Megan was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 18 years old. Although she was diagnosed relatively quickly, what followed was a 6-year battle to find a doctor that would give her the attention she deserved. During that time, her quality of life went downhill, losing the ability to practice the sports she loved and losing some friends along the way. We discuss the voice of the patient in this interview, as Megan has taken part in Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's Day on the Hill twice.

The song Megan selected is You Will Be Found from the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen.

Barak has an extremely rare eye condition called ICE (Iridocorneal Endothelial) Syndrome. Because of this condition, he also developed glaucoma in one eye. In this episode, we talk about Corneal transplants, glaucoma and how to care for your eyes, but also about the advancement of technology and AI as a tool for people with partial vision impairment.

Barak selected a full album, Cowboy Carter by Beyonce.

Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare condition that leads to painful muscle spasms. Lauren believes she had her first symptoms in early 2010s, although she was only diagnosed 5 years ago. She explains how the condition affects her body and her mobility. She also shares the impact it has had on her mental health and how she manages her energy levels to keep SPS at bay as best as she can.

The song Lauren chose is It was a good day by Ice Cube.