Invisible Not Broken - Chronic Illness Podcast Network

Jan 08 2025 220 ep. 48 mins 600
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The podcast network that speaks to people with chronic illness, invisible illness, disability, and chronic pain.

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Tisha Foster: Glamour, Motherhood, Faith, and Chronic Illness

Jan 08 2025 53 mins  
SummaryIn this conversation, Tisha shares her journey of living with chronic illness, emphasizing the importance of gratitude, community support, and the struggles of public perception. She discusses her experiences with autoimmune disorders, the challenges of diagnosis, and how she has reframed her relationship with her illness, focusing on empowerment rather than battle. In this

Musician Ann-Britt Celebrating New Music, Creativity and Chronic Illness, and Creating New Goals

Oct 28 2024 53 mins  
SummaryIn this conversation, Monica Michelle and Ann-Britt discuss their shared experiences with chronic illness, particularly Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. They explore the challenges of living with a chronic condition, the importance of community support, and the therapeutic role of music in coping with illness. Ann-Britt shares her journey from being an active musician to adapting her

 Author of “Finding A New Normal: Living Your Best Life with Chronic Illness”: Suzan Jackson

Sep 23 2024 49 mins  
Monica Michelle is joined by author Sue Jackson.Sue lives with Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and Lyme disease.In this episode, Monica and Sue discuss: Sue’s pathway to diagnosis Parenting with chronic illness and parenting a child with chronic illnessManaging ME/CFS from diagnosis to creating routinesUsing books to cope emotionallyWriting a

Using Self-Portraits to Represent Chronic Pain

Sep 03 2024 60 mins  
Monica Michelle is joined by artist Kyrianna Bolles.Kyrianna lives with chronic pain.In this episode, Monica and Kyrianna discuss: Kyrianna’s struggle to be accommodated for her pain throughout school yearsHow Kyrianna uses her portraits to help represent other’s chronic conditionsThe communities Kyrianna has built, from a college support group to an artist collectiveKyria

Dory’s Corner: New Podcast intro with Host Nick Clemmons

Aug 12 2024 60 mins  
Monica Michelle is interviewed by consultant and content creator Nick Clemmons. Nick recently started the blog Dory’s Corner with Invisible Not Broken. A companion podcast hosted by Nick will be released soon.Nick lives with Sickle Cell Disease. Monica lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS, MCAS, and Fibromyalgia.In this episode, Nick and Monica discuss:Monica’s diagnostic hi

Disability Access in the Education System and How to Support Disabled Folks’ Needs with Nick Clemmons

May 05 2024 54 mins  
Monica Michelle is joined by consultant and podcast host Nick Clemmons.Nick lives with Sickle Cell Disease.In this episode, Monica and Nick discuss:The ways disabled folks are often forgotten in education infrastructureHow Nick navigates societal limitations to achieve his goalsDisability representation in the mediaKnowing how to realistically offer help to disabled folksTIMESTAMPS

Vulnerability, Resiliency, and Advocacy with Tim Reitsma

Apr 15 2024 47 mins  
Monica Michelle is joined by consultant and podcast host Tim Reitma.Tim lives with Crohn's Disease.In this episode, Monica and Tim discuss: Tim’s resiliency through managing his Crohn’sThe importance of self-advocacy, especially in the workplace Tim’s podcast why he shares stories of those with invisible illness TIMESTAMPS00:47 - Tim's diagnosis 06:31 - Ho

Tech and Disability: What VR Offers the Disabled Community with Sunny Ammerman

Mar 18 2024 70 mins  
Monica Michelle is joined by artist and disability advocate Sunny AmmermanSunny lives with Septo-optic dysplasia, panhypopituitarism, Optic Nerve Hypoplasia, and is missing a membrane in the brain called the "septum pellucidum".In this episode, Monica and Sunny discuss: Sunny’s complex disorders and how she copes with themEverything VR provides from accessible gaming, social

Reporting on Chronic Illness and Disability with Journalist Julia Metraux

Feb 26 2024 39 mins  
Monica Michelle is joined by Journalist Julia Metraux.Julia lives with vasculitis, mild to moderate hearing loss, and has experienced long COVID.In this episode, Monica and Julia discuss: Julia's diagnosis with vasculitis and how it influences her journalistic lensHow community impacts the mental health of those with chronic illnessHow Julia and Monica find positives and negat

Author of “Pain: The Ultimate Mentor,” Physiotherapist Kevin Hunt

Feb 05 2024 31 mins  
Monica Michelle is joined by author & physiotherapist Kevin Hunt.Kevin lives with chronic pain.In this episode, Monica and Kevin discuss: Kevin’s philosophy of pain management as a physiotherapist who experiences chronic pain. The Hexagon Model, a life-management tool for focusing on what’s important to you.Kevin’s idea behind his new book.Using pain as a guide.