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79. our lives are one huge contradiction

by Cassandra Mendez · Published October 24, 2023 · Updated July 22, 2026

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153. THE WEDDING DIARIES, part 1: decisions, decisions October 20, 2026
152. smells like a memory September 29, 2026
151. two women simply having opinions September 15, 2026
150. hear us out: sounds September 1, 2026
149. i miss sparklin’: a cane update August 18, 2026

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a bi-weekly podcast where two best friends with the same rare disease share their lives to showcase the beauty and normalcy of disability 🌸

Ep 153. THE WEDDING DIARIES, part 1: decisions, de

Ep 153. THE WEDDING DIARIES, part 1: decisions, decisions

Case + Cass walk through the wedding planning process, play wedding this-or-that, and share the thought behind Case’s big-day choices.

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Ep 152. smells like a memory Case + Cass sniff ou

Ep 152. smells like a memory

Case + Cass sniff out their favorite smells that make them happy, hungry, nostalgic, and instantly transported somewhere else.

#accessibility: a photo of Case and Cass standing outside and holding candles they made. Pink text reads “episode 152”

Ep 151. two women simply having opinions Case + C

Ep 151. two women simply having opinions

Case + Cass are simply having opinions. Join us for some very important thoughts on very unimportant things.

#accessibilty a photo of Case and Cass hugging and smiling. Green text reads “episode 151”

Ep 150. hear us out: sounds Case + Cass get into

Ep 150. hear us out: sounds

Case + Cass get into their favorite sounds, from oddly specific memories to universally satisfying sounds like the ocean and fire.

#accessibility: two side by side photos of Cass and Case. Casey is at the beach and Cass is at Disneyland. Pink text reads “episode 150”

Ep 149. i miss sparklin’: a cane update Case + Ca

Ep 149. i miss sparklin’: a cane update

Case + Cass are feeling bejeweled! We talk sparkly new canes, cane memories, and the unique Ambutech canes now in our lives.

#accessibility: two photos side by side of Cass and Case with their canes. Cass is walking on cobblestones and Case is dressed as Glinda holding a sparkly pink cane. Green text reads “episode 149”

Ep 148. breaking: people change (6 year podaversar

Ep 148. breaking: people change (6 year podaversary)

Case + Cass mark six years of podcasting with a nostalgic look at all the ways they’ve grown, changed, and surprised themselves.

#accessibility: a photo of Case and Cass at the conference. Cass has her arms around Case and they are both laughing. Pink text reads “episode 148”

Ep 147. 3 short days in columbus, ohio: albinism c

Ep 147. 3 short days in columbus, ohio: albinism conference recap

Case + Cass recap 3 short days at the 2026 albinism conference, including volunteering, friends, and a bridal shower!

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Ep 146. Case + Cass finally rank every Taylor Swif

Ep 146. Case + Cass finally rank every Taylor Swift album—and somehow nothing ends up below C tier. Agree with our rankings… or don’t.

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Ep 145. why cass’ contact ended up in her mouth C

Ep 145. why cass’ contact ended up in her mouth

Case + Cass talk bifocals, tinted contacts, and the irony of corrective vision helping everywhere except where it counts.

#accessibility: two photos of Cass and Case smiling side by side. Cass is wearing contacts and Case is wearing glasses. Pink text reads “episode 145”

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