Paralysis? Iron lung? Polio horse?? Tune in to learn all about poliomyelitis!Resources: • https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/poliomyelitis • https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/diseases/poliomyelitis • https://polioeradication.org/about-polio/history-of-polio/ • https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/polio.htm • https://www.wehi.edu.au/about/history/more-than-one-polio/ • https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/1954/summary/ • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17469121/ • https://www.salk.edu/...
Jun 05, 2025•14 min
Ahoy! Today we are learning about a vitamin C deficiency- aka scurvy. Slap on your sea boots and hop aboard! Resources: https://sciencehistory.org/stories/magazine/the-age-of-scurvy/ Follow me on Instagram, Ribblr, TikTok & YouTube: @MariaMakesMakes Intro/outro music: I Remember Everything by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
Oct 19, 2023•31 min
You know how the Internet likes to ruin things from your childhood? Well, this may or may not be one of those, you’ll have to find out! Resources: https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2014/07/ring-around-the-rosie-metafolklore-rhyme-and-reason/ https://vancouversun.com/news/staff-blogs/did-the-old-man-in-its-raining-its-pouring-die https://americansongwriter.com/meaning-of-mary-mary-quite-contrary-song-lyrics/ Follow me on Instagram, Ribblr, TikTok & YouTube: @MariaMakesMakes Intro/outro music: I ...
Sep 28, 2023•30 min
Gimli joins us again as we learn about asbestos and mispronounce mesothelioma approximately five times. Patterns: - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1424839781/triceratops-and-stegosaurus-dino?click_key=f1fbe5619339ba99c147aeb3dbcec6b206306310%3A1424839781&click_sum=51ba22e2&ref=s2_cur_tg_lc-2-1&sts=1 Resources: - https://www.mesotheliomahub.com/mesothelioma/asbestos/history-of-asbestos/#:~:text=of%20Asbestos%20Use-,The%20History%20of%20Asbestos,%2C%20electricity%2C%20and%20chemical%20co...
Sep 14, 2023•14 min
Today we have special guest appearances by both Gimli AND Ponyo. Continue crocheting this dino boy while we learn about the animalcules in our tummies! Patterns: - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1424839781/triceratops-and-stegosaurus-dino?click_key=f1fbe5619339ba99c147aeb3dbcec6b206306310%3A1424839781&click_sum=51ba22e2&ref=s2_cur_tg_lc-2-1&sts=1 Resources: - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452231719300144#:~:text=In%20Western%20literature%2C%20the%20discovery,Franc...
Aug 31, 2023•29 min
Join me as I take a look into the history of cavities and make yarn ASMR! (Or a stacking Dino toy. Whatever.) Patterns: - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1424839781/triceratops-and-stegosaurus-dino?click_key=f1fbe5619339ba99c147aeb3dbcec6b206306310%3A1424839781&click_sum=51ba22e2&ref=s2_cur_tg_lc-2-1&sts=1 Resources: - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2913523/ - https://www.britannica.com/science/tooth-anatomy - https://mensadetroit.com/2023/04/may-monthly-gathering-tales-of...
Aug 24, 2023•42 min
Worried about gray hair? No more! Stress doesn't actually gray your hair faster- it's all in your genetics. Learn more while I crochet a basket for my lil carrot and other produce that are to come. Patterns: - https://tlycblog.com/jessie-chunky-crochet-basket-pattern/?utm_source=shareapattern&utm_medium=shareapattern&utm_campaign=jessie-stash-basket Resources: - https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/hair-turn-gray-2017091812226 - https://www.webmd.com/beauty/ss/slideshow-beauty-gray-hair-f...
Aug 17, 2023•19 min
25 medical myths for the 25th episode! This article goes into colds, pregnancy, and healthy living in ways you may or may not have known. Crochet a stacking dino with me while we bust these myths! Patterns: - Dino Stacking Toy by Ludasamigrumi - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1424839781/triceratops-and-stegosaurus-dino?click_key=92b0ee10906fe83c27ee6f8d738c9cb6a72cdae0%3A1424839781&click_sum=f2b3c508&ref=shop_home_feat_1&bes=1&sts=1 Resources: - https://www.livescience.com/36100-10...
Aug 03, 2023•28 min
Watch my camera struggle to record me while I struggle to stay sane. And also learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act passed on July 26, 1990. Resources: - https://www.ada.gov/topics/intro-to-ada/ - https://time.com/5870468/americans-with-disabilities-act-coronavirus/ Follow me on Instagram, Ribblr & YouTube: @MariaMakesMakes Intro/outro music: I Remember Everything by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https...
Jul 27, 2023•23 min
Crochet a stacking dinosaur with me as I share a brief history of the surgeon general's warning! Patterns: - (FREE) Little Crookshanks by Amour Fou - http://blog-amourfou-crochetenglish.blogspot.com/2021/05/little-crookshanks.html?utm_source=shareapattern&utm_medium=shareapattern&utm_campaign=little-cat - Dino Stacking Toy by Ludasamigrumi - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1424839781/triceratops-and-stegosaurus-dino?click_key=92b0ee10906fe83c27ee6f8d738c9cb6a72cdae0%3A1424839781&click_s...
Jul 13, 2023•12 min
So imagine this: I do a podcast WITHOUT burping. As tragic as the thought is, it’s a reality for some people. No crocheting this week. Only burping. (Or lack thereof?) Resources: - https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/what-happens-when-you-cannot-burp-ever#:~:text=In%20people%20with%20no%2Dburp,wasn%27t%20discovered%20until%202019 - https://laryngopedia.com/inability-to-burp/ Follow me on Instagram, Ribblr & YouTube: @MariaMakesMakes Intro/outro music: I Remember Everything by LesFM | https:/...
Jul 06, 2023•29 min
Subpar audio quality and subpar vocal quality but hey- the subject matter is okay! Join me as I struggle to crochet African flowers and talk about Dance Mania! Listen to my Black Death episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dXgksSONV74yVibu27s1z?si=ff17b81530a14b21 Plod the African Flower Triceratops pattern: https://www.etsy.com/listing/264397077/plod-the-african-flower-triceratops Resources: - https://allthatsinteresting.com/dancing-plague - https://www.thelancet.com/article/S0140-6736(09)...
Jun 29, 2023•44 min
Learn about diabetes mellitus (including type 1, type 2, and gestational) as I crochet a scrappy bucket hat! Resources mentioned: - jrdf.org - Medical News Today - https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317484 - The World Journal of Diabetes - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4707300/ - Embryo Project Encyclopedia - https://embryo.asu.edu/pages/gestational-diabetes#:~:text=Although%20evidence%20of%20non%2Dgestational,a%20case%20of%20gestational%20diabetes. Follow me on Instagram &...
Jun 15, 2023•22 min
Crochet a bumblebee with me as I learn about music therapy! Free pattern: Queen Bee by moonbeamstitches Follow me on Instagram & YouTube: @MariaMakesMakes My Ribblr shop: https://ribblr.com/shop/mariamakesmakes Intro/outro music: I Remember Everything by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Articles read in today's episode: - https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/t...
Jun 08, 2023•33 min
Still hoarse, but I am back! Join me as I keep crocheting a baby hat and learn about eclampsia and preeclampsia! Resources mentioned: - Preeclampsia Foundation - preeclampsia.org - March of Dimes - marchofdimes.org - Le Leche League International - llli.org - KellyMom - kellymom.org Follow me on Instagram & YouTube: @MariaMakesMakes My Ribblr shop: https://ribblr.com/shop/mariamakesmakes Intro/outro music: I Remember Everything by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chos...
Jun 01, 2023•18 min
Another episode of Interviews with Real-Life Sick People, but this time…Lyme Edition! Learn about this misunderstood disease while I crochet a baby-sized lemon hat! Thank you so much to the amazing, resilient women that were willing to talk to me: Lyn, Jessica Devine, Susan Ann, Sharon, and Laura! ❤️ - Lyme Disease UK - lymediseaseuk.com - Global Lyme Alliance - globallymealliance.org - International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society - ilads.org - “RISE ABOVE LYME - Support, Education & A...
May 18, 2023•34 min
Thank you so much to my friends and family for talking to me: Kim, Michelle, Shari/Mom, and Allie! Resources from today’s episode: - “Tick Tock It’s Lyme O’Clock” by Christa Nannos - “Unlocking Lyme” by Dr. Bill Rawls - Ehlers-Danlos.com - “Disjointed” by Diana Coven - “A Community Resource for Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)” - facebook.com/groups/64513377304 - Conover Foundation - conoverfoundation.org Follow me on Instagram & YouTube: @MariaMakesMakes My Ribblr shop: https://ribblr.co...
May 11, 2023•28 min
Today we are learning about Multiple Sclerosis and crocheting a summer tank top between untangling giant knots of yarn! Plus an appearance from a special real-life sick person. Follow me on Instagram & YouTube: @MariaMakesMakes My Ribblr shop: https://ribblr.com/shop/mariamakesmakes Intro/outro music: I Remember Everything by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
May 04, 2023•18 min
I am too sleepy to crochet, but here is an article read about the invention of penicillin! (spoiler alert: no sandwiches involved) ACS article: https://www.acs.org/education/whatischemistry/landmarks/flemingpenicillin.html#:~:text=In%201928%2C%20at%20St.,Howard%20W. Follow me on Instagram & YouTube: @MariaMakesMakes My Ribblr shop: https://ribblr.com/shop/mariamakesmakes Intro/outro music: I Remember Everything by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music...
Apr 27, 2023•34 min
I am STILL crocheting this blue sweater- hopefully for the last week *fingers crossed*. And, in honor of Easter, I am talking about Leprosy! Settle in and learn with me! Follow me on Instagram & YouTube: @MariaMakesMakes My Ribblr shop: https://ribblr.com/shop/mariamakesmakes Intro/outro music: I Remember Everything by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Apr 13, 2023•11 min
As someone that loves sleep, I wanted to learn about this sleep-centric condition. Join me as I continue to crochet my blue sweater, show off my Chunky Woodland Troll *cough Totoro cough*, and interview my mom! Chunky Woodland Troll Pattern on Ribblr: https://ribblr.com/pattern/chunky-woodland-troll-Crochet? Follow me on Instagram & YouTube: @MariaMakesMakes Intro/outro music: I Remember Everything by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creativ...
Apr 06, 2023•13 min
Join me as I crochet a blue sweater and learn about Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (or POTS)! Plus the introduction of a new segment: Interview With a Real-Life Sick Person! Izzy Kornblau: https://www.instagram.com/izzy.kornblau/ - https://www.youtube.com/@IzzyKornblau Allison Tennyson: https://www.instagram.com/microcatmachine/ Follow me on Instagram: MariaMakesMakes Intro/outro music: I Remember Everything by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-m...
Mar 30, 2023•21 min
We made it to episode 10! After hinting at it for three weeks (oops) we are finally talking about Metachromatic Leukodstrophy! It's real sad, but I am here to spread the word <3 Join me as I drink hot chocolate, crochet a cardigan, and learn about this genetic disease. Find me on Instagram and YouTube: MariaMakesMakes
Mar 23, 2023•21 min
Is Spontaneous Human Combustion REAL?!?! ...probably not. And here is why, with articles from History.com and Britannica.com. Join me as I read about SHC and finish up my daisy square bucket hat (don't tell anyone but I actually stopped crocheting after the first five minutes so that I could read better shhh) as we learn about this very legit and totally real phenomenon! Follow me on IG: MariaMakesMakes
Mar 09, 2023•18 min
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, previously known as Late Luteal Phase Dysphoric Disorder, is a major mood disorder that coincides with one's menstrual cycle. This week, I'll be crocheting a pink frog boi for my sister-in-law that suggested this topic. Grab a drink and a project and settle down to learn about it with me! Follow me in IG: MariaMakesMakes
Mar 02, 2023•15 min
Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition, plus an explanation of the Spoon Theory! Featuring: Me crochet a spoon. Follow my IG at a NEW handle: MariaMakesMakes
Feb 23, 2023•20 min
Hemophilia was first thought to be discovered in the 1800s with Queen Victoria and her family- but did it exist before then? Join me to talk about this bleeding disorder and how its understanding has progressed through the years! And (try) to crochet a red blood cell... Follow me on IG: MariaMakesMakes
Feb 09, 2023•21 min
Black Death aka the Black Plague aka the Plague: Regardless of what you call it, we are talking about it today! This disease took millions of lives in the fourteenth century and still affects a few thousands lives today. Come learn with me while I crochet a rat. Follow me on IG: MariaMakesMakes
Feb 02, 2023•23 min
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency aka Primary Ovarian Insufficiency aka Primary Ovarian Failure aka Premature Ovarian Failure is a condition in which the ovaries stop functioning as they should in women under 40. Join me to learn about POI while I crochet a uterus with ovaries! Follow me on Instagram: MariaMakesMakes
Jan 26, 2023•23 min
Hello hello! We are trying something new this week since I did not have time to research anything! Join me in reading the article "7 Unusual Ancient Medical Techniques" published on History.com to learn some yucky and/or funny things doctors would do to treat their patients. Follow me on IG: MariaMakesMakes
Jan 19, 2023•18 min
