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Podcast: Living Chronic
Episode: Breaking the Silence on Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) and Medical Trauma
Description: Send a textIn this episode of Living Chronic, Brandy Schantz speaks with Vanessa Abram, author of 'Speechless' and a chronic illness warrior. They discuss Vanessa's traumatic journey from being a speech therapist to becoming a patient who lost her ability to speak. The conversation delves into the profound impact of medical trauma, the struggles of recovery, and the misunderstandings faced in mental health treatment. They emphasize the importance of recognizing and addressing medical trauma, the challenges of living with chronic illness, and the need for greater awareness and empathy in society. In this conversation, Brandy Schantz...