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.
030 What I Wish Doctors Knew About People with Chronic Illness
In this heartfelt open letter, April shares what she wishes every doctor, nurse, and medical professional understood about life with […]
029 Supporting Your Spouse Through Chronic Illness: Matt & Latricia’s Story of Strength and Understanding
💬 Summary (100–150 words): This episode dives into what it really looks like to support a spouse living with chronic […]
028 Building a Business That Works With Your Body (Not Against It)
Hustle culture says if you want it bad enough, you’ll make it happen. Chronic illness says, “Not so fast.” In […]
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.
