Things we talk about in this episode:
Jameisha’s video creation process
The realities of living with a chronic illness, and the importance of awareness
Jameisha's experience of getting a diagnosis of Lupus
The pros and cons of being your own “google doctor”
Racism and conscious/unconscious bias in the health care system
How colonialism still shapes medical bias
How to advocate for yourself when seeking a diagnosis when you're not being heard
The strength of online support communities
How You Look Okay To Me came about
How Jameisha stays connected to her drive to create dispute illness
How chronic illness can shape your career for better and worse
The pitfalls and benefits of being honest and vulnerable about your health online
Links mentioned in this episode:
Website - You Look Okay To Me
Instagram - @youlookokaytome
Twitter - @YouLookOkayToMe
My Twitter - @meandorla
My Instagram - @me_and_orla
"You Look Okay To Me", with Jameisha Prescod