🎉 50 Episodes Strong! In this special milestone episode of the Lupus Speaks Podcast, host Shedrica Shant’e shares her personal journey with lupus and her recent diagnosis of functional depression.

For years, she believed she was just pushing through—until she realized she had been operating in survival mode. This episode is an honest and raw conversation about the connection between chronic illness, mental health, and healing.

💜 In This Episode, We Cover:✔ What is functional depression? Understanding the signs & symptoms✔ How lupus impacts mental health & emotional well-being✔ The difference between survival mode & truly living✔ The small changes that make a big impact on healing✔ Why self-care, nutrition, & mindset matter in your wellness journey✔ Celebrating 50 episodes & the power of community support

✨ Key Takeaways:

✔ Living with lupus isn’t just about managing symptoms—it’s about reclaiming your life✔ Mental health struggles don’t happen overnight—our bodies send signals we need to listen to✔ Depression doesn’t mean you’re broken, but it does mean your body & mind need care✔ Nobody’s coming to save us—but we have the power to take control of our healing✔ Engaging with a supportive community makes the healing journey easier

🔗 Resources & Links:

✨ Join the Lupus Speaks Community: Challenge for Change✨ Follow Shedrica on Instagram for More: @lupusspeaks

💬 Join the Conversation!

✔ Have you ever felt like you were running on autopilot? Drop a 💜 in the comments & share your thoughts.✔ Tag a friend who needs to hear this episode!✔ DM me on Instagram (@LupusSpeaks) if this episode resonated with you!