functionaliTEA
functionaliTEA is a podcast designed to give you all the TEA to help you function through your malfunction. Host Tausha suffers from Functional Neurological Disorder as well as other chronic conditions. Living by her mantra *Be intentional, Be faithful, Be humble* she trades negative energy and emotion for positivity and progress. Bringing relatability, and vulnerability while sharing a chronic ill life of unpredictability these weekly shows are sure to be applicable to anyone in or related to the spoonie community.
functionaliTEA
Episode 11 | FND and Employment
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Episode 11
Choosing a career, getting a job and keeping a job are already hard enough if you are an able bodied person. What does all of that look like if you have chronic illnesses, especially if your chronic illnesses are a bit more stigmatized and less understood? Host Tausha discusses what life has been like in the employment world for her since functional neurological disorder (FND) symptoms began. This episode answers questions like,
What are the options after diagnosis if you can't get a traditional job?
What are plans for the future income streams?
What about disability?
Can I stay with my current employer?