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Invisible Not Broken - Chronic Illness Podcast Network

Hosts: Monica and Eva
Chronic Illness
Mental Health
Chronic Pain
Invisible Illness
Lupus
Online Communities
Boundaries
Access To Education
Family Dynamics
Disability Representation In Media
Self-Advocacy
Disability Advocacy
Healthcare System
Medical Diagnosis
Long COVID
Physical Therapy
Lyme Disease
POTS
Dysautonomia
Sjögren's Syndrome

The 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

Be Kind. Be Gentle. Be A Bad Ass.

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Recent Guests

The Blind Redhead
TikTok creator focused on disability, accessibility, and blind/low-vision life; advocates for universal design and empathetic tech.
Episode: The Blind Redhead: Tech, Access, Gaming, and Social Media Community
Brenda Snow
Author and CEO who wrote 'Diagnosed: The Essential Guide to Navigating the Patient Journey,' sharing her personal experiences with chronic illness.
Episode: Navigating the Patient Journey with Author Brenda Snow
Célestine Laurin
An advocate for chronic illness awareness and personal experiences with epilepsy.
Episode: Epilepsy, UK Health System VS US, and How We Can Do Better: Conversation With Célestine Laurin
Tessa Lynn Hodge
Licensed clinical social worker and candidate for California's District 23.
Episode: Tessa Lynn Hodge: CA District 23, Rural Healthcare, and Mental Health
Joyce Griggs
Health advocate and founder of United States of Health Care
United States of Health Care
Episode: Joyce Griggs: How to Advocate for Yourself Before, During, and After your Appointment
Alexis Claiborne
A candidate running for office in 2026 and current Vice President of the Community Services District Board of Directors.
Episode: Citizens United & the Disability Vote: Reclaiming Our Democracy Witch Alexis Claiborne
Rachel Largent Phillips
Author of 'Life Beyond the Flare', advocate for chronic illness awareness
Episode: Aggressive Systemic Mastocytosis: Life, Advocacy, and Resilience: author Rachell Largent Phillips
Faye Perez
Disabled writer sharing insights on creativity and community
Episode: The Power of Kindness & Community for Disabled Writers: A Conversation with Faye Perez
Tara Moriarty
Service dog trainer who provides insights on selecting and training service dogs.
Episode: Choosing Your Service Dog With Tara Moriarty

Host

Monica Michelle
Host of Invisible Not Broken, Chronic Illness Podcast Network

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 145 ratings
  • Honest & Uplifting

    I’ve been dealing with chronic illness for 26 years, and can’t always listen to podcasts about chronic illnesses because honestly they make me sad for others and sad for myself! This one is totally different! The host is fun, goofy and a total dog lover (like me) and she not only handles her own pain and illness with a smile on her face, she literally even laughs every time she dislocates as a coping mechanism! (She has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.) Her positive attitude is contagious and it gives yo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KimMarHar
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informal & Informative

    As a chronically sick person still working through the Nightmare of Multiple Diagnoses Stage, I appreciate this podcast a great deal.

    Living w chronic pain & illness is isolating as it is, & my knee-jerk response when my physical & mental health tank is isolating myself, which doesn’t tend to help matters at all. I’m not great at finding or fitting in w various online disability/chronic illness communities, which only adds to that sense of isolation. This podcast helps a lot w that feeling - I... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Valarie Kinney
    United States2 years ago
  • Super Helpful Disability podcast

    Thank you for having this episode. It was very helpful in understanding the long process we are currently going through. Off to buy the book!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yellowyak2
    United States3 years ago
  • Very enlightening and inspiring.

    So much knowledge is shared in this podcast! Very enlightening and inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Conscious_Marketing_&_PR
    United States4 years ago
  • Please! Stop talking like tweens!!!

    I really wanted to listen to this podcast. So many great topics. But I couldn’t staaaand? How everything they saaaaid? Sounded like thiiis?

    I assume these are grown women. They need to speak like adults with conviction, not tween girls.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    wmbtdf
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests are seen as credible and diverse, covering activism, healthcare, and personal narratives.
Listeners appreciate honest discussions about living with chronic illness and disability, including practical tips and personal stories.
Some critiques focus on delivery style (high energy, moments of intensity) and the want for calmer, more processed pacing.
Occasional feedback notes sound quality or pacing challenges, but overall impact is strong and positive.
The host and guests feel knowledgeable and relatable, with a sense of warmth and empathy that makes difficult topics more approachable.
Shows are described as uplifting, supportive, and a valuable source of community for people who sometimes feel isolated by illness.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lake: Education Access and Disability
Q: What are some of the biggest barriers you've faced in accessing education, and what changes would help most?
Barriers include transportation, housing insecurity, expensive healthcare, and the need for universal design in education so accommodations are readily available without endless paperwork.
Lake: Education Access and Disability
Q: Can you explain what a typical accommodations process looks like at your school and how it affects your ability to attend classes?
The process often requires multiple steps, documentation of diagnosis, and frequent meetings, which can be lengthy and time-consuming, especially when balancing work and caregiving responsibilities.
The Blind Redhead: Tech, Access, Gaming, and Social Media Community
Q: What are some of the things you see now that would have helped you through school when you were younger?
The guest talked about digital text, e-books, audio books, and AI read-aloud tools, plus the ability to photograph notes with a phone app and convert them into readable text, which would have dramatically helped learning.
The Blind Redhead: Tech, Access, Gaming, and Social Media Community
Q: But I'd like to talk a little bit more about the series. Is there anything in the series that you were surprised by as accidentally accessible?
The guest highlighted everyday items that are accidentally accessible, like certain slippers and coffee mugs, and emphasized that good universal design can reveal accessibility in objects not originally intended for it.
Epilepsy, UK Health System VS US, and How We Can Do Better: Conversation With Célestine Laurin
Q: How do you feel your disorder has been shown in the media?
Epilepsy isn't talked about enough, and there's a lack of awareness regarding the medication and its effects.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Invisible Not Broken

What is Invisible Not Broken about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on lived experience with chronic and invisible illnesses, disability, and the healthcare system. Across episodes, listeners hear personal journeys, advocacy efforts, and practical strategies for navigating medical care, caregiving, relationships, and mental health. The conversations frequently spotlight patient empowerment, self-advocacy, and community support, with guests ranging from disability activists and authors to service-dog trainers and health advocates. A notable throughline is examining how systems and policies affect everyday lives, plus the role of kindness, resilience, and practical resources in managing chronic conditions. The format tends to blend personal storytelling with expert insight, making it a helpf... more

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Recent guests on Invisible Not Broken include:

1. The Blind Redhead
2. Brenda Snow
3. Célestine Laurin
4. Tessa Lynn Hodge
5. Joyce Griggs
6. Alexis Claiborne
7. Rachel Largent Phillips
8. Faye Perez

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