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Podcast: Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast
Episode: Kathryn Swaim: A Tribute to Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Description: Navigating Chronic Illness and Advocacy with Kathryn Swaim
In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson welcomes guest Kathryn Swaim, a PhD student from North Carolina State University focusing on lifespan development psychology. Kathryn shares her personal journey with chronic migraines and her unexpected diagnosis of a benign brain tumor. They discuss the challenges of self-advocacy in the healthcare system, the impact of chronic illness on identity, and the importance of trust and resilience in navigating these experiences. Kathryn also highlights the intersectionality of identity in the context of healthcare and the power...