"Surviving Chronic Illness" is now "A Body Rebels"

Episodes

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Jan. 27, 2026

When Faith Becomes a Wall: Choosing Peace Over Painful Family Reunions

When religion divides families, sometimes the kindest thing you can do is stop trying to fix what faith has fractured. As a chef living with chronic illness and a full plate of chaos, I’ve learned that peace is sacred—and you can’t pray someone into respecting your boundaries. 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 Researc...
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Jan. 23, 2026

Roller Skating With Sarcoidosis: Grieving My Old Body (Without Turning It Into a Life Sentenc

I saw a guy land a ridiculous roller-skating trick in a beach town and my brain immediately volunteered my body for a stunt it absolutely did not agree to. Living with sarcoidosis has taught me that nostalgia can be sweet, savage, and weirdly funny—and sometimes the bravest move is not proving anything at all. 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 ...
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Jan. 20, 2026

When Strangers Grab Your Phone, And Take A Piece Of Your Life With It

Ever had someone snatch your phone while you were just trying to show them a picture? Twice in one day, it hit me how much of my entire life—accounts, passwords, memories, even my brain power—now lives inside this little iPhone. As a chef with sarcoidosis and heart failure who once memorized entire bank account numbers and directions without GPS, I’m wrestling with the good, bad, and ridiculous sides of tech dependence. This podcast is narrated using an AI voice. The words, reflections, and liv...
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Jan. 16, 2026

How Quitting the News Saved My Sanity (and Why You Might Want to Try It Too)

After years of drowning in headlines, outrage, and “breaking news” pings, I finally unplugged—and discovered that peace, calm, and mental clarity are a lot more satisfying than doomscrolling. Here’s how quitting the news improved my mental health, lowered my stress, and helped me start living again. 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 ...
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Jan. 13, 2026

Why I Stopped Watching The Last of Us on Max

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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Jan. 9, 2026

When Life Cancels Your Walk and Sends a Rainbow Instead.

A chef living with chronic illness discovers that sometimes life’s soggy disappointments lead to unexpected beauty—like when a canceled dog walk turns into a rainbow moment that slaps you with perspective. A story about resilience, humor, and finding color in the drizzle. 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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Jan. 6, 2026

Swimming with Jellyfish: A Childhood Memory of Risk, Wonder, and the Sea

As a child, I dove into a jellyfish-filled cove off the Atlantic coast, defying fear and instinct. In this personal mini memoir, I explore the unforgettable day the ocean chose not to sting me—blending themes of childhood courage, memory, and our mystical bond with nature. To Comment, please visit https://tatebasildon.com/2025/05/21/swimming-with-danger/ This podcast is narrated using an AI voice. The words, reflections, and lived experience are my own. Contact A Body Rebels More info about S...
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Jan. 1, 2026

Stop Saying These “Compliments” — They’re Not Kind, They’re Just Loud

Some of the most painful moments don’t come from cruelty, but from “kindness” said out loud without a second thought. Living with sarcoidosis has taught me that certain compliments land more like paper cuts than comfort—and once you hear them, you can’t un-hear them. 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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Dec. 30, 2025

Learning to Sit With the Quiet: How Silence Became My Survival Skill While Living With Sarcoidosis

Living with sarcoidosis has a way of changing how you hear the world. When your body is already loud with symptoms, appointments, and internal negotiations, silence stops feeling empty and starts feeling necessary. This reflection explores how quiet moments—unexpected, unplanned, and deeply human—became one of my most reliable survival tools. 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 an...
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Dec. 26, 2025

When TikTok “Doctors” Go Rogue: Real Healing Isn’t a Trend

Herbal and homeopathic medicine can absolutely help chronic illness like sarcoidosis and heart failure—but TikTok wellness hacks and unverified “miracle cures” are another story. In a world where influencers push detoxes, conspiracies, and half-baked science, it’s time to talk about what real healing looks like—and why you should trust research, not ring lights. This podcast is narrated using an AI voice. The words, reflections, and lived experience are my own. Contact A Body Rebels More info ...