The Invisible Illness Club | Chronic Illness, Auto Immune
April Aramanda, Invisible Illness Club
32 episodes
1 day ago
Are you struggling to stay positive and hopeful when dealing with your chronic illness? Has your illness impacted your relationship with family and friends? Are you struggling to find balance in your everyday life?
In this podcast you will find real life solutions for stopping the cycle of overwhelm, communicating with the people in your life, and hope and encouragement to keep going despite your illness. My mission is to help you feel seen and heard in your day to day struggles, your community, and see yourself the way God sees you.
Hi, I’m April. A wife, mom, and Jesus lover. I tried to make my life with an invisible illness fit into what my life used to be. I quickly realized that if I was going to have to live with a chronic illness, I needed to find a way to enjoy life again. I needed to breathe hope and life back into myself through learning how to live with my new reality, communicate with those around me, and see myself the way God sees me.
If you are ready to learn how to live a hope filled life with your chronic illness, this podcast is for you! Grab your cup of coffee and listen in.
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Are you struggling to stay positive and hopeful when dealing with your chronic illness? Has your illness impacted your relationship with family and friends? Are you struggling to find balance in your everyday life?
In this podcast you will find real life solutions for stopping the cycle of overwhelm, communicating with the people in your life, and hope and encouragement to keep going despite your illness. My mission is to help you feel seen and heard in your day to day struggles, your community, and see yourself the way God sees you.
Hi, I’m April. A wife, mom, and Jesus lover. I tried to make my life with an invisible illness fit into what my life used to be. I quickly realized that if I was going to have to live with a chronic illness, I needed to find a way to enjoy life again. I needed to breathe hope and life back into myself through learning how to live with my new reality, communicate with those around me, and see myself the way God sees me.
If you are ready to learn how to live a hope filled life with your chronic illness, this podcast is for you! Grab your cup of coffee and listen in.
This episode dives into how Stephanie Boyle built a thriving business and life around her chronic illness—proving that with boundaries, faith, and flexibility, you can succeed on your terms.
What happens when chronic illness changes not just your body, but your marriage? In this powerful episode, Matt and Latricia Davis open up about what it means to navigate a diagnosis together — the fear, the frustration, and the deep connection that comes from showing up even when it’s hard.
What if productivity wasn’t about hustling harder—but about listening to your body? This episode unpacks the messy, real-life version of entrepreneurship with chronic illness and how to create a business at your own pace.
What if your hardest hospital stories became someone else’s lifeline? Tina Marie Medlin shares how decades with Crohn’s, an ostomy, and 52 surgeries grew into a faith-fueled ministry that reminds women they’re not alone.
Why do people rally when you break a bone, but not when you say you’re exhausted for the tenth week in a row? This episode unpacks the real difference between acute and chronic illness—and how it impacts relationships, faith, and everyday life.
Rheumatologist Dr. Reeti Joshi (who also lives with autoimmunity) breaks down why “normal” labs don’t tell the whole story, how to self-advocate across specialties, and why faith, community, and small rituals (like a morning cup of tea) help you keep going.
What do we do when headlines feel unbearable? From assassinations to school shootings, the grief of our nation is real. But God is still speaking into the chaos.
What if the diagnosis that upended your life also became the doorway to purpose? Aubree Felderhoff spent seven years searching for answers before learning she had CIRS—a mold-driven inflammatory illness. Today she shares the grief of losing everything, the miracle that pointed her to help, and how God led her to rebuild and serve other moms through Mom Intentional.
What if the thing you’re calling laziness is actually resilience in disguise? This episode is your reminder that surviving with chronic illness is anything but lazy
What if planning your days could be the key to living well with chronic illness? In this episode, lupus warrior and stay-at-home mom Shedrica Holmes shares how faith, intentional planning, and community have helped her create a life she loves—one intentional step at a time.
What if the life you’re grieving was never meant for the woman you’re becoming? This episode is about letting go—of homes, expectations, and the shame that tries to cling to us when our bodies can’t keep up.
Rachel K. Schneider shares what it was like to walk with her husband through ALS, helping him “end well” while holding onto faith, honoring his choices, and navigating deep grief. This powerful conversation will speak to anyone who’s been a caregiver, experienced loss, or wondered if their story still matters.
In this episode, we talk about what it’s really like to consider using a mobility aid when society tells you you’re “too young” or “not sick enough.” From the awkward stares to the freedom that comes with support, this one’s for anyone standing at that crossroads between surviving and truly living.
Melissa Smith, founder of Grace and Glory Virtual Services, shares how her journey with cerebral palsy, chronic illness, and deep faith led her to support other Christian women through virtual assistance and prayerful encouragement. From surviving a near-death surgery to offering hope-filled “Renew & Uplift” sessions, Melissa’s story is one of resilience, purpose, and compassion.
In this episode, I’m opening up about how my chronic illness is changing the way I trust God. I’ve believed in Him for most of my life—but now I’m learning what it really means to lean on Him when I’m no longer able to rely on my own strength.
In this raw and hopeful episode, Kristen Van Horn shares her journey with high-functioning depression and how learning to ask for help changed everything. From motherhood to business, she opens up about building a life that supports her mental health—not hides it.
The Invisible Illness Club | Chronic Illness, Auto Immune
Are you struggling to stay positive and hopeful when dealing with your chronic illness? Has your illness impacted your relationship with family and friends? Are you struggling to find balance in your everyday life?
In this podcast you will find real life solutions for stopping the cycle of overwhelm, communicating with the people in your life, and hope and encouragement to keep going despite your illness. My mission is to help you feel seen and heard in your day to day struggles, your community, and see yourself the way God sees you.
Hi, I’m April. A wife, mom, and Jesus lover. I tried to make my life with an invisible illness fit into what my life used to be. I quickly realized that if I was going to have to live with a chronic illness, I needed to find a way to enjoy life again. I needed to breathe hope and life back into myself through learning how to live with my new reality, communicate with those around me, and see myself the way God sees me.
If you are ready to learn how to live a hope filled life with your chronic illness, this podcast is for you! Grab your cup of coffee and listen in.
