Dr. Hosey shares her personal journey with Sjögren's syndrome, and sheds light on medical gaslighting.
Cheryl and Dr. Hosey delve into the importance of accepting the unpredictability of life with chronic illness and redefining what constitutes a "normal" life. This includes a discussion about resilience, mindfulness, and the potential for personal growth in the face of chronic health struggles.
Dr. Hosey's shares how she turned her pain into purpose, referencing her upcoming book, 'Girl on a Gurney: Trading my White Coat for a Hospital Gown’. She also provides tangible solutions for medical gaslighting, including medical student education in this phenomenon.
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*For full episode show notes, go to the show page on the Arthritis Life website at: https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2024/01/05/from-medical-gaslighting-to-a-sjogrens-diagnosis-dr-rebecca-hoseys-story/