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Most of us have faked being sick at some point, whether to escape a commitment or gain a little sympathy. But for some, this behavior becomes a compulsion, driven by underlying mental health or personality disorders.

Meet a woman who has written a book about her journey to overcome Munchausen Syndrome, also known as Factitious Disorder. And a doctor specializing in this condition sheds light on its complexities, misconceptions, and pathways to recovery.

Suggested episodes:
Body Integrity Dysphoria: When being disabled is a desire
Fighting for truth: The struggle to overcome pathological lying

GUESTS: 
Dr. Marc Feldman: Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Adjunct Professor of Psychology at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. He is an international expert in factitious disorder, Munchausen syndrome, Munchausen by proxy, and malingering, and the author of many books, including Dying to Be Ill: True Stories of Medical Deception
Cindy Buckshon: Author of Liar, Liar, Gown on Fire, a memoir of a lifelong struggle with mental illnesses, specifically bipolar disorder and factitious disorder, more commonly known as Munchausen syndrome. She is also a graphic designer, illustrator, and painter

Most of us have faked being sick at some point, whether to escape a commitment or gain a little sympathy. But for some, this behavior becomes a compulsion, driven by underlying mental health or personality disorders.
Meet a woman who has written a book about her journey to overcome Munchausen Syndrome, also known as Factitious Disorder. And a doctor specializing in this condition sheds light on its complexities, misconceptions, and pathways to recovery.
Suggested episodes:
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<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf/2023-03-16/body-integrity-dysphoria-when-being-disabled-is-a-desire" data-cms-ai="0">Body Integrity Dysphoria: When being disabled is a desire</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf/2023-06-23/fighting-for-truth-the-struggle-to-overcome-pathological-lying" data-cms-ai="0">Fighting for truth: The struggle to overcome pathological lying</a></li>
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GUESTS: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.munchausen.com/" data-cms-ai="0">Dr. Marc Feldman</a>: Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Adjunct Professor of Psychology at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. He is an international expert in factitious disorder, Munchausen syndrome, Munchausen by proxy, and malingering, and the author of many books, including <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dying-be-Ill-Marc-Feldman/dp/1138063835" data-cms-ai="0">Dying to Be Ill: True Stories of Medical Deception</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cindybuckshoncreative.ca/portfolio-2/%C2%A0" data-cms-ai="0">Cindy Buckshon</a>: Author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Liar-Gown-Fire-Cindy-Buckshon/dp/1689601027" data-cms-ai="0">Liar, Liar, Gown on Fire</a>, a memoir of a lifelong struggle with mental illnesses, specifically bipolar disorder and factitious disorder, more commonly known as Munchausen syndrome. She is also a graphic designer, illustrator, and painter</li>
</ul>

Audacious with Chion Wolf will highlight the uncommon experiences of everyday people – asking the hardest, most uncomfortable questions. With curiosity and compassion, Connecticut Public producer and host Chion Wolf digs deeper, encouraging listeners to ask hard questions in their own lives.

Find out more at https://www.ctpublic.org/audacious

Audacious with Chion Wolf will highlight the uncommon experiences of everyday people – asking the hardest, most uncomfortable questions. With curiosity and compassion, Connecticut Public producer and host Chion Wolf digs deeper, encouraging listeners to ask hard questions in their own lives.
Find out more at https://www.ctpublic.org/audacious

Audacious with Chion Wolf

Audacious with Chion Wolf will highlight the uncommon experiences of everyday people – asking the hardest, most uncomfortable questions. With curiosity and compassion, Connecticut Public producer and host Chion Wolf digs deeper, encouraging listeners to ask hard questions in their own lives.

Find out more at ctpublic.org/audacious

Audacious with Chion Wolf will highlight the uncommon experiences of everyday people – asking the hardest, most uncomfortable questions. With curiosity and compassion, Connecticut Public producer and host Chion Wolf digs deeper, encouraging listeners to ask hard questions in their own lives.
Find out more at <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf/about">ctpublic.org/audacious</a>

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