Throughout human history, spiritual traditions have recognized the transformative power of suffering. While pain is often seen as...

To those observing from the outside, 19-year-old Stephanie appeared to have it all figured out. A diligent vegetarian who practiced yoga,...

Autoimmune diseases are a significant health concern for many individuals, affecting approximately 24 million people in the United States...

In the whirlwind of exponential and rapid technological advancement, humanity finds itself increasingly estranged from its core essence....

by Stephanie MoDavis For eons, human relationships have largely operated through an outdated paradigm of transaction - giving in order to...

Undergoing a solid organ transplant is one of the most profound experiences a person can endure - a life-threatening crisis, major...

Within the complicated web of the healthcare system, a silent but powerful hierarchy exists in the kidney community—one where the...

The current medical paradigm indoctrinates clinicians to approach patient interactions through a lens of paternalistic authority and...

Today’s healthcare industrial complex seems increasingly mismatched to the kinds of personalized, participatory medicine so many...

by Stephanie MoDavis It’s easy to fall into the trap of internalizing the label of “patient” or “healthcare provider” as encompassing...

by Stephanie MoDavis We are rapidly becoming aware that healthcare cannot ignore the complex interplay of cognitive, emotional and social...

Written by Stephanie MoDavis A major disconnect persists between how doctors conceive of managing life with chronic disease and the...

When we face the challenges of chronic disease, it can feel like the body has turned against us. The medical establishment often frames...

Those living with chronic illness often deeply wish to raise awareness, advocate for health justice, volunteer to help others, or...

Receiving a diagnosis of a chronic illness can feel like your entire world has been turned upside down. Along with physical symptoms,...

In the aftermath of a near death experience at 21 following a hemorrhage in my lungs from a mystery illness, I immediately began the...

Written by Stephanie MoDavis In the tapestry of time, humanity has been in a perpetual state of evolution, whether we perceive this or...

Written by Stephanie MoDavis A diagnosis of a health condition can be a life-altering event. Whether it's a chronic illness, a sudden...