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January 18th, 2023

How to Navigate the Disability System with an Advocate

  1. How to Navigate the Disability System with an Advocate Jen Hardy and DeeJae Durante 29:55

Do you know how to navigate the disability system with an advocate?

In this episode of the Hardy Mom podcast, DeeJae Durante shares her inspiring story of advocating for individuals with Mental Health disabilities and Trauma, empowering them to take charge of their futures and face their fears with hope.

You will learn:

1. Mental Health and Disability Advocacy: Learn more about DeeJae’s two decades of experience advocating for people with disabilities and how she uses her platform to share stories and create community and hope. 2. Applying for Social Security: Understand the process of applying for Social Security and how to best gather evidence and advocate for yourself or a loved one. 3. Disclosure of Disabilities in the Workplace: Discover how to approach conversations about disabilities in job interviews and the importance of knowing when and how to disclose personal information.

DeeJae Durante is an advocate for disability, mental health, and trauma. For the past 20 years, she has worked in the mental health field, earning a Bachelor’s in psychology and pursuing grad school for mental health counseling. She now streams her own show, Let Your Mayhem Be Known, to provide resources and hope to those facing similar challenges.

Thank you for joining me today! I’m having a blast creating Hardy Mom & it would be an honor to have you share it with someone who has a chronic illlness, pain, or disability, or who you Love who has one of those. Thanks!

Want more? Go to HardyMom.com and you’ll find hacks to simplify this chronic life, and ways to live well and enjoy your life again – with any health challenges.

I’d love to hear what you think about this episode! Send me a message at HardyMom.com/contact

Have a blessed week,

Jen

Jen Hardy Award winning YouTuber & Podcaster

Jen Hardy is a dynamic content creator, winner of podcast and broadcast of the year, and CEO of Hardy House Media. With a passion for reinvention and a flair for inspiring others to embrace their best lives, she hosts the Fabulous Over 50 podcast, where she empowers listeners to rediscover their potential and live fully at any age. Known for her captivating YouTube channel, The Jen Hardy Show, Jen brings stories to life with warmth, wit, and wisdom.

A mother of seven and a published author of six four books, she’s dedicated to helping others find joy and purpose through every chapter of life. Jen lives on a beautiful tropical island with her producer/husband, Dave, and their two youngest children. She shares a unique perspective on balancing work, family, and creativity, inviting her audience along on a journey filled with inspiration, laughter, and meaningful connections.