Episode 8- Advocating for Yourself

Episode 8- Advocating for Yourself

This week is all about advocating for yourself as a person with an autoimmune disease. It can be easy to ignore your symptoms just so you can “get back to life”. The truth is, when you neglect your needs, you give others permission to neglect them too. You have to realize that, You matter. The way the world treats you matters. Most of the time, people closest to you are willing to accommodate you. Try to get into the habit of asking. During this episode, Tori and I share little life hacks that help us maneuver and find peace in our new norms. Spoiler alert, it mostly comes down to mindfulness! Keep listening to learn more!

Episode 7- Special Guest, Rudy

In this episode, we have a special guest, Rudy. At a young age, Rudy was diagnosed with something called Ankylosing Spondylitis. Ankylosing Spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that, overtime can cause bones in the spine to fuse.  Tori and Josh are so grateful that Rudy has decided to share his experience with us. During our conversation, he explains what it is like to live everyday with his diagnosis. And also, what he wish he knew when he was younger. Stay tuned for more!

Episode 6- The Check-Point Episode

In this episode, we define and analyze the term, autoimmune disease. We also share our respective experiences, dating with an autoimmune. When Tori and I started the podcast we had no idea what to expect. So far, We have been so overwhelmed. The response has been incredibly positive. And We are very grateful to all of our listeners. so this episode serves more as a checkpoint.  You’ve heard from us, now we want to hear from you guys. Tori and I genuinely want to know how we can make this podcast better, for you. We are open to any thoughts, opinions and suggestions you may have. You can Direct message us anytime on instagram @youresoyoung or Email us at youresooyoung@gmail.com

Episode 5- The Sibling Special Pt. 2

This week continues our sibling special. Josh's sister Vana and Tori's brother Steve joins us.

Episode 4- The Sibling Special Pt. 1

This week starts our sibling special. My sister Vana. And Tori’s Brother Steve joins us. As they weigh in and share their explicit thoughts. What its really like to have a sibling with a life-term illness.