Hosts: Monica and Eva

Invisible Not Broken - Chronic Illness Podcast Network

Health EN ↓ 247 episodes

The podcast network that speaks to people with chronic illness, invisible illness, disability, and chronic pain. "Explicitly Sick Podcast" with Monica Michelle + "[Human]care Podcast" with Eva Minkoff Be Kind. Be Gentle. Be A Bad Ass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hosts: Monica and Eva

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Health

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invisiblenotbroken.com

Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

Interview With Wendi Nicholson: LCAT, Orphan Disorders, Fibromyalgia, Hypothyroid, Functional Neurological Disorder, Parenting with Chronic Illness and Being Real 26.08.2019

Email address * wendi.r.nicholson@gmail.com Skype name https://join.skype.com/invite/B1xTxyWahhzJ 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...

Leadership, Dating and Self-Love with Chronic illness 18.08.2019

I made a decision: to be more committed to my happiness than my suffering. Nitika Chopra has been a leader in the wellness industry since she founded her blog in 2010. As the host of the Talk Show Naturally Beautiful on Z-Living and as the on-air expert for Fresh on QVC, Nitika has always empowered women to use beauty as a tangible access point to self-love. Known for her straight-forwarded tone a...

Physical Pleasure and Chronic Illness Interview with Sex Therapist Dr. Melvin Phillips 11.08.2019

In this episode of Invisible Not Broken, we discussed reclaiming a sex life that works with chronic illness. The goal is to find out what is possible instead of what is achievable. Dr. Phillips informed the audience that sex is ultimately about pleasure not performance. Fatigue, one of the most common and most disabling symptoms of a chronic illness can lead to a decreased participation in sexual...

Conquering Chronic Illness by Being a Ferocious Investigator - Interview with Adrienne, founder of WellBe 04.08.2019

(1st EP of the new chronic illness leader series!) “If you do not solve your inner piece problem, all of these dietary changes not going to fix these chronic illness issues" Contents ·      2 min: Adrienne’s story – her and her families battle with Chronic Lyme and Hypothyroidism --> Hashimoto’s Disease ·      7 min: diet affecting her period leading to Amenorrhea ·      11:30 min: the tragedy...

ANNOUNCEMENT: New #Spoonie Leader Series! 02.08.2019

NEW SERIES!!!! Our co-host, Eva will be interviewing several Chronic Illness influencers (aka #Spoonie Leaders!) so that you can hear the truly inspiring stories of how they turned their chronic illness hardships into awe-inspiring missions. Each leader has made a tremendous impact on our community, both locally and nationally (some internationally)! We're talking with startup founders, non-profit...

Dr. Weatherly: HOPE, being present, and baby steps toward healing - interview with Eva of Wellacopia 18.07.2019

“Most things are beyond our control...but we CAN control our responses and our micro experiences.” Bojana Jankovic Weatherly, MD is an award-winning physician, double board certified in internal and integrative medicine. After completing internal medicine residency, she did a fellowship in integrative medicine, trained in functional medicine, nutrition and mindfulness. Her approach is rooted in ev...

Interview With Wellness Podcast Host and SF Therapist Lauren Selfridge: Life and Creativity After Diagnosis 11.07.2019

Interview With Wellness Podcast Host and SF Therapist Lauren Selfridge: Life and Creativity After Diagnosis. Lauren Selfridge run This Is Not What I Ordered which she began after her diagnosis with MS . I was a professional photographer until my diagnosis and unending flair of Ehlers Danlos, PTS, Fibromyalgia, and MCA . After my diagnosis I shuttered my business and began to write and illustrate c...

360° Treatment for Fibromyalgia, Mast Cell, ME/CFS and more - with Dr. O'Hara and Eva of Wellacopia 02.07.2019

Visit Wellacopia to find your ideal practitioner for you chronic illness Visit BethOHara.com to check our her services and more information ___________ Dr. Beth O'Hara's questions ·      What is/was your profession? Functional Naturopath – incorporating genetic analysis, naturopathy, and emotional wellness. I am also a Functional Genomics Analyst. Created Mast Cell 360, a Functional Naturopathy pr...

Guilty Party: Guilt and Chronic Illness 27.06.2019

https://www.reddit.com/r/ChronicPain/comments/3joycz/dealing_with_the_guilt_of_needing_help_and_not/ My Pain Is A Shadow, Can’t Even Prove It’s There. https://www.reddit.com/r/ChronicPain/comments/3crua2/ambrosia_based_on_real_life_experience_ambrosia/ American culture teaches us to be ashamed to accept help “Not sick enough to need help” - because you have good days that you “could” do the things...

Interview With Kristine Hoestermann Creator of RARE About Endometriosis, Chronic Illness, Creating a Brand, and Compassion 18.06.2019

Website/Blog, Twitter, & Instagram Handle www.findyourrare.com @findyourrare Name * Kristine Hoestermann What is your disorder? * Autoimmune mediate small fiber neuropathy secondary to undifferentiated connective tissue disease endometriosis At what age did your disorder become a daily issue?  * 28 Who were you before your illness became debilitating? * Oh gosh this question always get me upse...

Interview With Musician Stefan Weiner About Music, Chronic Pain, and Mental Health 11.06.2019

Website/Blog, Twitter, & Instagram Handle www.stefanalxndr.com , @stefanalxndr (Instagram / Twitter) Name  * Stefan Weiner What is your disorder? * Central Sensitization Syndrome At what age did your disorder become a daily issue? * 22 Who were you before your illness became debilitating?  * I was a recent college graduate, ready to start my career as a performing and touring musician. I was a...

Treating Chronic Illness at the Cellular Level through Empowerment - Dr Bhandari with Eva of Wellacopia 02.06.2019

Visit Wellacopia.com to find your ideal practitioner and community. Visit Dr. Bhandari's site to learn more and connect with her. And don't forget to check out the SF Advanced blog Instagram newsletter --- Dr. Payal Bhandari : "When people are empowered they often pay the favor forward by positively impacting other people's lives." • What is/was your profession?  Integrative Functional Family Phys...

ME, Migraines, Fibromyalgia, Interstitial Cystitis and College 30.05.2019

Quick note: Our Skype call was internet cursed but I PROMISE you this is worth it! Sara’s perspective on life will blow you away. Speaking of head over to Sara’s Blog: Invisible Me Diary What is your disorder? My main disability is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ ME. My dad is also disabled with CFS/ ME and Fibromyalgia. I have other health problems but the main and most urgent disorders which have aff...

Interview with Jordan Ray- Chiari, Migraines, College, & Running a Business: 23.05.2019

Limitless Medical Logs Follow Jordan @ Facebook : limitless medical logs / Jordan Ray Instagram: limitless medical logs / JordanRay25 LinkedIn : Limitless Medical Logs / Jordan Ray Twitter: LMLbetterhealth / JordanRay Age * 21 What is your disorder? * Chiari Malformation At what age did your disorder become a daily issue? * 17 Who were you before your illness became debilitating? * I was a high sc...

Kressenda: Strong Woman: Body Positivity: Ehlers Danlos Zebra: Chronic Illness Podcast 15.05.2019

Website/Blog, Twitter, & Instagram Handle @eds_athlete Name * Kresenda Keith What is your disorder? * EDS , POTS, Lupus, Hashimotos, Craniocervical Instability, Diverticulosis, PCOS, Endometriosis, Trichotillomania, GAD , OCD , & more lol At what age did your disorder become a daily issue?  * 29 Who were you before your illness became debilitating? * PhD student, statistician, professor Wh...

Jasmine from Embrace the Brace about Ehlers Danlos, Medical School, Competitive Climbing, and Running A Health Blog 09.05.2019

Website/Blog, Twitter, & Instagram Handle https://embracethebrace.com Name * Jasmine Raskas What is your disorder? * Ehlers Danlos syndrome with significant neurological and digestive motility complications At what age did your disorder become a daily issue? * 12 Who were you before your illness became debilitating?  * (I was in pain everyday by 12, daily illness by 17, and severely dysfunctio...

Re-Writing your Chronic Illness Story w/ Sara Robinson and Eva of Wellacopia 02.05.2019

In this episode, we talk about letting go of the guilt we often feel around being sick and the power of our minds and bodies to self-heal. Sara Robison’s website: www. RoadToRise.com On Instagram @mellowmama111 To get matched with your IDEAL practitioner, visit ---> Wellacopia.com To contact Eva for support with finding the right practitioner in your area email Contact@wellacopia.com or text 64...

How to Navigate Life with Chronic Illness - Fibromyalgia Coach Tami and Eva of Wellacopia 21.04.2019

Looking for a medical or wellness practitioner? Someone who "gets" you and listens to you? Who specializes in YOU? Visit Wellacopia.com <3 Tami Stackelhouse is a Fibromyalgia Coach & Author. She has Fibromyalgia, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, chronic daily headache, migraines among others. She is the founder of the International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute. Tami Stackelhouse dreams of a day...

Interview With Stasia Black: CFS/ME, Writing Best Selling Novels, & Running A Publishing Company From the Couch 20.04.2019

Website/Blog, Twitter, & Instagram Handle www.stasiablack.com @stasiawritesmut @stasiablack Recommendations Dragon Software HCG research Pat Ruthfuss Whil Wheaton Mental Health Talk How to let people down Writing advice world building video Name * let's go with my pen name, Stasia Black What is your disorder? * CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) At what age did your disorder become a daily issue? ...

Traveling With Prescriptions, Adventure, Arrests, and all the Drama 10.04.2019

Did you miss Kyros? I did and he came back with a story to tell. This might be one of our most important episodes to share. Kyros got arrested while travelling overseas because the prescribed medication he takes for seizures is considered a "party" drug in the country he had a lengthy stop over in. Please listen and find out how to protect yourself when you travel with your medications. Listen for...

Sex, Shame, and Chronic Illness An Interview with Dr. Lee Phillips 06.04.2019

Dr Lee Phillips Like any discussion about sex there are some hot button issues. In this episode Dr. Phillips and I are circling around what we got the most emails about, shame. When sex comes up in many cultures shame seems to peek around the shadows for everyone but when one is disables or is living with a chronic condition shame can become pretty bold. This can take shape in changing romantic re...

Effie Koliopoulos : RA, Crowdfunding Disability Placard Documentary, and Writing Kidlit 27.03.2019

Disability Parking Placard Documentary click to donate Website/Blog, Twitter, & Instagram Handle @risingabovera Name * Effie Koliopoulos Age * 31 What is your disorder? * Rheumatoid arthritis (juvenile) At what age did your disorder become a daily issue? * 18 Who were you before your illness became debilitating? * Same person I am now, just transformed and evolved into the person I am meant to...

Angela:Tattoos,Art, IBS, Anxiety, & TOS : 22.03.2019

What is your disorder?  * Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (& IBS , Anxiety ) At what age did your disorder become a daily issue? * 21 Who were you before your illness became debilitating? * I was ridiculously busy lol! I had just finished my university degree (Bachelor of Fine Arts) and was working full time as a charitable fundraiser. I had also moved from the east to west coast of Canada and had pl...

Diagnosing fibromyalgia by physical exam and the power of the guaifenesin protocol - Dr. Congdon and Eva of Wellacopia 11.03.2019

TITLE: Diagnosing fibromyalgia by physical exam and the power of the guaifenesin protocol - Dr. Congdon and Eva of Wellacopia Diagnosing fibromyalgia by physical exam - Dr. Congdon and Eva of Wellacopia  (for the artwork only) --- Get matched with your perfect practitioner at Wellacopia.com If you are unable to find a good match in your location yet, Eva will do the personalized matching for you a...

Nutcracker Syndrome: Kidneys, Bad Ass Teacher, and Staying Sane in Hospital and on Bed Rest 25.02.2019

Links:  Family Leave Act Accupuncture for Recovery Best Shows To Watch Criminal Mind , Russian Doll , and Umbrella Academy Best Reading App Libby Best Books To Escape Caraval , Flatout Love , and The Lie Tree   What is your disorder?  * Nutcracker Syndrome At what age did your disorder become a daily issue? * 32 Who were you before your illness became debilitating? * An active and happy science te...

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