Mental Health

The Invisible Diaries Podcast and Show

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Unveiling Invisible Illnesses

February Heart Awareness Month – My Heart Story

Valvular Heart Disease and Dysautonomia

Mental Health, Unveiling Invisible Illnesses

The Invisible Battle of Chronic Illness

Be kind. You never know what someone may be battling under that smile.

Unveiling Invisible Illnesses

Sleep Apnea

I remember when I was 16, telling a doctor that I stopped breathing in my sleep. “No. Not at your age. I don’t believe you.” For the last 5 months, I fought for a sleep study. I was denied because of my age and weight. After making several calls, hours on the phone on different… Continue reading Sleep Apnea

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Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month – You Don’t Look Sick

May is apparently the month for everything awareness, so today I want to share a bit about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. In the medical field, doctors are often taught that when they hear hooves, it’s always a horse, never a zebra. But the zebras are standing up and demanding answers. We’ve been dismissed for far too long.… Continue reading Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month – You Don’t Look Sick

Unveiling Invisible Illnesses

How To Be There For Someone With A Chronic Illness

Understanding invisible illness and how to show support

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Nutrition In Healthcare 

Why do hospitals serve prison-grade nutrition to patients? Think about it. You’re already sick, vulnerable, and doing your best to get better, yet they load you up with sugar, salt, preservatives, and food that has little to no nutritional value. It’s baffling. Instead of supporting the body’s healing process, the very food provided can make… Continue reading Nutrition In Healthcare 

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Divided States of America

Soon, the president of the Divided States of America will be cutting almost a trillion dollars for Medicaid cuts. As I often hear about the complaint for our tax dollars being spent on helping people like me, I never hear any disgruntled comments about the rest of our federal tax spending. We are just shuffling money from… Continue reading Divided States of America