On this episode, Che'lyn will have a conversation with her friend/Soror, April R. Smith. April will share her professional journey as well as her personal journey navigating personal grief/loss, grappling with  Lupus and other health challenges while still managing career/family responsibilities. As a African American woman of faith, she unpacks her personal struggles with diagnoses, treatment and self-advocacy in medical spaces. She also offers insights to others navigating Lupus or other chronic illnesses.

For more information: www.lupus.org

www.lupusresearch.org

www.rarediseases.org

www.lupuscorner.com

www.Lupuspickup.org

www.cdc.gov

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This episode is in support of Lupus Awareness Month and ongoing research.

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month