Illness In The Family

Dr. Maddie discusses the impact of COVID-19 within the chronic illness community, the psychological impact of COVID-19 and supporting our community. Finally, Dr. Maddie shares information about her new podcast show launching in April.

In this episode our guest Manasi shared her experience getting diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. She discusses the unique struggles that affected her in her teens until receiving a diagnosis in her mid-twenties.

Dr. Madeline announces the launch of the new podcast named Feeling Seen with Dr. Madeline. The current podcast will be on hiatus starting in April. Details about the new podcast and plans for the future will be discussed.

Dr. Madeline announces the relaunch of the podcast in March 2020.

In this episode of the illness in the family podcast you will meet Cheryl and her struggles with colitis. Cheryl is a Holistic Nutritionist and 500-hr Certified Yoga Teacher. She teaches healthy food and lifestyle choices for optimal health and wellbeing with special expertise in digestive health and mind-body connection. In this episode is discusses her journey from diagnosis to now and the adjustments made in her life.

Kayla shares her story of being a caregiver for both her mother and brother. She discusses her life living in a homeless shelter, being in the foster care system, divorce and caring for her loved ones. Her inspiring story illustrates the power of hope and resilience.

In this episode, you will meet Ali. Ali is a professional who attended an inpatient hospital to treat an eating disorder and depression. She is now thriving with her husband while she teaches others about the recovery process.

In this episode, Dr. Madeline Ofina will discuss the definition of stigma and how it can impact families, communities, and self-image. Dr. Ofina takes a deeper dive into current mental health stereotypes and asks us to look within ourselves and explore our own biases around mental health and chronic illnesses.

In this episode, you will meet Jasmine. Jasmine discusses her experience of having a parent with multiple chronic illnesses and learning to find balance while attending to her Mother's needs.

In this episode, you will meet Paula. Paula discusses living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and finding support from her Wife and her doctor. She shares her experience of stigma and being seen as "ill" in the eyes of the public. Finally, she discusses the power of gratefulness and believing in yourself.