Living Beyond the Invisible: A Walk With Heather

Hey friends—welcome back to Living Beyond the Invisible ! I’m your host, Heather, and today I’m diving into something that hits close to home for so many of us: how invisible disabilities impact our mental health . As always, I want to remind you that I’m not a medical professional—just someone living with invisible disabilities, sharing what I’ve learned through personal experience and research....

The Episode: Join me this week to discuss what it's like working with invisible disabilities. We'll talk about disclosure, accommodations and discriminations along with sharing a few personal stories of others. Resources: Job Accommodation Network (JAN) –  https://askjan.org U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) –  https://www.eeoc.gov Center for Talent Innovation (2021) –...

Join me to learn more about Masking and why it's something that the majority of people with invisible disabilities often hide behind. Find me on Facebook here Resources: Invisible Disabilities Association:  invisibledisabilities.org NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness:  nami.org “Unmasking Autism” by Dr. Devon Price “The Spoon Theory” by Christine Miserandino Neurodivergent Insigh...

In this episode of Living Beyond the Invisible, we take a deep dive into rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints but can also impact other organs. We discuss how RA differs from osteoarthritis, its symptoms, causes, and the daily challenges faced by those living with the condition. Listeners will learn about the physical, emotional, and social toll...

In this episode of Living Beyond the Invisible , I tackle the all-too-common phrase, "But you don’t look sick," and how it affects those living with invisible disabilities. I will explore the impact of misconceptions on personal relationships, including romantic partnerships, friendships, and family dynamics. With practical strategies, I provide guidance on how to navigate the complexities of thes...

On this episode of Living Beyond the Invisible, we will be discussing an important topic and that is Loneliness. Loneliness, is something that is a major battle for many who are living with invisible disabilities and chronic illnesses. It is something that I personally struggle with as well. So sit back, relax and learn how you can help. Click Here for the link to my Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See...

On this weeks episode of Living Beyond the Invisible, we will be discussing how to maintain a healthy weight and build a sustainable lifestyle while living with an invisible disability. This week's statistic was from the CDC. Join our Patreon at patreon.com/LivingBeyondtheInvisible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Living Beyond the Invisible Podcast, we will be discussing the toll that living with invisible disabilities takes on your mental health. Link to statistics from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/features/mental-health-for-all.html Link to the Patreon: https://patreon.com/LivingBeyondtheInvisible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me this week to discuss Osteoarthritis, what it is, how it affects the people living with it and a special story from a sweet listener named Lindsay. If you have a listener story or you need help, please email me at livingbeyondtheinvisible@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me this week as I share the story of my journey with breast cancer. This is the first time ever that I am publicly retelling my story and sharing my full journey. Types of chemo that I was on: Docetaxel and Cyclophosphamide these together are known as the TC regime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we will be diving into the world of Breast Cancer. This will be a two part topic as I wasn't able to fit everything into one episode. Don't forget to tune in next week for part two. https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org is where I got all of the statistics and information for today's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me for episode 4 where I will do a deep dive into breast cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me as I dive into the world of Fibromyalgia. We'll discuss what it is, living with it and everything in between. If you or someone you know is struggling and think you may have Fibromyalgia but not sure where to turn, please reach out to me via email: livingbeyondtheinvisible@gmail.com www.mayoclinic.com is where I got the statistics for today's episode. They have a world of information, go c...

On this episode of Living Beyond the Invisible, join us as we dive into the world of Congenital Heart Defects (CHD). We will discuss what CHD's are, how they are diagnosed, how they are treated and of course how it may affect someone's life. CHD's affect millions of people worldwide, so let's support one another and raise awareness. If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and comment to let...

Welcome to the Living Beyond the Invisible Podcast! I am so glad you're hear and I can't wait to share everything I can about invisible disabilities with you. So join me each week as we discuss life with invisible disabilities. In this weeks episode, I will give you a run down of what invisible disabilities are, what you can expect from this podcast and more. If you'd like to follow us on social m...

Welcome to Living Beyond the Invisible , the podcast dedicated to shedding light on the unseen challenges faced by those living with invisible disabilities. Together we'll explore the personal stories, expert insights, and practical advice that illuminate conditions like fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, lupus, endometriosis, and various mental health issues. In each episode,...