Communication and speaking up for ourselves is so important, yet can feel exhausting. Valen, Cristen, and their friend, Noelia, dig deep into three aspects of communication as it relates to patient advocacy. First, experiences of advocating for ourselves in our social relationships with partners, loved ones, friends, and the community at large. Second, the meaning, purpose, and value of a trusting relationship with our healthcare teams. And third, they share conversations about internal dialogue, being kind to ourselves, and emotional honesty. Tune in to learn ways to advocate for yourself, be empowered to have honest conversations, and live a meaningful life in the midst of chronic illness.  Learn more about your hosts:Valen Keefer, Patient Advocate, Consultant, Educator, Motivational Speaker: www.valenkeefer.comCristen Wathen, Licensed Counselor and Associate Professor at Palo Alto University: https://www.paloaltou.edu/faculty/cristen-wathen-phd-lcpc-ncc Additional resources: Letters of Hope - a docuseries on the trials and triumphs of transplantation: Letters of Hope | Valen KeeferChronic Illness and Assertiveness - Setting firm boundaries for better health: Chronic Illness and Assertiveness- Psychology TodayMinority Health Resources: US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority HealthTreatment Challenges in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease - Continuing research, current treatment guidelines, and a look at why Black and Hispanic populations are chronically underserved: Polycystic Kidney Disease BIPOC Treatment Challenges NKF Peers en Español: https://www.kidney.org/es/peers

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