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April Aramanda, Invisible Illness Club
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The Invisible Illness Club is a podcast about life with chronic illness—the kind people can’t see.

Host April Aramanda gets honest about faith, flare-ups, medical burnout, relationships, grief, hope, and what it actually feels like to look fine while your body is anything but.

If you’re living this and trying to figure out how to keep showing up for your life, you’re in the right place.

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Latest Episodes

What happens when chronic illness changes your identity, your relationships, and even the way you show up at church? In this conversation, April sits down with Kaylen Soriano of  Chronic Yet Undefeated⁠

to talk honestly about epilepsy, masking, lone... more

There’s a kind of exhaustion that comes from living inside constant management mode.

Not only physical exhaustion. Mental exhaustion too.

In this episode, I’m talking honestly about the invisible workload that comes with chronic illness — the sympt... more

Rest sounds peaceful in theory. In real life with chronic illness, it can feel anxious, guilty, frustrating, and emotionally unsafe. In this episode, April Aramanda talks honestly about the pressure to always be productive, the guilt that comes with ... more

In this episode, April talks with podcaster and chronic illness advocate L. A. Sprague from the podcast Christians with Chronic Illness. Together, they dive into the grief that comes when chronic illness changes your identity, your energy, your plans... more

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L. A. Sprague
Host of Christians with Chronic Illness podcast
Christians with Chronic Illness
Episode: 056 When Chronic Illness Changes Your Identity with LA Sprague
Wendy Gingell
Australian author and writer
WR Gingell / Author
Episode: 054 PART 2 of Chronic Illness, Creativity, and Faith: What Life Really Looks Like Behind the Scenes
Sarah Morris
Guest sharing lived experience with invisible illness and related health journey
Episode: 050 The Emotional Whiplash of Chronic Illness with Sarah Morris
Nicole Roth
Health restoration and joy coach who empowers women of faith to transform shame into joy
She Abides in Joy / NicoleRoth.com
Episode: 048 Reclaiming Joy with Chronic Illness (replay)
Belinda Mooney
Coach and author of therapeutic lifestyle changes materials; advocate for living with chronic illness
Independent coach / author
Episode: 047 Chronic Fatigue, Faith, and Learning to Slow Down with Belinda Mooney
Stephanie Boyle
Founder of Finished by Friday, a virtual assistant agency
Finished by Friday
Episode: 046 Faith, Chronic Illness, and Honest Spirituality with Stephanie Boyle
Natasha Minier-Robinson
Nurse, mental health advocate, woman of faith
Episode: 044 You Look Fine: Faith, Bipolar Disorder, Lupus, and Healing That Isn’t Neat (with Natasha Minier-Robinson)
Belinda Taramuni
Guest on episode; author and coach focused on therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLCs)
Belinda Taramoonie Coaching
Episode: 041 Living With Chronic Fatigue: Slowing Down Without Giving Up
Bethany Bacon
Voice Behind Created in His Image; Advocate for faith-centered chronic illness resilience
Created in His Image
Episode: 039 Chronic Illness, Identity, and Faith: Bethany Bacon on Being Seen Beyond Symptoms

Host

April Aramanda
Host focusing on invisible illness, faith, coping, and community.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Real Conversations.

    This podcast is exactly what we need more of. Real conversations and authenticity is exactly what April brings!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natasha_r_rob
    United States4 months ago
  • April’s podcast is exactly what you need in the tough seasons!

    As someone who has dealt with over a decade of chronic illness, this podcast is a God send! I love April’s hopeful message and the fact that she doesn’t shy away from God even admits the hardship!!! Such a needed dose of love, encouragement, and truth!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aubree | Mom Intentional
    United States7 months ago
  • Encouragement for Every Hard Day

    April’s podcast is such a gift to anyone navigating life with a chronic illness. She is kind, compassionate, and truly cares about her listeners. Each episode feels like a safe space where it is ok to not be ok. Her empathy and honesty help you feel seen, understood, and encouraged. Highly recommend The Invisible Illness Club to anyone who needs a reminder that they are not alone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BobbyMac03
    United States8 months ago
  • Hope for the hurting!

    April knows firsthand what it’s like to live with chronic illness but also knows the way forward to hope and help. She is creating a beautiful community of women to help them know they’re not alone on this journey. Highly recommend!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nourishingmama
    United States8 months ago
  • Hopeful and helpful

    As someone who struggles with chronic pain, I can resonate with the purpose and hope behind what God does through chronic conditions. This was a wonderful podcast to find, and I hope to listen to more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doovins
    United States10 months ago

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Real conversations and authenticity are exactly what April brings.
Listeners describe hopeful, compassionate guidance that doesn't shy away from faith.
Guests and content are seen as hopeful and relatable for those navigating chronic illness.
Safe space where it's ok to not be ok, with empathy and practical tips.
Listeners note the host offers community, encouragement, and belonging.

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056 When Chronic Illness Changes Your Identity with LA Sprague
Q: What does living well look like on a really bad day?
Living well on a bad day involves small, purposeful acts like reading a devotional, practicing gratitude for basic comforts, and anchoring days in rest and God-focused meaning rather than forcing productivity.
056 When Chronic Illness Changes Your Identity with LA Sprague
Q: When did you first realize that your life wasn't going to look the way you thought it would?
The guest describes a long process beginning in late adolescence, with POTS symptoms emerging around age 20 and the realization that plans for missionary work and a future abroad would not unfold as envisioned, leading to a grieving and reorientation of goals.
048 Reclaiming Joy with Chronic Illness (replay)
Q: What is the core message you want every listener to take away?
You are not alone, healing is possible, and transforming shame into joy through grace leads to a more hopeful tomorrow.
048 Reclaiming Joy with Chronic Illness (replay)
Q: How did you find support and rebuild a sense of belonging during your illness?
She describes building the nap team with her dogs, creating a sanctuary space, and joining Grace Grove Groups to foster vulnerability and safety for women dealing with chronic illness.
048 Reclaiming Joy with Chronic Illness (replay)
Q: What did life look like before your Hashimoto's diagnosis and how did things change after?
Nicole explains a long arc from a healthy, active lifestyle to a sudden health crisis, followed by a difficult diagnostic journey and years of trial-and-error with treatments before discovering a movement- and faith-based approach that restored hope.

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The show centers on life with invisible chronic illness, blending faith, practical self-care, and community support. Episodes mix personal storytelling, guest interviews, and faith-informed strategies for navigating fatigue, diagnosis uncertainty, and the social impact of chronic conditions. Listeners tend to seek realistic guidance, hope, and a sense of belonging, often drawn to guests who share lived experience and actionable wellness and mindset tips that fit into daily life. A notable strength is the host's transparent, compassionate approach and emphasis on a supportive sisterhood for people managing invisible illness.

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1. L. A. Sprague
2. Wendy Gingell
3. Sarah Morris
4. Nicole Roth
5. Belinda Mooney
6. Stephanie Boyle
7. Natasha Minier-Robinson
8. Belinda Taramuni

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