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Part 1: Life, Interrupted with Suleika Jaouad
Part 1: Life, Interrupted with Suleika Jaouad
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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Apr 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Suleika Jaouad was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia when she was 22 years old. In this special two-part conversation, she talks with Maya about why she sees survival as a creative act, the problem with narratives that frame illness as a "hero’s journey," and the messy space that exists between illness and wellness.
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Released:
Apr 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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