Start with a little Curiosity, add some Perseverance and… well, now we're here. The 2020 Perseverance Mission has been a hot topic since the rover landed just short of two-weeks ago on February 18th, 2021 reaching it's destination at the Jezero Crater on Mars. Join us as we cover details about Mars, the possibility of life there, and the details of 2021's most innovative space mission yet. Subscribe and stay connected on Twitter and Instagram @itsasickness_ . Please reference our Instagram episo...
Mar 02, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Don't swipe left on us, please! This may just help you learn about how you can catch a date, potentially… you see, there's an algorithm and… Listen up, 72% of millennials admit to using or having had used dating apps and one-third of all marriages in America now begin online. The popular platform for whatever-you-want dating - Tinder - hosts around 50 million worldwide online date seekers alone. It's pretty clear that dating apps don’t always work, in fact, its reported that less than 1 in 500 s...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Welcome back! You are listening to It's A SHITness Podcast. Yup, this weeks episode will teach you a thing or two about the “superbug” bacterial disease that causes severe diarrhea and colitis, in addition to the fairly new medical procedure used to treat it. Can your poop save a life? And if so, how many lives can 250g save? How many pounds is the average number two? Are Lilah and Nicole's recording session going to continue to fall in line with Symba's irritable bowels? More importantly, would...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Heartbreak. We've all been there and most of us can agree, it's crippling to the mind, body, and soul. From emotional pain that feels like physical pain, withdrawal symptoms, and intrusive thoughts that keep us stuck in a state of anger and sadness: suffering from a broken heart is no walk in the park. But, what physically happens to your body when your heart actually breaks? Can you die of a broken heart? We are here today to answer these questions. Grab your wine. Grab your comfort food and jo...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome back to Season 2 of It's A Sickness Podcast! We are exhilarated to be back with our season opening episode: If you listen to this podcast, don't worry about what's in the vaccine. We have all been waiting for this vaccine to become a reality so that our lives can attempt to transition back into a semi state of normalcy. Many believed there would never be a vaccine, many believed it would take years, but here we are, a year and some months later with a brand-new vaccine, the first of its ...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 1
For this ep we are exploring the real life possibilities of the walking dead. Humans have shown an increasing obsession with zombies, and we’re here for it. Learn about how this rare neuropsychiatric condition makes it so that living human beings deny the existence of one’s own body to the extent of delusions of immortality. Be sure to connect with us on twitter & instagram @itsasickness_ Cheers! SOURCES: Grover, S., Aneja, J., Mahajan, S., & Varma, S. (2014). Cotard's syndrome: Two case...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Welcome to our BONUS ep! In today’s episode we are shifting gears to speak on the current political climate as it relates to women's rights. With us, a special guest, jedi, #teamThanos, & brilliant friend, Joaquin! Join us as we converse on what the future may look like for women in America and how important it truly is to vote as if your rights depend on it. Be sure to connect with us on twitter & instagram @itsasickness_ & stay connected with our special guest Joaquin at @_joaqa (I...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 19
We’re back with another spine-chilling sickness. For this episode we uncover the mystery of monster-like tumors filled with clusters of greasy hair, teeth, and eyeballs that grow in your womb. And no, we’re not talking about pregnancy! Tune in to learn more about a rare medical occurrence that can inhabit your body and go undetected for years. Be sure to connect with us on twitter & instagram @itsasickness_ Cheers! Sources: Klein, A. (2017, January 6). Miniature brain and skull found inside ...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 18
What is up Sickness family! This week we share an EP SPECIAL where we answered some submitted questions related to ourselves and our Podcast! Get to know your hosts Lilah & Nicole in this episode & don’t forget to wish Nicole a Happy Birthday! & Happy Birthday to all the Libras in all the land. Thank you for riding with us this far and be sure to stay #SickWidIt! Also, be sure to connect with us on twitter & instagram @itsasickness_ Cheers! Watch our video for this EP on our YouT...
Oct 12, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Dinner is served! On the menu: Brains with a side of maggots! Join us as we kick off the first episode of spooky season. Lilah provides background on an untouched civilization with some interesting ritualistic practices while Nicole covers the ins and outs of prion disease with details that will blow your mind, pun intended. Stay tuned, things are gonna get weird. Be sure to connect with us on twitter & instagram @itsasickness_ Cheers! Sources: Wikipedia page on “Fore people” Article “Kuru: ...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This week, we follow the life and career path of Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of Tesla, Space X and now Neuralink. Join us as we pick apart the neurotechnology that claims to have the potential to revolutionize brain illnesses and allow humans to merge with artificial intelligence. Be sure to connect with us on twitter & instagram @itsasickness_ Cheers! Sources: Elon Musk Wikipedia Neuralink Website “Elon Musk American Entrepreneur” by Erik Gregersen Joe Rogan Podcast with “1470 - Elon...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this week's episode Lilah covers some foundational information for a better understanding of the hot new neurotechnology known as Neuralink. A fast crash course on the evolution of the brain, mechanisms of the brain, and a brief dive into the world of BMI’s is shared in this episode. Make sure to tune into next week's episode where Nicole covers some background information on Elon Musk and the Neuralink technology itself. Enjoy! Be sure to connect with us on twitter & instagram @itsasickn...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Welcome to our first of many spinoff series: My Medical Mystery! For this episode we had the honor of interviewing one of our dear friends about her medical mystery journey. From first initial symptoms to a final diagnosis, Wendy details her ongoing experience with a rare autoimmune disease. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura is not only difficult to say but also difficult to diagnose and continues to puzzle doctors around the world. Be sure to connect with us on twitter & instagram @itsasickne...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Welcome to part one of our two part series of “Don’t Sleep on Us” where Lilah presents some testimonies of two gals who suffer from a chronic and debilitating sleep disorder. Make sure to tune in for part two where Nicole covers the riveting mechanisms. Let’s jump right in! Be sure to connect with us on twitter & instagram @itsasickness_ Cheers! Sources: YouTube: What Is Narcolepsy? – Harvard Medical School Science Direct: Publisher summary of the book Sleep Disorders Medicine - Basic Scienc...
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Welcome to part two of our two part series of “Don’t Sleep on Us” where Nicole covers the mechanisms of a chronic sleep disorder. In part one Lilah covered the testimonies of two gals who suffer from this disorder and now we learn how, why, and what the sickness is going on. Enjoy! Be sure to connect with us on twitter & instagram @itsasickness_ Cheers! Sources: National Institute of Neurological disorders and Stroke Stanford Medicine: Center for Narcolepsy History of Narcolepsy by Emmanuel ...
Sep 07, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 12
On this weeks serving of sickness we expose the tragic and senseless doings of Dr. Linda Hazzard and Dr. Thomas J. Hicks. Their unthinkable and unethical crimes affected the lives of many. Proceed with caution as we shit on thee Hazzardous Hicks. Be sure to connect with us on twitter & instagram @itsasickness_ Cheers! Sources: Hulu Docuseries: Taken At Birth Podcast: Criminal with Phoebe Judge - Episode 53 Melinda & Judy Podcast: Criminal with Phoebe Judge - Episode 54 Melinda and Claren...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Spiral down this week's rabbit hole with us as we cover a bizarre true crime story that ties into a mysterious psychiatric syndrome that is rather peculiar. Nicole will share a hell of a “girlstrip” story and Lilah will cover the mechanisms of Folie à deux. Be sure to connect with us on twitter & instagram @itsasickness_ Cheers! Episode corrections: The case Lilah mentions in the end is actually referencing the “Silent Twins” and they were born in 1963, not 1993. Lastly, the death of Jennife...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week we discuss some massive failures of The Hippocratic Oath: an oath of ethics historically taken by physicians to “do no harm”. Two doctors, Dr. Max Jacobson and Gordon Pedersen are in the hot seat! Join us as we explore “magical” vitamin shots and a shiny new cure for COVID-19 to reveal whether these doctors intended to be dealers or healers? Be sure to follow our twitter & instagram accounts to stay connected @itsasickness_ Cheers! Sources: Foundation for Alternative and Integrativ...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Welcome back IAS tribe ! This week's topic for discussion is one we have been stoked to share with you all since we started brainstorming for the creation of It’s A Sickness Podcast and we hope you’re as excited as we are! Tune in as we dive into the world of pSyChEdElIcS! A hallucinogenic drug that alters your perception of the world to change so dramatically that it can feel like you’re actually on a trip to a strange and new land. Lilah shares a few trippy testimonies while Nicole covers the ...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this bonus episode we address the controversial "scientific" study that sparked the hashtag #MedBikini and prompted a social media unrest among female vascular surgeons. Join us as we review the study and share our thoughts on what is considered to be "professionalism" in the field of medicine. Be sure to follow our twitter & instagram accounts to stay connected @itsasickness_ Cheers! Topics Covered: The #medbikini media movement Protest against sexism and body-shaming in the field of med...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 6
For this episode we will follow a story where a seemingly healthy individual rapidly declines into psychosis and catatonia due to a very rare neurological disease: Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. A mouthful to say and a mission for medical professionals to diagnose. Be sure to follow our twitter & instagram accounts to stay connected @itsasickness_ Cheers! Topics covered: The real life story of Susannah Cahalan and her battle with Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis The "Brain on Fire" Document...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week we share some sick scandals from a time long ago and a more recent #SiliconScam that are worth throwing some shade at. The Dalkon Shield and Theranos scandals meet at the intersection of biotechnology and its relation to the invention of “life changing” medical devices. But not really. But they tried. We’re just here to donate our two cents on it though. Be sure to follow our Twitter & Instagram accounts for hard evidence, discussions, and to see visuals pertaining to each episode,...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Join us as we uncover a social and psychological phenomenon that will BLOW. YOUR. MIND. We share some reports of incidents where groups of people “go loco” in unity and the mechanisms of this mysterious syndrome. See how fears and rumors can sometimes lead to a hysterical outcome, real or imaginary. Be sure to follow our twitter & instagram accounts to stay connected @itsasickness_ Cheers! Topics covered: The mechanisms of mass hysteria Several reported cases of mass hysteria across the worl...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode we cover similar stories involving some highly motivated scammers that attempt to pose as medical professionals. Our two subjects, the reverse imposter Dr. Adam Litwin and poser Malachi Love-Robinson, have a lot of explaining to do and we're here for it. So sit back, relax, and prepare to laugh as we provide some interesting evidence as to why the "fAkE iT tIlL yOu MaKe It" aphorism can go horribly wrong. Be sure to follow our twitter & instagram accounts to stay connected @i...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to our first episode, “The Starting Line”, where we touch on the trials and tribulations experienced by black Americans working in the STEM field as well as highlight the scientific accomplishments brought to us by black Americans in our country. We touch on the lives and successes of Dr. Damon Tweedy and Dr. Hadiyah Nicole Green, two individuals who overcame adversity and excelled in careers by making a significant contribution to the world. Be sure to follow our twitter & instagram...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Wassup & hello! Welcome to your new favorite podcast: It’s A Sickness. We are your hostess with the mostest, Lilah & Nicole, and we are thrilled to share all things #SickWidIt in the world of medicine, science, and health. Our trailer consists of actual snippets from our episodes that reflect the bridging of educational and laughable content we hope to captivate your attention with. So sit back, subscribe, pop a bottle of your favorite wine with us, and enjoy! PS: Tweet & "double tap...
Jul 09, 2020•1 min
