But You Don’t Look Sick: Living with an Invisible Illness or Dynamic Disability

In this episode of I’ve Got Guts, Stef and Lauren dive into a powerful and deeply personal topic: what it’s like to live with an invisible illness or dynamic disability. From conditions that fluctuate day to day to chronic illnesses you can’t always see, they unpack what these terms really mean and how they affect every aspect of life, from relationships and work to self-worth and daily functioning.Stef and Lauren share their own experiences and offer tips for navigating life with these challenges, whether you're the one living it or someone who loves and supports someone who is. This is a must-listen for anyone trying to better understand the often misunderstood reality behind the phrase, “But you don’t look sick.”Resources from Today’s Episode:What Is an Invisible Illness? – Cleveland Clinic: cle.clinic/3rInvisibleWhat Is a Dynamic Disability? – Realize Canada: realizecanada.orgSpoon Theory by Christine Miserandino: butyoudontlooksick.comInvisible Disability Project: invisibledisabilityproject.orgStories from The Mighty: themighty.comFollow: @chronicallycheerful • @sicknotweak • @myinvisibledisabilityPlease Make sure to follow us on our social media pages to stay up to date:www.facebook.com/ivegotgutspodcastwww.instagram.com/ivegotgutspodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@IveGotGutsPodcastListen to the Podcast Worldwide:iHeart Radiohttps://iheart.com/podcast/238278766/Apple Podcastshttps://tr.ee/SO0cSiSBvPSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/31w8bdwasutxCGCMhhYYh5?si=eCtax030QY-qTxqu92Sx3wAmazon Musichttps://music.amazon.it/podcasts/cd898f42-ddbf-4411-ad15-3a5c1a44d4f5/i've-got-gutsRSShttps://rss.com/podcasts/ivegotgutsDeezerhttps://deezer.com/show/1001406291Pandorahttps://www.pandora.com/podcast/ive-got-guts/PC:1001094893