Fatigue and how to explain it
Fatigue is one of the most common—and misunderstood—parts of living with a chronic illness. In this episode, we unpack what fatigue really is (hint: it’s not just being tired), why it happens, and why...
4 Maj 31min
An Interview with Devon - Early Onset Parkinson's
What does it feel like to be 35 years old, living abroad, building a career you love, and then having a doctor tell you in five minutes that you have Parkinson's disease? Today's guest, Devon, was doi...
30 Apr 49min
Disability Tax and the Inconvenience of Chronic Illness
Ever feel like you’re doing the same things as everyone else… but it somehow costs you more? Welcome to the disability tax. In this episode, Sally and Seona unpack the invisible price of living with a...
27 Apr 30min
This Isn't Fair
There’s a thought that shows up at some point for most people living with a chronic illness: “This isn’t fair.”In this episode, we explore where that thought comes from, why it’s so common — especiall...
20 Apr 32min
Should I Have Kids?
Deciding whether to have kids is a big question — and when you’re living with a chronic health condition, it can feel even more complex. In this episode of But You Look So Good, psychologists Sally an...
13 Apr 37min
Being “Othered” - On the Outside Looking In
In this episode, we talk about the experience of being “othered” — what it is, why it hurts so much, and why so many people with chronic health conditions experience it. We explore the psychological i...
6 Apr 32min
Unicorn Standards — The Pressure to Be Everything, Even When You’re Struggling
The pressure to hold it all together, keep achieving, and be “fine” - even when your body is anything but.In this episode, we explore the idea of “unicorn standards” - the often invisible, unrelenting...
30 Mars 32min
Cancer can be a chronic health condition - An interview with Sarah
Today we’re speaking with Sarah, a 45-year-old woman from Perth who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 after a routine mammogram. While Sarah is now cancer-free after a year of intensive treatme...
23 Mars 31min
