The Major Pain podcast is a collection of interviews driven by the experience of Jesse Mercury Chronic Illness and people living with disability. The goal is to break the isolation often felt around experiences lived through in solitude. Through sharing these stories, Major Pain has become an incredibly important resource, including its dangers in medical gaslighting, the importance of self-advocacy, and the fact that none of us are in this alone. You can share your thoughts, your story, or inquire about appearing on the show at majorpainpodcast@gmail.com.
The mission of this show is driven by the host’s own journey. The central voice of the podcast is Jesse Mercury.
Podcast and website artwork created by Egg Salad Salad. To inquire about artistic services, email adele26@gmail.com
Community Trust: The Stimpunks Creator Grant
Major Pain is the recipient of the September 2023 creator grant from Stimpunks, a community organization dedicated to providing mutual aid and human-centered support for neurodivergent and disabled people. This grant is a testament to the show’s impact and integrity within the disability community. Learn more at https://stimpunks.org/
Meet Host Jesse Mercury: Undiagnosed Illness & MCAS
The expertise of this show comes directly from lived experience. The reason the Jesse Mercury Chronic Illness story is so crucial is that he is the host and producer, living with a long history of chronic undiagnosed illness. In 2023, his lifelong mystery was finally diagnosed with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). This personal journey navigating difficult diagnostic processes and medical skepticism is the founding principle of the show. Jesse Mercury Chronic Illness advocacy stems from his commitment to ensuring every listener knows their struggles are valid. For more details on the kind of stories we cover, visit our Episode Archive. Jesse’s other content can be found on Bandcamp, YouTube, TikTok, and his website www.jessemercury.com.