The Silent Epidemic: Advocating For Yourself At Work While Battling A Chronic Illness With Julie Hamilton

Hello everyone! How are you doing out there?  Here are some scary statistics: In the United States, 6 in 10 or 60% of Americans have 1 chronic condition. 4 in 10 or 40% of Americans have more than 1 chronic condition. This information is from the Centers for Disease Control. This is unbelievable.  When I met my guest, Julie Hamilton, fibromyalgia coach, I knew that I needed to talk with her about this silent epidemic.  During my chat with Julie, we discussed:●       Julie’s diagnosis of fibromyalgia and her healing journey●       How she advocated for herself, especially being in Human Resources and understanding her rights●       Julie shared more information on FMLA policies and other advice she would provide employees with a chronic illness, as well as managers and employees supporting those with chronic health conditions.●       How we can build more inclusive workplaces that support so many people in the United States and worldwide. We touch on Julie’s book, Chronic Illness at Work: How Managers Can Support Employees with Chronic Illness. And more.