Technically Sick

Dec 26 2022 10 ep. 33 mins 9

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The Technically Sick podcast explores how technology can improve access to education, employment, transportation and improve socialization for the disabled and chronic illness communities.

Hosted by Monica Michelle

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Thank you for Season 1!

Dec 26 2022 2 mins

Thank you so much for listening to Season 1 of Technically Sick. I am so grateful to all of the guests this season, who vulnerably and courageously shared their stories and provided their guidance and expertise with us. It has been such an exciting experience to speak with people on the forefront of innovation about how we can utilize existing tech and what technol

Top Technologies for Daily Support

Dec 11 2022 33 mins

Monica speaks with Jen Hardy, an author, podcast host, blogger, coach, and mother. In this episode, Jen shares some of the technologies and apps she uses to help manage parenting, working, and day-to-day life while living with chronic illnesses. "There were a lot of people complaining, ‘I'm so sick, I can't get up’, but no one was saying, ‘how do you live your life like

Accessibility in the Kitchen: Tips for Cooking, Prep and More

Nov 13 2022 47 mins

Monica speaks with Kristen Lopez, a writer and disability advocate in media and also our first community member guest. In this episode, Kristen shares her favorite kitchen devices and hacks to create more autonomy and reduce effort in the kitchen. “In a world where disabled people, you know, autonomy is so fleeting for us in many ways, food really does become this elem

The Enormous Impact of Education Accessibility

Oct 10 2022 44 mins

Monica speaks with Lucy Greco, a Web Accessibility Evangelist for the Universities of California. In this episode, Lucy shares her personal experience navigating the education system as a disabled student and how she now supports other students to create learning conditions that work for them. “A person has to be highly educated to get an education, if you have a disability.

Telehealth Part 2: The Developer’s Perspective

Sep 12 2022 44 mins

Monica speaks with Caitlin Schumann, a Product Manager for Firefly Health, a virtual-first care model. In this episode, Caitlin shares her personal experience as a developer and telehealth patient, new telehealth innovations in development, and how telehealth can create a more tailored, personal experience.“[With telemedicine] clinicians can continue to practice and be creative i

Telehealth Part 1: The Provider’s Perspective

Aug 08 2022 37 mins

Monica speaks with Dr. Dustin Cotliar, a telemedicine-focused Physician and Health Policy Consultant. In this episode, Dr. Cotliar shares the benefits of telehealth from a doctor’s perspective and the many ways how this varied technology can be useful for patients. Monica and Dr. Cotliar will also discuss the financial benefits of telemedicine and the future innovations bein

Benefits of VR Therapy When Living with a Chronic Illness and Disability

Jul 11 2022 51 mins

Monica speaks with Dr. Amanda Wilson and Dr. Lisa Chiodo - Co-Founders of North-Star Care, Inc. an alcohol use disorder treatment space leveraging the use of virtual reality. In this episode, Dr. Wilson and Dr. Chiodo share how and why virtual reality therapy can be an effective option for therapeutic intervention. You’ll learn about the future applications of VR for a means

Smart Mobility Devices: Reclaiming Autonomy

Jun 13 2022 35 mins

In this episode, Justin shares the importance of technology, innovation, and smart design in the creation of smart personal mobility devices and how these smart chairs can create autonomy and allow for new experiences. You’ll learn about what makes a smart wheelchair different than a traditional power wheelchair, and the different ways mobility devices can support a variety of us

Disability Inclusion and Accessibility in the Workplace

May 16 2022 30 mins

Monica speaks with John Samuel, co-Founder and CEO of Ablr360 – a Disability Inclusion and Digital Accessibility company that aims to remove barriers for all people with disabilities. In this episode, John shares his story of losing his eyesight and the impact that had on his career. You’ll learn about the accessibility barriers that exist in physic

Technically Sick: The Trailer

May 01 2022 4 mins

Technically Sick is a podcast that explores how technology can improve access to education, employment, transportation, and improve socialization for the disabled and chronic illness community. On this show, I'll be covering how to use and optimize the technology currently available as well as discussing the future of accessible tech on the horizon. I’ll be interv