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"You Look Okay To Me", with Jameisha Prescod
FromHashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners online
"You Look Okay To Me", with Jameisha Prescod
FromHashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners online
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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Nov 10, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Things we talk about in this episode:Jameisha’s video creation processThe realities of living with a chronic illness, and the importance of awarenessJameisha's experience of getting a diagnosis of LupusThe pros and cons of being your own “google doctor”Racism and conscious/unconscious bias in the health care systemHow colonialism still shapes medical biasHow to advocate for yourself when seeking a diagnosis when you're not being heardThe strength of online support communitiesHow You Look Okay To Me came aboutHow Jameisha stays connected to her drive to create dispute illnessHow chronic illness can shape your career for better and worseThe pitfalls and benefits of being honest and vulnerable about your health onlineLinks mentioned in this episode:Website - You Look Okay To MeInstagram - @youlookokaytomeTwitter - @YouLookOkayToMeYoutubeFacebookJameisha’s personal InstagramJameisha’s personal TwitterLupusPOTSBenenden Health InsuranceMy new 15 Minute Magic ProgramMy Twitter - @meandorlaMy Instagram - @me_and_orla
Released:
Nov 10, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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