Invisible Not Broken - Chronic Illness Podcast Network

“Take care of yourself, trust yourself, be willing to be misunderstood.” - Raquel Hellenga Raquel Hellenga is a Life and Business Coach for entrepreneurs and creatives with chronic illness. Diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis as a child, she has had chronic illness for over twenty years. She has an undergraduate degree and Master’s Degree in Organizational Communication and is a proud mem...

“If you do the work - and it really is work - and ask yourself ‘Do i still want to live this way?’, you have the power to decide how it goes” - Dr. Achina Stein ***BOOK RELEASED! "What If It's NOT Depression?" ➡️ For a free copy until the 18th, Email: astein@healthyselfbootcamp.com with the subject: I want to work with you! On today's episode, I interview the Sherlock Holmes of depression: psychia...

Trigger Warning: Sexual abuse, self harm, and eating disorders. If you need help : NEDA National Eating Disorders Association Helpline :  1-800-931-2237 Hopeline Network :  1-800-442-4673 National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders :  1-630-577-1330 Overeaters Anonymous :  1-505-891-2664 Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association  (formerly the Massachusetts Eating Disorder A...

Recommendations Spoonie App Recommendations Fabulous Calm Dashlane I was wrong name is Dashlane Smartlights TV & Movie To Calm To: Big Bang Theory The Good Witch Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Larkrise to Candleford Do you have any favorites? Comment below Name * Kimberlea Lemon Disorder Info What is your disorder? * Cfs , fibromyalgia , IBS , anxiety , depression . At what age did your disor...

“You know your body better than anyone. You’re living in it 24/7. No one should be dismissing the stuff you have to say.” -Em Miller Em and Kate Miller are the co-authors of chronic illness blog, TwoBeingHealthy.com and the YouTube channel of the same name. Forced into non-traditional careers by chronic illnesses that include Lupus, POTS, EDS, Mast Cell Activation disorder diagnosed in their late...

*The Explicitly Sick Podcast* You might remember Julie from her last interview: Nutcracker Syndrome: Kidneys, Bad Ass Teacher, and Staying Sane in Hospital and on Bed Rest She was just recuperating from her surgery for Nutcracker syndrome . You also might remember her concerns about returning to a high school (she is a science teacher) before she was physically ready and if she would be able to na...

How Learning to Love Your Illness Can Make You a Better Person: An Interview with Ginevra Liptan, M.D. “It is here, it is part of me, it is part of how my nervous system interacts with the world and loving it has enabled me to sort of look at myself differently.” -Ginevra Liptan, M.D. Doctor Ginevra Liptan M.D. is a board-certified physician with fibromyalgia. She is one of the few specialists who...

Subjects Covered For Part 2 Tattoos and Disability Activism and Disability New Mother World Life Hacks for Disabled Moms Disability Temper Tantrums Labor and Delivery Disability and Race Pregnancy and Disability Infant and Maternal Mortality Rates for Black Women Medical Racism and Ableism in the Medical System Disability and Custody Birth Story Disabled Merch When you get to be the test for a sur...

This episode wraps up 2019! Can you believe it?! In the last year for Invisible Not Broken: Eva joined as a co-host We reached 115 interviews ! Over 115k Downloads, VA, OR, CO with the most! (say hi, guys!) Launched Patreon (PLEASE SUPPORT US <3 ) Our top episodes: How to Navigate Life with Chronic Illness - Fibromyalgia Coach Tami and Eva of Wellacopia Diagnosing fibromyalgia by physical exam...

I breathe. I cry. I smile. I dream…just like you. Just like you I have goals that I work towards everyday. They may be centered around disability rights/justice, health, relationships, or my career. But I have them. And just like you I hit bumps in the road. Sometimes I slam full-force into the biggest obstacles around me. — Tiara Simmons-Mercius On a daily basis I confront ableism, racism, sexism...

“What we practice gets stronger” – Dr. Bojana https://drbojana.com/ @drbojana ***PLEASE SUPPORT US ON PATREON <3: https://www.patreon.com/invisiblenotbroken In this episode we talk about -      How to build your own resilience routine and coping skills -      The power of your mind to take charge of your body -      The 4 types of meditation practices and how to adapt them to your mind and body...

Support Invisible Not Broken With Patreon! We are a self funded podcast and we could really use your help to keep Invisible Not Broken going and hopefully expanding. https://www.patreon.com/invisiblenotbroken Website/Blog, Twitter, & Instagram Handle www.bonetumorawareness.org , Twitter: @StephDinDC, FB: www.facebook.com/bonetumorawareness, IG: @stephmdaly & @bonetumorawareness Name * Step...

“It’s been a real ride and it’s not over yet” Bernardo Puccio is an interior designer to the stars, author, and ten year liver transplant survivor. His book, "13 Pieces of Unmatched Luggage and My Poodle", is a tale of glamour, survival, and the challenges of embracing life and love while at death’s door. In this interview, Puccio talks about his life, career, and battle with liver failure. His me...

Website/Blog, Twitter, & Instagram Handle Website : www.tiffanykairos.com Twitter: ‎@TiffanyKairos Instagram: ‎ @TiffanyKairos Mentions: Ten The Good Place Jameela Jami I weigh , Instagram changes Maison Kimhekim Name * Tiffany Kairos Disorder Info What is your disorder? * Epilepsy At what age did your disorder become a daily issue? * 22 Who were you before your illness became debilitating? *...

Website/Blog, Twitter, & Instagram Handle Instagram: @_tylershea_ Name * Tyler Corella What is your disorder? * I have multiple (5 total), but my most prevalent one would be asthma . As of today (Not including prematurity affects that are no longer frequent): -Asthma/Mass Lung Scarring Tissue/ Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Types of asthma: •Adult on-set Asthma •Allergic Asthma •Asthma/ COPD Ov...

Stephanie Tait is a disabled disability advocate with lyme disease. In the fourteen years it took her to get a diagnosis, she struggled with miscarriages, medical indifference and sexism, and the birth of her two sons. Her book, The View from Rock Bottom, is a tale of her struggles with chronic illness along with messages about faith, pain, suffering, joy, and hope. In this episode, Tait discusses...

Website/Blog, Twitter, & Instagram Handle pamelajessen.com, @pamjessen, pamelajessen1 Name * Pamela Jessen Gender or Pronoun For Us to Use Female Male Prefer not to say they Other: Disorder Info What is your disorder? * Chronic Pain Chronic Fatigue from Fibromyalgia Osteoarthritis Myofascial Pain a spinal condition called D.I.S.H ., Diabetes Type 2 Gastroparesis Bipolar Disorder Hypothyroidism...

Website/Blog, Twitter, & Instagram Handle Podcast website: www.adultconversationpodcast.com , Blog: www.adultconversationparenting.com , FB: https://www.facebook.com/AdultConversationParenting, Twitter: https://twitter.com/adultconvo_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adultconversation/ Name * Brandy Ferner Disorder Info What is your disorder? * Missing parts of my intestines , including my...

Find ways to show up intentionally for your right now life, and don’t lose yourself to “someday when.” - Stephanie Tait Website: stephanietaitwrites.com --> Her interview on The Today Show What is your illness(es)? -I had Lyme disease and other co-infections for 15 years before they got it correctly diagnosed. As a result I have permanent heart damage, permanent neurological damage (causing a v...

Composer (and medical device inventor) Jordan Plotner came on to chronic illness podcast Invisible Not Broken to discuss his upcoming project: Resonance. A musical piece that encompasses his life with Ehlers Danlos and recovery from Chiari Malformation Surgery . Website/Blog, Twitter, & Instagram Handle https://www.jordanplotner.com/theresonanceproject Disorder Info What is your disorder? * Eh...

Trigger Warning: In our discussion we discuss: PTSD, Depression and suicide Suicide hotlines International Hotlines 1-800-273-8255 National suicide prevention hotline with messaging Resources The Red Badge Project Website/Blog, Twitter, & Instagram Handle https://kathryntrueblood.com/ Name * Kathryn Trueblood Disorder Info What is your disorder? * Crohns Disease and Graves Disease At what age...

Today’s episode is about How we can use creativity as a practice to become resilient . Meet Jenni Grover aka the ChronicBabe . Jenni is a celebrated Speaker and Advocate for the chronic illness community and particularly known for having created the chronicbabe community. ( http://jennigrover.com ) Since founding ChronicBabe.com in 2005, Jenni has taught countless people how to take charge of thei...

Eva Minkoff and Monica Michelle interview EACH OTHER on this very special 100th episode of the Invisible Not Broken podcast. Links/suggestions mentioned:  Monica's other podcast - "I Can't Believe That Happened" Podcast Libby: https://meet.libbyapp.com/ - "Did you know your local library has thousands of ebooks and audiobooks? You can borrow them, instantly, for free, using just the device in you...

"The work I'm most proud of is when I'm doing the least talking…and I'm shaping the conversation around [others'] experiences. I'm learning from other people’s strengths and journeys" - Allie Cashel ➡️ visit https://www.sufferingthesilence.com/ ➡️ visit @ sufferingthesilence (IG) & @sufferingthesilence (FB) Today’s episode is about stigmas and speaking your truth.  Meet Allie Cashel.  Allie Ca...

Website/Blog, Twitter, & Instagram Handle @wendinicholson @parentingactually www.parentingactually.com Disorder Info What is your disorder? * LCAT Deficiency | Fibromyalgia | Functional Nuerological Disorder At what age did your disorder become a daily issue? * 24 Who were you before your illness became debilitating? * I was who I am now just with more capability What would you do if you were...