61. Getting Back Up Again with Keeya Steel

In this episode, Keeya Steel shares her personal journey living with POTS, MCAS, and EDS, and the challenges of managing these chronic conditions. She discusses her experiences with medical gaslighting and the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare. Keeya emphasizes the need for humor and community support in overcoming emotional and physical obstacles. She also highlights her partnership with Dr. Linda Bluestein in creating an online course to help patients maximize their medical appointments, sharing tips to improve communication with healthcare providers. Keeya encourages hope and resilience, sharing how she pursued her passion in figure skating during remission, and stresses the importance of advocating for necessary accommodations in daily life.

Published February 09, 2023