Primary Shortages and Chronic Conditions in Canada

We sat down with Maggie, @thehypermobilecpt to learn more about her diagnostic journey with Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.  Maggie shares her experience growing up as a dancer and athlete, often times having to push through pain and symptoms she didn’t understand. 

Now Maggie helps advocate for others on her TikTok where she shares her helpful binder for doctor’s appointments and gives tips to the chronic community as a personal trainer. You can reach out and follow her journey at @thehypermobilecpt

In this episode we sat down with our very own marketing associate, Val Soto! You can find her on social media at @OKAYVAL. 

Val details the signs and symptoms she experienced with HS, how she manages symptoms in her day to day life and ways to advocate for yourself with HS. Val follows her passions, like being a DJ, and does not let HS stop her from living life - despite the amount of surgeries she has undergone to treat this condition. 

Give her a follow at @OKAYVAL and if you interact with us at @mymeddefend (Instagram) or @mymeddefend (TikTok) say hi to her - chances are she is the one responding :) 

In this episode we sat down with Jaylun Moore, known as IBSurviving on social media. Jay educates us on the different types of IBS, what symptoms to look out for and remedies they've tried to alleviate symptoms. Jay also talks about staying positive and finding support through different outlets when experiencing chronic conditions. 

If you want to follow Jay's journey or connect with her, follow her at @IBSurviving on TikTok! 

In this episode we sat down with Justin Pham (JP) or as we know him, @platinumkidney, on social media, to discuss his battle with kidney failure. JP shares his diagnostic journey, treatment plan and advice on navigating this disease and staying positive. Learn what symptom's to be aware of, how health insurance plays a role & what it's like being on a transplant list. JP (@platinumkidney) is a source of positivity, educational resources and encouragement! 

We sat down with Justine Martin to discuss the lengths they've gone through fighting for an accurate diagnosis within the Canadian healthcare system. Justine has been active on social media under the username @hottie.autie.autie sharing advocacy tips and tricks, research on different chronic conditions and advice to her followers/community. In this episode, we learn about the primary care shortage in Canada and how that is impacting diagnostic timelines for those who need it most. 

If you are in Canada, also check out Justine's incredible bakery, Guilty Pleasure Bakeshop + Catering (@gpbakeshop on social media). 

For our last episode of our introductory mini series we sat down with our COO, Jeremy Mitchell. Jeremy is a leader and advocate in the clinical research space, trying to diversify healthcare. He came onboard to MedDefend as he has seen too many times the healthcare system fail people close to him, because of bias in the system. 

Listen as Livie Hamilton explains her long and difficult journey to her endometriosis diagnoses. She details her experience with specialists, how endometriosis is properly diagnosed and provides resources for people going through similar journeys. We talk women's health, endometriosis and more! 

You can follow Livie on TikTok where she shares more about her life, endometriosis and women's health resources. @Livwithendometriosis 

We sat down with Zahra (a popular TikToker @neurodivergentreader) to talk about her experience being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Zahra explains the healthcare systems in Denmark and England, and the issues she faced on her road to diagnosis. Zahra is a big advocate for those with neurodivergences and improving access to healthcare.  

We sat down with Kate Greenaway, known for her TikTok's about chronic illness, to learn more about her road to diagnosis, the challenges she faces and what the New Zealand healthcare system is like. Listen as she offers advice to patients and the medical community. 

Join us as we talk to Dr. Natalie Porter as she explains how she brings inclusive practices and active listening into how she treats her patients. Learn how physical therapy can benefit those with chronic pain, and how Dr. Natalie Porter navigates the healthcare system herself as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. 

Want more information or loved the episode? Give Dr. Natalie Porter a shout on LinkedIn or email her at nataliekahn94@gmail.com

For more information on our sponsor MedDefend, visit www.mymeddefend.com

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