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E05:When Healers Hurt-Healthcare Workers with Chronic Illness & Disability(w/ Dr Manisha Rayavarapu)
In Episode 5 of the Muted in Medicine podcast, Saba Fatima MD discusses illness and disability in healthcare providers with Dr. Manisha Rayavarapu DO, a family medicine physician and author of the book 'Butterflies, Boards, and Blessings: A Doctor's Journey to Thriving with Lupus'. They explore the internal and external stigma faced by healthcare providers with chronic illnesses, the impact of chronic illness on their careers, and the need for support and accommodations from healthcare institutions
Dr. Rayavarapu shares her personal journey with lupus and how it affected her life as a healthcare provider. She also discusses the importance of disability insurance and the challenges of navigating the healthcare system with a chronic illness. She discusses the challenges she faced, including the lack of workplace accommodations and the impact on her mental health. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, building a strong support system, and focusing on what you can do rather than what you can't.
She also talks about her book, 'Butterflies, Boards, and Blessings: A Doctor's Journey to Thriving with Lupus,' and how it has helped others facing similar struggles. Manisha encourages individuals with chronic illnesses to come together, advocate for change, and find resources for support.
Her Book is Available here:
https://www.amazon.com/Butterflies-Boards-Blessings-Doctors-Thriving/dp/0578852640
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illness, disability, healthcare provider, stigma, chronic illness, lupus, support, accommodations, career, healthcare institutions, journey, internal stigma, external stigma, chronic illness, chronic illness, lupus, healthcare, workplace accommodations, mental health, self-care, support system, book, advocacy, nurses, physician wellness, burnout.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Overview
04:06
Personal Journey with Lupus
07:16
Challenges Faced in Residency
12:04
Impact on Self-Esteem and Identity
18:48
Addressing Stigma and Promoting Support
22:33
Importance of Disability Insurance
23:12
Living with Lupus in a Healthcare Career
25:25
Disclosure and Implications in Healthcare
27:54
Thriving with a Chronic Illness
30:08
Navigating Feelings of Incompetence
32:04
Manisha's Book: 'Butterflies, Boards, and Blessings'
33:33
Deciding to Stay or Leave a Healthcare Career
40:05
Parting Words and Advocacy
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The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the 'Muted in Medicine' podcast or its host. The information shared is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice.
© 2024 Muted in Medicine. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use, distribution, or reproduction of this content is strictly prohibited. For permissions or inquiries, please contact mutedinmedicine@gmail.com