In this episode, we welcome guest Jess Hay to discuss the complexities of living with chronic illness. We dive into the impact of social media in connecting with the chronic illness community, especially during holidays, and the specific nuances of celebrating with a chronic condition. Jess also shares the role of her service dog Elda in providing support. This episode highlights the importance of self-advocacy, preparation for flare days, and mental health support through therapy while living with a chronic illness.

Jess Hay is a dog mom, university student, podcast host, and a chronic illness warrior! She is diagnosed with POTS, Erythromelalgia, Raynaud's, Celiac, and have all the fun symptoms that come with those!

Patient POV is a podcast that features people with medical conditions and we hear from their point of view on their health journey. It also features medical professionals to speak about patient centered care and has an educational aspect of learning what conditions are and tips and tricks you could talk to your health care team about trying!

Connect with Jess:

Instagram: @jess_and_elda

Connect with Alyssa Truelove:

Instagram: @‌chronicallyfulfilledlife

TikTok: @‌chronicallyfulfilledlife

Website: http://www.chronicallyfulfilledlife.com

Email: alyssa@chronicallyfulfilledlife.com