Made Visible

Melissa Bernstein, co-founder of Melissa & Doug, discusses her struggles with existential depression and how she uses writing and creating to cope. She also talks about the importance of embracing all emotions, utilizing daily practices for resilience, and creating her latest company, Lifelines, to help people be more present and get more in touch with their senses and emotions.

For more information about Melissa Bernstein and Lifelines, visit our website at madevisiblestories.com/podcast

Please note: This podcast is intended to provide information and education and is not intended to provide you with a diagnosis or treatment advice. You should consult with a licensed or registered healthcare professional about your individual condition and circumstance.

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A brief reminder about Mental Health Awareness Month and the tribute to my friend, Phil Kohn.

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We're 3+ years into the COVID-19 pandemic and it's impossible to deny that life still doesn't feel quite the same as pre-pandemic. We're all saddled with the trauma of a life-threatening illness, the isolation and fear we experienced. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, clinical psychologist Dr. Michelle Chung helps us navigate this new world in a healthier way. In this episode, Dr. Chung discusses the many hidden traumas people incurred during the pandemic, including losing relationships, worsened social skills, and of course, the long-term effects of all the stress and emotions. She shares some of the coping strategies she uses with her patients, as well as some great advice for processing trauma and stress in other parts of life.

For more information about Dr. Chung and Psychology In Practice, visit our website at madevisiblestories.com/podcast.

Please note: This podcast is intended to provide information and education and is not intended to provide you with a diagnosis or treatment advice. You should consult with a licensed or registered healthcare professional about your individual condition and circumstance.

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Surely we've all heard someone say, "Oh, I'm so OCD!" at least once in our lives. But what is it really like to live with this clinical diagnosis? How is everyday life managed, and how often does it affect people and their ability to live an uninterrupted, fulfilled life? In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Allison Raskin, noted podcaster, writer, and mental health advocate, joins the podcast this week to shed light on these questions. As a content creator, Allison has been able to share her methods and experiences in hopes of supporting to those who are feeling lost or misunderstood as a result of mental illness.

For more information about Allison and her journey, visit our website at madevisiblestories.com/podcast.

Please note: This podcast is intended to provide information and education and is not intended to provide you with a diagnosis or treatment advice. You should consult with a licensed or registered healthcare professional about your individual condition and circumstance.

This podcast aims to change the conversation around invisible illnesses and we need your help! Support our mission by sharing this episode and leaving a review!

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This episode provides an in-depth look into my life navigating a rare primary immunodeficiency, Hyper IgE Syndrome after ten years of not being diagnosed and almost three decades of hiding my condition. I share all the bumps along the way to launching Made Visible, and the how and why behind the show.

For more information about my journey, what I'm up to next, or to sign up for writing classes, visit our website at madevisiblestories.com/podcast.

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Dating on an app is challenging. But have you experienced dating on mainstream apps while also living with a disability, chronic, or invisible illness? After disclosing that she was disabled on mainstream dating apps, Jacqueline Child would often be ghosted and disappointed in the dating experience. Jacqueline and her sister Alexa decided it was time to develop Dateability, an app that eliminates the worry of being misunderstood, ghosted, or berated with questions, focusing instead on a user base that is inclusive and informed. In this episode, Jacqueline and Alexa speak about the importance of launching their app together, the value they each provide and why they think it's so important to create opportunities for people with disabilities and invisible illnesses to safely connect.

For more information about Jacqueline and Alexa's venture, visit our website at madevisiblestories.com/podcast.

Please note: This podcast is intended to provide information and education and is not intended to provide you with a diagnosis or treatment advice. You should consult with a licensed or registered healthcare professional about your individual condition and circumstance.

This podcast aims to change the conversation around invisible illnesses, and we need your help!

Support our mission by sharing this episode and leaving a review!

Almost all of us will assume a caregiving role for a close loved one at some point in our lives. When is the correct time to start mentally preparing? Do you think you'd feel comfortable administering treatments that deeply affect your loved one's quality of life? How do these people balance caregiving and their careers? Kate Washington, author of Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America provides insight into the world of caregiving. Kate details her experience as a caregiver to her ill (former) husband, and explains the sheer number of caregivers in the United States; how to introduce systemic policies to benefit these overworked, often struggling people; and to offer advice to those who have already experienced burnout.

For more information about Kate Washington and her experience, visit our website at madevisiblestories.com/podcast

Please note: This podcast is intended to provide information and education and is not intended to provide you with a diagnosis or treatment advice. You should consult with a licensed or registered healthcare professional about your individual condition and circumstance.

This podcast aims to change the conversation around invisible illnesses, and we need your help!

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Have you ever tried meditation to help manage chronic pain? After realizing that meditation, mindfulness, and compassion practices are transformational in how we relate to what is happening to us, Dr. Christiane Wolf found a passion in teaching it to others. Internationally known as a Mindfulness and Insight Meditation teacher, she explains the connection between chronic pain and mindfulness and how it can help people who are silently struggling. Through her years of education and experience with the mind-body connection, she believes that everyone can benefit from the practice of mindfulness, regardless of their background or current struggles.

For more information about Dr. Christiane Wolf and her journey, visit our website at madevisiblestories.com/podcast

Please note: This podcast is intended to provide information and education and is not intended to provide you with a diagnosis or treatment advice. You should consult with a licensed or registered healthcare professional about your individual condition and circumstance.

Support for this episode comes from Credo. Credo was founded in 2015 in San Francisco. Credo currently operates a robust online business, along with 12 stores across the country. The company's trailblazing brand standard, The Credo Clean Standard, is actively building a cleaner, more sustainable, more ethical beauty industry. Credo's owned brand portfolio includes Exa Beauty, Follain and EleVen by Venus Williams SPF. Visit bit.ly/madevisiblecredo to start shopping.

This podcast aims to change the conversation around invisible illnesses, and we need your help!

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Website: madvisiblestories.com

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In this episode, Dr. Stella Safo, a board-certified HIV primary care physician and the founder of Just Equity For Health, talks about healthcare redesign and equity. She discusses her personal journey into healthcare and how her commitment to social justice led her to found her company. She also dives into the stigma surrounding HIV and chronic illnesses, and the work she's done to advocate for equitable care delivery across all sectors of medicine. Join us as we explore Dr. Safo's journey to becoming a healthcare advocate and her dedication to making healthcare accessible for all.

For more information about Dr. Stella Safo and Just Equity For Health, visit our website at madevisiblestories.com/podcast

Please note: This podcast is intended to provide information and education and is not intended to provide you with a diagnosis or treatment advice. You should consult with a licensed or registered healthcare professional about your individual condition and circumstance.

Support for this episode comes from Credo. Credo was founded in 2015 in San Francisco. Credo currently operates a robust online business, along with 12 stores across the country. The company's trailblazing brand standard, The Credo Clean Standard, is actively building a cleaner, more sustainable, more ethical beauty industry. Credo's owned brand portfolio includes Exa Beauty, Follain and EleVen by Venus Williams SPF. Visit bit.ly/madevisiblecredo to start shopping.

This podcast aims to change the conversation around invisible illnesses and we need your help!

Support our mission by sharing this episode and leaving a review!

Join the conversation and connect with us online!

Website: madvisiblestories.com

Facebook: madevisiblestories

Instagram: @madevisiblestories

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Step into the life of Isaac Zablocki as he shares his personal journey of living with dysgraphia - a neurological condition that affects one's ability to write. Isaac opens up about how his experience with dysgraphia has helped shape his professional career as the co-founder of ReelAbilities, a groundbreaking film festival that celebrates the talents of people with disabilities and champions for their representation on screen.

For more information about Isaac and ReelAbilities, visit our website at madevisiblestories.com/podcast

Please note: This podcast is intended to provide information and education and is not intended to provide you with a diagnosis or treatment advice. You should consult with a licensed or registered healthcare professional about your individual condition and circumstance.

An 8-week writing class for people living with or affected by invisible illness. Write, share and connect with others in a safe and supportive space. This class will also include guest teachers who will share their experience with writing, sharing and publishing their invisible illness stories. Class begins March 29th. Click here to learn more!

This podcast aims to change the conversation around invisible illnesses and we need your help! Support our mission by sharing this episode and leaving a review!

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