111-Advocacy Abby - How to Ask for Help & Receive It

111-Advocacy Abby - How to Ask for Help & Receive It

March 10, 2026 · 30 min · Season 4 · Episode 111

About this episode

Ivelisse interviews Abby Zachritz about advocating for families with complex medical needs and the importance of prioritizing sleep.

Today, Ivelisse welcomes Abby Zachritz (“Advocacy Abby”), a mother of five and passionate advocate for families facing disability, cancer, and complex medical needs. Abby co-founded the Connect Platform and serves as Director of Family Advocacy at SupportNow, where she helps families access critical resources like grants, therapy programs, adaptive equipment, and financial assistance. She shares her top health tip, prioritizing sleep, including its important role in processing tra...

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Host: Ivelisse Page

Guest: Abby Zachritz

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Organizations: Connect Platform, SupportNow

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