Discomfort Zone
Discomfort Zone is a podcast about living with chronic illness and disability. Through interviews, conversations, and stories, each episode uncovers what it means to be chronically ill and disabled. Jason helps listeners understand that the best way to cope with the discomfort of illness is to turn … read more
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Bonus Episode - Default
September 16th, 2020
My gym teacher ridicules me in front of my peers, prompting the question: was my child-acting career a fluke? If so, what does that say about my …
9 - Caring in a Crisis Pt 4 - Unlocking Bryson's Brain: Keith McArthur
August 18th, 2020
About Keith
Keith McArthur is an author, speaker, kidney transplant survivor, and rare disease dad. He is the host of the CBC Podcast Unlocking Bryson’s Brain, an 8-part documentary-style podcast about his son Bryson, …
8 - Caring in a Crisis Pt 3 - A Rare Disease Family: Keith McArthur
August 8th, 2020
Keith’s son Bryson is a charming and outgoing 13-year old who loves his family, friends, and school. But he faces tremendous challenges. He lives …
7 - Caring in a Crisis Pt 2 - Firefighter Without a Hose: Lindsay Couture
August 4th, 2020
Lindsay is no stranger to adversity. While most 11-year olds were out playing with their friends, she was at home caring for her mom. Now a …
6 - Caring in a Crisis Pt 1 - Echoes of a Community: Melissa Graham
July 28th, 2020
Early in the pandemic, Melissa spent all day on the phone with disabled people living in fear of COVID-19. Their fears echoed many of her own. Melissa shares her recommendations on how the government can better meet the …
Bonus Episode - A Monastic Skunking
July 26th, 2020
Meditating at a jungle monastery in Thailand brought me inner stillness. Then Rob showed up.
A full transcript with photos is available in the show …
5 - We Are Visible: Karina Sturm
July 24th, 2020
Award-winning filmmaker and journalist Karina Sturm joins the show to talk about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a rare connective tissue disorder she lives with. She opens up about the medical gaslighting she experienced …
4 - COVID-19 Has Arrived...In My House?
July 17th, 2020
My parents returned from their vacation in Cuba on March 7th. A few days later, my dad developed a cough and fever. His symptoms rapidly progressed. …
Bonus - COVID Rap: Stay the F**k Home
July 7th, 2020
Checking in from quarantine with a special message. This one is for you, Missy Elliot!
Produced by: Jason Herterich with help from Djevon Earle
Audio engineering by: Justin Maradin
Music: Streetwise …
Big News for Discomfort Zone!
July 6th, 2020
Big News for Discomfort Zone - I'm joining Invisible Not Broken Podcast Network!
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3 - Unconditional Support: Lisa
June 23rd, 2020
Chronic pain tore my life apart and brought me and my sister closer together.
A full transcript with photos is available in the show notes
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2 - Soap Addict
June 23rd, 2020
I was getting better! I left the house to meet women. It didn’t go well.
I was getting better! I left the house to meet women. It didn’t go well.
A …
1 - Struggling to Stay Afloat
June 22nd, 2020
I was in constant, excruciating pain and spent 22 hours a day in bed. I never could've imagined that someone else's life would fall into my hands. In …
Introducing Discomfort Zone
June 22nd, 2020
Introducing Discomfort Zone: immersive stories on chronic illness and disability that showcase our vulnerability, wellness, and resilience. My guests …
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