Episodes 32
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (16)
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Welcome to Rarely Typical, the podcast that dives into life with chronic illness, rare disease, and everything in between. Hosted by Gerry, a pulmonary arterial hypertension and heart failure advocate, this show offers honest conversations, candid opinions, practical tips, and a dose of hope to help you navigate the unpredictable. Whether you’re a patient, a caregiver, or just curious, join me for real stories, expert insights, and a reminder that life can be beautiful—even when it’s rarely typical.

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S4E3 S4:E3, Chronic Illness Patient, A Job I Never Applied For

Apr 24, 2026 16m

Nobody hands you a job description when you get diagnosed with a chronic illness. One day you’re just living your life, and the next you’re coordinating care between multiple specialists, managing…

S4E2 S4:E2 Chronic Illness Burnout is Real

Apr 03, 2026 19m

In this episode of Rarely Typical, I’m getting honest about something I think so many of us feel but don’t always say out loud, burnout.Not just chronic illness burnout, but life burnout. The kind…

S3E1 S4:E1, From the CADD MS3 to the Remunity Pro transition

Mar 13, 2026 22m

Not going to lie, the video on this is subpar, but if you’re listening to the podcast, at least that works! Ha. I promised myself this year I would worry less about curating the content and just…

S3E7 S3:E7, Living Strong with PAH: Walking, Mental Health, and Redefining Strength, with Eric Borstein

Dec 05, 2025 35m

In this amazing episode, I sit down with my friend Eric Borstein, the founder of Where Is EB?, to talk about life with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension from a perspective the community does not often…

S3E6 S3:E6, Traveling with PAH: How Experience Builds Confidence and Freedom, with Jenna

Nov 07, 2025 29m

In this episode of Rarely Typical, I sit down with my friend Jenna to talk all things traveling with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH). When you live with a rare disease, the idea of traveling…

S3E5 S3:E5, From Primary Care to Specialist: What to expect in Your Referral Journey, with Dr. Hountras and Stacy Hountras, NP

Oct 31, 2025 27m

When you’re first diagnosed—or even when something just feels “off”—your journey often starts in your primary care doctor’s office. But what happens when your primary care provider suspects something…

S3E4 S3:E4, Working with PAH: Balancing Career and Chronic Illness, with Chelsea + Lisa

Oct 24, 2025 31m

In this episode of Rarely Typical, I sit down with friends in the PAH community, Chelsea + Lisa, to talk about what it really looks like to balance work and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. We share…

S3E3 S3:E3, 7 Years In: My Diagnosi-versary and the Lessons Along the Way

Oct 17, 2025 25m

Seven years ago, what I thought would be a quick trip to the ER turned into a life-changing moment—a diagnosis that would forever alter my life. In this special episode, I’m reflecting on my 7 year…

S3E2 S3:E2, Finding Joy and Worship in the Mess with Brinnae Keathley from Red Rocks Worship

Oct 10, 2025 25m

What does it look like to choose worship in the middle of your storm? In this episode, I sit down with Brinnae Keathley from Red Rocks Worship to talk about finding joy in the middle of hardship, and…

S3E1 S3:E1 – Pregnancy, PAH, and Survival: Lisa’s Story

Oct 03, 2025 34m

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I sit down with my friend Lisa to share a story that very few people — and even fewer medical professionals — truly understand. Lisa lives with pulmonary…

S2E10 S2:E10, Clinical Trials and Courage with Shanna

Sep 05, 2025 35m

In the season 2 finale of Rarely Typical, I sit down with my friend Shanna, the person who first encouraged me to pursue a clinical trial. With experience in three different trials, Shanna brings…

S2E9 S2:E9 – Inside the Sotatercept (Winrevair) Trial: My Life-Changing PAH Clinical Trial Experience

Aug 29, 2025 31m

In this episode of Rarely Typical, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own journey as a participant in the sotatercept (Winrevair) clinical trial for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH).I share what…

S2E8 S2:E8, Hope in the Data: Why Clinical Trials Matter with Dr. John Moss

Aug 22, 2025 27m

In this episode of Rarely Typical, Gerry sits down with her own PH specialist, Dr. John Moss, to talk all things clinical trials. Together, they unpack the importance of participating in research,…

S2E7 S2:E7, Parenting Through Progression: Chronic Illness, Motherhood & Finding Strength with Chelsea Price

Aug 15, 2025 33m

In this honest and deeply relatable episode of Rarely Typical, Gerry is joined by her friend and fellow rare disease mom, Chelsea Price, for a raw conversation about parenting while living with a…

S2E6 S2:E6; The Silent Strength of Caregiving: Raising a Child with a Chronic Illness

Aug 08, 2025 36m

In this powerful episode of Rarely Typical, I sit down with my dear friend Jordan to talk about a topic that is often overlooked—what it’s like to raise a child with a chronic illness when you don’t…

S2E5 S2:E5, More Than Words: How to Truly Support a Friend with Chronic Illness, with Livia Kubica

Aug 01, 2025 35m

In this heartfelt and deeply needed episode, I’m joined by my best friend and licensed therapist, Livia Kubica, to talk about what true support looks like when your friend is living with a chronic…

S2E4 S2:E4; Compassion in Healthcare: Meeting as Whole Humans with Dr. Shaila Siraj

Jul 25, 2025 33m

In this episode, Gerry sits down with internal medicine physician Dr. Shaila Siraj to talk about something we don’t talk about enough in healthcare: compassion. This episode explores how empathy and…

S2E3 S2:E3, When Doctors Team Up: How Collaboration Changes Patient Outcomes with Dr. Hountras & Dr. Moss

Jul 18, 2025 28m

In this episode of Rarely Typical, I sit down with two of the doctors who have played pivotal roles in my journey—Dr. Peter Hountras, my diagnosing physician, and Dr. John Moss, my current PH…

S2E2 S2:E2, Mental Health & Chronic Illness – A Conversation with Therapist (and Best Friend) Livia Kubica

Jul 11, 2025 31m

In this heartfelt episode of Rarely Typical, I’m joined by not only one of my best friends, but also licensed therapist Livia Kubica, for a deep and honest conversation about mental health in the…

S2E1 S2:E1, Who Am I Beyond My Illness? Finding Yourself Again After Diagnosis

Jul 03, 2025 21m

Welcome back!When you live with a chronic illness, it’s easy to feel like your diagnosis defines you. In this heartfelt Season 2 premiere of Rarely Typical, Gerry explores the importance of…

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