Living Beyond the Invisible: A Walk With Heather

This week, I am sitting down with Kimberly Rush. Kimberly is an Identity Midwife, business coach, and author who helps women stop abandoning themselves to keep everyone else comfortable. And she knows a thing or two about losing yourself. At 2 a.m., curled up in the backseat of her car after mold poisoning and chronic illness had turned her life upside down, Kimberly hit rock bottom. She barely re...

This week, I sit down with Pastor Erin Cantor to talk about illness, grief and faith. It is an amazing episode and I'm so thankful to have had this opportunity to speak with Erin and find ways for us to work together in the future. Connect with Erin: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064764424199&sk=about 2026 Fall Summit: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1J9euQFtj2/ Web...

This week, I welcome Leona Peters, a teacher and Christian who shares how a painful childhood, abusive relationships, and years of feeling unseen shaped her faith and her calling. This episode shows how God can transform a life that others might dismiss, and how that same transformation can become a mission to help children and women who feel stuck or overlooked. Connect with Leona: Website: heave...

This week, I  sit down with Natasha Kostalas, a former teacher turned coach, author, and bodybuilding competitor, to talk about the moment burnout forced a life change. Thisconversation is about more than fitness - it’s about mental health, invisible illness, self-trust, and how small wins can rebuild a life from the inside out. We discuss how Natasha went from a 10-year teaching careerto weight t...

In this conversation, Heather talks with Addison Winner about her long journey through chronic illness, food sensitivities, and the practical and spiritual turning points that helped her start healing. Addison shares how mold exposure, parasites, inflammation, and pregnancy reshaped her health and led her toward a whole-food, faith-centered approach. They also discuss the Biblical approach to food...

Heather sits down with author, coach, and speaker Jenny Handy to talk about her book, Missing Hour Before: The Emotional Truth of Loving Someone with Chronic Pain . The conversation gets into the emotional reality of chronic pain from the partner side, the communication breakdowns that happen in relationships, and why honesty matters more than polished advice. Jenny shares what led her to write th...

Join me as I sit down with Magon Peuker, Three- Time Amazon Best Selling Author, Motivational Speaker, Life After Trauma Coach, Narcissistic Abuse Survivor and Advocate. Magon has such an inspirational story and I can't wait for you to hear it! Connect with Magon: Website: https://magonpeuker.com/ Foundation: https://raeofhopefoundation.org/ Instagram:  ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/magonpeuker...

Join me as I sit down with Joli Conley as we delve into the journey of healing from invisible illnesses, the importance of authentic conversations within the Christian community, and the power of forgiveness. This episode offers heartfelt insights, encouragement, and practical advice for navigating trauma and faith-based healing. Connect with Joli: Website: joliconley.com Email: joli@joliconley.co...

In this episode, I’m going to sit down with Carol Sackey todiscuss how her devotional Seek First the Kingdom of God came to be. We’ll talkabout her journey from growing up in Ghana to moving to the United States andhow her faith has shaped her entire world. Connect With Carol: · Seek First the Kingdom of God: https://a.co/d/08MgAATO Connect With Heather: · Email: livingbeyondtheinvisible@gmail.com...

In this episode, I’m going to sit down with Tammy Perrin todiscuss how emotional awareness and healing can transform stress, chronicillnesses, and invisible disabilities. Tammy shares her inspiring journey fromstruggle to empowerment, along with techniques to process emotions, setboundaries, and regain control over your well-being. Connect With Tammy: · Free PDF (How to process each emotion):  htt...

this episode, I sit down with Dene Dubois, the inspiring founder of BPD Raw , all the way from Australia. Dene shares his deeply moving personal testimony about navigating life with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). We dive into his mission with BPD Raw—a powerful movement dedicated to collecting real stories from individuals living with BPD, breaking down stigma, and bringing much-needed awa...

Join me as I break down Endometriosis, what it is and why it shouldn't be a prop for "influencers" to use for clout. Connect With Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join me as I dive into why people with invisible disabilities tend to stop sharing their stories. There is a lot to unpack in this episode. Connect With Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join me as we discuss being told "You're too young to be sick." We'll dive into the truth of age bias when it comes to disability and talk about how it affects the person living with that condition. Connect With Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠

Join me as I dissect what it means to have a disability placard and use accommodations while living with invisible disabilities or chronic illnesses. Connect With Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠

Join me as we discuss what it's like living with multiple chronic conditions and why that is so common. Connect With Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠

Join me as I discuss neurodivergent burnout. What it is, what causes it and how to regulate your nervous system. Connect With Me: ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠

Join me as we walk through the hardship of flare ups and canceling plans...again...thanks to chronic and invisible disabilities. Connect With Me: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon

When you live with invisible disabilities, sometimes you need to use mobility aids. When you're younger, this tends to draw attention to you and not always good attention. In this episode, I talk about how invisible disability doesn't care how old you, it strikes hard and sometimes that means you need to use tools to help you survive. Show Sources: CDC-Disability/Mobility Data National Ins...

What happens when your medical insurance denies your claim? In this episode, I will be discussing how insurance denials cause harm to those living with invisible disabilities. I will also talk about what you can do if that happens to you! Show Sources: Kaiser Family Foundation - Claims Denial American Medical Association National Library of Medicine Connect With Me: ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Patreon Mu...

In this episode, I break down what most people never explain about chronic pain and real-life pain management. I talk about how chronic pain rewires the nervous system, why so many of us with invisible disabilities struggle to be believed, and the emotional and spiritual impact of living in a body that hurst every day. If you're looking for validation, science-backed insight, and hope on your...

In this episode, I explore how faith can play a role in finding meaning and purpose while living with an invisible disability. We’ll talk about navigating the emotional and spiritual challenges that come with chronic illness, how to reconcile frustration and hope, and ways to lean on your beliefs to find strength in difficult moments. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay grounded, find purpose, or...

In this episode, I talk about the often-overlooked reality of social loss for those living with invisible disabilities. Friendships can change or fade when chronic illness or disability enters the picture, and it can feel isolating and heartbreaking. We’ll discuss why this happens, how to process grief around lost connections, and ways to build meaningful relationships that understand and respect...

In this episode, I dive into what it really means to be labeled a “difficult” patient and why advocating for yourself in the medical system is not the same as being aggressive. We’ll explore the fine line between standing up for your health needs and being misunderstood, how invisible disabilities often make advocacy necessary, and why it’s okay to insist on being heard and taken seriously. If you...

When people hear the word “ableism,” they often think of blatant discrimination — things like refusing someone a job because of a disability. But the truth is, ableism often hides in plain sight. It’s in the comments people make, the assumptions they hold, and the systems that were never designed with us in mind. In this episode, I’m breaking down what ableism really looks like for people living w...