Calling In Sick

Alex Wildeson

julie@justmediahouse.com

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Booking Overview

Calling In Sick is a chronic- and autoimmune-illness focused show that blends the host’s personal journey with medical expertise to address myths and practical health decisions. It’s a strong pitch for PR pros looking to place medical professionals, advocates, and creators around healing modalities, treatment conversations, and patient education.

Metrics

Episodes: 114

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

Contact Information

julie@justmediahouse.com

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Host

Alex Wildeson - Hosted by Alex Wildeson. Alex shares her personal journey battling autoimmune and chronic conditions (including PAN vasculitis, MCTD/lupus, endometriosis, and CRPS) and provides practical how-to gu...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Medical professionals (e.g., maternal-fetal medicine/OB-GYN specialists), clinical researchers or practitioners, and subject-matter experts aligned with autoimmune/chronic illness care; also possible patient advocates and healthcare advocates/creators.
Required Achievements:  
Clinical specialization or board-recognized expertise (e.g., MFM/OB-GYN), Experience educating patients on chronic illness and pregnancy, Work addressing misconceptions and patient-facing myth-busting, Advocacy or practical guidance contributions to treatment/healing modalities

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Tracy Shevell - High-risk Pregnancy Basics, When To See An MFM, What “high-risk” Means, Medication Myths In Pregnancy, Pregnancy Myths (e.g., Sushi, Sleep Position, The “12 Week Rule”), Miscarriage-related Facts, Bodily Autonomy And Restrictive Healthcare Laws

Dr. Tracy Shevell - What An MFM Is, When To See An MFM (including Pre-conception), What “high-risk” Means, Medication Considerations During Pregnancy, What To Say When Feeling Dismissed At Appointments, Managing Stress/anxiety/depression, Preparing For MFM Visits And Hospital Monitoring

Recent Topics

Autoimmune, Chronic Illness, Women's Health, Maternal, Pain

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Calling In Sick
:

The Cutting Edge of Chronic Pain Treatment (& What's Overhyped) | Q&A with Alec Bradbury (FNP)

July 01, 2026

This week on Calling in Sick x Ask Alex, Alec Bradbury, FNP is back for round two — and we're getting into what's actually on the cutting edge of chronic pain. New research, new healing modalities, what we're both genuinely excited about, and where to pump the brakes before you hand over your money. If you've ever been told your pain is "of unknown origin," or you've been burned chasing a miracle cure, this one is for you. We're diving into: 🧠 Nociplastic pain — the THIRD pain type (onl...

How to Actually Get Heard by Your Doctor About Chronic Pain (ft. Alec Bradbury, FNP)

June 29, 2026

This week on Calling in Sick, I'm sitting down with Alec Bradbury, FNP — the provider you've probably seen on socials making chronic pain feel a whole lot less terrifying, isolating, and lonely. He's a nurse practitioner doing street medicine for the unhoused in Orange County, he teaches the next generation of providers about chronic pain, AND he runs a 1:1 coaching program. Basically, a badass. We get into what providers are actually taught about pain in school… and the rude awakening Ale...

Pregnancy Myths Busted: Sushi, Sleeping & Sharing the News Early | Q&A with Dr. Shevell (MFM, OBGYN)

June 24, 2026

This week on Calling in Sick x Ask Alex, Dr. Tracy Shevell is back and we are busting every pregnancy myth I've heard online this year. Sushi. Sleep position. The "12 week rule." Glowing pregnancies. ALL of it!! We're diving into: 🤰 Why I announced my pregnancy at 5.5 weeks — and why Dr. Shevell says waiting 12 weeks can actually be detrimental  😤 Restrictive laws on women’s healthcare and the pregnancy implications 🍣 The sushi myth — what's actually safe to eat and what isn't, and why it...

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