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Why Disabled and Chronically Ill People Might Be Our Best Employees

Taken from my keynote at DisAbility Confidence Day 2023 in Vienna. Credit: MyAbility roishternin.com #InclusionIsEyeryonesBusiness #InclusionMatters #myAbility #DisabilityConfidence

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The Daily Price of Patient Advocacy (Dancing with My Demons to Help Others Find Their Way)

Every morning, I open my laptop and willingly walk into a minefield of triggers. My notifications are filled with stories of medical trauma, systemic failures, and chronic pain - echoes of my own journey that I've chosen to face daily as a patient advocate. It's like volunteering to reopen healing wounds, knowing they'll bleed again, hoping the blood trail will help others find their path.

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It's all in your Chest? (It's Not All in Your Head!)

Hey everyone, We've all experienced tension, and for many of us, it seems to settle right in the chest. It can be a scary feeling, and often doctors are quick to dismiss it as "anxiety" or something psychosomatic. But what if there's a deeper connection between your physical pain and emotional state?

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Managing Energy with Chronic Illness

Hey! people tend to take for granted to be able to manage a full day of activity while millions of us can barely do a couple of hours. in this episode I will share some things I have learned along the way that might help you manage your little energy better.

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Why do you need a Patient in Residence in your Organization

Welcome to yet another thought-provoking episode of the "Revolution From Your Bed Podcast." In our ongoing conversation about transforming healthcare, we introduce a groundbreaking concept: the Patient in Residence. This new role is designed to ensure that the patient's voice and perspectives are not just heard but are integral to the decision-making processes within healthcare organizations.

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Wanna Change healthcare? Study Healthcare Management

On this episode of the "Revolution From Your Bed Podcast," we're tackling a question that resonates with many of our listeners: "What can I do to change healthcare?" Empowered patients and advocates frequently encounter the complexities and frustrations of a system in dire need of reform. To enact meaningful change, a deeper understanding of the inner workings of healthcare is crucial—and one of the most effective ways to gain this knowledge is through studying Healthcare Management.

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