Still Feeling Foggy? This Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Routine

In this week’s episode of Lupus Speaks & Chronically Planned, I’m joined by my dear friend, Roxanne Lerner — a yoga teacher, holistic health coach, and lupus warrior who’s been on this journey since 2010.

Roxanne opens up about how lupus changed her life — from subtle symptoms to a full diagnosis — and how she slowly started to rebuild her wellness through yoga, mindfulness, and connection. What started as a personal journey has now become a powerful mission: helping others living with chronic illness find calm, clarity, and confidence in their bodies again.

We talked about the unique challenges that come with planning for pregnancy while managing lupus, how stress directly affects our health (and even fertility), and the postpartum flare no one tells you about. Roxann shares how yoga helped her slow down, breathe through her fears, and ultimately feel empowered in her body again.

She also shares the heart behind her virtual wellness studio, RL Wellness, where she offers accessible, virtual yoga classes tailored to people with chronic conditions — no pressure, no judgment, just space to heal and connect.

This conversation is a beautiful reminder that healing doesn’t always mean doing more. Sometimes, it means doing less with more intention.

3 Takeaways from This Episode:

💜 Yoga isn’t about doing perfect poses — it’s about listening to your body and creating space to breathe.

💜 Stress management is vital when living with chronic illness, especially if you’re planning for a family.

💜 You don’t have to do this alone. Community, support, and a little humor go a long way.

✨ Favorite Quote from Roxann:

"Yoga became a part of my lupus journey. It wasn’t about perfection — it was about listening, breathing, and honoring my body again."

📲 Connect with Roxann + Book a Session:
Website: www.roxannlerner.com
Instagram: @roxann.lerner
Book a class, workshop, or private session directly through her website.

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→ www.speakpipe.com/LupusspeaksIf you’ve been trying to get clear but still feel overwhelmed or disconnected — this episode might just be the gentle nudge you’ve been waiting for. You deserve to feel safe in your body and supported in your wellness journey.

Let this conversation be your invitation to breathe again — one moment, one movement at a time.