Chronically Planned: Faith, Planning and Healing With Chronic Illness

Faith Over Fear: Gabby's Story & the Power of Community Through Chronic Illness


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In this episode, I’m joined by Gabby, lupus warrior and founder of The L Life, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women living with lupus. Gabby opens up about her diagnosis in 2012 during college, the mental and physical toll it took, and how her faith helped her shift from fear to purpose.

We talk about the realities of living with a chronic illness—like losing friendships, navigating mobility challenges, and learning to create new joy on your own terms. Gabby shares what it really means to build community from a place of pain and how she’s using her voice to advocate for women who often feel unseen.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or years into your journey, this conversation is a reminder that you're not alone. There is power in your story, and healing often starts in community.

💜 What We Talk About:

  • Gabby’s lupus journey and diagnosis during college

  • The mindset shift of faith over fear

  • Navigating friendship and isolation with chronic illness

  • The mission behind The L Life nonprofit

  • Her L.A.F.E. initiative (Living And Fighting Every day)

  • Embracing advocacy, empowerment, and purpose

  • Encouragement for anyone feeling defeated or overwhelmed

    🧡 Key Takeaways:

  • Community changes everything—Gabby created The L Life to remind others they don’t have to go through lupus alone.

  • Faith over fear isn’t just a quote—it’s a survival tool.

  • Lupus can change your life, but it doesn’t erase your purpose.

  • You can lose relationships and still gain something deeper through advocacy, healing, and self-discovery.

    • Collaboration > competition—we rise higher together.


    🔊 Notable Quotes:


  • “Keep going—the better day will come.”
    “The race is not given to the swift.”
    “I feel like I’m that turtle.”

    📌 Resources + Connect With Gabby:


    👉 Follow Gabby on Instagram: @the_llifeofficial
    👉 Learn more about The L Life: https://thel-life.org
    👉 Support the L.A.F.E. Initiative: https://thel-life.org/initiatives

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    Chronically Planned: Faith, Planning and Healing With Chronic IllnessBy Shedrica Shante | Chronically Planned Podcast

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