
Coffee snobs may insist that “real coffee lovers” drink it black, but I’m here to say flavor and joy matter more than bitterness and bravado. Whether it’s a caramel macchiato, a hazelnut oat milk latte, or a straight-up espresso shot, coffee is personal—and your morning cup doesn’t need anyone’s approval to be real. Comments: https://tatebasildon.com/2025/05/09/coffee-love-oat-milk-vs-black-coffee-debate/ This podcast is narrated using an AI voice. The words, reflections, and lived experience a...
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Oct. 27, 2025
Rediscovering Joy: Why Asterix & Obelix Became My Unexpected Chronic Illness Therapy
Welcome to A Body Rebels, formerly Surviving Chronic Illness. Living with chronic illness can be exhausting—but sometimes, the best medicine isn’t in a prescription bottle. For me, it came in the form of two tiny Gauls named Asterix and Obelix. This heartfelt reflection explores how nostalgia, humor, and childhood comfort shows like Asterix & Obelix help me cope with sarcoidosis, heart failure, and the unpredictable chaos of chronic illness. This podcast is narrated using an AI voice. The ...