039 Chronic Illness, Identity, and Faith: Bethany Bacon on Being Seen Beyond Symptoms
Bethany shares her hydrocephalus journey, a life shaped by faith, and how she’s learning to live seen—without illness or others’ opinions defining her.
038 Starting a New Year With Chronic Illness: Hope When Your Body Is on High Alert
Starting the year tired, in appointments, and waiting on answers — this episode is about choosing quiet hope in a […]
037 End of Year Reflection for chronic illness
This year might not have gone to plan — but look how much you’ve adapted. In this end of year […]
036 Holiday Survival Mode: How to Set Boundaries and Still Feel Loved
If you’ve ever left a holiday gathering completely wiped out, this episode’s for you. We’re talking about how to protect […]
035 When Gratitude Feels Forced — Finding Thanks in the Mess
If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at gratitude lists, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about finding real, grounded […]
034 The Crash After the Feast — How to Rest Without Guilt
After the chaos of celebration comes the part no one talks about: the crash. Post holiday rest isn’t optional when […]
033 A Chronic Illness Gratitude Message From My Heart to Yours
Before we wrap up the year, I wanted to pause and share a little chronic illness gratitude — not the polished kind, the real kind.
032 Why Asking for Help Feels So Dang Hard
Struggling to ask for help while living with chronic illness? You’re not alone. This episode unpacks the guilt, pride, and mindset shifts behind learning to ask
031 Boundaries, MS & Chronic Illness Entrepreneurship (with Stephanie Boyle)
VA founder Stephanie Boyle on MS, boundaries without guilt, parenting through flares, and growing as a chronic illness entrepreneurship at a sustainable pace.
Meet Your Host
I'm April. I live with Ankylosing Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia, migraines, and anxiety. I went undiagnosed for many years, feeling like I was crazy. I knew something was wrong, more than “just being a woman”, but felt like no one was really listening to me. I was finally diagnosed at the age of 44 and began to get medical help for my diagnosis. It was a relief to finally feel seen and heard.
I recently felt a push from God to start The Invisible Illness Club as a way to help encourage and bring practical ideas to other women struggling with similar chronic illnesses. I know what it feels like to feel so alone, and no one should have to feel that way, that's why I started this community.
