047 Chronic Fatigue, Faith, and Learning to Slow Down with Belinda Mooney

This episode originally aired earlier in the podcast and remains one of the most meaningful conversations we’ve had about slowing down and caring for our health while living with chronic illness.   In this conversation, I sit down with Belinda Terro Mooney to talk about living with chronic fatigue and the long road of learning to care for a body that simply can’t keep the pace of a busy life. Belinda shares how decades of fatigue shaped the way she approaches health, faith, and daily life. We talk about the pressure many women feel to keep going even when their bodies are exhausted, the importance of creating margin, and how small lifestyle changes can make a real difference over time. It’s an honest look at invisible illness, support systems, and learning to live with hope even on the hard days. What You’ll Learn What it can look like to live with chronic fatigue for decades Why constantly pushing through illness often makes symptoms worse The role of lifestyle habits like sleep, hydration, movement, and rest Why asking for help is one of the hardest lessons many women face How creating margin in your life can support both health and faith The difference between “positive thinking” and what Belinda calls hopeful thinking Memorable Quotes “Slow down and be well.” “There are a lot of good things in the world. It’s simply too much.” “A hopeful thought is a thought that leads you to feel hope.” “Stop being so self-reliant that you can’t ask for what you need.” Resources Belinda Mooney Website: https://belindaterromooney.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindaterromooney/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090824557201 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdXvux59JZU_QsQhW-2BZZw Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/belindaterromooney/   Join the Unseen Sisterhood https://theinvisibleillnessclub.kit.com/unseen-sisterhood Joining gets you access to the weekly newsletter and our Facebook group! You will also have access to a special bundle of products just for those who join.   The Invisible Illness Club Website https://theinvisibleillnessclub.com   The Invisible Illness Club Podcast https://theinvisibleillnessclub.com/podcast Credits Hosted by April Aramanda The Invisible Illness Club Podcast https://theinvisibleillnessclub.com/podcas Music: Audio Jungle https://audiojungle.net