Arthritis Life
Are We Out of the Woods Yet? Taylor Swift Songs that Capture the Chronic Illness Experience
13 Jan 2024
In this episode, Cheryl discusses the major themes in Taylor Swift’s music that relate to the chronic illness experience, from the “Haunting” experience of a medication not working anymore to my own “Anti Heroic” immune system to the constant question of “Are We Out of the Woods yet?” when in a flare up. After weaving in and out her own experience with rheumatoid arthritis and anxiety with listener contributions, Cheryl concludes by exploring the the “State of Grace” we experience when we connect with the chronic illness community. Throughout, she shares how she’s learned to accept what’s out of her control and the empowerment of acknowledging that while my journey might have been rocky, “Long Story Short: I Survived.” Medical disclaimer: All content found on Arthritis Life public channels was created for generalized informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Episode SponsorsRheum to THRIVE, an online course and support program Cheryl created to help people with rheumatic disease go from overwhelmed, confused and alone to confident, supported and connected. See all the details and join the program or waitlist now! For full episode details including a transcript and video:Go to the episode page on the Arthritis Life Website! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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