Well, Now: The Isolation of a Life-Threatening Diagnosis
Each week, we\u2019ve explored wellness from different perspectives, but we haven\u2019t talked about what it means to live a full life while grappling with the real possibility of death.\xa0\nMost of us hope for a full, long life with \u201cgood\u201d health. But a serious, possibly fatal diagnosis changes everything: Our relationships with work, loved ones, and even the way we see ourselves.\nOn this week\u2019s episode of Well, Now we speak with author, journalist, and artist Suleika Jaouad. Many learned about her work in the Oscar-nominated documentary American Symphony \u2013 which chronicled her marriage to musician Jon Baptiste as his career soared and her leukemia re-emerged.\xa0\nBut Suleika began documenting illness and identity long before starring in an award-winning film.\nIf you liked this episode, check out: \u201cPeople Feel Like They\u2019re Drowning\u201d: The Long COVID Survivors Left Behind\nWell, Now is hosted by registered dietitian nutritionist Maya Feller and Dr. Kavita Patel.\nEditing and podcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Alicia Montgomery.\nSend your comments and recommendations on what to cover to wellnow@slate.com\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices