Inappropriate Questions

'Have you tried _____?'

Well-meaning people propose lots of ways for people with chronic illnesses to treat their conditions.

Managing a chronic illness can be more complicated than we might think

(Hana Shafi)

Have you tried yoga? Or changing your diet? Well-meaning people propose lots of ways for people with chronic illnesses to treat their conditions. But managing a chronic illness can be more complicated than we might think.

This week, Elena and Harv speak with:

  • Lara Parker, BuzzFeed deputy director and author, about navigating privilege as it relates to chronic illness
  • Sneha Dave about the importance of building community with others who have chronic illness
  • Lara Bloom, professor at Penn State College of Medicine, on why it can be so hard to find treatments that help

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(Hana Shafi)
(Hana Shafi)

Hana Shafi is a writer and illustrator based in Toronto. 

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