Monica Michelle is joined by author & personal trainer John K. Frazier.

John lives with ankylosing spondylitis.

In this episode, Monica and John discuss: 

• John’s work as a physical trainer and author
• Chronic pain comparisons
• Personal triumph

TIMESTAMPS

00:50 - John’s business & diagnosis

07:19 - Chronic pain olympics

09:31 - Talking about & hiding a diagnosis

15:09 - Personal triumph

18:24 - Staying in the present

23:29 - The superman complex

The full transcript and all links mentioned can be found on the episode page on invisiblenotbroken.com

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Monica Michelle is joined by musician Laura Mustard.

Laura lives with VATER syndrome.

In this episode, Monica and Laura discuss: 

• Laura’s inspiration for her upcoming musical EP.
• How Laura’s illness impacted her recent relationship & self-image.
• Laura’s creative process, new music, and social media pressure.

TIMESTAMPS

00:30 - Laura’s new EP / Monica’s recent COVID experience

05:32 - Relationships with chronic illness

11:20 - Image and self acceptance with disability

15:32 - Laura’s creative process and current projects

20:05 - Pursuing creativity despite social media attention

The full transcript and all links mentioned can be found on the episode page on invisiblenotbroken.com

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Monica Michelle is joined by author Amanda Chay.

Amanda lives with Sjögren’s and Lupus.

In this episode, Monica and Amanda discuss: 

• Amanda’s book & diagnosis
• Outlooking on work & writing
• Navigating chronic illness with kids & family

TIMESTAMPS

00:26 - Intro + The Girlfriend’s Guide to Lupus

02:17 - Amanda’s diagnosis

10:09 - Amanda’s outlook on writing

17:11 - Navigating chronic illness with kids & family

23:29 - Labels and roles

26:24 - Flare reads & closing remarks

The full transcript and all links mentioned can be found on the episode page on invisiblenotbroken.com

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Monica Michelle is joined by author Alexis Kline.

Alexis lives with Dysautonomia.

In this episode, Monica and Alexis discuss: 

• Being a sick teenager
• Having an isolated diagnosis
• Productivity workflows

TIMESTAMPS

00:28 - Alexis’s diagnosis & dog

07:18 - Sick teenager road map

10:00 - Alexis’s book & workflow

16:25 - Having an isolated diagnosis

20:50 - Wildlife photography, purchases 

The full transcript and all links mentioned can be found on the episode page on invisiblenotbroken.com

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Monica Michelle is joined by author Emily Falcon.

Emily lives with ALCAPA.

In this episode, Monica and Emily discuss: 

• Growing up sick
• Post-surgery support
• Having a public body
• Self-motivation and adventuring

TIMESTAMPS

00:28 - Being a sick kid & Emily’s book title

07:28 - Mortality

10:16 - Portrayal of disability in media

12:21 - Post-surgery support

19:23 - Having a public body

23:43 - Self-motivation

29:46 - Emily’s tips for adventures

The full transcript and all links mentioned can be found on the episode page on invisiblenotbroken.com

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Monica Michelle is joined by writer and entrepreneur Micaela Hoo.

Micaela lives with Lyme disease, bartonella, babesia, mold toxicity, parasite overgrowth, candida overgrowth, Hashimoto's disease, and Morgellons disease.

In this episode, Monica and Micaela discuss: 

• Micaela's diagnosis story
• Healthcare insurance

TIMESTAMPS

00:24 - The start of Micaela’s diagnosis journey

14:42 - Gastroparesis & Micaela’s research

16:52 - Healthcare insurance, wait times, and bad docs

21:52 - Micaela’s research pays off

25:52 - Medical closure

29:33 - Micaela’s businesses

The full transcript and all links mentioned can be found on the episode page on invisiblenotbroken.com

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Monica Michelle is joined by physical therapist Rita White.

Rita lives with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Mast Cell Activation syndrome, and POTS.

In this episode, Monica and Rita discuss: 

• Rita’s work as a physical therapist
• Toxic productivity mentality
• Happiness from self-understanding and patience

TIMESTAMPS

00:38 - Rita’s diagnosis and job

04:58 - “pushing through the pain”

14:10 - handling bad days & Rita’s business

19:28 - productivity and patience

26:16 - favorite purchases under $100 & closing remarks

The full transcript and all links mentioned can be found on the episode page on invisiblenotbroken.com

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Monica Michelle is joined by author Sara Staggs.

Sara lives with epilepsy.

In this episode, Monica and Sara discuss: 

• Being a full-time creative with a disability
• Pregnancy & parenting
• Disability disclosure
• Chronic illness in media

TIMESTAMPS

00:30 - Sara’s writing process

06:03 - Sara’s diagnosis & college

09:44 - Pregnancy & parenting

13:37 - Disability disclosure in dating and parenting

19:17 - Characters with chronic illness

24:36 - Seizure first aid and life with epilepsy

27:37 - Favorite purchases under $100

The full transcript and all links mentioned can be found on the episode page on invisiblenotbroken.com

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Monica Michelle is once again joined by musician, chef, and activist Dione Bullard.

Dione lives with End Stage Renal Disease.

In this episode, Monica and Dione discuss: 

• Favorite TV shows
• Favorite books
• Moments of delight
• Parenting

TIMESTAMPS

02:20 - Platonic

11:42 - Somewhere Boy

14:09 - More favorite shows

21:38 - Favorite books

26:17 - Appreciating moments of delight

30:42 - Parenting through guided experience

Series mentioned in this episode

Available on Apple TV+

• Platonic
• Silo
• Foundation
• Dickinson

Available on Hulu

• Somewhere Boy
• The Righteous Gemstones
• Bewitched

Available on Netflix

• Bridgerton
• Glamorous
• DAHMER

Other

• I Am a Virgo - Available on Prime Video
• Our Flag Means Death - Available on (HBO) Max
• The Life and Times of Total Made Grace

The full transcript and all links mentioned can be found on the episode page on invisiblenotbroken.com

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Monica Michelle is joined by activist Cosmo C.

Cosmo lives with porphyria, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and fibromyalgia.

In this episode, Monica and Cosmo discuss: 

• Pets
• LARPing
• Disability income and surviving on it
• Privilege and Prejudice

TIMESTAMPS

00:33 - Cats and LARPing

12:05 - Adulting on disability income

22:01 - Privilege and prejudice

31:19 - Deadlines, speech, and steroids

The full transcript and all links mentioned can be found on the episode page on invisiblenotbroken.com

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