The Chronic Movie Lover
Nienke Kievit
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About This Podcast
The Chronic Movie Lover is a podcast for those who know that movies and TV are more than just entertainment—they shape us, inspire us, and even save us. For me, they were an escape from the chronic pain I’ve lived with since I was nine. Films and TV shows became my sanctuary, a place to feel, dream, and connect. In this podcast, I share the movies and shows that changed my life, made me laugh, made me cry, and made me think. I also talk about living with chronic pain, the lessons I’ve learned, and the ways pop culture intersects with life’s toughest challenges. Sometimes, I have guests to dive deeper into these conversations. If you love movies, TV, and real, honest storytelling—this is for you.
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S2E10 Christmas Movies
Send a textToday we’re talking about Christmas movies. The comforting ones. The nostalgic ones. The ones you put on when it’s cold outside, when your body hurts, when your brain is tired, and when…
S2E9 Chronic Pain, Coping, and My Ozempic Journey
Send a textToday’s episode is going to be a very personal one. Usually, I connect my love of movies and TV to my life with chronic pain, but today I want to talk about something that’s been just as…
S2E8 The Most Relatable Characters in Movies & TV
Send a textToday’s episode is all about connection. You know that moment when you’re watching a movie or a TV show, and a character says something, does something, or reacts in a certain way—and you…
S2E7 Between noise and silence: communicating pain in a world that doesn't listen
Send a textToday’s episode is another essay. It’s not about a film or a TV show—at least not directly. Today, I want to share an essay I wrote titled ‘Between Noise and Silence: Communicating Pain in…
S2E6 Chronic Pain & Pop Culture: Representation Done Right and Wrong
Send a textWe’re diving into how chronic illness—specifically chronic pain—is portrayed in movies and TV. Sometimes, these stories feel honest and validating. Other times? They’re full of clichés,…
S2E5 But you don’t look sick: answering the taboo questions about chronic pain
Send a textToday’s episode is a really special one. I’m not alone this time—I’m joined by two amazing women who, like me, live with chronic pain. And together, we’re doing something a little…
S2E4 My Love for Vampires and the Longing for Something Beyond
Send a textThis episode is based on a personal essay I wrote titled ‘Living Without Pain: My Love for Vampires and the Longing for Something Beyond.’ It’s an exploration of what it means to live with…
S2E3 It’s Just a Movie? Let’s Talk About That
Send a textIf you love film as much as I do, you’ve probably had this conversation before—someone shrugs off an emotional reaction, a debate about representation, or a discussion about deeper…
S2E2 The Movies that Saved Me
Send a textWe’re getting personal. We’re talking about the movies that saved me—the ones that helped me through the toughest times, the ones that gave me an escape, the ones that comforted me when…
S2E1 Where I’ve Been & Why Movies Still Matter
Send a textI am back after being gone for almost a year! But I am better than ever and ready to start the next season of my podcast. We have undergone a little rebrand, and I hope you guys still like…
S1E22 Chronic pain & Religion
Send a textIn this episode, I talk about what kind of effect chronic pain had on my faith, having hope, and asking the question why me? I will be reading an article I wrote about this as…
S1E21 What Have I Been Watching?
Send a textIn this episode, I am talking about the TV shows and movies I have been watching during the 5 months that I have been gone. They are of course also recommendations because they are all so…
S1E20 Hi Again, I'm Back!
Send a textI have been gone for 5 months. So, in this episode I will be talking about what I have been doing for the past 5…
S1E19 Preparing for Study Abroad
Send a textIn this episode, I will be with my first guest Emma Keeny and we will be talking about our experiences of preparing for studying abroad and also of course give you…
S1E18 An Update and Some Truth
Send a textIn this episode, I am giving you an update on how I am doing at the moment. All the updates on my life and there is a lot of…
S1E17 My Tattoos and their Meaning
Send a textIn this episode, I am talking about all my tattoos and what they mean to me. https://www.instagram.com/nienkekievit/https://www.instagram.com/chronicpainunmasked/
S1E16 Vampire movies/series recommendations
Send a textIn this episode, I will be recommending movies and tv shows that have vampires in them! So shine up your teeth and listen to my favorite and best-done…
S1E15 A Letter from Chronic Pain
Send a textIn this episode, I will read a chapter from my book Chronic Pain: A Collection of Letters, Writings &…
S1E14 My Coping Mechanism
Send a textIn this episode, I will talk about my own coping mechanism. What I have been doing to cope with my chronic pain and the rest that comes with it for the past 15 years. The advantages and…
S1E13 Documentary Recommendations
Send a textIn this episode, I will recommend some documentaries that I watch in my film class in Americahttps://www.instagram.com/nienkekievit/https://www.instagram.com/chronicpainunmasked/
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The Chronic Movie Lover has published 32 episodes since May 2022, covering topics in Hobbies, Leisure.
The Chronic Movie Lover is currently active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 18m.
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