Our topic this week is Lupus and how doctors are frequently considered to be gaslighting the patients in their care.  

Our guest knows from first-hand experience that when you’re relatively healthy, you tend not to think much about ‘wellness.’ But when this slips away and lupus comes barreling in… your world gets rocked.

That’s why she wrote the book, The Girlfriend’s Guide to Lupus, to help other women struggling with this chronic disease feel less alone and more empowered to take control of their health and manage their lupus.

Amanda holds an Master’s degree in counseling and owns Wonderment, a stress reduction and mindfulness training company. Oh, and Amanda and her oldest daughter both have lupus, which drives her absolutely crazy. When she’s not planning her next travel adventure, she’s drinking hot tea, walking her sweet dog in Raleigh, NC, and giving book suggestions to anyone willing to listen.