Invisible Not Broken - Chronic Illness Podcast Network
284 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 113 ratingsThe podcast network that speaks to people with chronic illness, invisible illness, disability, and chronic pain.
"Explicitly Sick Podcast" with Monica Michelle + "[Human]care Podcast" with Eva Minkoff
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Episodes
Tech and Disability: What VR Offers the Disabled Community with Sunny Ammerman
March 19, 2024 04:13 - 1 hour - 129 MBMonica Michelle is joined by artist and disability advocate Sunny Ammerman Sunny lives with Septo-optic dysplasia, panhypopituitarism, Optic Nerve Hypoplasia, and is missing a membrane in the brain called the "septum pellucidum". In this episode, Monica and Sunny discuss: Sunny’s complex disorders and how she copes with them Everything VR provides from accessible gaming, social platforms and the potential for better online education. Various VR/AR games and their gameplay Sunny’s VR ...
Reporting on Chronic Illness and Disability with Journalist Julia Metraux
February 26, 2024 17:34 - 39 minutes - 71.9 MBMonica Michelle is joined by Journalist Julia Metraux. Julia lives with vasculitis, mild to moderate hearing loss, and has experienced long COVID. In this episode, Monica and Julia discuss: Julia's diagnosis with vasculitis and how it influences her journalistic lens How community impacts the mental health of those with chronic illness How Julia and Monica find positives and negatives in the internet spaces for chronically ill and disabled folks The politics of how government, busines...
Author of “Pain: The Ultimate Mentor,” Physiotherapist Kevin Hunt
February 05, 2024 15:15 - 31 minutes - 57.7 MBMonica Michelle is joined by author & physiotherapist Kevin Hunt. Kevin lives with chronic pain. In this episode, Monica and Kevin discuss: Kevin’s philosophy of pain management as a physiotherapist who experiences chronic pain. The Hexagon Model, a life-management tool for focusing on what’s important to you. Kevin’s idea behind his new book. Using pain as a guide. TIMESTAMPS 00:34 - Kevin’s work as a physiotherapist specializing in the experience of pain 06:44 - The Hexagon Mod...
Author of “Through the Pain: The Silent Suffering & Triumph of a Personal Trainer”: John K. Frazier
January 16, 2024 19:19 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBMonica Michelle is joined by author & personal trainer John K. Frazier. John lives with ankylosing spondylitis. In this episode, Monica and John discuss: John’s work as a physical trainer and author Chronic pain comparisons Personal triumph TIMESTAMPS 00:50 - John’s business & diagnosis 07:19 - Chronic pain olympics 09:31 - Talking about & hiding a diagnosis 15:09 - Personal triumph 18:24 - Staying in the present 23:29 - The superman complex The full transcript and all links me...
The Creative Process, Self Worth, and Dating with Disability: Laura Mustard
January 02, 2024 01:31 - 31 minutes - 57.1 MBMonica Michelle is joined by musician Laura Mustard. Laura lives with VATER syndrome. In this episode, Monica and Laura discuss: Laura’s inspiration for her upcoming musical EP. How Laura’s illness impacted her recent relationship & self-image. Laura’s creative process, new music, and social media pressure. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Laura’s new EP / Monica’s recent COVID experience 05:32 - Relationships with chronic illness 11:20 - Image and self acceptance with disability 15:32 - Laura’...
Author of “The Girlfriend’s Guide to Lupus”: Amanda Chay
December 19, 2023 01:07 - 30 minutes - 56.6 MBMonica Michelle is joined by author Amanda Chay. Amanda lives with Sjögren’s and Lupus. In this episode, Monica and Amanda discuss: Amanda’s book & diagnosis Outlooking on work & writing Navigating chronic illness with kids & family TIMESTAMPS 00:26 - Intro + The Girlfriend’s Guide to Lupus 02:17 - Amanda’s diagnosis 10:09 - Amanda’s outlook on writing 17:11 - Navigating chronic illness with kids & family 23:29 - Labels and roles 26:24 - Flare reads & closing remarks The full t...
Author of “Compass Points the Way”: Alexis Kline
December 04, 2023 18:22 - 23 minutes - 42.6 MBMonica Michelle is joined by author Alexis Kline. Alexis lives with Dysautonomia. In this episode, Monica and Alexis discuss: Being a sick teenager Having an isolated diagnosis Productivity workflows TIMESTAMPS 00:28 - Alexis’s diagnosis & dog 07:18 - Sick teenager road map 10:00 - Alexis’s book & workflow 16:25 - Having an isolated diagnosis 20:50 - Wildlife photography, purchases The full transcript and all links mentioned can be found on the episode page on invisiblenotbroke...
Author of “From the Sidelines to the Finish Line”: Emily Falcon
November 20, 2023 19:44 - 36 minutes - 67.5 MBMonica Michelle is joined by author Emily Falcon. Emily lives with ALCAPA. In this episode, Monica and Emily discuss: Growing up sick Post-surgery support Having a public body Self-motivation and adventuring TIMESTAMPS 00:28 - Being a sick kid & Emily’s book title 07:28 - Mortality 10:16 - Portrayal of disability in media 12:21 - Post-surgery support 19:23 - Having a public body 23:43 - Self-motivation 29:46 - Emily’s tips for adventures The full transcript and all links ment...
A 26-Year Search for the Right Diagnosis: Micaela Hoo
November 07, 2023 03:10 - 35 minutes - 64.7 MBMonica Michelle is joined by writer and entrepreneur Micaela Hoo. Micaela lives with Lyme disease, bartonella, babesia, mold toxicity, parasite overgrowth, candida overgrowth, Hashimoto's disease, and Morgellons disease. In this episode, Monica and Micaela discuss: Micaela's diagnosis story Healthcare insurance TIMESTAMPS 00:24 - The start of Micaela’s diagnosis journey 14:42 - Gastroparesis & Micaela’s research 16:52 - Healthcare insurance, wait times, and bad docs 21:52 - Micaela...
Patience, Productivity, and the “Push Through Pain” Mindset: Rita White
October 25, 2023 21:31 - 28 minutes - 52.8 MBMonica Michelle is joined by physical therapist Rita White. Rita lives with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Mast Cell Activation syndrome, and POTS. In this episode, Monica and Rita discuss: Rita’s work as a physical therapist Toxic productivity mentality Happiness from self-understanding and patience TIMESTAMPS 00:38 - Rita’s diagnosis and job 04:58 - “pushing through the pain” 14:10 - handling bad days & Rita’s business 19:28 - productivity and patience 26:16 - favorite purchases under...
Navigating Work, Relationships, and Parenting with Epilepsy: Sara Staggs
October 02, 2023 20:33 - 32 minutes - 59 MBMonica Michelle is joined by author Sara Staggs. Sara lives with epilepsy. In this episode, Monica and Sara discuss: Being a full-time creative with a disability Pregnancy & parenting Disability disclosure Chronic illness in media TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Sara’s writing process 06:03 - Sara’s diagnosis & college 09:44 - Pregnancy & parenting 13:37 - Disability disclosure in dating and parenting 19:17 - Characters with chronic illness 24:36 - Seizure first aid and life with epilepsy ...
Talking TV, Reading, Happiness, and Parenting: Dione Bullard
September 18, 2023 20:06 - 36 minutes - 67.5 MBMonica Michelle is once again joined by musician, chef, and activist Dione Bullard. Dione lives with End Stage Renal Disease. In this episode, Monica and Dione discuss: Favorite TV shows Favorite books Moments of delight Parenting TIMESTAMPS 02:20 - Platonic 11:42 - Somewhere Boy 14:09 - More favorite shows 21:38 - Favorite books 26:17 - Appreciating moments of delight 30:42 - Parenting through guided experience Series mentioned in this episode Available on Apple TV+ Platoni...
Adulting on Disability Income, Reflecting on Privilege and Prejudice: Cosmo
September 04, 2023 18:52 - 38 minutes - 70.1 MBMonica Michelle is joined by activist Cosmo C. Cosmo lives with porphyria, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and fibromyalgia. In this episode, Monica and Cosmo discuss: Pets LARPing Disability income and surviving on it Privilege and Prejudice TIMESTAMPS 00:33 - Cats and LARPing 12:05 - Adulting on disability income 22:01 - Privilege and prejudice 31:19 - Deadlines, speech, and steroids The full transcript and all links mentioned can be found on the episode page on invisiblenotbroken.com...
Resilience & Self-Advocacy in Health, Music, and Culinary Arts: Dione Bullard
August 22, 2023 14:39 - 41 minutes - 76.5 MBMonica Michelle is joined by musician, chef, and activist Dione Bullard. Dione lives with End Stage Renal Disease. In this episode, Monica and Dione discuss: End Stage Renal Disease Self Advocacy as a Patient Dion’s Music & Cooking TIMESTAMPS 06:17 - Dion’s diagnosis 14:44 - Music career & food 21:42 - Self advocacy 26:05 - Disparities in care of dialysis centers 31:27 - How to speak with healthcare professionals 35:22 - Distilling down our purpose in life 37:11 - Favorite apps...
Chronic Pain, Opioid Hysteria, and Tech Tools for Advocacy: Kim Luke
August 07, 2023 22:37 - 41 minutes - 76.7 MBMonica Michelle is joined by activist Kim Luke. Kim lives with multilevel spondylosis, POTS, and fibromyalgia. In this episode, Monica and Kim discuss: Kim’s story Pain clinic negligence Disability tech & advocacy TIMESTAMPS 00:51 - How Kim started 10:54 - Kim’s work 16:03 - Pain clinic negligence 19:33 - Healthcare in politics 27:08 - Recommendations for teaching and advocacy 31:47 - Disability Tech Business Idea 36:04 - The flat effect 40:12 - Pillows! The full transcript a...
Fighting for Disability in Law, in the Entertainment Industry, and in a Pandemic Society: Julia Irzyk
July 17, 2023 18:03 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBMonica Michelle is joined by lawyer, author, comedian, and activist Julia Irzyk. Julia lives with Lupus, Osteoarthritis, Degenerative Disk Disease, and Fibromyalgia. In this episode, Monica and Julia discuss: The state of COVID-19 in 2023 Julia's new book, "Disabilities and the Law, 4th Edition" The entertainment industry Access to pain medication TIMESTAMPS 00:56 - COVID-19 09:10 - Masks in healthcare environments 16:31 - Wheelchairs, flipping them, and HIPPA 18:21 - Julia’s new...
Charcot Marie Tooth Disease, Scoliosis, and Accessible Tech: Lisa Weiner
July 03, 2023 07:23 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBMonica Michelle is joined by activist Lisa Weiner. Lisa lives with Charcot Marie Tooth Disease and Scoliosis. In this episode, Monica and Lisa discuss: Growing up with CMT and Scoliosis Dealing with braces Living and moving around San Francisco with a chronic illness Finding community resources Discovering simple tools that can help with daily activities TIMESTAMPS 0:37 - What is Charcot Marie Tooth Disease? 4:42 - Lisa’s experience growing up with CMT 19:07 - Braces are no fun ...
EDS Author of Floppy - Tales of a Genetic Freak of Nature at the End of the World: Alyssa Graybeal
June 20, 2023 07:17 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBMonica Michelle is joined by award-winning author Alyssa Graybeal. Alyssa lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. In this episode, Monica and Alyssa discuss: Alyssa’s new book Monica and Alyssa discuss being a sick kid with creativity Pacing your work in a hustle-driven culture Emergency rooms & technology The benefits of talking about your story TIMESTAMPS 1:10 - Floppy – Tales of a Genetic Freak of Nature at the End of the World 4:40 - Alyssa talks about being a creative sick kid 8:...
Disabled Dungeons and Dragons NPC Cards & Miniatures: Dale Critchley
May 15, 2023 14:49 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBMonica Michelle is joined by Dale Critchley. They discuss his revolutionary Kickstarter campaign in making disabled D&D NPC Cards and Miniatures. Dale is hard of hearing and has ADHD. Limitless Champions Kickstarter Campaign TIMESTAMPS 1:35 - Dale’s Story Behind the Project 11:40 - Developing the Various Types of Miniatures 14:15- Representing Your Own Experience 15:55 - The Importance of Representation 17:26- Understanding Someone’s World of Disability 22:18 - Exposure and Lack The...
Death with Dignity, the Right to Die: Kathryn Trueblood
May 01, 2023 07:25 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBMonica Michelle is joined by Kathryn Trueblood. Kathryn lives with Crohn’s disease and Graves disease. In this episode, Monica and Kathryn discuss: John Abraham’s when we decide how someone else should die we are playing god Compassion and Choices Covid end of life and choices TIMESTAMPS 1:11 - Kathryn and Caretaking 4:55 - Neurological Disease and Vsed 6:22- Dealing with Differing Viewpoints 9:34 - Nursing Home Care 11:54- Emotional Support 17:28 - Making Your Own Choice 2...
Why Robots Are Our Friends and Navigating the Work World with Visual Impairments, Panhypopituitarism, and Optic Nerve Hypoplasia: Sunshine Ammerman
April 17, 2023 07:21 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBMonica Michelle is joined by artist and activist, Sunshine Ammerman. Sunny lives with Septo-optic dysplasia, panhypopituitarism, Optic Nerve Hypoplasia, and is missing a membrane in the brain called the "septum pellucidum". In this episode, Monica and Sunny discuss: National Organization for Rare Disorders (Un)Well Netflix Docuseries Working a Physical Job with a Chronic Illness Applying for Disability Creating Art How to Utilize Robots and Gadgets The Wellness Industry TIMESTAMP...
M.S., Mental Health, the Fitness Industry: Marnie Bothmer
April 03, 2023 23:30 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBMonica Michelle is joined by fitness coach, Marnie Bothmer. Marnie lives with multiple sclerosis (MS). Marnie's links Marie’s Website Marnie’s Instagram In this episode, Monica and Marnie discuss: Being a Fitness Coach with a Chronic Illness Marnie’s Diagnosis Story Medical Bills Trusting your own Judgement ADHD Growing Up Religious TIMESTAMPS 2:10 - Marnie’s Story 6:15 - Being a Fitness Coach with M.S. 8:37- Living Inauthentically 9:54 - Diagnosis Shock 15:34- Healthcare ...
Ethical Eating and Motherhood While Managing Chronic Pain: Allison Samon
March 20, 2023 08:25 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBMonica Michelle is joined by health coach and nutritionist, Allison Samon. Allison lives with unexplained chronic knee, back, and butt pain. Allison's links Instagram Facebook Allison’s Website In this episode, Monica and Allison discuss: Pregnancy and Motherhood Ethical Eating + Sustainability Suburban Farming Universal Design TIMESTAMPS 1:02 - Allison’s Story 4:13 - Pregnancy + Motherhood 15:10- Societal Expectations 17:35 - Ethical Eating + CPG Brands 21:02- Suburban Farm...
Navigating Creativity with MCAD, Interstitial Cystitis, and Fibromyalgia: Sarah Bigham
March 06, 2023 09:19 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB*This episode was recorded back in 2020 Monica Michelle is joined by artist and author, Sarah Bigham, who began writing about her experiences and painting, using dissolved medications and supplements as watercolors. Her creative endeavors are a distraction from the pain of several recent diagnoses and have been the silver lining of her medical journey. Sarah lives with: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Interstitial Cystitis Vulvodynia Fibromyalgia Sarah's links Sarah’s Book Sarah’s Web...
Accessible Travel and Disability Blogging: Carrie-Ann Lightley
February 20, 2023 15:45 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB*This episode was recorded back in 2020 Monica Michelle is joined by Carrie-Ann, who runs an accessible travel blog sharing accessibility reviews, disability travel guides and wheelchair travel tips. Carrie-Ann lives with: Cerebral Palsy Carrie-Ann's links Carrie-Ann’s Website Twitter In this episode, Monica and Carrie-Ann discuss: Traveling in and around Europe and the preservation of the historic architecture Planning out a trip and researching the accessibility for the disabled ...
Living your Authentic Self with Chronic Illness: Michelle Irving
February 07, 2023 15:46 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBMonica Michelle is joined by Michelle Irving, a mentor for women around the world teaching them how to create a life filled with love, meaningful work and deep personal power. Michelle lives with: Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) Migraine Associated Vertigo (MAV) In this episode, Michelle and Monica discuss: how to ask for help and support becoming and living your authentic self and how to respond to others as your authentic self dating with a chronic illness the parallels between chronic ...
The Lived Experience of Racism & Advocacy From an Incidental Activist: Tinu Abayomi-Paul
January 23, 2023 08:01 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBMonica Michelle is joined by disability activist and founder of Everywhere Accessible, Tinu Abayomi-Paul, creator of the popular hashtag #EverywhereAccessible. She is a survivor of Cancer and Chronic Pain, and she is a black woman. *This episode was recorded back in 2020 but is still very topical today. In this episode, Monica and Tinu discuss: Affirmative Action: The Guidelines address what appears to be a conflict between the statutory prohibition against considering race, sex, and na...
Navigating the Medical World as a Woman Living with a Mysterious Illness: Sarah Ramey
January 09, 2023 08:54 - 49 minutes - 45 MBMonica Michelle is joined by author of The Lady’s Handbook For Her Mysterious Illness, Sarah Ramey. Sarah Ramey lives with: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) Vulvodynia Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) *This episode was recorded back in 2020 but is very much still topical today. In this episode, Sarah Ramey and Monica discuss: being denied painkillers non-traditi...
Sex, Self-Esteem, and Body Awareness
December 19, 2022 12:38 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBMonica Michelle is joined by Dr. Phillips, award-winning psychotherapist and sex therapist. Dr. Phillips offers a safe, empathetic, and warm environment to help clients achieve their goals. Dr. Phillips has experience in treating LGBTQIA populations, depression, sexual challenges, anxiety disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, chronic pain, chronic illness, disabilities, and disease. As a dedicated psychotherapist, certified substance abuse counselor, and certified...
Car Shopping with a Wheelchair: Host, Monica Michelle
November 07, 2022 15:09 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBNote: This is my opinion only. I have Ehlers-Danlos, POTS, MCAD, and Fibromyalgia. If you just want a quick answer: Subaru Outback 2023 Hi everyone! Welcome to the new series: Disabled Tech Reviews The list of “special” and “luxury” items are not so for those of us in chronic pain. I have a budget that for my personal sit-in gets laughed out of existence. The general list used to be: Safety MPG Enough space for kids A CD player Ah, the simple life that at the time I thought was unt...
Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it’s so hard to access benefits & what you can do with Author Spencer Bishins
August 12, 2022 19:01 - 47 minutes - 108 MBInterview With Social Security Disability Why It Is So Hard to Access Benefits with Author, Spencer Bishins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spina Bifida: Reading & Empathy, The ADA, Airlines and Wheelchairs
July 02, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBNoah: Spina Bifida*Scifi Fantasy & Escape* Reading & Empathy* New House ADA* Airlines & Wheelchairs Noah and I chat about some of my favorite topics from airlines and wheelchairs* Dr Who and other sci fi shows and how they handle disability* Universal Design * School and disabled Access * Reading Fiction and Building Empathy Invisible Not Broken is a chronic illness and disability podcast Invisible Not Broken with Monica Michelle Please share with friends and your community Subscribe to...
Noah: Spina Bifida* Reading & Empathy* New House ADA* Airlines & Wheelchairs
July 02, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBNoah: Spina Bifida*Scifi Fantasy & Escape* Reading & Empathy* New House ADA* Airlines & Wheelchairs Noah and I chat about some of my favorite topics from airlines and wheelchairs* Dr Who and other sci fi shows and how they handle disability* Universal Design * School and disabled Access * Reading Fiction and Building Empathy Invisible Not Broken is a chronic illness and disability podcast Invisible Not Broken with Monica Michelle Please share with friends and your community Subscribe t...
A Conversation With Cosmo: Autism, Porphyria, Long Haul Covid, Media & Disability, & More
June 11, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBA FEW THINGS WE TALK ABOUT IN THE EPISODE CONTENT WARNING: WE DISCUSS RIGHT TO DIE ON THIS EPISODE. IF YOU ARE ANYONE YOU KNOW NEED HELP PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE CALL THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE 1-800-273-8255 OR TEXT GO TO 741741 TO REACH A TRAINED CRISIS COUNSELOR THROUGH CRISIS TEXT LINE, A GLOBAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. FREE, 24/7, CONFIDENTIAL. NEURODIVERGENCE AUTISM AND ADD GAMING AND CHRONIC ILLNESS US HEALTH POLICIES INHIBITED BY LEADERS IMAGINATIONS AND BOWIN...
VATER Syndrome, Singing Through It, Performance Art, & Disability in the Media
May 23, 2022 19:15 - 59 minutes - 110 MBInvisible Not Broken is back with singer songwriter Laura Mustard! We talk art, writing, and music with chronic illness and disability Cute Dogs Artists Supporting Artists Disability in the media Why starving artist is a privilege issue Rereading old journals the trauma and the content mining www.lauramustard.com https://www.youtube.com/user/lauramustardmusic https://open.spotify.com/artist/0yoEf2gicVybjO38cQJfmL https://www.facebook.com/lauramustardmusic @lauramustardmusic https://w...
Laura Mustard: VATER Syndrome Singing Through It COVID and Performance Art Disability and the Media
May 23, 2022 19:15 - 59 minutes - 110 MBInvisible Not Broken is back with singer songwriter Laura Mustard! We talk art, writing, and music with chronic illness and disability Cute Dogs Artists Supporting Artists Disability in the media Why starving artist is a privilege issue Rereading old journals the trauma and the content mining www.lauramustard.com https://www.youtube.com/user/lauramustardmusic https://open.spotify.com/artist/0yoEf2gicVybjO38cQJfmL https://www.facebook.com/lauramustardmusic @lauramustardmusic h...
Roundtable - Setbacks and Chronic Illness with Jason and Monica
June 02, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 88.7 MBMonica (Explicitly Sick), Jason (Discomfort Zone) Jason from Discomfort Zone and Monica Michelle from Explicitly Sick have an open chat about what it is like to have a setback on your chronic illness protocol. Monica Michelle who has Ehlers Danlos had a setback this week while using the Ehlers Danlos Protocol, The Muldowney Method. Jason had a set back with a knee injury. They discuss frustrations and tools to get back. Redefine what success is. How Elizabeth Gilbert's book Big Magic appli...
Roundtable - Ableism (Part 1) with Monica, Eva and Jason
April 01, 2021 07:47 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBAbleism comes in all shapes and sizes AND we experience it both internally and externally. Monica (Explicitly Sick), Eva (Humancare), and Jason (Discomfort Zone) talk about how they have experienced and dealt with ableism personally as well as give advice on what could work for others…plus other stuff around chronic illness and crap :p TRANSCRIPT HERE (it's not fab, but hopefully it does the job, sorry!) Finding the people that won't tell you you're crazy All about mobility aids and our...
Roundtable: Weathering the Storm with Monica and Jason
February 25, 2021 22:33 - 59 minutes - 45.2 MBChronic illness is a marathon and not a sprint! Monica (Explicitly Sick) and Jason (Discomfort Zone) talk about how they cope with chronic illness and other life bullshit: Finding the people that won't tell you you're crazy Pets that both comfort and injure Monica Meditating when you can't sit still Denial! YES, denial is a perfectly legitimate coping response, and never let anyone tell you otherwise :) Do you have coping strategies that you'd like to share? Let us know what works for y...
Announcement from HumanCare: Call for stories!
February 15, 2021 08:03 - 4 minutes - 8.59 MBHello Humancare community. I have a very special announcement. I am finally launching a new collaborative segment of the podcast, a project I've been dreaming of putting out there for years now, and it requires your participation to come to life: Humancare Stories. An awareness and conflict resolution project. The Humancare Stories segment will be a collection of anonymously contributed stories from listeners like you, about negative interactions experienced within the context of...
Roundtable – 2020 in Review (WTF): with Monica, Eva, Jason and Dr. Lee
January 30, 2021 01:10 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB2020 IN REVIEW (WTF) Eva (HUMANCARE), Monica (EXPLICITLY SICK), Jason (DISCOMFORT ZONE) and Dr. Lee (SEX & CHRONIC ILLNESS) digest the good, the bad and the super f*ing ugly, upsetting "wtf" moments of 2020...but not without some positive flair! We also talk about silver linings, learnings and what's to come in 2021! ____ JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP, YA’LL! WE’RE A HOOT :P _____ PLEASE SHARE 😍 RATE & REVIEW 👍 DON’T FORGET TO LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO EACH OF OUR PODCASTS : EXPLICITLY SICK ...
Roundtable - Throwback to Ep 100! Managing from Mattress: Monica and Eva
January 09, 2021 08:01 - 58 minutes - 110 MBTHROWBACK TO OUR 100TH EPISODE: Managing from Mattress with Eva Minkoff and Monica Michelle. In this episode, we talk about our individual experiences & tips for managing our flares on our "bed bound" days. Since the two of us have varying degrees of illness severity and mattress-bound frequency, this episode covers much of the spectrum of experiences when one has a chronic illness. Links/suggestions mentioned: Monica's other podcast - "I Can't Believe That Happened" Podcast Libby: htt...
Roundtable - Spoonie Gifting: Monica, Eva and Jason
December 18, 2020 08:23 - 50 minutes - 94.4 MBAnother sort of Holiday Special roundtable on gifting for people with chronic illness & disability! JOIN INB NETWORK HOSTS MONICA (EXPLICITLY SICK), EVA (HUMANCARE) & JASON (DISCOMFORT ZONE) FOR A FUN DISCUSSION ON OUR PERSONAL GIFTING IDEAS. “A little effort goes a really long way” – Jason Herterich Gift ideas mentioned throughout the episode: *No sponsorships, personal recommendations only!* Rower machine Short stories, like “Disability Visibility” and Kelly Link (surreal fiction) ...
Roundtable - Holiday Survival Tips (Holding Nothing Back!)
November 26, 2020 06:29 - 58 minutes - 108 MBJoin Monica, Eva and Dr. Lee for an untamed discussion on politics, human rights, family dynamics and, oh yeah, some holiday stuff thrown in there :p "Take it or leave it - I have an opinion" (all of us in a nutshell) Just a taste of what we talk about: Election results & compassion for human rights Love languages, sex and the "diamond rule" vs. the golden rule Managing relatives Boundaries around people, food, information, and other overwhelming topics Realities of the risk of gathe...
(Sex & Chronic Illness Podcast): Introducing Dr. Lee Philips!
November 20, 2020 18:07 - 40 minutes - 33.5 MBEPISODE 1: MEET DR. LEE PHILLIPS! Dr. Phillips introduces himself to the listeners and shares his personal battle with Lyme disease and how he became an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. He shares with the listeners the purpose of his podcast, and this episode he also discusses the stages of chronic illness and how this will be talked about on future podcast shows with various guests. TO LISTEN TO FUTURE EPISODES OF SEX & CHRONIC ILLNESS, SUBSCRIBE SEPARATELY ON ITUNES, GOOGLE PLAY OR WHE...
Trailer for Discomfort Zone - The Night of the Speech
October 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.92 MBA sneak peek from Episode 10 of Discomfort Zone You can subscribe to Discomfort Zone on your favorite podcast player, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Episode Description: I was too sick to attend my sister's wedding, so she wasn't expecting me to deliver a speech. Follow Discomfort Zone on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Roundtable Episode - Meet the Hosts
October 29, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 22.2 MBWe've got an INB Roundtable! Dr. Lee was a minor league mascot, Monica played fetch with coyotes, and Jason blew his chance at hand modeling. Two are true, one is a lie! Get to know the hosts through a fun icebreaker game. Click here for the show notes. Listen and subscribe to: Explicitly Sick with Monica Humancare with Eva Discomfort Zone with Jason Sex and Chronic Illness with Dr. Lee Check out our official Invisible Not Broken Facebook Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Trailer for Humancare - You Don't Know What You Don't Know: Tami Stackelhouse
October 28, 2020 19:59 - 1 minute - 1.35 MBA sneak peak of this week's episode of Humancare Podcast You can subscribe to Humancare on your favorite podcast player, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Episode Description Eva was joined this week by Tami Stackelhouse, a Fibromyalgia Coach, fellow podcast host & Author. Tami has Fibromyalgia, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, chronic daily headache, migraines among others. Tami Stackelhouse dreams of a day when all fibromyalgia patients have access to the care and support t...
Roundtable Episode - COVID-19 Stories
October 09, 2020 19:46 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBWe've got an INB Roundtable! Monica and Eva are joined by the two new hosts on the network: Jason, host of Discomfort Zone and Dr. Lee, host of Sex and Chronic Illness. The four of us chat about: Our go-to coping mechanisms Striking a balance with news and social media intake Using COVID as a time to reflect The impact COVID has had on relationships Finding alone space in isolation Handling stress inside the household Dr. Lee’s advice for couples struggling at this time Our #1 life ...
WE'RE BACK WITH A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
September 25, 2020 21:57 - 5 minutes - 9.69 MBBIG Official Announcement We're now a Podcast Network! That means we now have 4 separate podcasts as part of our Invisible Not Broken Family: Explicitly Sick - hosted by Monica Michelle Humancare - hosted by Eva Minkoff Discomfort Zone - hosted by Jason Herterich Sex & Chronic Illness - hosted by Dr. Lee Phillips We will be continuing to publish new episodes also on the main Invisible Not Broken Podcast as well (so stay subscribed!) but going forward it will only be convers...