Liel speaks with Zoe Simmons — journalist, author and chronic pain advocate — about chronic pain, how weight and gender shape our experience of the medical system, internalised ableism, changing our relationship with mobility aids, mental health challenges, shame, and pride. Content Warnings: Fatphobia, ableism, mental illness, suicide, sexual harassment and assault.
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