012 Is Traveling Off the Table Now?

(Traveling with Chronic Illness Doesn’t Have to Mean Giving Up) Thinking of canceling travel plans because of chronic illness? In […]

011 Grieving the life you thought you’d have (with Jobeth Polley)

I’m joined by JoBeth Polley, a certified grief recovery specialist who shares her own heartbreaking story and offers hope and […]

010 What to Do When You’re Sick on Top of a Chronic Illness

(Managing flare-ups, infections, and setbacks without losing your mind) In this episode of The Invisible Illness Club, we’re talking about […]

009 Pilates for Chronic Pain and Recovery:

Jessica McGarvey’s Journey from Injury to Empowerment What happens when the body you’ve always relied on breaks down? Jessica McGarvey […]

008 Chronic Illness is a Full-Time Job

And that’s why I said “no” If you’ve ever felt guilty for saying no, this one’s for you. Let’s talk […]

007 Reclaiming Joy with Chronic Illness:

Nicole Roth on Healing Hashimoto’s, Setting Boundaries, and Restoring Your Health In this episode, I’m joined by Nicole Roth—a Health […]

006 Running a Business from Bed with Chronic Illness

Let’s get real: not all entrepreneurs start their day with a latte and a color-coded calendar. Some of us start […]

005 When Your Labs Scare You: Navigating Kidney Issues with Chronic Illness

I know this wasn’t the most uplifting episode—but I also know how lonely it feels to sit with scary lab […]

004 Grieving Life Before Chronic Illness

When You Can’t Do Normal Anymore Memorable Quotes: Links: Follow me at: Transcription Hey friend, welcome back to The Invisible […]

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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.

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