016 I'm too young for mobility aids
If you’ve ever felt embarrassed to use a cane, walker, or scooter because of your age or how “healthy” you look—you are not alone. This week, we’re breaking down the shame, judgment, and internalized ...
29 Jul 20256min
015 Finding Purpose Through Pain: Melissa Smith on Chronic Illness, Faith, and Supporting Women
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of medical trauma, near-death experiences, and infertility Summary Melissa Smith was born with cerebral palsy, lives with multiple chronic condit...
22 Jul 202545min
014 What Chronic Illness Is Teaching Me About God
Faith isn’t always easy when your body won’t cooperate and your plans constantly fall apart. In this raw and personal episode, I’m sharing how chronic illness is teaching me to stop performing and sta...
15 Jul 20257min
013 High-Functioning Depression, Motherhood, and Mental Health with Kristen Van Horn
What does depression really look like? For Kristen Van Horn, it didn’t mean crying in bed or skipping daily routines—it meant anger, irritability, and feeling disconnected from a life that “should” ha...
8 Jul 202541min
012 Is Traveling Off the Table Now? (Traveling with Chronic Illness Doesn’t Have to Mean Giving Up)
Thinking of canceling travel plans because of chronic illness? In this episode, we talk about how travel can still be possible—just differently. From pacing tools to packing smart, this one’s full of ...
1 Jul 20255min
011 Grieving the Life You Thought You’d Have (with JoBeth Polley)
I’m joined by JoBeth Polley, a certified grief recovery specialist who shares her own heartbreaking story and offers hope and healing for those grieving lives they didn’t choose. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: T...
24 Jun 202555min
010 What to Do When You’re Sick on Top of a Chronic Illness
In this episode of The Invisible Illness Club, we’re talking about the absolute worst combo—getting sick on top of your chronic illness. I’m sharing what it felt like when I got COVID this past Februa...
17 Jun 20258min
009 Pilates for Chronic Pain and Recovery: Jessica McGarvey’s Journey from Injury to Empowerment
What happens when the body you’ve always relied on breaks down? Jessica McGarvey knows this journey intimately. A former professional dancer turned Pilates instructor, Jessica opens up about her herni...
10 Jun 202526min
