Did you know there are over 100 conditions that people are suffering from every day that compromise their immune systems and if it’s not one of the “big ones” like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis you might be told it’s all in your head….
Your host for The Autoimmune Hour on Life Interrupted Radio, Sharon Sayler knows, she’s heard that over and over again. It was her struggles to find the right answers that created what friends call an “irrational-passion” to encourage and inspire others to live well, whole and complete… and that is how The Autoimmune Hour on Life Interrupted Radio was born… the premier location for information to empower you to live well, thrive and create a happy, healthy, wealthy life regardless of your diagnosis.
Sharon shares with you her own and others’ courageous stories and solutions to live well after you hear the words “you have an autoimmune condition….”
We are a community based on compassion, comfort, confidence, courage and quality information. Our mission is to inspire you through others’ courageous stories and solutions to life’s unexpected diagnosis.
The Autoimmune Hour on Life Interrupted Radio believes:
~ Everyone has unlimited potential regardless of the current situation;
~ We can reinforce the courage, strength, and confidence in everyone;
~ It’s imperative to always share authentic and transparent points of view.
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Did you know there are over 100 conditions that people are suffering from every day that compromise their immune systems and if it’s not one of the “big ones” like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis you might be told it’s all in your head….
Your host for The Autoimmune Hour on Life Interrupted Radio, Sharon Sayler knows, she’s heard that over and over again. It was her struggles to find the right answers that created what friends call an “irrational-passion” to encourage and inspire others to live well, whole and complete… and that is how The Autoimmune Hour on Life Interrupted Radio was born… the premier location for information to empower you to live well, thrive and create a happy, healthy, wealthy life regardless of your diagnosis.
Sharon shares with you her own and others’ courageous stories and solutions to live well after you hear the words “you have an autoimmune condition….”
We are a community based on compassion, comfort, confidence, courage and quality information. Our mission is to inspire you through others’ courageous stories and solutions to life’s unexpected diagnosis.
The Autoimmune Hour on Life Interrupted Radio believes:
~ Everyone has unlimited potential regardless of the current situation;
~ We can reinforce the courage, strength, and confidence in everyone;
~ It’s imperative to always share authentic and transparent points of view.
Listen live every Friday at 7:00 PM ET on http://omtimes.com/iom
Becoming a Leading Voice in Patient Advocacy with Kristal Kent
The AutoImmune Hour
56 minutes
1 year ago
Becoming a Leading Voice in Patient Advocacy with Kristal Kent
Air Date - 18 May 2024
In recognition of Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, the latest episode of the Autoimmune Hour features host Sharon Sayler and guest Kristal Kent, an army veteran and fibromyalgia advocate. Kristal shares her self-advocacy journey and emphasizes the importance of raising awareness for invisible illnesses. She discusses how her personal experience with fibromyalgia led her to become an advocate for legislative and social media attention. Kristal also highlights • the need for more research and better representation of invisible illnesses. • the importance of self-education, tracking symptoms, and advocating for one’s health, • the necessity for inclusivity in advocacy, representing all affected demographics, including men,
Lastly, Kristal inspires others to find creative ways to support their chosen cause and much more…
More About Our Guest: Kristal Kent is an Army Veteran living with Fibromyalgia. Through her journey, Kristal identified the lack of support, healthcare options, and education for those living with Fibromyalgia, especially Veterans. To address the gap in healthcare and community support, Kristal created the initiatives “The Fibromyalgia Pain Chronicles” and “Veteran Voices For Fibromyalgia” to address the inequities in healthcare along with engaging in VA Policy Advocacy, Legislative Advocacy, and Systems Advocacy to emote positive change for those living with Fibromyalgia.
Kristal previously served as a Board of Trustee for the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America and the WEGO Health Patient Advisory Board and participated on the Cleveland Clinic’s Patient Panel. Kristal is also a member of the Society For Participatory Medicine, WEGO Health’s Patient Leader Network, a Co-op member of Savvy Cooperative, and a member of the American Legion. You can find more at www.veteranvoicesforfibromyalgia.com and great videos with Kristal at www.youtube.com/@thefibromyalgiapainchronicles
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The AutoImmune Hour
Did you know there are over 100 conditions that people are suffering from every day that compromise their immune systems and if it’s not one of the “big ones” like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis you might be told it’s all in your head….
Your host for The Autoimmune Hour on Life Interrupted Radio, Sharon Sayler knows, she’s heard that over and over again. It was her struggles to find the right answers that created what friends call an “irrational-passion” to encourage and inspire others to live well, whole and complete… and that is how The Autoimmune Hour on Life Interrupted Radio was born… the premier location for information to empower you to live well, thrive and create a happy, healthy, wealthy life regardless of your diagnosis.
Sharon shares with you her own and others’ courageous stories and solutions to live well after you hear the words “you have an autoimmune condition….”
We are a community based on compassion, comfort, confidence, courage and quality information. Our mission is to inspire you through others’ courageous stories and solutions to life’s unexpected diagnosis.
The Autoimmune Hour on Life Interrupted Radio believes:
~ Everyone has unlimited potential regardless of the current situation;
~ We can reinforce the courage, strength, and confidence in everyone;
~ It’s imperative to always share authentic and transparent points of view.
Listen live every Friday at 7:00 PM ET on http://omtimes.com/iom
