Maggie on being both patient and Mental Health Therapist

Maggie on being both patient and Mental Health Therapist

Author: Standing Up to POTS, Inc. February 25, 2026 Duration: 36:36
Maggie was 14 when she started passing out regularly, and she still does occasionally, but that didn't stop her from getting back to school, completing graduate work and becoming a Mental Health Therapist.  Maggie shares how she helps others with invisible chronic illness and strategies she uses herself.  Maggie also shares some statistics about living with disabilities and a recipe for cooking octopus!  Maggie's website is here. If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs  https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Website: www.standinguptopots.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standinguptopots/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinguptopots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/POTSActivist Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/TheStandingUpToPOTS/ Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast.

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