"Homesick." A Film about MCS: Susan Abod

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In this episode, I’m speaking with filmmaker and singer-songwriter Susan Abod. Susan has MCS and focuses on the illness in her work.

In our conversation, Susan explores:

• Her singing and songwriting about MCS.
• Her film, “Homesick,” about her journey exploring how people with MCS try to find and build healthy and safe housing.
• Trigger warning: Susan talks about how people with MCS who struggle housing experience disproportionately high rates of suicide.

Susan Abod’s website

Watch Susan’s films, “Homesick” and “Funny You Don’t Look Sick” on Kanopy using your library info.

Rent or buy “Homesick” on Amazon (US only).

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Kapitel

1. "Homesick." A Film about MCS: Susan Abod (00:00:00)

2. Aaron introduces the podcast and episode. (00:00:06)

3. An excerpt from Susan's song 'Homesong.' (00:01:55)

4. Susan explains the origins of 'Homesong.' (00:02:39)

5. Susan describes people's reactions to 'Homesong.' (00:03:52)

6. An excerpt from Susan's film 'Homesick.' (00:05:57)

7. Susan explains how she made and conceived of 'Homesick. (00:07:48)

8. Susan outlines the goals of 'Homesick.' (00:11:31)

9. Susan examines some of the reasons that people moved away from cities. (00:13:30)

10. Susan talks about the barrier of money in one's ability to find accessible housing. (00:16:16)

11. Susan recounts meeting a doctor who she interviewed for 'Homesick,' (00:18:55)

12. Susan explores how awareness and activism surrounding MCS has changed over time. (00:20:27)

13. Susan discusses the barriers to accessible housing and its impact. (00:23:08)

14. Susan details the government's role in accessibility. (00:27:48)

15. Susan emphasizes the importance of spreading awareness. (00:31:53)

16. Aaron concludes the episode. (00:34:05)