Feeling like your old self is gone forever? You’re not alone — grief after chronic illness or autoimmune diagnosis is real, and this episode shows how to navigate it with hope and self-compassion.If you’re grieving your old life after a chronic illness or autoimmune diagnosis, this episode is for you.Living with chronic illness isn’t just about managing symptoms — it’s about navigating grief. Grief for your former self, your independence, and the “normal” life you thought you’d have.In this episode of the Invisible Strength Podcast, Karin Wagner and Chris Burton explore:How grief can show up as anger, anxiety, or frustration — not just sadnessWhy “going back to normal” isn’t realistic, and how to embrace your new eraThe importance of community, kindness, and self-compassion in healingHow to honor your old self while building hope for the future✨ Key Takeaways:✅Grief is part of the chronic illness journey✅Loss of independence and normalcy is common and valid✅Your story isn’t over — strength comes from adapting and moving forward⏱ Chapters:00:00 Understanding Grief Beyond Loss09:17 Navigating the Waves of Grief18:41 The Role of Community in Grief27:49 Finding Hope and Self-Actualization36:56 Supporting Caregivers and Building Resilience💬 Comment below: What part of your “old life” have you grieved most? Sharing helps others feel less alone.🔔 Subscribe for honest conversations about chronic illness, autoimmune life, and finding strength in the journey.➡️ Check out Invisible Strength stories, merch, and more at Invisible Strength ✨ We appreciate you supporting autoimmune warriors!⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This content is not medical advice. It’s for general education and sharing experiences. Consult a healthcare professional before making changes to your care.#ChronicIllness #AutoimmuneDisease #GriefJourney #InvisibleStrengthPodcast👉 Follow us: @UnseenYetUnstoppable on Instagram & YouTube

What does it mean to be truly unstoppable? 💪

In this episode of the Invisible Strength Podcast, we sit down with Brian Ung, the face behind the Instagram account Ungstoppable.

Diagnosed with scleroderma in his early 20s and later with lupus nephritis, Brian opens up about the physical, emotional, and mental challenges of living with autoimmune diseases — and how he continues to thrive against all odds.

From the shock of diagnosis to the joy of dunking a basketball 🏀 (yes, really!), Brian shares:

✨ His journey navigating lupus & scleroderma

✨ The importance of mental health and community support

✨ How men can overcome stigma around talking about illness

✨ Holistic strategies + promising new treatments like CAR-T therapy

✨ What “unstoppable” truly means when life throws you challenges

This conversation is packed with hope, resilience, and practical wisdom for anyone navigating chronic illness — or supporting someone who is.

➡️ Check out Invisible Strength stories, merch, and more at linktr.ee/invisiblestrength ✨ We appreciate you supporting autoimmune warriors!

👉 Follow us: @UnseenYetUnstoppable on Instagram & YouTube💬

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more stories of warriors, allies, and advocates living Unseen Yet Unstoppable.#Lupus #Scleroderma #AutoimmuneDisease #InvisibleStrengthPodcast #Unstoppable

⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Always consult a medical professional before starting any wellness practice.

We’re celebrating 50 episodes of the Invisible Strength Podcast! 🎉

Living with an autoimmune condition can feel isolating, but you are not alone.

In this milestone episode, hosts Karin Wagner and Chris Burton reflect on the most powerful stories and lessons shared so far—reminding us that community, courage, and hope are stronger than diagnosis.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

• Why your dreams don’t have to end after diagnosis

• The role of small goals in building resilience

• How rest counts as progress, not failure

• Ways to find self-worth beyond productivity

• The power of community when facing chronic illness

💜 Giveaway Alert:Nominate someone who shows Invisible Strength!👉 Tag them in the episode comments on YouTube OR on Instagram👉 Be sure to tag us @unseenyetunstoppable to qualify

They could win an Invisible Strength hat or Autoimmune Allies bag!

🌐 Explore Community resources: 👉 InvigorateYourJourney.com

📌 Don’t miss future episodes—subscribe, rate & share to spread Invisible Strength.📌 FOLLOW US + CONNECT:🎧 Full Podcast on Apple & Spotify🔗 Resources & community: linktr.ee/invisiblestrength📸 Instagram: @unseenyetunstoppable

⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Always consult a medical professional before starting any wellness practice.

In this powerful interview, Roxanne Lerner shares her inspiring journey from confusion and pain to empowerment and healing after being diagnosed with lupus. If you or someone you love is navigating chronic illness, this episode is packed with wisdom, science-backed tools, and emotional honesty you won’t want to miss.🔥 WATCH IF YOU WANT TO:✔️ Understand autoimmune disease through a real, relatable story✔️ Learn how mindfulness, yoga & gratitude aid healing✔️ Discover how to build your personalized wellness plan✔️ Find support and hope without falling into “false hope”🌿 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:✔️ The first signs of chronic illness most people overlook✔️ Why “dating around” for doctors & support groups matters✔️ How to shift from surviving to thriving with autoimmune disease✔️ The science of gratitude: change your brain, change your life✔️ How Roxanne created balance with yoga, breathwork, and walking💬 “Lupus is the greatest lesson—it taught me to slow down.”💬 “Support can be more healing than any medication.”👇 Chapters & Key Takeaways00:00 Intro to Roxanne's Journey01:03 Unexplained Symptoms & Diagnosis04:23 How She Navigated Her New Reality08:45 Using Mindfulness as Medicine12:35 Mindset Shifts That Sparked Healing16:42 Life Lessons from Lupus21:35 Why Gratitude Literally Changes the Brain26:21 Finding Her Healing Community32:29 Science-Backed Healing Practices34:05 Staying Consistent When Energy Is Low37:25 Sharing Vulnerabilities to Build Connection40:40 Roxanne’s Vision: A Wellness Community That Heals👇 Drop a 💜 in the comments if you’ve ever felt misunderstood in your health journey. You’re not alone.📌 FOLLOW US + CONNECT:🔗 Resources & community: linktr.ee/invisiblestrength📸 Instagram: @unseenyetunstoppable🧘‍♀️ More with Roxanne: roxannelerner.com🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to help spread awareness, hope, and healing.⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Always consult a medical professional before starting any wellness practice.#LupusAwareness #AutoimmuneHealing #MindBodyWellness #ChronicIllnessSupport #GratitudeHeals #RoxanneLerner #WellnessJourney #FunctionalMedicine #MindfulnessForHealing #PodcastHighlights #ChronicIllnessCommunity #YouGotThisKid @unseenyetunstoppable ‪@baddestchaplain @RLWellness‬

Struggling with inflammation, chronic symptoms, or autoimmune flares?

RA Warrior and professional chef Laura Rodriguez shares her game-changing cooking hacks that make anti-inflammatory eating simple, sustainable, and satisfying.

From food chaining to time-saving sheet pan meals, Laura breaks down practical strategies to help you eat clean—without the overwhelm.

Discover how her EPIC Method starts with mindset, explores what to eat during flares, and reveals what ingredients to avoid to feel your best.

🔍 What You’ll Take Away:

✅ Easy anti-inflammatory cooking hacks (no chef skills required)

✅ How to prep meals that reduce flare-ups and fatigue

✅ Mold exposure & hidden triggers for autoimmune symptoms

✅ The science of food chaining and healthy swaps

✅ Tools & mindset tips for sustainable healing

✅ Why “Nothing tastes as good as flare-free feels”

🧰 Community Recommended Resources:🎁 The Autoimmune Foodies Survival Guide 👉 https://www.cheflaurarodriguez.com/survival📥 Linktr.ee/invisiblestrength

🌐 More at: invigorateyourjourney.com/nutrition

💬Have you tried flare-free cooking? Drop your questions or favorite hacks in the comments 👇

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more real-talk on healing, wellness, and autoimmune life.

🩺 Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making dietary changes.

When life threw Victoria Gibbs a curveball with a life-threatening lupus diagnosis, she didn’t give up — she transformed. In this inspiring episode, Victoria shares her journey from the fast-paced world of finance to becoming a professional yoga instructor and wellness advocate. 💫Victoria opens up about the harsh realities of living with lupus nephritis, the power of self-care, and how yoga helped her reclaim her strength, both physically and mentally. If you’re navigating chronic illness, burnout, or searching for healing, Victoria's story is proof that our greatest challenges can lead to new beginnings.In This Episode You’ll Learn:✔ How lupus nephritis forced Victoria to rethink her life✔ The mindset shifts that helped her stop “pushing through” at all costs✔ Why daily self-care rituals — no matter how small — are non-negotiable✔ How journaling and social media became her lifeline for expression✔ The importance of community and building space for vulnerability✔ Why Victoria believes lupus is both her hardest challenge and her greatest strengthChapters:00:00 From Finance to Yoga: A Transformational Journey10:41 Facing Health Challenges: The Impact of Lupus17:27 The Power of Vulnerability: Sharing the Journey25:18 Living with Lupus: Mindset and Self-Care Strategies32:00 Future Aspirations: Building a Community and Sharing Hope🌿 Recommended Autoimmune Resources: www.invigorateyourjourney.com✨ Connect & Stay Inspired: linktr.ee/invisiblestrengthJoin the Conversation:Have you faced life-changing health challenges? What self-care practices help you cope? Drop us your comments — your voice matters. 💬#LupusAwareness #ChronicIllness #InvisibleStrength #YogaHealing #VictoriaGibbs #AutoimmuneJourneyDISCLAIMER: This content within this video is not medical advice. The purpose of these videos are for general education and to share my own experience. This content should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any health condition. Please consult a healthcare professional before attempting anything in this video.

Feeling drained from constantly pretending to be someone you’re not?

This episode explores the emotional toll of masking ADHD, featuring guest Keren Butcher, also known as The ADHD Alchemist.

You’ll uncover the hidden truths about ADHD that no one talks about—but everyone living it needs to hear.

You’ll not only hear Keren’s raw, relatable story of burnout, belief rewiring, and late diagnosis, but you’ll also get access to a FREE guided EFT tapping session for emotional healing right inside the episode. 🧘‍♀️

💥If you’ve ever felt like you're faking your way through life just to be accepted, this is your permission slip to start unmasking and healing for real.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

✅What masking really is—and how it disconnects you from your true self

✅Why ADHDers often become people-pleasers or perfectionists

✅Tools to recognize when you're masking (and how to stop)

✅How belief coding and EFT tapping can help rewire limiting beliefs

✅The emotional rollercoaster of late ADHD diagnosis

✅How to transform pain into purpose and reclaim your identity

🎧 Whether you're newly diagnosed or just tired of the pressure to "keep it together," this episode will validate your experience and give you tools to show up as your unapologetic self.

✅ Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into mental health, neurodiversity, and self-healing.

#ADHD #MaskingADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth #BeliefCoding #EFTTapping #KerenButcher #TheADHDAlchemist #ADHDAwareness #UnmaskingADHD #ADHDPodcast #Healing

Featured Tools & Resources:🌐Free ADHD Compassionate Guide: www.theadhdalchemist.co.uk/freebie

📖 Community Picks! www.invigorateyourjourney.com

✅ Check out the Latest here with the Invisible Strength Community!

DISCLAIMER: This content within this video is not medical advice. The purpose of these videos are for general education and to share my own experience. This content should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any health condition. Please consult a healthcare professional before attempting anything in this video.

“This doesn’t have to kill you.” Those were the words that helped Kim, diagnosed with Lupus just two months ago, start fighting back against the fear that nearly consumed her.In this raw and unfiltered conversation on the Invisible Strength Podcast, hosts Karin Wagner and Chris Burton ⁨talk with Kim about the emotional minefield of receiving an incurable diagnosis—and how she’s learning to reclaim her life one day at a time.👉 You’ll hear how she’s:💥 Setting firm boundaries, even with family members and unsupportive people, to protect her precious energy💥 Coping with the reality that Lupus has no cure—and the mindset shift that keeps her hopeful💥 Practicing self-kindness: why being consistent doesn’t mean being at 100% every day💥 Managing the mental messes: guilt, perfectionism, and the emotional weight of an autoimmune disease💥 Creating daily routines for healing—movement, prayer, journaling, and giving herself grace💥 Redefining what it means to show up for herself when her body won’t cooperateKim’s journey is only beginning, but her strength and wisdom offer powerful lessons for anyone navigating chronic illness, burnout, or life’s hardest curveballs.✨Chasing dreams despite autoimmune disease - one step at a time!📖 Community Recommended Autoimmune Resources: www.invigorateyourjourney.com ✅ See the Latest here: linktr.ee/invisiblestrengthDISCLAIMER: This content within this video is not medical advice. The purpose of these videos are for general education and to share my own experience. This content should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any health condition. Please consult a healthcare professional before attempting anything in this video.

What if your biggest challenge could become your greatest strength? 💜

In this empowering episode, hosts Karin Wagner and Chris Burton sit down with Brittni Hills, lupus warrior and founder of Well Lupus, to uncover how she turned her diagnosis into a mission—and a movement.

Diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune illness in her 20s, Brittni faced despair, fatigue, and the overwhelming unknown. But through faith, five-minute habits, and community connection, she reclaimed her wellness and now helps others do the same.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, a parent managing chronic illness, or simply tired of feeling alone—this conversation is the spark of hope and direction you need.

🔑 You’ll Learn:

• How to reframe pain and develop a healing mindset

• Tiny daily actions that build energy and reduce inflammation

• How faith, family, and advocacy shaped Brittni’s journey

• Why community support is essential for healing

• The story behind Well Lupus and helping others rise

📌 Chapters:

00:00 Meet Brittni Hills

01:32 Diagnosis & Despair

05:42 Mindset Shifts & Daily Non-Negotiables

10:52 Small Steps Toward Big Change

13:18 Parenting with Lupus

18:20 Climbing the Mountain: Faith & Empowerment

21:09 Creating Well Lupus

23:47 Health Coaching Tips

26:06 Finding Your People

30:07 Myths About Lupus

31:07 Final Thoughts

🎧 Tune in for real stories, real strategies, and radical resilience.
✨ Because you deserve to live well—even with lupus.

📖 Explore resources mentioned: www.invigorateyourjourney.com

In this episode of the Invisible Strength Podcast, host Karin Wagner sits down with Courtney Whitney, creator of  @SjogrensGirlsGuide  explore what it really means to live—parent, work full time, and manage symptoms—with Sjogren's Syndrome.🌿 Courtney opens up about her emotional journey to diagnosis, her favorite daily symptom hacks (like coconut oil, probiotics, and eye misters!), and the power of finding joy in small moments while navigating chronic illness.👩‍👧‍👦 Whether you’re a fellow Spoonie, a parent with autoimmune challenges, or someone seeking real talk about health and self-care, this conversation offers practical tips, heartfelt honesty, and inspiration.🔍 Highlights Include:+Courtney’s “So What?” Theory on guilt-free living+Parenting through flare-ups and fatigue+Game-changing tips: moisturizing eyelids, heat masks & portable eye sprayers+The role of community in chronic illness+Why flexibility is key to sustainable self-care🕒 Chapters:00:00 Intro: Meet Courtney03:36 The Long Road to Diagnosis10:08 Symptom Management 10117:03 The Art of Adapting Routines21:20 Real Talk: Parenting with Sjogren’s27:56 Hacks for Dry Eyes & Travel34:30 Finding Support & Building Community🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to support others navigating invisible illnesses.📲 Follow Courtney on IG: @sjogrensgirlsguide#SjogrensSyndrome #InvisibleIllness #AutoimmuneLife #ChronicIllnessWarrior #InvisibleStrengthPodcast #ParentingWithChronicIllness #SpoonieTips #SelfCareStrategies✨Chasing dreams despite autoimmune disease - one step at a time!Join our Community on Circle (it’s free for our members): https://invisible-strength-autoimmune-warriors-and-allies.circle.so/📖 Community Recommended Autoimmune Resources: https://invigorateyourjourney.comCheck out the Latest here: https://linktr.ee/InvisibleStrength DISCLAIMER: This content within this video is not medical advice. The purpose of these videos are for general education and to share my own experience. This content should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any health condition. Please consult a healthcare professional before attempting anything in this video.