5 Ways to Get the Most From Your Brain
It’s back to school and, as some regions open up their economies, more people are returning to work full time. Our brains are being expected to get back into the swing of things. Yet for many, our brains remain reluctant to focus for long stretches of time. The effects of stress, disrupted routines, and simply […]
Sasha Pieterse: bringing PCOS into the light
https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Sasha-Pieterse-PCOS-Quotes-45957325 It can be tough to talk about illness for so many reasons. Some conditions come with additional challenges, such as stigma and taboo topics. Sasha Pieterse faced both when she was recently diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). As a Hollywood actress, Sasha’s physical appearance carries extra scrutiny and judgement. While many actors are […]
6 Ways to Build Confidence Despite Chronic Illness
Living with chronic illness can significantly impact your confidence levels and change how you look at yourself. It’s common to feel as though your body has ‘let you down’ or ‘is broken’. These beliefs understandably make you feel less confident in yourself. How chronic illness can affect your confidence When you aren’t able to do […]
Celebrating Our Diverse Brains
We’ve been exploring this week the concept of neurodiversity — that the world isn’t split between neurotypical and neurodivergent people, but rather we all have gloriously different brains with unique strengths and perspectives to bring to the table. Read more about neurodiversity here As a teacher in alternative and special education programs, I only recently […]
Celebrating Our Diverse Brains: Claire Lapat
This week, we are learning about neurodiversity in our community. We sat down with Claire — athlete, college student, and aspiring doctor — to learn about her experience with head traumas and the lasting effects for her brain. Tell us a little about your journey I got my first concussion when I was 10 years […]
Celebrating Our Diverse Brains: Rebecca Wexler
This week, we are learning about neurodiversity in our community. We got to chat with Rebecca, a nurse, mother, and Friend in the Fight, about her experience as an adult with ADHD. Tell us a little about your journey! Open-ended questions like this are hard for me… As a kid I was energetic, loud, interested […]
Celebrating Our Diverse Brains: Melody Olander
This week, we are learning about neurodiversity in our community. We reached out to Melody Olander — author of But You Don’t Look Sick — about why she loves her unique brain: Tell us a little about your journey! My name is Melody Olander and I have had a rare disease since I was 17 […]
What is Neurodiversity? The Diverse Ways Our Brains Operate
As the world adjusts to remote working and learning, we’ve all had opportunities to notice how our brains and bodies work best. Some of us are finding that our introversion actually loves being able to work alone, at home, and report back in supportively distanced ways. Staying home allows those with medical conditions to work while […]
Back to School
Somehow, it’s already September. Back-to-school ads have begun in earnest, but with less a laser-focused message; sure, it’s time to get supplies if you’re returning to the classroom, but don’t forget distance learning and homeschools too! So whatever school situation you and your loved ones find yourselves in this fall, Breathe. What you’re feeling is […]
Venus Williams: Sjogren’s Warrior
After years of dominating the professional tennis world, Venus Williams seemed to fade from the headlines. As she now works hard to retake her seat at the top — in her late 30’s no less! — Venus has opened up about what led to this turn of events. Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that […]
Remembering Lady Red Couture With Progress
Kareema Baines, known widely as the drag artist and performer Lady Red Couture, died on July 25 at age 43. She is remembered by fellow drag artists, admirers, and friends as a pioneer, but also as being an exceptionally kind person. She starred in the popular YouTube series Hey Qween! and inspired viewers to express […]
Accounting For General Biases in Medicine
I will never forget coming home from summer camp when I was twelve. I felt so tired, but chalked it up to not sleeping enough as camp drew to an end. A few days later my body, especially my joints, ached. I was used to some pain (thanks to EDS) and shrugged it off. Then […]