They are stuck between contradictory and misleading messaging about their bodies. So by now I am very familiar with the patterns of fraud examined regularly on the podcast Maintenance Phase. With mordant wit and a charming growl, Nyburg tells stories of the dying, the dead and the actively rotting There were very expensive potions, very restrictive diets, and very invasive treatments to ‘heal my gut’. I mean, I peeked, and learned that probably what I had was actually a ‘leaky gut’, which I am assured is a very real phenomenon even though I feel like if my guts were really leaking I would be dead. Luckily I had been here before with various discomforts and difficulties, so I knew the golden rule of how to use the internet to treat your own health problems: do not go on to the forums. I let my osteopath dig her hand between my rib cage and apply so much pressure that it left a bruise, I tried intermittent fasting, I propped myself up with an extra pillow. I was told to add preventive measures such as lime juice, so I mixed lime juice with seltzer every morning. I was told to cut out red wine, so I cut out red wine. I was told to change my diet, so I changed my diet. I didn’t talk to my doctor, however, because the last time I tried to schedule an appointment the earliest she could see me was in six months. But lately, with all the sleep disruption and discomfort, I tried to get rid of my heartburn and regretted it. I probably have heartburn simply because both my parents also had a lot of heartburn, and I have treated it the same way they treated it, with antacids. Portland comedian Jaren George gives us his picks. We’re reaching out to various creative people to find out what they find joyous, funny and inspiring these days. But that can be hard, and we sometimes need help. In these confusing and stressful times, we need to remember the things that bring us joy. 24, 2022 Portland comedian Jaren George on ‘Finding the Joy’ in life Former Portland comedian Mona Jones weighs in. 23, 2022 Oregon graduate student Mona Jones on ‘Finding the Joy’ in babies, children and capybaras Portland comedian Julia Corral shares her sources of joy and inspiration. 28, 2022 Portland comedian Julia Corral on ‘Finding the Joy’ in vulnerability and human connections Shelley McLendon, owner of Portland's Siren Theater, shares her sources of humor and joy. 25, 2022 Portland comedy club owner Shelley McLendon on ‘Finding the Joy,’ both in person and online Portland comedian Dahlia Belle shares his highlights. 26, 2022 Portland writer and comedian Dahlia Belle on ‘Finding the Joy’ in the small moments from daily life Portland performer Creme Brulee joins us. Related Stories Portland performer Creme Brulee on ‘Finding the Joy’ in earnest mistakes and the elusive sun
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