Empowering Chronic Illness Management: Emily Von Weis on Guava and the Power of Community Support

In this episode of The Chronically Positive Podcast, I talk with Emily von Weise, Head of Marketing at Guava. Emily shares her personal journey with chronic illnesses such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS, and MCAS, and discusses how her experiences influenced her role at Guava. We dive into how the Guava app empowers users to manage their health more effectively, featuring tools like symptom tracking, medication management, and an innovative Insights Hub. Emily also highlights the importance of community and resilience in navigating life with chronic conditions.

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00:00 Introduction to the Chronically Positive Podcast

00:38 Meet Emily: Head of Marketing at Guava

01:27 Emily's Journey with Chronic Illness

07:41 Discovering Guava: A Game-Changer for Chronic Illness Management

09:10 Guava's Features and Community Impact

12:28 Personal Experiences and Insights with Guava

20:37 Innovative Tools and Future Aspirations

23:43 Caffeine and Dysautonomia

24:56 Family Health History

27:27 Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

29:20 Navigating the Medical System

32:19 The Impact of COVID on POTS Awareness

32:53 Self-Diagnosis and Community Support

34:31 Challenges in Accessing Healthcare

37:24 The Role of Guava in Chronic Illness Management

45:54 Final Thoughts and Encouragement