#53 Amanda Chay, author of The Girlfriend's Guide to Lupus, talks about battling with lupus and advocating for women with the disease

It took Amanda over 8 years of doctor visits and illness to be diagnosed with lupus. After her diagnosis, she felt like she was sorting through dark and heavy medical jargon to learn more about the disease. Wanting to help others with lupus, she wrote The Girlfriend's Guide to Lupus. Her book is a down-to-earth how-to guide that educates, inspires, and empowers women to navigate the ups and downs of living with lupus. During the discussion, she also talks about not wanting to be labeled simply as someone with lupus and not having her diagnosis define her. She reflects on the many different roles in her life and shares that people are not just their lupus; they are much, much more. You can learn more about Amanda and buy her book at amandachay.com Learn more about Ignited by Inner Beauty, buy merchandise, and join the body-positive book club for women at ignitedbyinnerbeauty.com