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January 24, 2022 57 mins

We all judge books by their covers - even when we know we shouldn't... but how is that translated when perceiving people and their illnesses both seen and unseen?

Today Amanda starts an important conversation with Alicia about her battles with getting a diagnosis, proper health care and accepting her life with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. They talk advocating for your body, medical gaslighting, toxic positivity and more.

 

|MENTIONED|

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Spero Clinic

 

 |FIND ALICIA| ⋒ Instagram ⋒ GoFundMe

 

|GET SOCIAL|

⋒ Instagram ⋒ Website ⋒ Sunshine + Rainbows Insta

⋒ "Jumo the Unicorn" Children's Book Series

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