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Recent episodes include "Do you have to accept your chronic illness to live your life? (Ft. Cheryl Crow)", "Bikini Medicine, Clinical Trial Gaps & Companies Changing the Game ft. Amanda Berk", and "Patient Advocacy: One Thing Every Chronically Ill Woman Needs (ft. Amanda Berk)". The latest went out on 5 Oct 2026 and ran about 68 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

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Calling In Sick

Hosted by Alex Wildeson and produced · health · EN · 140 episodes

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Welcome to the Calling in Sick, hosted by Alex Wildeson and produced by Just Media. On this podcast, Alex shares her unfiltered personal journey battling several autoimmune and chronic conditions including Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) Vasculitis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) / Lupus, Endometriosis, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). She also provides practical “how-to” guides, explores hot topics, and welcomes other warriors, medical professionals, advocates and creators on the show to shed light on the latest healing modalities, promising treatments, and myth bust popular misconceptions and trendy health hacks. Tune in for some laughs, tears, and growth… but stay for the camaraderie and community. You can engage with Alex and the community through social media @callinginsickpod. We promise, you don’t need a doctor’s note for this one!

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Do you have to accept your chronic illness to live your life? (Ft. Cheryl Crow)
Oct 5, 20261h 8m
This week on Calling in Sick, I'm sitting down with Cheryl Crow — occupational therapist, founder of Arthritis Life, host of the Arthritis Life podcast, creator of the Rheum to THRIVE course, and someone who has been navigating rheumatoid arthritis for 23+ years. We’re talking all about how we’ve navigated processing life with chronic illness — from the control piece, the acceptance piece and the struggles between. So if you’ve ever struggled with processing chronic illness, you’ll love this episode. We're diving into: What it actually looks like to cycle through flare-ups and treatment Why high achievers can be particularly “bad” at chronic illness — the "A+ student" trap of believing you can find the perfect system to solve your body What occupational therapy actually is — "a psychologist having a baby with a physical therapist" — and why this community desperately needs to know about it Our favorite lessons from chronic illness therapy — from the passengers on the bus metaphor, to the ACT framework and the reframes that have truly changed things for us Our thoughts on how ableism is innately baked into wellness culture ☕ Our top 3 tips for finding joy while living a life with chronic illness — micro-joys, duvet days, and seeing rest for more than a reward xx, Alex Comment: What is your relationship with the word "acceptance" when it comes to your chronic illness? TIMESTAMPS Intro: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick! NAVIGATING CHRONIC ILLNESS WITH CHERYL CROW: 00:00:36 Cheryl Crow’s Diagnosis Journey & Early Symptoms 00:09:36 Treatment Cycles & Secondary Loss of Response MENTAL HEALTH & CHRONIC ILLNESS: 00:11:58 Mental Health, Anxiety, & Catastrophizing 00:15:36 Overachiever Mindsets & disease Management 00:23:25 Occupational Therapy vs. Physical Therapy 00:29:30 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 00:34:16 Positive Activity Scheduling & Micro-Joys NAVIGATING “FEELING BETTER” WITH A CHRONIC ILLNESS: 00:37:05 Facing Ableism & Cultural Assumptions 00:48:40 Finding Transformation & Agency 00:56:03 Rest, Sleep Divas, & Duvet Days Conclusion: 00:59:53 One Brain Cell Show: Dancing with the Stars (Disney+) 01:01:43 Thank you for listening! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected and follow us on socials for more! • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568 • Substack - https://substack.com/@callinginsickpod? Connect with our guest, Cheryl Crow: • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/arthritis_life_cheryl/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritislife • YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/arthritislife • Website - https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/about-cheryl/ Episode Resources • Kate Bowler, “No Cure for Being Human” - https://link.amazon/B07znkSfA • Kate Bowler, “Everything Happens for a Reason, and Other Lies I’ve Loved” - https://link.amazon/B0246dY3H ---------------------------------------------------------------- Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/ #RheumatoidArthritis #OccupationalTherapy #ChronicIllness #ACTTherapy #AcceptanceAndCommitmentTherapy #ArthritisLife #CherylCrow #ChronicPain #MedicalGaslighting #BoomAndBust #ChronicIllnessAcceptance #SpoonieLife #InvisibleIllness #Ableism #MicroJoys #DuvetDay #RheumToThrive #AutoimmuneDisease #CallingInSickPodcast #AlexWildeson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Calling In Sick
Bikini Medicine, Clinical Trial Gaps & Companies Changing the Game ft. Amanda Berk
Sep 30, 202645 min
This Wednesday on Calling in Sick, Amanda Berk is back for and we are getting into the systemic conversation underneath everything we talked about on Monday. Why the healthcare system keeps failing women. Where it started. And what is actually being done about it. We're diving into: ️ The historical roots of the gender health gap — why female bodies were treated as "small men with psychological issues" for decades and what that actually cost us  "Bikini Medicine" — the term coined in the 1980s for the narrow funding of women's health The research disparities that are still costing women their health Who is actually funding women's health research right now Our favorite female-led women’s health tech companies changing the game The Witness Effect — the documented phenomenon where providers offer measurably better care when a second person is present, and why this is one of the most powerful tools in patient advocacy Asking for help in the healthcare system is not a failure. It is a strategy.   xx, Alex  Comment: What’s YOUR favorite women’s health tech company?! Give them a shoutout in the comments this week!!! TIMESTAMP: Intro: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick! Women's Health & Systemic Failures:  00:00:12 Historical Roots of the Gender Health Gap + The Origin of "Bikini Medicine"   00:06:40 Clinical Trial Disparities & Economic Impact  Funding & Innovation:  00:10:00 Public vs. Private Sector Funding  00:13:30 Involving Men in the Conversations around Women’s Health 00:18:24 Private Companies Driving Female-Centric Innovation  Patient Advocacy & Policy:  00:24:23 The Witness Effect in Medical Appointments  00:28:38 Social Justice & Systemic Stigma in Healthcare  Future Outlook: 00:31:16 What Gives Hope for the Future of Women's Health  00:36:48 Careers in Healthcare Outside of Becoming a Doctor  00:37:07 Where to Connect with Amanda Berk & LIORA Health Conclusion: 00:38:31 Thank you for listening! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected and follow us on socials for more! • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568 • Substack - https://substack.com/@callinginsickpod? Connect with our guest, Amanda Berk: • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amanda_berk/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda_berk • LIORA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/liorahealthadvocates/ • LIORA Website - https://liorahealth.io/ • Substack - https://liorahealth.substack.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/ #WomensHealth #GenderHealthGap #BikiniMedicine #PatientAdvocacy #ChronicIllness #LioraHealth #MedicalGaslighting #WomensHealthResearch #ClinicalTrials #WitnessEffect #AutoimmuneDisease #POTS #InvisibleIllness #SpoonieLife #WomensHealthTech #HealthcareReform #ChronicIllnessCommunity #PatientEmpowerment #CallingInSickPodcast #AlexWildeson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Patient Advocacy: One Thing Every Chronically Ill Woman Needs (ft. Amanda Berk)
Sep 28, 202659 min
This week on Calling in Sick, I'm sitting down with my dear friend Amanda Berk — co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of LIORA Health, dual Master's candidate in Social Work and Public Health at UT Austin, and someone navigating life with chronic migraines, a neurological tick disorder, and Hashimoto's disease. And this conversation is one I think every single person in this community needs to hear.  We're diving into: What patient advocacy actually is Why navigating medicine alone is failing us  Why so many patients leave appointments feeling dismissed Peer advocacy and the LIORA Health model Four tips you NEED for your next appointment: Asking for help in the healthcare system is not a failure. It is a strategy.   xx, Alex  Comment: Have you ever experienced the "car cry" after a doctor's appointment — and what happened? TIMESTAMP: Intro: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick! Patient Advocacy Overview: 00:01:12 Defining Patient Advocacy & The Shift Away from "Solo Healthcare" 00:05:54 Systemic Challenges in Modern Medicine Working with Advocates: 00:09:58 Finding Third-Party Advocates 00:12:54 Peer Advocacy & LIORA Health's Matching Platform 00:16:58 Intake & Proactive Appointment Preparation Practical Appointment Tips: 00:19:58 Tip #1: Asking to Record Audio  00:22:31 Tip #2: Time-Bound Symptom Tracking  00:25:41 Tip #3: Setting Goals & Top 5 Priority Questions  00:27:18 Tip #4: Clarifying Next Steps Before Leaving  LIORA Health & Women's Health Data:  00:28:43 Embracing Lived Experience & Partnership  00:32:46 Sending Notes to Providers in Advance 00:36:12 The Story Behind LIORA Health  00:40:58 Building a Patient Dataset to Close Research Gaps  00:44:05 Reflections on Navigating the Advocate Role Conclusion: 00:49:40 One Brain Cell Show: Earle Meets World (Netflix) & The Secret Life of Mormon Wives (Hulu) 00:53:36 Thank you for listening! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected and follow us on socials for more! • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568 • Substack - https://substack.com/@callinginsickpod? Connect with our guest, Amanda Berk: • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amanda_berk/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda_berk • LIORA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/liorahealthadvocates/ • LIORA Website - https://liorahealth.io/ • Substack - https://liorahealth.substack.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/ #PatientAdvocacy #ChronicIllness #LioraHealth #WomensHealth #MedicalGaslighting #ChronicMigraine #Hashimotos #AutoimmuneDisease #DoctorAppointmentTips #SymptomTracking #ChronicIllnessCommunity #InvisibleIllness #SpoonieLife #HealthcareSystem #PatientEmpowerment #ChronicPain #WomensHealthcare #AppointmentPrep #CallingInSickPodcast #AlexWildeson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why Hypermobility and hEDS is NOT Just Flexibility: Mythbusting with Dr. Linda Bluestein
Sep 23, 202630 min
This week on Calling in Sick, Dr. Linda Bluestein is mythbusting the biggest hypermobility and hEDS misconceptions circulating online right now!! Some of these are coming from well-meaning patients. Some are coming from providers who should know better. And some are genuinely dangerous enough that a hypermobility specialist felt the need to set the record straight.  We're busting: "Hypermobility and hEDS don't cause real pain" "Hypermobility just means being flexible "hEDS is being massively overdiagnosed on social media" "A normal genetic test rules out hEDS"  "Symptomatic hypermobility always progresses and gets worse" "The Beighton score is the definitive diagnostic tool"   "Direct-to-consumer genetic tests give you real answers" And more!!!  xx, Alex Comment: Which of these myths have YOU been told?! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick! Hypermobility & hEDS Internet Myths: 00:00:22 Myth 1: Hypermobility & hEDS Do Not Cause Pain 00:01:40 Myth 2: Hypermobility Just Means Flexibility, Not a Real Medical Condition 00:03:22 Myth 3: hEDS Is Massively Overdiagnosed on Social Media 00:04:42 Unconscious Daily Accommodations & Pain Self-Management 00:07:55 Myth 4: A Normal Genetic Test Rules Out hEDS 00:08:46 Re-Evaluating hEDS Criteria & Immune System Hypotheses 00:12:12 Myth 5: Symptomatic Hypermobility Always Progresses & Gets Worse 00:15:08 Myth 6: If You Pass the Beighton Score, You're Good 00:17:50 Myth 7: Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests Provide Clear Answers Conclusion: 00:21:12 Where to Connect with Dr. Linda Bluestein 00:24:11 Thank you for listening! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected and follow us on socials for more! • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568 Connect with our guest, Dr. Linda Bluestein: • Instagram, Personal - https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/ • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hypermobilityMD • Website - https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/ • Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@BendyBodiesPodcast • Instagram, Podcast - • Instagram, Personal - https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/ Powered by: Just Media House — https://www.justmediahouse.com/ #Hypermobility #hEDS #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #HypermobilityMyths #BendyBodies #DrLindaBluestein #MythBusters #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #JointHypermobility #BeightonScore #GeneticTesting #MedicalGaslighting #SpoonieLife #InvisibleIllness #ConnectiveTissueDisorder #HypermobilitySpectrumDisorder #CallingInSickPodcast #AlexWildeson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Calling In Sick
The 411 on Hypermobility + why it’s NOT just flexibility (ft. Dr. Linda Bluestein)
Sep 21, 20261h 20m
This week on Calling in Sick, I'm sitting down with THE Dr. Linda Bluestein (!!!). She’s a board-certified physician, hypermobility specialist, host of the Bendy Bodies podcast, and someone who didn't get her own hEDS diagnosis until her 50s.  We're diving into: What hypermobility actually is — and the four types most people have never heard of (peripheral, localized, generalized, and historical) Dr. Bluestein's personal journey — from teenage ballerina with chronic injuries to anesthesiologist to hypermobility specialist, and the Tarlov cyst surgery that finally connected all the dots ⏱️ The 17-year literature lag — why it takes nearly two decades for published research to reach clinical practice, and the cost to patients NOW Central sensitization — why pain begets pain in hypermobile bodies, and how the nervous system gets rewired over time ️ The MENS-PMMS framework — Dr. Bluestein's approach to managing hypermobility (try these TODAY!!) Dr. Bluestein’s TOP 3 high-impact tools (!!!) — LDN, vitamin D optimization, and magnesium The new EDS criteria — what's changing, what it means for the community, and Dr. Bluestein's role in the International Consortium on EDS  xx, Alex Comment: What is something YOU are constantly doing to make yourself more comfortable throughout the day that you don’t even think about?! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick! Hypermobility, Pain & Dr. Bluestein’s Diagnosis Story: 00:01:34 Defining Joint Hypermobility & Muscle Guarding 00:04:45 Types of Hypermobility: Peripheral, Localized, Generalized & Historical 00:07:05 Dr. Bluestein's Story: Ballet, Early Illness, and Diagnosis  Why Patients Struggle Getting a Diagnosis: 00:17:08 Connecting Connective Tissue Disorders to Systemic Symptoms 00:19:30 Why Hypermobility Is Misdiagnosed 00:28:15 Why patients see normal labs and normal imaging but have symptoms +  the Role of Systemic Interconnectedness 00:29:46 The Spectrum of Hypermobility: From Dancers to Bedbound Patients  00:33:00 The Psychological Toll of Medical Gaslighting  How to Manage Hypermobility: 00:35:36 Proactive Management: The MEN'S PMMS Framework  00:37:03 Building Momentum with the 10% Rule  00:39:53 Reapproaching Movement & Avoiding Kinesiophobia  00:42:06 Overcoming Pain Catastrophization & Reclaiming Power  00:44:18 Reclaiming Agency Through Micro-Joys  00:48:05 High-Impact Interventions: Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN)  00:50:10 Optimizing Vitamin D & Magnesium Levels  00:53:28 Central Sensitization, Neuroinflammation & Unique Pain Wiring The 411 on the New EDS Criteria: 01:03:43 Insights on the New EDS Criteria & Community Advocacy  Conclusion:  01:09:48 One Brain Cell Show: Slow Horses (Apple TV+) & Clarkson's Farm (Prime Video) 01:14:27 Thank you for listening! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected and follow us on socials for more! • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568 Connect with our guest, Dr. Linda Bluestein: • Instagram, Personal - https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/ • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hypermobilityMD • Website - https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/ • Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@BendyBodiesPodcast • Instagram, Podcast - • Instagram, Personal - https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/ Powered by: Just Media House — https://www.justmediahouse.com/ #Hypermobility #hEDS #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #JointHypermobility #BendyBodies #DrLindaBluestein #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #POTS #MCAS #CentralSensitization #LowDoseNaltrexone #MedicalGaslighting #SpoonieLife #InvisibleIllness #ConnectiveTissueDisorder #TarlovCyst #CallingInSickPodcast #AlexWildeson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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board-certified in OBGYN and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Fora Fertility

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The 411 on Hypermobility + why it’s NOT just flexibility (ft. Dr. Linda Bluestein)

Sep 21, 20261h 20m

This week on Calling in Sick, I'm sitting down with THE Dr. Linda Bluestein (!!!). She’s a board-certified physician, hypermobility specialist, host of the Bendy Bodies podcast, and someone who didn't get her own hEDS diagnosis until her 50s.  We're diving into: What hypermobility actually is — and the four types most people have never heard of (peripheral, localized, generalized, and historical) Dr. Bluestein's personal journey — from teenage ballerina with chronic injuries to anesthesiologist to hypermobility specialist, and the Tarlov cyst surgery that finally connected all the dots ⏱️ The 17-year literature lag — why it takes nearly two decades for published research to reach clinical practice, and the cost to patients NOW Central sensitization — why pain begets pain in hypermobile bodies, and how the nervous system gets rewired over time ️ The MENS-PMMS framework — Dr. Bluestein's approach to managing hypermobility (try these TODAY!!) Dr. Bluestein’s TOP 3 high-impact tools (!!!) — LDN, vitamin D optimization, and magnesium The new EDS criteria — what's changing, what it means for the community, and Dr. Bluestein's role in the International Consortium on EDS  xx, Alex Comment: What is something YOU are constantly doing to make yourself more comfortable throughout the day that you don’t even think about?! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick! Hypermobility, Pain & Dr. Bluestein’s Diagnosis Story: 00:01:34 Defining Joint Hypermobility & Muscle Guarding 00:04:45 Types of Hypermobility: Peripheral, Localized, Generalized & Historical 00:07:05 Dr. Bluestein's Story: Ballet, Early Illness, and Diagnosis  Why Patients Struggle Getting a Diagnosis: 00:17:08 Connecting Connective Tissue Disorders to Systemic Symptoms 00:19:30 Why Hypermobility Is Misdiagnosed 00:28:15 Why patients see normal labs and normal imaging but have symptoms +  the Role of Systemic Interconnectedness 00:29:46 The Spectrum of Hypermobility: From Dancers to Bedbound Patients  00:33:00 The Psychological Toll of Medical Gaslighting  How to Manage Hypermobility: 00:35:36 Proactive Management: The MEN'S PMMS Framework  00:37:03 Building Momentum with the 10% Rule  00:39:53 Reapproaching Movement & Avoiding Kinesiophobia  00:42:06 Overcoming Pain Catastrophization & Reclaiming Power  00:44:18 Reclaiming Agency Through Micro-Joys  00:48:05 High-Impact Interventions: Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN)  00:50:10 Optimizing Vitamin D & Magnesium Levels  00:53:28 Central Sensitization, Neuroinflammation & Unique Pain Wiring The 411 on the New EDS Criteria: 01:03:43 Insights on the New EDS Criteria & Community Advocacy  Conclusion:  01:09:48 One Brain Cell Show: Slow Horses (Apple TV+) & Clarkson's Farm (Prime Video) 01:14:27 Thank you for listening! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected and follow us on socials for more! • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568 Connect with our guest, Dr. Linda Bluestein: • Instagram, Personal - https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/ • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hypermobilityMD • Website - https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/ • Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@BendyBodiesPodcast • Instagram, Podcast - • Instagram, Personal - https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/ Powered by: Just Media House — https://www.justmediahouse.com/ #Hypermobility #hEDS #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #JointHypermobility #BendyBodies #DrLindaBluestein #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #POTS #MCAS #CentralSensitization #LowDoseNaltrexone #MedicalGaslighting #SpoonieLife #InvisibleIllness #ConnectiveTissueDisorder #TarlovCyst #CallingInSickPodcast #AlexWildeson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Every question we get asked before
someone starts their trial.

If you have a concern about deliverability, AI quality, data privacy, or whether this will actually work for your specific situation, it's probably answered below.

What is the difference between Founder Solo and Founder Pro?

How do agency tiers work?

What is a talent profile?

Can I switch plans later?

Yes, at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately; downgrades apply at the end of the current billing period. Contact support if you need help migrating between plan families.

Do you offer a free trial?

Every paid plan includes a 15-day free trial. Your card is saved at signup but you will not be charged until day 16. Cancel any time from your dashboard.

What happens if I cancel?

You keep access until the end of your current billing period. No charges after that. Your data is retained for 30 days in case you reactivate.

Is the 20% annual discount automatic?

Yes. Select Annual on the pricing toggle and the discounted price is applied automatically at checkout. The annual price shown is the full year cost.

What if I have more than 50 profiles or 20 clients?

That is our Enterprise tier. Contact our sales team and we will build a custom plan with volume pricing, a dedicated account manager, and SLA guarantees.

Calling In Sick

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Calling In Sick?

About the host

Recent episodes

Do you have to accept your chronic illness to live your life? (Ft. Cheryl Crow)

Bikini Medicine, Clinical Trial Gaps & Companies Changing the Game ft. Amanda Berk

Patient Advocacy: One Thing Every Chronically Ill Woman Needs (ft. Amanda Berk)

Why Hypermobility and hEDS is NOT Just Flexibility: Mythbusting with Dr. Linda Bluestein

The 411 on Hypermobility + why it’s NOT just flexibility (ft. Dr. Linda Bluestein)

Guest Appearances

Dr. Jolene Brighten

Ali Moresco

Mickey Trescott

Dr. Natalie Crawford

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Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Calling In Sick

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Calling In Sick?

About the host

Recent episodes

Do you have to accept your chronic illness to live your life? (Ft. Cheryl Crow)

Bikini Medicine, Clinical Trial Gaps & Companies Changing the Game ft. Amanda Berk

Patient Advocacy: One Thing Every Chronically Ill Woman Needs (ft. Amanda Berk)

Why Hypermobility and hEDS is NOT Just Flexibility: Mythbusting with Dr. Linda Bluestein

The 411 on Hypermobility + why it’s NOT just flexibility (ft. Dr. Linda Bluestein)

Guest Appearances

Dr. Jolene Brighten

Ali Moresco

Mickey Trescott

Dr. Natalie Crawford

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Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Every question we get asked before
someone starts their trial.

Every question we get asked before
someone starts their trial.