PH Insights

Guest: Michele Freeman, licensed professional counselor and PHA support group leader.   On the next episode of PH Insights, we continue our focus on mental health awareness with licensed professional counselor and support group leader Michele Freeman. Freeman discusses the mental health challenges faced by those living with pulmonary hypertension and their caregivers. She explores the differences between depression and anxiety, the impact of chronic illness on mental health and practical strategies for managing these emotions.  Tune in to learn practical strategies to help you manage tough days.   Find support with PHA  Connect with support in a way that fits your needs.   For 24-hour support for mental health or substance abuse issues, call 988, a national hotline that provides support by call, text or chat.   Call PHA’s Support Line: 800-748-727. Connect with PHA’s support programs. Find a PHA Peer Mentor

Guest: Dan Lier, Amyloidosis patient and founder of Elevate Amyloidosis and co-author, The Rare Disease Playbook On this episode of PH Insights, host Jolie Lizana speaks with Dan Lier, a rare disease patient and advocate. Lier shares his inspiring journey navigating an amyloidosis diagnosis and discusses how changing his mindset and choosing positive thoughts aided in overcoming the challenges of living with a rare disease. Lizana also makes the connection for those living with PH and how many, regardless of diagnosis, can benefit from resilience tools and other lessons shared in this thoughtful conversation. Find support with PHA  Connect with support in a way that fits your needs.   For 24-hour support for mental health or substance abuse issues, call 988, a national hotline that provides support by call, text or chat.   Call PHA’s Support Line: 800-748-727. Connect with PHA’s support programs. Find a PHA Peer Mentor