People with IDDs (intellectual and developmental disabilities) continue to be essentially invisible to the healthcare community, suffering from unique healthcare disparities which have been especially brought to light in the era of COVID-19. However, there are some individuals who have been fighting for the rights of this group for many years. Today’s woman dreamer is Dr. Susan Abend, an internist and endocrinologist who has made it her mission to fix the healthcare disparities for this group, both in clinical practice and through her nonprofit organization, The Right Care Now Project. In this enlightening and powerful conversation with our global Health contributor, Priya Dharampuriya, they discuss her journey with Right Care Now, and how other women can get involved in this crucial initiative. Join us for another Women’s Health Wednesday!
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“Only humans possess the ability to live consciously and must strive to do so.” How have you embraced spirituality in your life? Today’s woman dreamer, Sangeeta Bhasin Verma, reflects on her meaningful spiritual journey. She shares how she embraces spiritual principles in the modern world, from listening to gurus lectures' online/in-person to a day in the life from her experience at Sadhguru’s Isha Institute retreat. For those looking to learn more about spirituality in 2022, Sangeeta shares some of her key learnings and how her perspective on life has evolved throughout her journey. Enjoy her story!
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“Life changed forever for all of us.” Today’s women dreamers, Sonica and Rayna Arya, share their heart-wrenching story as mother-daughter. At the age of 12, Rayna suffered a traumatic brain injury on a school trip. Spending years in treatment around the world, and months in a coma, they share a powerful story of hope, and resilience. They share the importance of family coming together, Sonica’s perspective as a caretaker, and how they are raising awareness of TBI and connecting with families with similar experiences, An empowering mother-daughter duo, we are honored to share their story leading up to this Mother’s Day Weekend!
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1 in 55 Americans are on the autism spectrum, according to a study in 2019, affecting millions of people and their families. Today’s woman dreamer, Jaya Pandey, shares her experience as a mother of a son with autism, from creating a community for mothers, a wonderful blog, and how her dream is to be a voice for mothers in the autism community. Jaya shares her family’s journey with autism, and how it brought meaning, gratitude, and new purpose to her life.
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