Episode 1: Welcome to the Campfire

Stories matter. Stories heal. Stories inspire. As Patti Digh said, “The shortest distance between two people is a story." We welcome you to The Autoimmune Campfire: Honest Conversations on Thriving with Chronic Conditions.In this inaugural episode of Autoimmune Campfire, coaches Nona Jordan and Helen Samson Mullen discuss their motivations for starting this podcast, sharing personal stories of their diagnoses with multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis, respectively. They explore the importance of connection, authenticity, and intentional care when managing autoimmune conditions. They invite listeners to join the conversation on platforms like Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Substack. Listen in to find support, inspiration, and a community that understands the journey of living well with chronic illnesses.00:00 Welcome to the Autoimmune Campfire00:19 Meet Your Hosts: Helen and Nona00:34 The Inspiration Behind the Podcast01:50 Our Personal Stories and Diagnoses03:20 The Unique Perspective of Coaches04:25 Creating a Supportive Community04:55 What to Expect in Season One06:34 The Importance of Sharing Stories09:56 Join the Campfire Community14:21 Inspiring Stories and Final Thoughts15:25 Disclaimer and CreditsIf you want to learn more about who we are and what we do or to work with us, please check our respective websites:https://www.nonajordan.com/https://www.helensamsonmullen.comWe are delighted to work with our wonderful producer, Richard Wilmore at https://www.makeyourdayricher.com/An informative brochure on autoimmune conditions by the AARDA (The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association).https://autoimmune.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1-in-5-Brochure.pdfWe would love to hear from you. Please join us by leaving a comment or subscribing to this podcast. Or both. You could do both! Thanks for listening to The Autoimmune Campfire! Subscribe for free to receive new podcast episodes and special posts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theautoimmunecampfire.substack.com