Things we talk about in this episode:

• Jameisha’s video creation process
• The realities of living with a chronic illness, and the importance of awareness
• Jameisha's experience of getting a diagnosis of Lupus
• The pros and cons of being your own “google doctor”
• Racism and conscious/unconscious bias in the health care system
• How colonialism still shapes medical bias
• How to advocate for yourself when seeking a diagnosis when you're not being heard
• The strength of online support communities
• How You Look Okay To Me came about
• How Jameisha stays connected to her drive to create dispute illness
• How chronic illness can shape your career for better and worse
• The pitfalls and benefits of being honest and vulnerable about your health online

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Website - You Look Okay To Me
• Instagram - @youlookokaytome
• Twitter - @YouLookOkayToMe
• Youtube
• Facebook
• Jameisha’s personal Instagram
• Jameisha’s personal Twitter
• Lupus
• POTS
• Benenden Health Insurance
• My new 15 Minute Magic Program
• My Twitter - @meandorla
• My Instagram - @me_and_orla

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