Sick Chicks's guest appearances

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Two Disabled Dudes - Living with Urgency

InvisiYouth Chat Sessions

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Travis Flores

Shira Strongin

Katie Stevens

Gabe Adams

Roger Crawford

Drew Dudley

Tom Hamilton

Arash Bayatmakou

Max Bronstein

Victoria Arlen

David Ross

Carol Decker

James Miller

David Fajgenbaum

Melissa Yeager

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Five episodes into our six-episode arc of invisible illness and mental health-themed shows, and we’re putting the focus on levels of activism and advocacy in daily life with invisible illnesses. And the guest expert had to be rare disease healthcare activist, and founder of the international nonprofit, Sick Chicks, Shira Strongin. Her work has not only assisted in legislation advocacy, and empowering young adults to get involved in Capital Hill discussions, but with Sick Chicks, Shira has spearheaded a movement of uniting young women with all chronic illnesses to empower themselves and each other. In this episode, Shira and Dominique talk about why we might want ‘swipe left and right’ on online support groups, gives talking points about how to start advocating when you’ve got an invisible illness with friends and doctors to legislation and philanthropic activism, lays out a playlist of the best de-stressor Instagram accounts and TV binge-watch shows when you’re having a ‘sick-sick’ day, and discusses how that be a game-changer with invisible illnesses is knowing that everyone can advocate in their own style, tone, personally and publicly as long as they realize you control your voice and you’re the expert in your illness/disability story.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Wanna support our nonprofit?  Watch on YouTube  Shop Instagram Twitter Facebook Donate 

Five episodes into our six-episode arc of invisible illness and mental health-themed shows, and we’re putting the focus on levels of activism and advocacy in daily life with invisible illnesses. And the guest expert had to be rare disease healthcare activist, and founder of the international nonprofit, Sick Chicks, Shira Strongin. Her work has not only assisted in legislation advocacy, and empowering young adults to get involved in Capital Hill discussions, but with Sick Chicks, Shira has spearheaded a movement of uniting young women with all chronic illnesses to empower themselves and each other. In this episode, Shira and Dominique talk about why we might want ‘swipe left and right’ on online support groups, gives talking points about how to start advocating when you’ve got an invisible illness with friends and doctors to legislation and philanthropic activism, lays out a playlist of the best de-stressor Instagram accounts and TV binge-watch shows when you’re having a ‘sick-sick’ day, and discusses how that be a game-changer with invisible illnesses is knowing that everyone can advocate in their own style, tone, personally and publicly as long as they realize you control your voice and you’re the expert in your illness/disability story.  See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.Wanna support our nonprofit? <ul> <li>Watch on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKaEltT9taGcK2TZ9KmhOw%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/invisiyouthcharity%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.instagram.com/invisiyouth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.twitter.com/invisiyouth%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/invisiyouth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.invisiyouthcharity.com/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a></li> </ul>

5: So What, You Can’t See Invisible Illness and Mental Health: with Healthcare Activist and Sick Chicks Founder, Shira Strongin

Shira Strongin lives with multiple physical issues but doctors can't seem to put their fingers on them all. She has some gene mutations that make her one-in-a-million but she's been "undiagnosed" for years. She started a blog, writing under the pen name Sick Chick when she was just 11 years old. So many women and girls related to it that it has now become an international organization called Sick Chicks - a support network of strong, chronically ill and disabled young women who choose to make a positive difference in the world.Offering a platform for girls to express themselves, a community for girls to connect with others, and structure to empower girls to be active in their schools or cities, The Sick Chicks is helping change lives!Sick Chicks is hosting its first summit on August 4 at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California. The topic will be “Sisterhood and Sexuality.” Fore more info and to purchase tickets, click here.

Shira Strongin lives with multiple physical issues but doctors can't seem to put their fingers on them all. She has some gene mutations that make her one-in-a-million but she's been "undiagnosed" for years. She started a blog, writing under the pen name Sick Chick when she was just 11 years old. So many women and girls related to it that it has now become an international organization called Sick Chicks - a support network of strong, chronically ill and disabled young women who choose to make a positive difference in the world. Offering a platform for girls to express themselves, a community for girls to connect with others, and structure to empower girls to be active in their schools or cities, The Sick Chicks is helping change lives! Sick Chicks is hosting its first summit on August 4 at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California. The topic will be “Sisterhood and Sexuality.” Fore more info and to purchase tickets, click here.

045 – Shira Strongin, founder of Sick Chicks