Private Chef, Writer & Podcaster
When the FBI rescued 57 victims of forced labor from a Florida mansion tied to the so-called Kingdom of God Global Church, I was left wondering how people can be this evil—and how others can still believe their lies. It’s a story about greed, manipulation, and the dark side of blind faith that masquerades as divine truth.
Living with chronic illness means oxygen is my lifeline—but it shouldn’t cost as much as a used car battery to keep breathing. From the clunky “wine bottle” tanks of 2007 to Inogen’s sleek Rove 6 portable concentrators, I’ve tested it all. Here’s the evolution of oxygen tech, the hidden truth about manufacturing costs, and why patients deserve fair pricing.
Living with sarcoidosis and heart failure means even simple tasks can feel like climbing a mountain. This raw, heartfelt reflection from a private chef and debut novelist explores chronic fatigue, aging, and the exhausting work of keeping up appearances while living with a chronic illness.
TikTok is buzzing with a viral rapture prophecy that has people selling cars, quitting jobs, and preparing for heaven after a pastor declared September 23–24, 2025 as the end. As a chef living with sarcoidosis and heart failure, I dove into the frenzy with humor, heart, and a dash of sarcasm—asking what’s real, what’s viral, and what we should hold on to in times like these.
Prednisone and sarcoidosis have been in a long-term relationship with my body for years, and lately they’ve added a new plus-one: diabetes. So I tried a CGM for “easy” blood sugar tracking—because if I have to poke my fingers all day, I’m going to start charging admission. What I didn’t expect was a tech romance full of false reassurance, surprise pain, and numbers that looked comforting… until the lab results showed up with receipts.
Tate Basildon 