Oct. 26, 2025

Rediscovering Joy: Why Asterix & Obelix Became My Unexpected Chronic Illness Therapy

Rediscovering Joy: Why Asterix & Obelix Became My Unexpected Chronic Illness Therapy
Apple Podcasts podcast player iconSpotify podcast player iconYoutube Music podcast player icon
Apple Podcasts podcast player iconSpotify podcast player iconYoutube Music podcast player icon

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.

Send A Text To Tate

Support the show

This podcast is narrated using an AI voice. The words, reflections, and lived experience are my own.

To respond to this episode, use the text link in the episode notes, or send longer messages through the contact form at tatebasildon.com. I’m not able to respond to solicitations, outside projects, or interview requests.

To support sarcoidosis research or learn more, please visit The Foundation For Sarcoidosis Research