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Episode 11 | FND and Employment

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?