The Lupus Living Podcast
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The Lupus Life Podcast will inspire you to keep going through the challenges of living with lupus. Gwen Alexander, your host, was diagnosed with lupus after several emergency room visits and hospital stays. She has had to make many changes to her life since her diagnosis. She has been on a journey of making changes to her life that will help her still live a full life with lupus. Follow the..
The Lupus Living Podcast
11M ago
Lupus is a disease which will impact your quality of life. Sometimes the impact is not for the better. Does this mean you should give up trying to live a full life? In today’s episode, Gwen shares some of the things which impact your quality of life while living with lupus and how to handle them.
Get the book “Living Life with Lupus”:
Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus.
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The Lupus Living Podcast
1y ago
Is there such a thing s living a normal life? In today’s episode, Gwen shares more “lupus normal” life activities that people living with lupus deal with. The lupus journey contunes.
Get the book “Living Life with Lupus”:
Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus.
How to connect with Gwen:
Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com
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The Lupus Living Podcast
2y ago
Trigger Warning: Today’s episode I cover discuss death and estate planning, domestic violence and issues pertaining to end-of-life decisions. If any of these topics are difficult for you to listen to, I recommend skipping this episode or listen at a time you feel you are ready to deal with these topics.
In today’s episode, the subject of estate planning will be covered. Gwen will share what she has learned by being an executor of an estate and from working in the financial industry for over 20 years.
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The Lupus Living Podcast
2y ago
Lupus and comfortable are not two words that are usually used together. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how having her blood drawn helped her realize she’s in a comfortable place with lupus.
Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon:
Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus.
How to connect with Gwen:
Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com
Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast
Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast
Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685
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The Lupus Living Podcast
2y ago
It is possible to accomplish your goals and live a life with lupus. It may take some work, but it can be done. In today’s episode, Gwen shares an article by Meghan Beaudry on how to accomplish your goals despite having lupus.
Article by Andrea Beaudry:
https://lupus.net/living/accomplish-goals
Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon:
Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus.
How to connect with Gwen:
Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com
Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast
Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast
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The Lupus Living Podcast
2y ago
When a train gets off track it is not a good thing. This is same with our lives; when we get off track it may feel like it’s never going to get better again. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how her life got off track and the help she is receiving to get back on track. Listen for some encouragement to help your life get on track.
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The Lupus Living Podcast
2y ago
Have you had to say no to someone because of a lupus flare? Have you said no to going to an even because you were afraid of a lupus flare? We should never feel guilty for saying no to something we don’t want to do. Saying no when you have lupus, brings a type of guilt because it feels like we are always saying no. How do you handle lupus guilt? Gwen shares three things she does to stop the guilt.
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How to connect with Gwen:
Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com
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The Lupus Living Podcast
3y ago
May was lupus awareness month. Gwen encouraged those living with lupus to share their story and spread the word of how it affects their life. In today’s episode, Gwen shares two opportunities she was given to share how lupus changed her life.
Purchase a Lupus Living shirt, mask and other merchandise.
https://teespring.com/stores/the-lupus-living-store
Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon:
Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus.
How to connect with Gwen:
Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com
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The Lupus Living Podcast
3y ago
Today’s episode is a continuation of applying for disability benefits when you have lupus. The topics covered are what is SSDI and SSI; how to set up your account with the Social Security Administration and when is it time to hire a lawyer.
Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon:
Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus.
The Lupus Living Store:
http://bit.ly/lupuslivingstore
How to connect with Gwen:
Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com
Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast
Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast
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The Lupus Living Podcast
3y ago
There may come a point after your lupus diagnoses you may not be able to work. What do you do for money if you are in this situation? In today’s episode, Gwen shares how the process of applying for disability works and what you need to know to get approved. This part one of a two part series.
Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon:
Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus.
The Lupus Living Store:
http://bit.ly/lupuslivingstore
How to connect with Gwen:
Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com
Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-lif ..read more