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January 29, 2025 56 mins

ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

Today's episode is brought to you from the pages of "The Beautiful Face of the Invisible Illness: Masking the Pain We Endure". It is a profound and touching reality that speaks to the hidden struggles of those who suffer from invisible illnesses. These individuals often wear a mask of happiness and a beautiful smile while enduring immense physical and emotional pain.

Beneath the smiles you often see, individuals mask their pain and forge through autoimmune challenges, ailments, and afflictions. This book, however, spotlights a few ladies who are courageous enough to shed light on the challenges and triumphs they have faced living with an invisible illness.

Guided by visionary author Nadia Monsano, who brilliantly compiled a book showcasing the resilience of the human spirit, the authors share stories that are more than just tales of pain; they are golden gems of wisdom illuminating the path toward healing, understanding, and self-discovery.

These hope-filled pages will usher any reader hiding behind a veil of suffering in silence into a place of hope and solidarity amongst kindred spirits.

Authors in This Episode (Part Two):

Maryann Rivera Dannert - https://www.maryannriveradannert.com

Lindsay Kinslow - HOME | Lindsay Kinslow

April Hogan - www.arichinnovations.com

Millicent Driver - HOME | Milicent Driver

Shaniah Gunter - https://mysisterkeeper.wixsite.com/shaniahgunter

Stacey Shaw - Stacey Dianne-Marie

Charlotte Izzard - https://www.growonanotherlevel.com

Donna Thompson - The Beautiful Face of The Invisible Illness

MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE:

DO IT AGAIN - I AM LA’RON MUSIC | SUNSHINE - NIA ALLEN FEAT. JOR’DAN ARMSTRONG | CONFIDENT - BRI BABINEAUX | NEW DAY - BLANCA FEAT. JEKALYN CARR | BETTER DAYS - LEANDRIA JOHNSON | CLAP MY WAY - MICAH LEE | PRAY FOR ME - TINA CAMPBELL | CHURCH DOORS - YOLANDA ADAMS

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Episode Takeaway

Host Message: It's common to see individuals walking around while hiding their struggles. Le

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