Not being heard can be one of the hardest things when having a chronic disease, especially when loss is involved. Listen to Lorena's frustrating story with graves disease, how she was let down by her first doctor and what she had to learn throughout the process. Who's up for a margarita? Connect with her: 

instagram: _lorenasalter_

blog: https://learninglifewithlorena.blogspot.com/

www.liketoknow.it/lorenasalter

From not knowing if she had IBD, to having a heart rate of one that is experiencing a heart attack, the unknown of the beginning of her story is shocking. Ebony Ford is a native of Washington DC, a wife of 8 years to a minister and gospel artist, and mother to an ex-26 week micropreemie who was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus nearly 8 years ago. Despite her diagnosis and it's complications, she still manages to advocate for prematurity and maternal health as an ambassador for March of Dimes as well as through her website & blog. Connect with her:

Instagram: @andsheshallreign

Website & Blog: www.andsheshallreign.com

Cerebral palsy is a misunderstood disease, where most believe that it is mostly in children and not adults. Listen to Liz's story living with C.P. having three small children and how she lives her day to day! She is a life coach for people with disability, helping those get through challenges to live their best life, and she now lives her days to the fullest believing her SDR surgery was something that helped change her life. 

Connect with her: 

Liz's FB - https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.venendaal

LIz's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/liz.venendaal

Her Life Coaching FB Page - https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachLizV

Her Professional Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachlizv

Be sure to check out her website too: LizVenendaal.com 

Monica has Crohn’s disease and she has strange disease where it does not show on ultrasound, or blood work, so you can imagine how hard it was to diagnose and deal with. After years of dealing with medications not working she made the decision to have a temporary Ostomy bag. Listen to her story with Crohn’s, her painful experience with surgery, how she is living now and what she is doing to advocate for the disease. Connect with her on Instagram @M.E.Deluca, and connect on her blog: Blah Blah Bowel

Being vulnerable, is a good thing. Listen to Hannah’s story, she suffers with Ehler's Danlos Syndrome (EDS) which is a genetic collagen disorder impacting her digestive system. After 15 years of struggle, trying to find a diagnosis and also developing an Eating Disorder, she has made it her life's work to help other women struggling with food, their gut and overall health. Hannah is now a qualified Cognitive Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner and Life Coach.  Connect with her on Instagram @hani_living_unleashed

www.master-your-mind.com

From extreme bullying in school, to a family that never understood her with religious beliefs that impeded on her well being, this is The Gritty Artists story about how she lived a hard life growing up, how she overcame her incredible challenges, and how she lives her life now with her chronic disease and manages her stress through beautiful art. Follow her on Instagram @The_Gritty_Artist  or send her an email at [email protected]

Sandra runs the Chronic Wellness Tips on CHLY 101.7 in Nanaimo BC, Check it out here: www.CHLY.ca/listen. Listen to her story with an autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis and her battle with breast cancer. She has some amazing insights into how to live with chronic disease, and getting through the ups and downs of life. Connect with her below:

Facebook: @chronicwellnessessentials

Instagram:  @chronicwellnesstips

YouTube:   Chronic Wellness Tips

Email: [email protected]

Radio: CHLY 101.7 FM - listen from anywhere at www.chly.ca/listen

Be sure to check out some information about how a healthy ketogenic diet can help reduce inflammation: https://youtu.be/n1tV01c0kHY

Check out “When the Body Says No” By Dr. Gabor Mate to learn more about how your body is actually telling you to stop, but we don’t listen to it! Also, the WIM HOF method, to accelerate your mediation, mind body connection and reduce your stress levels, with the Ice Man!

Also Brené Brown, Check her new podcast Unlocking Us

Listen to Brandon’s amazing story with Type 1 Diabetes and a pancreas only transplant, his fight for life and how being vulnerable not only saved his life, but changed his life as well. Connect with him on Facebook and Instagram @brandonmouwofficial and Twitter @BMouwOfficial. Be sure to like and share our posts!

Tanisha Burke-Wormley is the Creator of “Medical Moms of NICU,” Helping Medical Moms of NICU navigate the medical system with ease! This is a NICU network for NICU Moms to share their story, NICU tips, & medical resources to empower all of us that we are more than capable of handling our child's complex medical care.

Dealing with mental illness and chronic disease can be incredibly hard, the drastic changes you have to make, the medications that you need to take, the list goes on. Listen to Stella’s inspiring story of how she lives with pancreatitis and mental illness, through art! 

"When the body says no" Dr. Gabor Mate

Contact Becky if you would like to get in touch with Stella!