In this episode, guest Gina Hessburg shares her experience of being diagnosed with optic neuritis and learning to advocate for herself within the health care system.

(04:41) Meet Raphael, the inflatable support friend
(09:39) Being your own health advocate
(11:47) The real struggle in navigating mental health and chronic disease
(14:23) Why having goals is key to managing your chronic illness

Contact Our Hosts

Angel Tapia, Patient Advocate, Hispanic Community Outreach Manager: atapia@ghlf.org

Danielle Ali, Systems Analyst: dali@ghlf.org

We want to hear what you think. Send your comments via email, video, or audio clips, to wellnessevolution@ghlf.org.

In this episode, guest Gina Hessburg shares her experience of being diagnosed with optic neuritis and learning to advocate for herself within the health care system.
(04:41) Meet Raphael, the inflatable support friend (09:39) Being your own health advocate (11:47) The real struggle in navigating mental health and chronic disease (14:23) Why having goals is key to managing your chronic illness
Contact Our Hosts
Angel Tapia, Patient Advocate, Hispanic Community Outreach Manager: <a href="mailto:atapia@ghlf.org">atapia@ghlf.org</a>
Danielle Ali, Systems Analyst: <a href="mailto:dali@ghlf.org">dali@ghlf.org</a>
We want to hear what you think. Send your comments via email, video, or audio clips, to <a href="mailto:wellnessevolution@ghlf.org">wellnessevolution@ghlf.org</a>.

A podcast bringing you diverse conversations about the mind, body, and wellness journey. The podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network and hosted by Angel Tapia and Danielle Ali.

Learn more at www.GHLF.org/podcasts.

A podcast bringing you diverse conversations about the mind, body, and wellness journey.&nbsp;The podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network and hosted by Angel Tapia and Danielle Ali.
Learn more at www.GHLF.org/podcasts.

Wellness Evolution

A podcast bringing you diverse conversations about the mind, body, and wellness journey. The podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network and hosted by Angel Tapia and Danielle Ali.

Learn more at www.GHLF.org/podcasts.

A podcast bringing you diverse conversations about the mind, body, and wellness journey. The podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network and hosted by Angel Tapia and Danielle Ali.
Learn more at www.GHLF.org/podcasts.

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