Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast15 Maj 2025

Kathryn Swaim: A Tribute to Brain Tumor Awareness Month

Navigating Chronic Illness and Advocacy with Kathryn Swaim In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson welcomes guest Kathryn Swaim, a PhD student from North Carolina State University focusing on lifespan development psychology. Kathryn shares her personal journey with chronic migraines and her unexpected diagnosis of a benign brain tumor. They discuss the challenges of self-advocacy in the healthcare system, the impact of chronic illness on identity, and the importance of trust and resilience in navigating these experiences. Kathryn also highlights the intersectionality of identity in the context of healthcare and the power of having a supportive community. This episode release is in honor of May as Brain Tumor Awareness Month and offers invaluable insights into the lived experiences of those facing chronic illness and the critical need for self-advocacy. Key Points on the Clock 00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia 00:26 Meet Kathryn Swaim: A Journey Through Chronic Illness 01:32 The Diagnosis: Discovering a Brain Tumor 07:12 Navigating the Healthcare System 15:05 The Power of Self-Advocacy 17:29 Intersectionality in Healthcare 24:53 Finding Strength and Support 31:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts A Quote from Kathryn “Your voice is the most powerful tool you can use in the healthcare system.” ~ Kathryn Swaim What Emerged from the Conversation 💪 A Powerful Reminder of Inner Strength 🩺 Your Voice in Healthcare ⏩ Empowerment and Safety in a Fast-Paced Life 😱 Shocking Diagnosis: a Mass in My Brain 🌟 Trusting Yourself as a Key to Personal Resilience 😨 Facing Your Worst Fears 🗣️ The Conversation We're Not Having Enough Of ⏱️ Finding the Right Doctor is Like Speed Dating 🔥 Finding Strength in Passion and the Drive to Keep Going 🌀 Living with Chronic Migraines is a Lifelong Battle 📢 Finding Your Voice in the Midst of Chaos 🌈 Touching on the Intersectionality of Identity 🏆 Discovering Triumph Amidst Adversity Follow Up with Alycia: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Feedback with Alycia About the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alycia on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Alycia on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book Alycia for a Speaking Event⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Inquire on How Alycia Can Train Your Employees in Disabling Ableism⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Alycia’s Disability Inclusion Micro Learning Video Series⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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