Episode 60: Parenting with Chronic Illness: An Interview with Mariah Leach

Parenting is a challenging and rewarding experience, but for those living with chronic illness, it can be even more complex.In this episode, Dr. Kara Wada talks with Mariah Leach, a mom of three who has been living with rheumatoid arthritis since the age of 25 and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis since age 5.Being both moms with chronic illness, they share their personal experienced of parenting with chronic illness, discussing the unique challenges and strategies they have developed to manage their health and meet the needs of their family.Tune in to this episode to gain insights and inspiration.Whether you're a parent living with chronic illness yourself, or know someone who is, this conversation will provide valuable guidance and support. EPISODE AT A GLANCE- Who is Mariah Leach and What is Mama's Facing Forward?- The recurrent things that comes up in the Mama's Facing Forward community?- The resources available on Mama's Facing Forward?- Breastfeeding with Chronic illness- The Importance of Self-Care as a Parent.- The Impact of chronic illness in relationships. ABOUT MARIAH Z LEACHMariah is a writer, patient advocate, and mom of three living with rheumatoid arthritis and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. After learning firsthand how challenging it can be to face pregnancy and motherhood with chronic illness, Mariah became passionate about supporting women with chronic illness who are or want to become mothers. She launched Mamas Facing Forward in 2015 as a private Facebook support group, followed by this website in 2018.CONNECT WITH MARIAHWebsite → https://www.mamasfacingforward.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamasfacingforward Twitter → https://twitter.com/MamasForward Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/MamasForward/ ABOUT DR KARA WADAQuadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.CONNECT WITH DR WADAWebsite → http://www.drkarawada.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/crunchyallergist/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CrunchyAllergist Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist Registration for the 2nd Annual Virtual Sjogren’s Summit is now OPEN!GET YOUR TICKETS HERE → https://www.sjogrenssummit.com SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER → https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletter Get my weekly dose of naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded approach to immune system health.