021 Faith, Chronic Illness, and Motherhood with Keyundra Thompson
What does it look like to navigate lupus, POTS, and motherhood—all while raising a medically complex child and building a […]
020 When God Doesn’t Heal: Holding on to Faith with Chronic Illness
This episode is for the ones holding faith in one hand and pain in the other. I share my honest […]
019 Faith, Planning, and Living Fully with Lupus: A Conversation with Shedrica Holmes of Chronically Planned
In this candid conversation, Shedrica opens up about her lupus diagnosis journey, the mental and emotional battles of living with […]
018 RV Life, Illness, and Getting Rid of the Crap That Weighs You Down
This episode dives into the hidden emotional weight of starting over with chronic illness. What happens when you’ve finally made […]
017 Helping Someone End Well: Faith, Caregiving, and Letting Go with Rachel K. Schneider
This episode dives into Rachel’s story of loving and losing her husband to ALS and how she helped him “end […]
016 I’m too young for mobility aids
If you’ve ever felt embarrassed to use a cane, walker, or scooter because of your age or how “healthy” you […]
015 Finding Purpose Through Pain: Melissa Smith on Chronic Illness, Faith, and Supporting Other Women
Melissa Smith was born with cerebral palsy, lives with multiple chronic conditions, and has survived a life-threatening surgery. But her […]
014 What Chronic Illness Is Teaching Me About Trusting God
Faith isn’t always easy when your body won’t cooperate and your plans constantly fall apart. In this raw and personal […]
013 High-Functioning Depression, Motherhood, and Mental Health with Kristen Van Horn
Episode Description What does depression really look like? For Kristen Van Horn, it didn’t mean crying in bed or skipping […]
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.
