Truth Bombs & Backlash with Kate Colbert (Ep 159)
After a wave of passionate listener feedback sparked intense conversations behind the scenes, The Bendy Bodies Podcast returns with a candid and heartfelt follow-up. In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by author and communications expert Kate Colbert to openly address the concerns raised about recent content and to set the record straight. From questions about language and lived experience to the emotional cost of being misunderstood, Dr. Bluestein and Kate hold nothing back. Together, they unpack what went wrong, what they stand by, and what they’ll do differently moving forward. This is the episode that proves growth is messy, but worth it.
Takeaways
What sparked intense pushback from listeners this season
Why language matters more than ever in the chronic illness community
Why science isn't always black and white
The frustrations of medical and scientific uncertainty
What happens when a podcast decides to grow in public
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