From The Sickbed

Becca (Lavender) Thomas and Sun Iris

Tune into the musings of two best friends as they discuss the ins and outs of disabled life, queerness, and more. From The Sickbed is your humble companion in sickness and in solidarity. Hosted by Becca (Lavender) Thomas (they/them) and Sun Iris (they/she). Follow us on Instagram @fromthesickbed. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Substack, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content and other perks! Tips can be made via Ko-fi. https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed read less

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A Nugget of Goodness

A Nugget of Goodness

In this episode, Sun and Lavender talk about their disabilities and interests, how they became friends, and why they decided to start a podcast. They also ask each other some questions so listeners can get to know them a bit better. Support us by sending us tips on Ko-fi! https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed

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A Nugget of Goodness

A Nugget of Goodness

In this episode, Sun and Lavender talk about their disabilities and interests, how they became friends, and why they decided to start a podcast. They also ask each other some questions so listeners can get to know them a bit better. Support us by sending us tips on Ko-fi! https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed

Shame Is the Devil on Your Shoulder

Shame Is the Devil on Your Shoulder

Sun and Lavender discuss some of the ways disabled people are made to feel inherently shameful, how they’ve been affected by these societal biases, and how they try to deal with it. Support us by joining our Patreon and sending us tips on Ko-fi! https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed

Finding Comfort in Horror

Finding Comfort in Horror

Happy Halloween!! In this episode Sun and Lavender discuss how they rely on distraction as a major coping mechanism, and how the horror genre is a special source of comfort for them amidst all the hardships of life. Support us by joining our Patreon, or by sending us tips on Ko-fi! https://linktr.ee/fromthesickbed

There’s No Cosmic Reason: Disability Is a Fact of Life

There’s No Cosmic Reason: Disability Is a Fact of Life

In this episode, Lavender and Sun expand on the topic of disability and shame from the last episode, diving deeper into the systemic forces of ableism and how they contribute to the shaming of disabled people.