Blink is intended for mature audiences as it discusses topics that can be upsetting,

such as drug use, sexual assault, and emotional and physical violence.

Content warnings for each episode are included in the show notes.

Resources for drug addiction and domestic abuse can be found in the show notes

and on our website, blinkthepodcast.com. The testimonies and opinions expressed by guests of the show notes and on our website blinkthepodcast.com.

The testimonies and opinions expressed by guests of the show are their own

and do not necessarily reflect the views of myself or affiliates of this podcast.

Any individuals mentioned in the episode are presumed innocent until proven guilty in the court of law

unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Fear. It's a primal emotion that has been an inseparable part of the human experience since

the dawn of our existence. It is both a protector and a tormentor, guiding us away from danger

while often chaining us to our anxieties.

Fear keeps us safe. Yet, when it comes to our health, fear does not necessarily aid in our survival.

You have a rare disease that's eating away at your brain. You're given six months to live.

And no, this is not your search results on WebMD.

But being told this is certainly scary, and it's a reminder of just how little control we have,

and a reminder of the impermanence of life, the fragility of our bodies.

Sometimes diseases cannot be conquered, and fear cannot be overcome.

Dark, I know, but this is what happened to Jake.

Just weeks earlier, Jake's life was normal.

Well, I mean, as normal as it could be.

He lived at home with his wife.

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