I’ll be covering the Unite for Veterans, Unite for America Rally LIVE on Living Chronic! 🇺🇸

Follow along for live updates, interviews, and behind-the-scenes coverage. Let’s make some noise.

#LivingChronic #UniteForVeterans #BonusArmy2025 app.sosha.ai/s/JbV5xTsI

Is language a bridge or a barrier? 🌍✍️

In my latest Substack post, I explore how language, especially around disability & inclusion, can be weaponized instead of used for understanding. Let’s focus on real support, not just the "right" words. #LivingChronic #Ableism

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🌸 Walking to find a cure! On May 17, I’m Co-Chairing the DC/NOVA Take Steps Walk for Crohn’s & Colitis. Join my team or donate to support life-changing research & patient care. Let’s fight IBD together! 💜 #CrohnsDisease #LivingChronic #IBD
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Don't miss this upcoming episode of Living Chronic! Dr. Smith talks about his new book, "Has Medicine Lost It's Mind". A must read! He wants to see a federal commission on healthcare. If we want change, we need to be heard! #LivingChronic #HealthcareReform #PatientAdvocacy #HasMedicineLostItsMind

The numbers don’t lie—our healthcare system is designed to treat problems, not prevent them. But what if we flipped the script?
#Healthcare #LivingChronic #Wellness

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🚨 New Episode! 🎙️ I talk with Professor Brian Lowery about achievement, identity & meaning—especially for those with chronic illness. 🌍💡 We explore how inclusion, community & embracing change shape our purpose. 🎧 Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/2062147/epis...

#LivingChronic #InclusionMatters

Managing Crohn's or UC can feel overwhelming, but diet plays a crucial role in improving symptoms and quality of life. Check out my conversation with Ashley Hurts, MS, RD of IBD Dieticians

🎧 Listen now: buzzsprout.com/2062147/epis...
#LivingChronic #IBD #NutritionMatters

Yesterday I caught up with a friend who went through drug induced lupus from her Crohn’s med at same time I did (seriously) and we talked about how much it broke us despite being strong people. It’s so important to let others know that we’ve been broken before and you’re not alone #LivingChronic

I've learned a lot about the dangers of alcohol after being diagnosed with a neurologic disease. Being Gen X, I only ever heard of heart benefits of red wine. What do you think of a warning? #livingchronic www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/h...

This week on the Living Chronic podcast, I'm joined by @laurapackard.com stage 4 cancer survivor, health care advocate, and founder of Health Care Voices
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Don't miss this inspiring conversation!
#LivingChronic #HealthCareAdvocacy

✨ May this holiday season bring moments of peace, comfort, and healing to all chronic illness warriors. You are stronger than you know. 💖

#ChronicIllness #LivingChronic #HolidaySpirit #SelfCare

I have taken my laptop with me to my bathtub where I have a teak tray set up. Magnesium flake soak to get through a rough nerve pain day. Creative workplace accommodations 💪🏻
#disability #livingchronic

If helping patients isn't your goal, healthcare and corporate executives should care that healthy people contribute to a healthy economy. Health-related productivity losses cost US employers $530 billion annually #healthypatientshealthyeconomy #LivingChronic

Thanksgiving can be difficult if you’re #livingchronic. Don’t forget to be kind to yourself!

Thanksgiving week can be difficult. Don’t be afraid to tell
your friends and family you need to keep to an anti-inflammatory diet. I plan on sticking to turkey and fresh veggies and a wisher vodka cocktail! #livingchronic #crohnsdisease #dysautonomia What are your Thanksgiving plans?

🎁 Exciting news! The Living Chronic pop-up store is here just in time for the holidays! 🎄 Explore unique gifts that celebrate resilience and support our mission to empower those living with chronic illness. 🛍️💪
Check it out: living-chronic.printify.me/products
#LivingChronic #HolidayGifts #ShopSmall