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Lyme Disease Awareness | Kimberly Daya
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Welcome Kimberly Daya
In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast,' host Alycia Anderson discusses the challenges and misconceptions surrounding invisible / non-apparent disabilities with guest Kimberly Daya. Kimberly shares her personal journey with Lyme disease, misdiagnosis, and the impact of chronic illness on her life.
Stigmas and non-apparent disabilities
Highlighting the importance of empathy and understanding, the conversation delves into the stigmas associated with non-apparent disabilities and the need for better awareness in society and the workplace. Kimberly also talks about her podcast, 'Humanity Unlocked,' which aims to showcase the humanity in diverse experiences and foster a deeper connection among people.
Alycia and Kimberly provide an unflinching look at:
🔘 Kimberly's harrowing path from mysterious symptoms to finally receiving a Lyme disease diagnosis after first being misdiagnosed with MS [00:02:00 - 00:06:30]
🔘 Navigating judgment from others who can't comprehend the depths of chronic, degenerative fatigue and disability: "It's like comparing a normal headache to a migraine." [00:10:00 - 00:12:00]
🔘 The freedom in releasing the need for others' approval and prioritizing one's own health over perceived norms when facing an invisible chronic illness [00:12:30 - 00:13:30]
Other Highlights
00:00 Introduction and Opening Quote
01:39 Introducing Kimberly Daya
02:30 Kimberly's Diagnosis Journey
05:58 Challenges with Lyme Disease Diagnosis
07:39 Living with Chronic Illness
09:18 Empathy and Judgment
14:43 Positive Aspects of Illness
16:55 Humanity Unlocked Podcast
22:10 Final Thoughts and Pushing Forward Moment
Quote
"I think my thing is put judgment on the back burner or check judgment at the door and lean in with curiosity. And you really can't lose with that." - Kimberly Daya
Connect with Kimberly Daya:
Instagram | LinkedIn | Podcast
TED Talk: "Dismantling Judgment and Embracing Nuance"
Connect with Alycia: Feedback | Instagram | LinkedIn | Book Alycia for Speaking | Book Alycia to Train Your Employees in Disabling Ableism | Alycia’s DEI Micro Learning Video Series
Stay tuned for more inspiring conversations on Pushing Forward with Alycia. Open hearts, clear paths. Let's go.
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