Invisible Strength

Gigi eats more than 12 pounds of salmon every week—and it changed her life. 🐟💪 On this episode of the Invisible Strength Podcast, we sit down with Gigi Gigi Ashworth, also known as ‪@gigieats‬ , the Salmon Queen, to talk about her extreme diet, autoimmune health, and personal nutrition journey. From navigating food allergies to embracing a carnivore-heavy lifestyle, Gigi shares the truth about w...

Feeling constantly tired, inflamed, or anxious? It’s not “just life” — it’s your body’s stress signal. In this episode, Functional Medicine Practitioner Meredith Orlowski reveals how hidden trauma and emotional burnout can trigger autoimmune flares and chronic fatigue. Learn science-backed tools to calm your nervous system, set boundaries that heal, and turn survival into recovery. ❤️‍🔥 Ready to...

It’s mid-fall, and sunlight’s slipping away fast — about 2 minutes less light each day. If shorter days and colder temps are leaving you feeling tired, sore, or low, this episode of Invisible Strength is your winter survival guide. 🎙️ Hosts Karin Wagner and Chris B. unpack how seasonal changes can disrupt sleep, trigger autoimmune flares, and drain mental health — and share 7 proven hacks to recla...

Join Elena, an integrative pharmacist, functional medicine health coach, and autoimmune warrior, as she shares her inspiring journey from chronic illness to healing. In this episode of the Invisible Strength Podcast, 💡 You’ll learn: ✅How lifestyle changes and functional medicine can transform your health ✅The power of self-advocacy and community support ✅Mindset shifts and positive affirmation...

Feeling like your old self is gone forever? You’re not alone — grief after chronic illness or autoimmune diagnosis is real, and this episode shows how to navigate it with hope and self-compassion. If you’re grieving your old life after a chronic illness or autoimmune diagnosis, this episode is for you. Living with chronic illness isn’t just about managing symptoms — it’s about navigating grief. Gr...

What does it mean to be truly unstoppable? 💪 In this episode of the Invisible Strength Podcast, we sit down with Brian Ung, the face behind the Instagram account Ungstoppable. Diagnosed with scleroderma in his early 20s and later with lupus nephritis, Brian opens up about the physical, emotional, and mental challenges of living with autoimmune diseases — and how he continues to thrive against all...

We’re celebrating 50 episodes of the Invisible Strength Podcast ! 🎉 Living with an autoimmune condition can feel isolating, but you are not alone . In this milestone episode, hosts Karin Wagner and Chris Burton reflect on the most powerful stories and lessons shared so far—reminding us that community, courage, and hope are stronger than diagnosis. 💡 In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why your dre...

In this powerful interview, Roxanne Lerner shares her inspiring journey from confusion and pain to empowerment and healing after being diagnosed with lupus. If you or someone you love is navigating chronic illness, this episode is packed with wisdom, science-backed tools, and emotional honesty you won’t want to miss.🔥 WATCH IF YOU WANT TO:✔️ Understand autoimmune disease through a real, relatable...

Struggling with inflammation, chronic symptoms , or autoimmune flares ? RA Warrior and professional chef Laura Rodriguez shares her game-changing cooking hacks that make anti-inflammatory eating simple , sustainable, and satisfying . From food chaining to time - saving sheet pan meals, Laura breaks down practical strategies to help you eat clean—without the overwhelm. Discover how her EPIC Method...

When life threw Victoria Gibbs a curveball with a life-threatening lupus diagnosis, she didn’t give up — she transformed. In this inspiring episode, Victoria shares her journey from the fast-paced world of finance to becoming a professional yoga instructor and wellness advocate. 💫Victoria opens up about the harsh realities of living with lupus nephritis, the power of self-care, and how yoga helpe...

Feeling drained from constantly pretending to be someone you’re not? This episode explores the emotional toll of masking ADHD, featuring guest Keren Butcher, also known as The ADHD Alchemist. You’ll uncover the hidden truths about ADHD that no one talks about—but everyone living it needs to hear. You’ll not only hear Keren’s raw, relatable story of burnout, belief rewiring, and late diagnosis, but...

“This doesn’t have to kill you.” Those were the words that helped Kim, diagnosed with Lupus just two months ago, start fighting back against the fear that nearly consumed her. In this raw and unfiltered conversation on the Invisible Strength Podcast, hosts Karin Wagner and Chris Burton ⁨talk with Kim about the emotional minefield of receiving an incurable diagnosis—and how she’s learning to reclai...

What if your biggest challenge could become your greatest strength? 💜 In this empowering episode, hosts Karin Wagner and Chris Burton sit down with Brittni Hills , lupus warrior and founder of Well Lupus , to uncover how she turned her diagnosis into a mission—and a movement. Diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune illness in her 20s, Brittni faced despair, fatigue, and the overwhelming unknown. B...

In this episode of the Invisible Strength Podcast, host Karin Wagner sits down with Courtney Whitney, creator of  @SjogrensGirlsGuide  explore what it really means to live—parent, work full time, and manage symptoms—with Sjogren's Syndrome.🌿 Courtney opens up about her emotional journey to diagnosis, her favorite daily symptom hacks (like coconut oil, probiotics, and eye misters!), and the power...

How do you chase your biggest dreams when living with a chronic illness like cystic fibrosis ? Ava Dennis shares her journey as a pre-physical therapy major and college athlete balancing life, school, and health challenges. From hiding her diagnosis to fearing being seen as a liability, Ava’s story is one of resilience , grit , and self - advocacy .🎧 What you'll learn in this episode:+Ava’s child...

In today’s episode of Invisible Strength, we’re answering your real, unfiltered questions about life with autoimmune illness — from grief and boundaries to joy and self-worth. This isn’t your average wellness chat. 🔥 Featuring listener-submitted questions like: • “What’s one thing you refuse to let your condition take from you?” • “How do you set boundaries without guilt?” • “What’s something tha...

💜 Lupus Awareness Month Special 💜What happens when your body betrays you—and no one around you understands? In this raw and eye-opening episode, Rekha Sreedhara reflects on the early days of her lupus diagnosis at just 19 years old, the overwhelming isolation she faced, and the turning point that came when she found community and claimed her voice as a self-advocate. From misunderstood symptoms...

🎙️In this powerful episode, collegiate athlete Ernest Reyna opens up about battling rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia —two chronic autoimmune conditions that could’ve sidelined his dreams but instead fueled his fight. From diagnosis struggles to mental health hurdles and the power of community support, Ernest shares what it truly means to be resilient in the face of invisible illness .Whether...

Join us for a powerful conversation with Paralympic triathlete Amy Dixon, a 4-time national champion who represented Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. Amy shares her deeply personal story of navigating a rare autoimmune disease that led to vision loss, and how she transformed unimaginable challenges into an opportunity to inspire others. Discover Amy's strategies for building resilience...

🎙️ Welcome to the Invisible Strength Podcast – Where Resilience Meets RealityIn this episode, we meet Savanna Solomon, a Division I soccer player at Creighton University, who opens up about life as a student-athlete and a big sister to Tess, who’s living with Cystic Fibrosis.💬 Real Talk:From hospital visits to college life, Savanna shares what it means to be strong when no one’s watching. Whether...

In this episode of the Invisible Strength Podcast, former Boston Red Sox minor league player Francisco Tellez shares his inspiring journey of battling lupus nephritis after his athletic career. Francisco opens up about the raw realities of living with an autoimmune disease as a man, tackling the unique challenges and misconceptions that come with it. If you’re fighting lupus or any chronic illness...

In this powerful episode, track & field athlete Ellie Zagel from Purdue Fort Wayne opens up about her journey of excelling in athletics and pursuing a degree in construction management while managing Graves' disease, celiac disease, and hypothyroidism. Ellie shares how she’s redefined success, faced adversity head-on, and become a fierce advocate for her health. ✨ Key Takeaways: Redefining su...

In this powerful episode of the Invigorate Your Journey Podcast's "Invisible Strength Series," we welcome the incredible Maya Rogers! Join us as Maya shares her inspiring journey of navigating life with lupus while excelling as a former standout softball player at Harris-Stowe State University, a graduate student at the Morehouse School of Medicine, and a dedicated high school softball coach. But...

Overview In this powerful episode of the Invigorate Your Journey Podcast , we speak with Misty , a former field hockey player at Davidson College and now the Head Coach at Loyola Academy . Misty opens up about her journey navigating life with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), from misdiagnosis in college to facing the harsh reality of losing the ability to walk. Misty shares how she’s redefined...

🏐 Let’s dive into a powerful journey of resilience, health, and high-performance sports. Together, we explore how Ella Stroehmann manages the demands of Division One volleyball at UNC Asheville while living with Hashimoto’s disease. From training and nutrition to recovery and mindset, we uncover strategies that help us all push past limits, prioritize well-being, and embrace our paths. 💡 What We...