Thriving After a Lupus Diagnosis, with Shanelle Gabriel

I loved this interview with Shanelle Gabriel! She is a real inspiration, and if you are dealing with chronic illness, either yourself or a loved one, this is a must listen.  Shanelle is a poet, singer, and lupus warrior from Brooklyn, NY who has performed internationally including gigs in Africa and Europe.Widely known for being featured on HBO's Def Poetry Jam, she has shared the stage with artists such as Jill Scott, Nas, Dave Chapelle and more. She was listed as one of Blavity.com's "Artist Activists You Should Know" and one of "8 Millennial Feminist Poets That Deserve Recognition" by BET.com.Shanelle is also a health activist who has spoken alongside the President of the National Institute of Health, lobbied for patient rights on Capitol Hill, and hosted a column on www.lupusnewstoday.com.She was featured in a mini documentary on the Lifetime Network's Access Health, in Women’s Health magazine, and in a documentary for the Simple Tasks Campaign in regards to her continued battle with lupus.See all episode artwork, links and notes at:https://blog.dirobi.comThis show is for informational purposes only. None of the information in this podcast should be construed as dispensing medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.Find episode links, notes and artwork at:https://blog.dirobi.comThis show is for informational purposes only. None of the information in this podcast should be construed as dispensing medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.