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Living Well Alongside Chronic Illness
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We never forget the day we receive a life-altering diagnosis. Valen and Cristen share their pivotal moments of being diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). With Valen being diagnosed as a child, they discuss the lessons learned from living with ADPKD from youth to adulthood. Through the challenges surrounding a lifelong health journey, they discovered a wellspring of resilience, strength, and above all, hope. Listen in to hear how they learned to live well alongside PKD and be inspired on how you can too.
Learn more about your hosts:
- Valen Keefer, Patient Advocate, Consultant, Educator, Motivational Speaker: www.valenkeefer.com
- Cristen Wathen, Licensed Counselor and Associate Professor at Palo Alto University: https://www.paloaltou.edu/faculty/cristen-wathen-phd-lcpc-ncc
Additional resources:
- Valen’s blogs: Written Articles | Valen Keefer
- Gary Ware book: Playful Rebellion
- PKD Foundation Center of Excellence: ADPKD Care | PKD Foundation (pkdcure.org)
- Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique (SMRT) back therapy: Full Circle School of Massage Therapy - Basic Massage Program and NCBTMB-Approved Continuing Education for Massage Therapists & Bodyworkers (efullcircle.com)
- American Counseling Association: Coping with the stress and uncertainty of chronic health conditions
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