Ep. 93 Naked Realities. Part 1 of 2. A poetic look at Invisible Illnesses with author Martin Keogh

Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions In this two-part series we get to hear from the author of Naked Realities, Martin Keogh. The compilation of poems takes a no-holds-barred look at chronic illness. There is no sugar coating within those pages. Those of us living with any of the complex illnesses, such as ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, or long covid, are grouped under the moniker, ‘the millions missing.’ We have grown to become a considerable throng of people whose disability makes it challenging to be seen and heard.If you are one of us, these reflections are for you.This book delves into five themes:* Living with chronic disease* Living with symptoms* Living with people* Living with loss* Living with curiosityAn iconic painting from one of history’s celebrated artists accompanies each poetic reflection. The writings speak to the realities and hardships of living with a disability, while the paintings, through their beauty, celebrate the restorative acts of resting and sleep. These reflections arose to help remind us that each breath breathed is a breath of life and possibility. May this book help you grapple with what has come crashing into your world and give you language to communicate your experience with others. Let’s together explore the naked realities of living day-to-day with a long-haul condition.I wish you the best in your health marathon.––The Missing NeighborConnect with Martin through the following links:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083998309919Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/the_missing_neighbor/Naked Realities: Living with an Invisible Chronic Illness: USA Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Realities-Invisible-Chronic-Illness-ebook/dp/B0BHQZCZQP/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678723599&sr=8-1Naked Realities: Living with an Invisible Chronic Illness: Canada Amazon:https://www.amazon.ca/Naked-Realities-Invisible-Chronic-Illness-ebook/dp/B0BHQZCZQP/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678723634&sr=8-1Dr. Lenz is an internist, pediatrician, lifestyle medicine physician, and clinical lipidologist interested in helping those with fibromyalgia and related problems go beyond just learning to live with it and even reverse fibromyalgia. He is also the author of the book "Conquering Your Fibromyalgia: Real Answers and Real Solutions for Real Pain. " It is also available on audiobook with Dr. Lenz as the narrator. If you have questions or topics you would like to have discussed on a future podcast, email Dr. Lenz at [email protected]. You can also share a recording of your question. If you have a question, hundreds of others will likely have the same question. You can also go to Conquerinyourfibromyalgia.com  to learn more through blogs Dr. Lenz has done on fibromyalgia. Click here for the YouTube Channel  Click here for the YouTube channel Support the showWhen I started this podcast and YouTube Channel—and the book that came before it—I had my patients in mind. Office visits are short, but understanding complex, often misunderstood conditions like fibromyalgia takes time. That’s why I created this space: to offer education, validation, and hope.  If you’ve been told fibromyalgia “isn’t real” or that it’s “all in your head,” know this—I see you. I believe you. This podcast aims to affirm your experience and explain the science behind it. Whether you live with fibromyalgia, care for someone who does, or are a healthcare professional looking to better support patients, you’ll find trusted, evidence-based insights here, drawn from my 29+ years as an MD.Please remember to talk with your doctor about your symptoms and care. This content doesn’t replace per...