Iconically Ill

Welcome to Iconically Ill, I'm your host Laura Lyons, where I interview other disabled and chronically ill people with humor and heart over the clinical part.

Iconically Ill is a comedy podcast hosted by Laura Lyons, with 61 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Laura Lyons hosts Iconically Ill, a comedy show with 61 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  We Talk Conradi-Hünermann Syndrome

  Jun 9, 202652 minS6

  <p >We talk Conradi-Hünermann Syndrome with Cassidy Huff.</p> <p >Cassidy is a disability rights activist, content creator, and performer dedicated to amplifying disabled voices and challenging ableism. As a hard-of-hearing creator with a background in the performing arts, she uses her platform to educate, advocate, and share authentic experiences of disability. Cassidy has built a community of over 400,000 followers across social media, where she creates content focused on accessibility, identity, and social change. She is also the owner of Little & Loud Music, where she teaches creative arts and helps students build confidence through self-expression.</p> <p >Follow Cassidy a...

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  Episode #9

  We Talk Friedreich's Ataxia

  Jun 2, 202640 minS6

  <p >We talk Friedreich's Ataxia with Jennifer Gasner.</p> <p >Jennifer is a member of the International Memoir Writers Association, where she was member of the month in September 2023. Her writing has been published in Shaking the Tree, volumes 3 and 4, and in Six Feet Apart...In the Time of Corona. Her debut memoir, My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis, was published on September 7, 2023, and won a Red Ribbon from The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. The book was a Finalist for the National Indie Excellence Awards, the Reader's Favorite Book Awards, and the Eric Hoffer Awards in 2024. She was Author...

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  Episode #8

  We Talk Congenital Muscular Dystrophy

  May 26, 202642 minS6

  <p >We talk Congenital Muscular Dystrophy with Kelly Berger and Avery Roberts</p> <p >Kelly and Avery are dynamic, empowered, rare disease warriors and disability champions who share their stories, spark conversations, and build a world that listens and activates real change. Their spirited advocacy is bold, personal, and impossible to ignore. They both live with the ultra-rare form of congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD), Collagen 6. They've turned their lived experiences into powerful platforms for global change. The fierce changemakers are driving visibility, authentic representation, and access, championing the next generation for a brighter, more inclusive future.</p> <p >Their podcast...

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  We Talk Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Screenwriting

  May 19, 202644 minS6

  <p >We talk Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and screenwriting with Caitlin Rose Arcand.</p> <p >Caitlin is an award-winning screenwriter, producer and script exec. Her directorial debut feature, "Burn Baby Burn" (the chaotic gay mob movie), is currently in development after winning Best Feature Screenplay at Hollywood International Diversity, Best Feature Dialogue at Flight Deck Film Festival and Outstanding Achievement for a Feature Screenplay at the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival. She recently wrapped her directorial debut short "Starlyfe," to be released this spring. Previously, she produced the two award-winning queer short films, "Happy Hour" and "Oreo," in addition to working...

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  Episode #6

  We Talk Rheumatoid Arthritis

  May 12, 202654 minS6

  <p >We Talk Rheumatoid Arthritis with Jennifer Chassman Browne. </p> <p >Jennifer has been an educator for over 25 years, and has experience working with students ranging from 3rd grade through the university level. Most of her work has been as an English, Creative Writing , and Social Studies teacher and a school leader. The majority of her leadership experience has been at the secondary level as an Assistant Principal, Associate Head, or Curriculum Director, where she has been focused on directing curricular programs and supporting teachers in developing instructional practices. </p> <p >Jenn has lived with Rheumatoid Arthritis since she was si...

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