Strong Community and Hope While Living with Chronic Illness

Strong Community and Hope While Living with Chronic Illness

Chronic illnesses are extremely common – 6 in 10 Americans live with at least one chronic condition! Living with a chronic illness can be challenging, but mindfulness, self-care, and a strong community can lessen the burden. We spoke with clinical support worker and founder of the Center for Chronic Illness Allison Fine to learn more about the benefits of community …

My Journey with MS: How to Navigate a Chronic Illness

My Journey with MS: How to Navigate a Chronic Illness

Millions of people have a chronic illness, and yet despite how pervasive they are, many don’t know much about chronic and invisible illnesses. In our new podcast, we spoke with Wendy Bjork, who was diagnosed with MS in the 1990s. We discuss her diagnosis and life with MS, but also Wendy’s commitment to helping others with chronic and invisible illnesses. …