Building Community with Guest Jodie Young

In this episode of the Lupus Speaks Podcast, host Shedrica
Shant’e speaks with Jodie Young, who shares her 30-year journey
with lupus, from her initial symptoms to her eventual diagnosis.


Jodie discusses the challenges she faced growing up with the
disease, including severe pain and fatigue, and how she learned
to manage her health over the years.


The conversation also delves into the importance of community
support, the establishment of lupus support groups, and the
ongoing challenges of balancing work, family, and health. Jodie
emphasizes the significance of self-care, communication, and
adapting to life's changes while living with a chronic illness.


In this conversation, Jodie shares her experiences managing lupus
and the importance of mindfulness and stress management. She
discusses her journey in writing the book 'Fabulupus' and her
hopes for the future of the lupus community, emphasizing the need
for better support and understanding.


Jodie encourages listeners to take care of themselves and to
share their stories, as they can help others navigate their own
challenges with chronic illness.


You can follow Jodie and her lupus journey @fabulupus.book Check
out her book with many Lupus Resources on Amazon.


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