Day 1 - Kara Wada - Opening Keynote The Power of Your Sjögren's Network

If you're living with Sjogren's, you're already an expert in networks—from the complex systems within your own body to the circle of support around you.In this powerful opening keynote for the 4th Annual Virtual Sjogren's Summit, Dr. Kara Wada re-frames our understanding of "network." She explores the three essential networks that define the Sjogren's journey: the internal network of your body, the personal network of your care team and loved ones, and the collective network of our global community.Watch/Listen now to set the stage for three days of connection, empowerment, and hope.EPISODE IN A GLANCE00:00 Welcome to the 4th Annual Virtual Sjogren's Summit02:10 Understanding Networks: The Human Body05:26 Building Your Personal Support Network08:03 The Power of Our Collective Community10:07 Final Thoughts and EncouragementABOUT DR. KARA WADADr. Kara Wada is a 4x board certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology, functional, and lifestyle medicine physician. She is also a Midwest mom of 3 kids and an elder millennial who loves a bit of pop punk music and has a rebel energy that is looking for ways to come out to play along with her very kind, loving, and compassionate nature.She uses a 4 R framework in her work: Recognize, Reclaim, Rebel, and Rise, which echoes throughout her work. Additionally, she talks a lot about the "perfect storm" in contrast to the focus on finding a single "root" cause of a person's symptoms. She opened a direct care practice which allows her to practice medicine on her terms, and she is passionate about making this ideal type of care accessible to all.CONNECT WITH DR. KARA WADAWebsite → https://www.drkarawada.com/LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/karawadamd/Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/immuneconfidentmd/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/KaraWadaMDTwitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergyTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@immuneconfidentmdABOUT THE VIRTUAL SJOGREN'S SUMMITThe Virtual Sjögren's Summit is an annual patient-led online event dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality education and fostering a supportive global community for everyone touched by Sjögren's. Our mission is to build networks of support, knowledge, and hope.