About this episode

Nikki joins the hosts for a discussion on chronic illness in Black women and self-advocacy strategies.

Nikki joins us at the Kitchen Table for an in depth conversation on what chronic illness looks like in a Black Woman, and strategies to advocate for yourself under these circumstances.

People in this episode

Guest: Nikki

Topics covered

• chronic illness
• advocacy
• Black women

Keywords

• health
• wellness
• self-advocacy

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