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Podcast: Living Chronic
Episode: Interview with Amanda Chay, author of "The Girlfriend's Guide to Lupus"
Description: Send a textn this conversation, Amanda Chay, author of The Girlfriend's Guide to Lupus, shares her personal experience with lupus and offers advice for individuals living with chronic illness. The conversation covers topics such as the challenges of diagnosis for athletes, the importance of dental and eye health, the prevalence of autoimmune diseases in women, setting boundaries and choosing supportive relationships, the role of caregivers, the impact of chronic illness on relationships, advice for newly diagnosed individuals, the importance of self-advocacy and documentation, and practicing self-compassion and grace.TakeawaysDiagnosis...