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S1, Ep 4- Advocacy and My Chronic Illness: Raising Your Voice for Yourself and Others

S1, Ep 4- Advocacy and My Chronic Illness: Raising Your Voice for Yourself and Others

Update: 2022-05-25

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In this episode, guest Gina Hessburg shares her experience of being diagnosed with optic neuritis and learning to advocate for herself within the health care system.

(04:41 ) Meet Raphael, the inflatable support friend
(09:39 ) Being your own health advocate
(11:47 ) The real struggle in navigating mental health and chronic disease
(14:23 ) Why having goals is key to managing your chronic illness

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S1, Ep 4- Advocacy and My Chronic Illness: Raising Your Voice for Yourself and Others

S1, Ep 4- Advocacy and My Chronic Illness: Raising Your Voice for Yourself and Others

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