Navigating Disability, Diagnosis, and Disney Magic with Kim Grant

About this episode

Kim Grant shares her journey navigating life with multiple chronic illnesses and her experiences at Disney.

In this episode of That Chronic Thing, I sit down with Kim to discuss her experiences navigating life with Cerebral Palsy, Celiac Disease, and Lupus. From the exhausting hoops disabled people have to jump through—like prioritizing health while risking financial aid—to the long and winding road of diagnosing chronic illness, Kim shares her journey with honesty and humor. But it’s not all medical talk! We also chat about her college experience at Disney, her adventures in live streaming, and th...

People in this episode

Host: Cathy Beederman

Guest: Kim Grant

Topics covered

• disability
• chronic illness
• healthcare challenges
• personal experiences
• college life
• live streaming

Keywords

• Cerebral Palsy
• Celiac Disease
• Lupus
• disability
• chronic illness
• Disney
• live streaming
• healthcare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney

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