From Diagnosis to Advocacy with Salathiel Deloach

Summary In this episode of the Lupus Speaks podcast, host Shedrica
Shant’e interviews Salathiel Deloach, the founder of the Deloach
Lupus Foundation of Savannah, Georgia. They discuss Salathiel's
journey with lupus, her decision to start her own foundation, and
the challenges of balancing health needs with advocacy work.
Salathiel shares advice for other lupus warriors and highlights the
impact of her advocacy efforts on the lupus community. They also
discuss upcoming lupus walks and community engagement initiatives.
The episode concludes with Salathiel sharing her current reading
and expressing gratitude for the opportunity to share her story.
Takeaways Lupus warriors should not doubt themselves and should
pursue their dreams and become advocates, leaving an impact and
legacy despite the challenges of the disease. Building a support
network and connecting with other lupus warriors is crucial for
navigating the journey and finding resources. Advocacy efforts can
have a significant impact on the lupus community, providing
support, resources, and raising awareness. Balancing health needs
with advocacy work requires listening to one's body, communicating
with others, and being intentional about self-care. Community
engagement, such as organizing lupus walks, can help raise
awareness and provide a sense of unity among lupus warriors.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Connection 00:32 Journey with Lupus
03:00 Realizing Lupus Wouldn't Define Limitations 04:20 Starting
the Daloach Lupus Foundation 06:05 Balancing Health Needs with
Advocacy 10:16 Advice for Lupus Warriors 15:45 Impact of Advocacy
Efforts 18:08 Lupus Walks and Community Engagement 20:11 Finding
the Deloach Lupus Foundation 21:03 Current Reading and Conclusion