Karin Wagner and Chris Burton

Invisible Strength

Health EN ↓ 81 episodes

We discuss the realities of living with autoimmune and chronic conditions while exploring realistic solutions to improve our lives. We discuss helpful tips and tricks to manage symptoms and proactively improve our health trajectory. We're here for support, laughs, and grace as we figure out these diseases together! www.invigorateyourjourney.com

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Karin Wagner and Chris Burton

Episodes

Reducing Joint Pain & Inflammation with Autoimmune Diseases 22.10.2023 44:22

Discover the path to a life with less pain and more vitality on Episode 7 of the "Invigorate Your Autoimmune Journey" podcast. This episode, hosted by Karin Wagner, who has been living with Lupus for 15 years, and the Baddest Chaplain, Chris Burton, delves into the common yet excruciating symptom of autoimmune diseases – joint pain. Karin and Chris share personal stories and strategies t...

Making the Most of Medical Appointments - Preparing for Your Appointment & Questions to Ask Your Care Team 15.10.2023 39:50

Welcome back to the Invigorate podcast, where we delve into the challenges of living with autoimmune diseases. In this episode, we tackle the crucial topic of optimizing your medical appointments, given the dwindling time providers spend with each patient. We'll equip you with the tools you need to ensure your visits to your Rheumatologist are as productive as possible, including: ** Effectiv...

🎙️ Medication challenges, patient-provider trust, and managing our health with special guest Meredith LiCalzi, future MD and Sjogren's striver 09.10.2023 43:01

Meredith LiCalzi, future MD, and Invigorate Co-hosts Chris Burton and Karin Wagner discuss the logistical challenges of prescriptions, improving patient-provider trust, prioritizing our health, and more! Listen to this unique discussion from both patient and clinical perspectives. Medical Student and Sjogren's fighter Meredith is researching medication adherence to hydroxychloroquine – a commo...

Coping with Hair Loss and Alopecia with Autoimmune Diseases - Special Guest Heather Knox 01.10.2023 24:06

Welcome back to the Invigorate podcast, where we dive into the realities of living with autoimmune diseases and explore ways to cope with ongoing challenges. Join hosts Chris and Karin, along with special guest Heather Knox, as they delve into the topic of alopecia in today's episode. Often misunderstood as solely hair loss, alopecia is actually connected to autoimmune disease and chronic illn...

🎙️Autoimmune Disease Flares Unraveled 24.09.2023 30:43

In this episode, we explore the complexities of living with autoimmune diseases and navigating the challenges of flares. Join us as we dive into practical strategies to cope with flare-ups and manage symptoms effectively. First, we discuss the importance of keeping a symptom log and documenting specific times and days when communicating with your healthcare provider. By maintaining accurate record...

Living Life with Lupus and other Autoimmune Diseases 17.09.2023 29:06

We're excited to announce our first Invigorate Your Autoimmune Journey podcast with Karin Wagner, Founder of Invigorate, and Co-host Chris Burton, Baddest Chaplain Diversity Consulting and Chris Burton Speaks. We discuss today’s challenges in managing autoimmune diseases, the latest information, and most importantly, the latest resources and solutions to improve the quality of life for those l...