Ep. 68: From Grief to Growth: Navigating Life After Diagnosis

In this Spoonie Insight episode of The SpoonFull Show, Rachel sits down with Brenda Snow , a 30-year Multiple Sclerosis patient, author, and founder of Snow Companies, a global leader in patient engagement. Brenda turned her personal journey with chronic illness into a movement that empowers patients and caregivers to share their stories and find strength through connection.Together, they talk about the ups and downs of life with chronic illness, not just at diagnosis, but in the years that follow. Brenda opens up about the stages of grief that come with illness, the importance of caring for the caregiver, and how our relationships and identities evolve over time.Her new book, Diagnosed: The Essential Guide to Navigating the Patient Journey, offers a powerful roadmap for patients and care partners alike — showing that while illness may change your life, it doesn’t have to define it.Buy Brenda's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Diagnosed-Essential-Navigating-Patients-Journey/dp/B0DMGMH67C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39HZGFRJ7IQMJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ai1nxlCsHYohsKEZ2rqmWQ.qH5qDgnT8iQlK0gD5e1gHQnFhNYPqpxnctv7Qs4tKXk&dib_tag=se&keywords=brenda+snow+book+diagnosed&qid=1760134761&sprefix=%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1Follow Brenda at Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/brendalynettesnow/Follow SpoonFull of Strength at: Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/spoonfullofstrength/⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@spoonfull.of.strength⁠Shop SpoonFull's Etsy shop at: ⁠SpoonFullofStrength.etsy.com⁠Use code PODCAST for 20% off your entire order