The Power of a Growth Mindset in Your Health Leadership JourneyThe concept of a growth mindset has gained traction in recent years. Coined by psychologist Carol Dweck, a “growth mindset” refers to...reactions2comments
My Journey in Becoming a Health AdvocateMy journey as a health care advocate started years ago when I became a CNA (Certified Nurses Assistant) I have always enjoyed...reactions9comments
Interview: Hope's Idiopathic Condylar Resorption JourneyRecently we had the pleasure of interviewing Health Leader Hope Tocci, who wanted to share her experience living with Idiopathic Condylar Resorption...reactions1comment
Where We As Advocates Can Direct People for HelpAs advocates, we often find ourselves in the role of putting out little fires everywhere. People come to us first for help...reactions1comment
How Learning About Health Literacy Changed the Way I Advocate for Myself and OthersFor most of my life, navigating the healthcare system felt like I was lost in a foreign country. Medical terms flew over...reactions2comments
Lessons Learned From Starting an Awareness Brand & Finding Your Unique Voice in AdvocacyMy health journey began like any other - I was a healthy, active, young adult with big dreams and ambitions for my...reactionscomments
My Reason for Advocating (and Journaling Prompts To Find Yours)Many of us are Social Health Network advocates here. We advocate for people that suffer from illnesses that we may or may...reactionscomments
Navigating Stress, Anxiety, and Depression as Patient AdvocatesAs patient advocates, we dedicate ourselves to supporting others through their healthcare journeys. However, amidst our commitment to others, it's crucial not...reactionscomments
Choosing The Best Means for Advocacy on Social PlatformsThe hat for advocacy involves various components. Your advocacy can consist of many of possibilities: I’m going to delve in further with...reactions2comments
Replay: Minding Your Mental Health as a Content CreatorWatch the video below and join us as we discuss caring for your mental well-being in the digital age, tailored specifically for...reactionscomments
When You Can't Be Physically There to AdvocateI came into the Patient Leadership Council as a contributing author and moderator for BladderCancer.net. I was honored to be my Mom's...reactions4comments
Webinar Replay: Navigating the Holidays While Living With a Terminal or Chronic ConditionWith the arrival of cold weather, the onset of darkness, and the start of the busy holiday season, a sense of vulnerability...reactionscomments
Empowering Parents To Raise Healthy AdvocatesParenting is a challenging responsibility, especially when it comes to raising children who are passionate about their health and the well-being of...reactions4comments
Why I Became an MS AdvocateThe day my doctor told me I had multiple sclerosis, I felt like my life had been ripped apart. I was a...reactions2comments
Building Relationships With LegislatorsAs an advocate focused mostly on healthcare policy and legislative advocacy, I am often asked how I connect with, and establish relationships...reactions7comments
The Biggest Misunderstandings About Health AdvocacyChoosing to become an advocate means sharing a health journey. To educate others, advocates share personal details about their health. They become...reactionscomments
People and Tools That Have Helped Us With Our Advocacy JourneysBehind advocates are people and resources that help them thrive. Family members or friends, apps or tools, each person’s supports are unique...reactions1comment
U.S. Service Dog Law BasicsHave you ever considered getting a service dog to help with your medical condition? Service dogs are dogs that are trained to...reactions2comments
Balancing Advocacy and Privacy: A Parent's Journey in National Health AdvocacyWhen our daughter was diagnosed with the rare disease known as sickle cell anemia at just a few weeks old, our lives...reactions4comments
APPLY NOW! HealtheVoices 2024 Conference for AdvocatesHealtheVoices, Johnson & Johnson’s one-of-a-kind leadership program for online health advocates, is now accepting attendee and speaker applications for its annual conference...reactions1comment
