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Meg DeGuzman
Meg DeGuzman

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May 21

‘A Giant Conflict of Interest’: A Doctor’s Views On Our Flawed Medical System and Toxic Lifestyles
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Markham Heid

Having had a LOT of experience with the US medical system lately, with a daughter who has had 10…

Having had a LOT of experience with the US medical system lately, with a daughter who has had 10 hospitalizations in the last two years, I see different issues. First and foremost, she almost died a couple times on the journey due to doctors being unwilling to do enough for…

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Jul 6, 2022

How Do You Start and End Your Days — or Would Like To?
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Marilyn Flower

I really appreciate learning what a big change this one change in morning (and evening) has made…

I really appreciate learning what a big change this one change in morning (and evening) has made for you. You've inspired me to switch! I always get coffee before my spiritual practice, and sometimes end up scrolling through news headlines--really unproductive and not a great start to the day. Tomorrow, first things first: spiritual reading and practice <3

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Sep 24, 2021

You’re Hardwired to Spill Your Guts
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Markham Heid

As a reader, I appreciated that you provided an alternative outlet for those who don't have a…

As a reader, I appreciated that you provided an alternative outlet for those who don't have a tactful and caring listener available: journaling or even talking things out with one's self. We humans often find ourselves in that position, and it's sad and disturbing to see teens (and even adults) on social media clearly aiming to receive some attention for their woundedness. I counseled my children not to air everything on social media, as well as doing my best to be that concerned and loving listener in their lives when they needed one. Now that my eldest is leaving her teens, she says she's grateful she never spilled her guts on Instagram or Tik Tok.

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Apr 25, 2021

Thank you for highlighting the issues of getting diagnosed and obtaining support.

Thank you for highlighting the issues of getting diagnosed and obtaining support. These issues are not limited to adults. One of my children is autistic, so-called high functioning, and it took more than five years and thousands of dollars to get to a diagnosis. Because she was a teenager, there…

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Meg DeGuzman

Meg DeGuzman

288 Followers

Former journalist, interested in health, relationships, diversity, parenting, and...life

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