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Living Chronic
Welcome to the Living Chronic Podcast, where we have real, raw, and honest conversations about life with chronic illness and disability. Hosted by Brandy Schantz, a disabled veteran and chronic illness advocate, this podcast explores the realities of navigating work, healthcare, and everyday life while managing a disability or chronic condition.
Each episode features insightful discussions with medical professionals, disability advocates, and individuals sharing their personal journeys. We tackle topics such as workplace accommodations, navigating the healthcare system, mental health, and breaking down societal barriers that often hold disabled individuals back.
Whether you're living with a chronic condition, supporting a loved one, or looking to create a more inclusive world, Living Chronic is here to provide knowledge, inspiration, and a sense of community.
Join us as we change the conversation around chronic illness—because thriving with a disability is not only possible but powerful.
Subscribe now and be part of the movement!
Living Chronic
The Fight for Veteran-Specific Medical Care
In this special episode of Living Chronic, "Military, Medicine, and the Mission Left Behind, Brandy Schantz discusses the critical need for veteran-specific healthcare with June Heston and Helen Perry. They share personal stories of advocacy, the challenges faced in navigating the healthcare system, and the importance of understanding the unique health issues veterans encounter, including traumatic brain injuries and toxic exposures. The conversation emphasizes the need for better training for healthcare providers, the realities of civilian healthcare versus the VA system, and the importance of advocacy in ensuring veterans receive the care they deserve. The episode concludes with a call to action for veterans to engage in advocacy and demand better healthcare services.
