Invisible Strength

Struggling with inflammation, chronic symptoms, or autoimmune flares?

RA Warrior and professional chef Laura Rodriguez shares her game-changing cooking hacks that make anti-inflammatory eating simple, sustainable, and satisfying.

From food chaining to time-saving sheet pan meals, Laura breaks down practical strategies to help you eat clean—without the overwhelm.

Discover how her EPIC Method starts with mindset, explores what to eat ...

When life threw Victoria Gibbs a curveball with a life-threatening lupus diagnosis, she didn’t give up — she transformed. In this inspiring episode, Victoria shares her journey from the fast-paced world of finance to becoming a professional yoga instructor and wellness advocate. 💫Victoria opens up about the harsh realities of living with lupus nephritis, the power of self-care, and how yoga helped her reclaim her strength, both ph...

Feeling drained from constantly pretending to be someone you’re not?

This episode explores the emotional toll of masking ADHD, featuring guest Keren Butcher, also known as The ADHD Alchemist.

You’ll uncover the hidden truths about ADHD that no one talks about—but everyone living it needs to hear.

You’ll not only hear Keren’s raw, relatable story of burnout, belief rewiring, and late diagnosis, but you’ll also get access to a FREE gu...

“This doesn’t have to kill you.” Those were the words that helped Kim, diagnosed with Lupus just two months ago, start fighting back against the fear that nearly consumed her.In this raw and unfiltered conversation on the Invisible Strength Podcast, hosts Karin Wagner and Chris Burton ⁨talk with Kim about the emotional minefield of receiving an incurable diagnosis—and how she’s learning to reclaim her life one day at a time.👉 You’...

What if your biggest challenge could become your greatest strength? 💜

In this empowering episode, hosts Karin Wagner and Chris Burton sit down with Brittni Hills, lupus warrior and founder of Well Lupus, to uncover how she turned her diagnosis into a mission—and a movement.

Diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune illness in her 20s, Brittni faced despair, fatigue, and the overwhelming unknown. But through faith, five-minute habits, a...

In this episode of the Invisible Strength Podcast, host Karin Wagner sits down with Courtney Whitney, creator of  @SjogrensGirlsGuide  explore what it really means to live—parent, work full time, and manage symptoms—with Sjogren's Syndrome.🌿 Courtney opens up about her emotional journey to diagnosis, her favorite daily symptom hacks (like coconut oil, probiotics, and eye misters!), and the power of finding joy in small moments...

How do you chase your biggest dreams when living with a chronic illness like cystic fibrosis? Ava Dennis shares her journey as a pre-physical therapy major and college athlete balancing life, school, and health challenges. From hiding her diagnosis to fearing being seen as a liability, Ava’s story is one of resilience, grit, and self-advocacy.🎧 What you'll learn in this episode:+Ava’s childhood and how CF shaped her early year...

In today’s episode of Invisible Strength, we’re answering your real, unfiltered questions about life with autoimmune illness — from grief and boundaries to joy and self-worth. This isn’t your average wellness chat. 🔥 Featuring listener-submitted questions like: • “What’s one thing you refuse to let your condition take from you?” • “How do you set boundaries without guilt?” • “What’s something that someone said or did that actually...

💜 Lupus Awareness Month Special 💜What happens when your body betrays you—and no one around you understands?In this raw and eye-opening episode, Rekha Sreedhara reflects on the early days of her lupus diagnosis at just 19 years old, the overwhelming isolation she faced, and the turning point that came when she found community and claimed her voice as a self-advocate. From misunderstood symptoms to lifestyle shifts, Rekha’s story s...

🎙️In this powerful episode, collegiate athlete Ernest Reyna opens up about battling rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia—two chronic autoimmune conditions that could’ve sidelined his dreams but instead fueled his fight. From diagnosis struggles to mental health hurdles and the power of community support, Ernest shares what it truly means to be resilient in the face of invisible illness.Whether you're an athlete, advocate, or ...

Join us for a powerful conversation with Paralympic triathlete Amy Dixon, a 4-time national champion who represented Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games.

Amy shares her deeply personal story of navigating a rare autoimmune disease that led to vision loss, and how she transformed unimaginable challenges into an opportunity to inspire others.

Discover Amy's strategies for building resilience, redefining victory, and empowerin...

🎙️ Welcome to the Invisible Strength Podcast – Where Resilience Meets RealityIn this episode, we meet Savanna Solomon, a Division I soccer player at Creighton University, who opens up about life as a student-athlete and a big sister to Tess, who’s living with Cystic Fibrosis.💬 Real Talk:From hospital visits to college life, Savanna shares what it means to be strong when no one’s watching. Whether you're living with a chronic ...

In this episode of the Invisible Strength Podcast, former Boston Red Sox minor league player Francisco Tellez shares his inspiring journey of battling lupus nephritis after his athletic career. Francisco opens up about the raw realities of living with an autoimmune disease as a man, tackling the unique challenges and misconceptions that come with it.If you’re fighting lupus or any chronic illness, this episode is packed with valuab...

In this powerful episode, track & field athlete Ellie Zagel from Purdue Fort Wayne opens up about her journey of excelling in athletics and pursuing a degree in construction management while managing Graves' disease, celiac disease, and hypothyroidism.

Ellie shares how she’s redefined success, faced adversity head-on, and become a fierce advocate for her health.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Redefining success while navigating health chal...

In this powerful episode of the Invigorate Your Journey Podcast's "Invisible Strength Series," we welcome the incredible Maya Rogers! Join us as Maya shares her inspiring journey of navigating life with lupus while excelling as a former standout softball player at Harris-Stowe State University, a graduate student at the Morehouse School of Medicine, and a dedicated high school softball coach.But that's not all – Maya has channeled ...

Overview

In this powerful episode of the Invigorate Your Journey Podcast, we speak with Misty, a former field hockey player at Davidson College and now the Head Coach at Loyola Academy.

Misty opens up about her journey navigating life with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), from misdiagnosis in college to facing the harsh reality of losing the ability to walk.

Misty shares how she’s redefined success, the mindset shifts that...

🏐 Let’s dive into a powerful journey of resilience, health, and high-performance sports.

Together, we explore how Ella Stroehmann manages the demands of Division One volleyball at UNC Asheville while living with Hashimoto’s disease.

From training and nutrition to recovery and mindset, we uncover strategies that help us all push past limits, prioritize well-being, and embrace our paths.

💡 What We’ll Take Away Together:

✅ Facing an e...

🌟 What does Invisible Strength really mean?

In this empowering new series, we’re unveiling the resilience, perseverance, and self-compassion it takes to chase your dreams while managing autoimmune diseases.

From student-athletes to career warriors, we’re spotlighting those who refuse to let their diagnosis hold them back.

🔥 In Episode 31, hosts Karin Wagner and Chris Burton (@baddestchaplain) kick off the Invisible Strength Series w...

Tired of hearing "just exercise more" when you're already battling daily health challenges? 🤔

Let’s rethink movement in a way that worksfor you. 💪

In this episode ofInvigorate Your Journey, we’re breaking down surprising fitness facts that’ll shift your perspective—like how you might spend more time on the toilet than working out 🪑➡️🏋️‍♀️ (no shame, we’ve all been there).

Join Karin and Chris as they share:
✨Game...