Jennifer Brea

Jennifer Brea, a filmmaker and TED Fellow, shares her harrowing journey with myalgic encephalomyelitis, a condition often misunderstood by the medical community. She highlights the emotional toll of navigating a complex healthcare system with an invisible illness. Brea discusses the stigma surrounding chronic illnesses, especially for women, and reflects on her mission to document the lives of those affected. Her insights reveal the urgent need for compassion, understanding, and better recognition of patients’ struggles in the quest for treatment.