No End In Sight

Mugabi Bienkya talks strokes, international healthcare systems, and medical racism. Transcript Brianne: I'm Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. [guitar riff] Drew: Hey this is associate producer Drew Maar. Before we get started, here's a quick reminder that you can find No End In Sight … 78 – Mugabi Listen / Read Transcript » The post 78 – Mugabi appeared first on No End In Sight.

Krystal Vasquez talks hypermobility, mast cells, and CSF leaks. Transcript Brianne: I'm Brianne Benness, and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. [guitar riff] Drew: Hey, this is associate producer Drew Maar. Before we get started, here's a quick reminder that you can find No End In Sight on … 76 – Krystal Listen / Read Transcript » The post 76 – Krystal appeared first on No End In Sight.

Kayle Hill talks arthritis, medical trauma, and hypermobility. Transcript Brianne: I'm Brianne Benness, and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. [guitar riff] Drew: Hey, this is associate producer Drew Maar. Before we get started, here's a quick reminder that you can find No End In Sight on patreon, … 77 – Kayle Listen / Read Transcript » The post 77 – Kayle appeared first on No End In Sight.

Alex Haagaard talks narcolepsy, mast cells, and inclusive design. Transcript Brianne: I'm Brianne Benness, and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Drew: Hey, this is associate producer Drew Maar. Before we get started, here's a quick reminder that you can find No End In Sight on patreon, which … 75 – Alex Listen / Read Transcript » The post 75 – Alex appeared first on No End In Sight.

Crew Dog from One Sick Vet talks connective tissue, mast cell activation syndrome and veteran disability services. Transcript Brianne: I'm Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. [guitar riff] Drew: Hey this is associate producer Drew Maar. Before we get started, we wanted to remind you … 74 – Crew Dog Listen / Read Transcript » The post 74 – Crew Dog appeared first on No End In Sight.

Teona Studemire talks EDS, M.E., and public benefit programs. Transcript Brianne: I’m Brianne Benness. And this is No End in Sight. A podcast about life with chronic illness. [guitar riff] Drew: Hey, this is associate producer, Drew Maar. Before we get started, we wanted to remind you that no end in sight has a newsletter. … 73 – Teona Listen / Read Transcript » The post 73 – Teona appeared first on No End In Sight.

Emily Suess talks about brain cancer, misdiagnosis, and finding community outside of neat diagnostic categories. Transcript Brianne: I’m Brianne Benness. And this is No End in Sight. A podcast about life with chronic illness. [guitar riff] Drew: Hey, welcome to No End in Sight. This is your associate producer, Drew Maar. Before we get started, … 72 – Emily Listen / Read Transcript » The post 72 – Emily appeared first on No End In Sight.

New associate producer Drew Maar talks hypermobility, fibromyalgia, and borderline personality disorder (among many other things!). Transcript Brianne: [00:00:00] I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. [guitar riff] Drew: [00:00:09] Hey, this is Drew Maar, your new associate producer. Before we get started, we wanted … 71 – Drew Listen / Read Transcript » The post 71 – Drew appeared first on No End In Sight.

Brianne talks hypermobility, mast cell disorders, and recontextualizing old experiences using new frameworks. Transcript I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Okay. Well, I’m really excited to finally be sharing a relatively recent interview. Today, No End In Sight’s brand new associate producer, Drew Maar … 70 – Brianne III Listen / Read Transcript » The post 70 – Brianne III appeared first on No End In Sight.

Adriana E. talks Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, finding a new balance after diagnosis, and unpacking your own internalized ableism. Transcript I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Quick update before we get started: This is the last of the interviews that I recorded in 2019. I’m really … Episode 69 – AdrianaRead More » The post Episode 69 – Adriana appeared first on No End In Sight.

Allie Cashel talks lyme disease, medical gaslighting, and the power of storytelling. Allie shares her own story and the story of her book, Suffering the Silence, and the non-profit she co-founded that bears the same name. Resources Brianne’s TEDx talk: Disease Begins Before Diagnosis An explanation about the Lyme Controversy from The Atlantic An article … Episode 68 – AllieRead More » The post Episode 68 – Allie appeared first on No End In Sight.

Valerie Novak talks fibro, POTS, borderline personality disorder, diagnostic ambiguity, and using mobility aids when your abilities fluctuate day to day. Transcript I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. So first off, I am obviously still not on a regular schedule and I want to … Episode 67 – ValerieRead More » The post Episode 67 – Valerie appeared first on No End In Sight.

Caitlin talks epilepsy, EDS, and life with chronic pain. Transcript I’m not Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Brianne is in the middle of a flare right now so I’m going to keep this short. Rest assured that more episodes are coming.  If you want … Episode 66 – CaitlinRead More » The post Episode 66 – Caitlin appeared first on No End In Sight.

Christie Margrave talks endometriosis, IVF, and the mix of emotions when a diagnosis comes decades after your symptoms first started. Transcript I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. So clearly I’m still not up to keeping a regular schedule, and I just want to acknowledge … Episode 65 – ChristieRead More » The post Episode 65 – Christie appeared first on No End In Sight.

Patti about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and ADHD as well as medical gaslighting, mental health misdiagnoses, and growing up with an undiagnosed illness. Transcript I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. First off, here’s a quick reminder that if you’re enjoying this show and also have a … Episode 64 – PattiRead More » The post Episode 64 – Patti appeared first on No End In Sight.

Michelle Irving talks autoimmune hepatitis, migraine and vertigo. Michelle also shares a lot about her spiritual and emotional experiences of illness, her focus on self-compassion, and how she’s used Greek mythology to build a map that makes sense of the chronic illness cycle. Transcript I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a … Episode 63 – MichelleRead More » The post Episode 63 – Michelle appeared first on No End In Sight.

R A A Dakar talks ME and fibro, the isolation of chronic illness, and mourning the person you used to be. Transcript I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. As usual, here’s a quick plug for my patreon campaign just in case you’ve been enjoying … Episode 62 – RAA DakarRead More » The post Episode 62 – RAA Dakar appeared first on No End In Sight.

Mahalah May talks chronic constipation and incontinence, fibromyalgia, vaginismus, and IBS. Transcript I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Of course I’m going to start by reminding you about my patreon campaign just in case you’ve been enjoying the show and also have a few … Episode 61 – MahalahRead More » The post Episode 61 – Mahalah appeared first on No End In Sight.

Suzanne Lahna talks chronic migraine, medication side effects, and making hay while the sun shines. Transcript I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. First off, I want to thank my new patrons Meredith and Sari! My patreon campaign is a really simple way for listeners … Episode 60 – SuzanneRead More » The post Episode 60 – Suzanne appeared first on No End In Sight.

Randee Bulla talks EDS, MCAS, sleep apnea, and navigating the self-doubt that comes with a life of unexplained health problems. Transcript I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. So first of all, I’m so sorry about this unplanned and unannounced hiatus. I picked up some … Episode 59 – RandeeRead More » The post Episode 59 – Randee appeared first on No End In Sight.

Stephanie Tait talks lyme disease and the way the surrounding controversy hurts patients and building a life around your fluctuating limitations. I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. So first, of course I want to tell you that I have a new piece up on … Episode 58 – StephanieRead More » The post Episode 58 – Stephanie appeared first on No End In Sight.

Emma talks borderline personality disorder, hypothyroidism, autoimmunity, and pursuing an ME diagnosis. Resources A Girl Behind Dark Glasses by Jessica Taylor-Bearman Transcript I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. So first, I want to do that self promotional thing again and tell you that I … Episode 57 – EmmaRead More » The post Episode 57 – Emma appeared first on No End In Sight.

Alicia K. Anderson talks psoriatic arthritis and weight loss surgery and traveling while chronically ill. Transcript I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Before we start, I wanted to share that I have a new piece up on Medium this week called My Disability is … Episode 56 – AliciaRead More » The post Episode 56 – Alicia appeared first on No End In Sight.

Taryn Gilligan talks traumatic brain injuries, lyme disease, allergies, PTSD, and finding a lump in your breast. Transcript I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. First off, here’s a quick reminder that I have a patreon campaign, which is a really simple way for listeners … Episode 55 – TarynRead More » The post Episode 55 – Taryn appeared first on No End In Sight.

Steve talks ulcerative colitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, liver transplants and ostomies. Transcript I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. So first off, I have something really exciting to share with listeners who don’t follow me on twitter or instagram. Well, I’m excited to share it … Episode 54 – SteveRead More » The post Episode 54 – Steve appeared first on No End In Sight.

Becky talks lupus, fertility treatments, and finding a pituitary tumor. Transcript I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. First off, I want to apologize to any realtime listeners that this episode is coming out a day late. I 100% used up all my cognitive energy … Episode 53 – BeckyRead More » The post Episode 53 – Becky appeared first on No End In Sight.

Frank Rivera talks sarcoidosis, IBS, Parkinson’s, Sjogren’s, and cancer treatments. Transcript I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Before we get started, I’m going to do the thing where I plug my own work again. This week I published a piece on Medium about the … Episode 52 – FrankRead More » The post Episode 52 – Frank appeared first on No End In Sight.

Noa Fleischacker talks pelvic pain, vaginismus, and hymenectomies. I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Before we get started, I want to thank my early patreon supporters: Kat, Steve and the Helfcare blog. I am super super excited to have your support! These folks have … Episode 51 – NoaRead More » The post Episode 51 – Noa appeared first on No End In Sight.

Brianne Benness talks cervical stenosis, small fiber neuropathy, and POTS. Transcript I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. So holy cripes, this is my 50th episode. When I started looking for folks to talk to in 2017, I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to … Episode 50 – Brianne (again)Read More » The post Episode 50 – Brianne (again) appeared first on No End In Sight.

Jenna Green talks multiple sclerosis and degenerative disc disease and how making meaning from chronic illness is not the same as believing that it happened for a reason. Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Before we get started, I’m going to do … Episode 49 – JennaRead More » The post Episode 49 – Jenna appeared first on No End In Sight.

Joseph talks myalgic encephalomyelitis, explaining the impact of illness to your friends, and navigating online support spaces that are often designed for women. Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Quick reminder that I recently started a patreon campaign, so if you’ve been … Episode 48 – JosephRead More » The post Episode 48 – Joseph appeared first on No End In Sight.

Hannah Forbes talks IBS, endometriosis, raynaud’s and PTSD. Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Quick reminder that I recently started a patreon campaign, so if you’ve been enjoying this show and you have a couple bucks to spare, I’d be so so … Episode 47 – HannahRead More » The post Episode 47 – Hannah appeared first on No End In Sight.

Carmen Cutler talks POTS, fibro, and her graduate research about life with ME. Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Quick reminder that I recently started a patreon campaign, so if you’ve been enjoying this show and you have a couple bucks to … Episode 46 – CarmenRead More » The post Episode 46 – Carmen appeared first on No End In Sight.

Rachel Horton talks ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and learning to talk about chronic illness with the people in your life. Resources Books that have helped Rachel that aren’t related to chronic illness: Man’s search for meaning by Viktor Frankl Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand The Road to Character by David Brooks The obstacle is the way by Ryan … Episode 45 – RachelRead More » The post Episode 45 – Rachel appeared first on No End In Sight.

Niamh Wedlake talks neuromyelitis optica, long-term steroid use and socializing while chronically ill. Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Quick reminder that I recently started a patreon account, so if you’ve been enjoying this show and you have a couple bucks to … Episode 44 – NiamhRead More » The post Episode 44 – Niamh appeared first on No End In Sight.

Nora talks celiac, IBD, c. diff, fatigue, and planning for college and adulthood while chronically ill. Resources Nora’s blog: Helfcare.com What’s Wrong With Me? by Meghan O’Rourke (The New Yorker) Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Quick reminder that I recently started … Episode 43 – NoraRead More » The post Episode 43 – Nora appeared first on No End In Sight.

Ashanti Daniel talks ME, hereditary angioedema, asthma, paraneoplastic syndrome, autoimmune autonomic neuropathy, myasthenia gravis and mast cell activation syndrome. Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Quick reminder that I just started a patreon so that I can hire somebody to help me … Episode 42 – AshantiRead More » The post Episode 42 – Ashanti appeared first on No End In Sight.

Annie Smith talks autism, ehlers-danlos syndrome & feeding tubes. Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Quick reminder that I just started a patreon so that I can hire somebody to help me catch up on transcripts. If you’ve been enjoying this show … Episode 41 – AnnieRead More » The post Episode 41 – Annie appeared first on No End In Sight.

Olivia Spring talks CFS/ME, lyme disease, the role of mental health in chronic illness, and navigating school while sick. Plus, she shares her vision for the forthcoming SICK Magazine. Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Before we start, I have a very … Episode 40 – OliviaRead More » The post Episode 40 – Olivia appeared first on No End In Sight.

Tina Coneybeare talks type one diabetes, celiac disease, and lymphocytic colitis. Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Today I’m talking talking to Tina Coneybeare about type one diabetes, celiac disease, and lymphocytic colitis. One thing that is so interesting to me about … Episode 39 – TinaRead More » The post Episode 39 – Tina appeared first on No End In Sight.

Sarah Keeley talks PCOS, IBS, fibromyalgia, ME, chronic migraine, and the choices we can make about mindset and chronic pain. Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. You might have noticed that we’ve got a brand new logo in your podcast app! I’m … Episode 38 – SarahRead More » The post Episode 38 – Sarah appeared first on No End In Sight.

Libby talks interstitial cystitis and misdiagnosis, compressed nerves, and the difference between drug dependence and drug addiction. Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Today I’m talking talking to Libby about nerve compression, interstitial cystitis, hormone imbalances, and bipolar disorder. We also talk … Episode 37 – LibbyRead More » The post Episode 37 – Libby appeared first on No End In Sight.

Dov Zeller talks ME and mast cell issues and all the different ways that our culture could support those of us living with chronic illness. Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Today I’m talking talking to Dov Zeller about ME and mast … Episode 36 – DovRead More » The post Episode 36 – Dov appeared first on No End In Sight.

Emma Cowie talks Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, cystitis, and building a life that doesn’t revolve around your illness. Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Before we get started, I have a huge but simple favor to ask! (If you’re listening to this in real … Episode 35 – EmmaRead More » The post Episode 35 – Emma appeared first on No End In Sight.

Sara talks functional neurological disorder, stigma, and working while chronically ill. Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Before we get started, I have a huge but simple favor to ask! (If you’re listening to this in real time, or at least in … Episode 34 – SaraRead More » The post Episode 34 – Sara appeared first on No End In Sight.

Dr Mairi MacPherson (PhD, not MD) about myalgic encephalomyelitis, POTS, and finding peace inside chronic illness. Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Before we get started, I want to ask you for a huge but simple favor! (If you’re listening to this … Episode 33 – MairiRead More » The post Episode 33 – Mairi appeared first on No End In Sight.

Meredith Noble talks vulvar vestibulitis, hypermobile spectrum disorder, and mast cell activation disorder. Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. Today I’m talking to Meredith Noble about vulvar vestibulitis, which is pelvic pain, or sometimes vaginal or vulvar pain. Vulvar? Yeah, I guess … Episode 32 – MeredithRead More » The post Episode 32 – Meredith appeared first on No End In Sight.

Emily Varnese talks autoimmune disease, dietary interventions and naturopathic medicine. Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. I’m still behind on transcripts but I don’t have anything new to report there. I still think they’re super important and I’m still slogging away. My … Episode 31 – EmilyRead More » The post Episode 31 – Emily appeared first on No End In Sight.

Rosalind Joffe, author of Women, Work, And Autoimmune Disease, talks multiple sclerosis, ulcerative colitis, and finding work and purpose with chronic illness. Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. I have a few quick notes before we get started: I know I’m starting … Episode 30 – RosalindRead More » The post Episode 30 – Rosalind appeared first on No End In Sight.

Garreth Broesche talks chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) & expensive and ineffective treatment for the lyme he didn’t have. Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. I have a few quick notes before we get started: First, I am still behind on transcripts, … Episode 29 – GarrethRead More » The post Episode 29 – Garreth appeared first on No End In Sight.

Yvon Stokkink talks about life after a stroke at 24, chronic fatigue, and choosing not to have kids. Transcript Hi, I’m Brianne Benness and this is No End In Sight, a podcast about life with chronic illness. So before we get started, I just want to apologize that I’m still behind on transcripts. I overdid … Episode 28 – YvonRead More » The post Episode 28 – Yvon appeared first on No End In Sight.