About this episode

Dr. Maggie Kang discusses how caregivers can reclaim agency and create a new normal amidst health challenges.

As the navigator for her daughter’s rare disease and a Yale-trained physician, Dr. Maggie Kang, uses her personal and professional training to guide other parents through the healthcare system, helping them turn health challenges into leadership. She is a passionate advocate, TEDx speaker, and contributor to HuffPost and Psychology Today. In this episode, we explore how caregivers can reclaim agency for themselves and their loved ones, move beyond cycles of suffering or self-comfort, and take meaningful action—especially within the rare disease community. We also discuss the grief that accompanies losing our pre-caregiving life and how to intentionally create a vibrant, empowered “new normal.” And, you’ll learn why fresh parsley is one of Maggie’s go-to self-care strategies. Show notes with product and resource links: https://bit.ly/HHCPod221 Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network. Rate and…

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Host: Elizabeth Miller

Guest: Dr. Maggie Kang

Topics covered

• caregiving
• healthcare system
• rare disease
• self-care
• grief
• empowerment

Keywords

• caregivers
• health challenges
• leadership
• self-care strategies
• new normal
• grief
• rare disease community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HuffPost, Psychology Today, The Whole Care Network

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