Made Visible

As Jaime Walden explains, navigating Crohn's disease is a little different than navigating other illnesses. Long story short: you might spend a lot of time being trapped in the bathroom. On today's episode, we talk about Jaime's long journey to a diagnosis, how she manages the often painful symptoms of a Crohn's flare, the emotional component of this invisible illness. This episode is the first time that Jaime is sharing a deep glimpse into her health, and she does so with incredible honesty and humor.

Learn more about Jaime and check out the show notes here.

Follow Made Visible on Instagram. Join our online community here.

Provide us with feedback on the podcast here.

Corinne Gray was diagnosed with depression during university, but for most of her 20s, she didn't deal with her diagnosis head on. On today's episode, Corinne and I talk about her decision to start managing her symptoms, and what living with depression has been like for her (including her experience as a caregiver for her husband, who has leukemia). We also talk about neurodiversity and inclusion, and the central role of these concepts in URevolution, a digital magazine she started with her husband.

Learn more about Corinne and check out the show notes here.

Follow Made Visible on Instagram. Join the Made Visible Community here.

Provide us with feedback on the podcast here.

For Erica Matluck, part of her job as a naturopathic doctor is to be a teacher. By providing education to her patients, she aims to make them feel empowered about their health. On today's episode, Erica and I talk about what drove her to explore naturopathic medicine, and why she looks at the big picture of physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health. We also chat about the philosophies of naturopathic medicine, and her belief in the connection between our minds, belief systems, and ability to heal.

Learn more about Erica and check out the show notes here.

Follow Made Visible on Instagram and Facebook.

Provide us with feedback on the podcast here.

When Ashley Weiss was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, it changed everything in her life. On today's episode, Ashley and I talk about the realities of living with POTS, the difficult diagnostic testing she went through, and the decision to postpone her wedding. We also talk about adjusting to life with chronic illness (including grieving for her old self), how chronic illness has opened her up to new opportunities, and why her mantra is to take things one day at a time.

Learn more about Ashley and check out the show notes here.

Follow Made Visible on Instagram and Facebook.

Provide us with feedback on the podcast here.

Adrienne Nolan-Smith isn't interested in healthcare approaches that slap a band-aid on the problem. For her, it's about getting to the root cause. On today's episode, Adrienne and I talk about her diagnosis with Lyme disease at age 9, and how her mom's pursuit to find her treatment options led to some unconventional scenarios, but also helped her find remission. We also talk about the importance of root cause medicine, and how patients have to advocate for themselves in today's healthcare system.

Learn more about Adrienne and check out the show notes here.

Follow Made Visible on Instagram and Facebook.

Provide us with feedback on the podcast here.

Growing up, Russell Markus didn't understand his mom's chronic pain, but severe knee pain as an adult made him realize the reality of what she had been dealing with for decades. On today's episode, Russell and I talk about his shift in awareness about his mom's experience, and how he chose to start Lily CBD before CBD was the trend it is today. We also talk about the complexities of the cannabis world, the impact of pharmaceuticals, and what people should know if they're new to CBD but ready to explore.

Learn more about Russell and check out the show notes here.

Follow Made Visible on Instagram and Facebook.

Provide us with feedback on the podcast here.

After undergoing a preventative double mastectomy in 2014, Erika Stallings told a therapist that she felt her life now had to have a lot of meaning. After all, she had just done this radical thing to save her own life. On today's episode, Erika and I talk about why she didn't immediately pursue BRCA testing after learning her mom has a mutation, the racial disparities in genetic testing that impact Black women, and how she navigated surgery and recovery with the help of some great friends and doctors.

Learn more about Erika and check out the show notes here.

Follow Made Visible on Instagram and Facebook.

Provide us with feedback on the podcast here.

About five years ago, Martel Catalano realized she couldn't ignore her chronic condition (retinitis pigmentosa) any longer. On today's episode, Martel and I talk about why she decided to lean into her diagnosis and address her stress about her condition, and how she hopes Beyond My Battle will help other people with illnesses and disabilities do the same. We also talk about what it's like to live with a visual impairment that's invisible to others, and how she handles moments of misunderstanding.

Learn more about Martel and check out the show notes here.

Follow Made Visible on Instagram and Facebook.

Provide us with feedback on the podcast here.

Interior design star Genevieve Gorder wants to live in the light, not in her illness. What does that mean, exactly? For Genevieve, who has both Lyme disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, it means refusing to stake her identity in her health challenges. On today's episode, Genevieve talks to me about the role that learning plays in her journey with Lyme and Hashimoto's, how a home can be healing, and how she maintains her sense of positivity and remains mightier than her illness.

This episode previously aired on February 5, 2019.

Learn more about Genevieve and check out the show notes here.

Follow Made Visible on Instagram and Facebook.

Provide us with feedback on the podcast here.

When Rachel Trobman was diagnosed with non-specific connective tissue disease, the rheumatologist who diagnosed her showed her that healthcare could go beyond personalized: it could be humanized. Today, that principle plays out on Ouchie, an app for pain management created by Upside Health, the company she co-founded. On today's episode, Rachel and I talk about treating the symptoms versus the disease, and how Ouchie supports people so that they can live their lives while managing their pain.

Learn more about Rachel and check out the show notes here.

Follow Made Visible on Instagram and Facebook.

Provide us with feedback on the podcast here.