Life With an Invisible Disease - With Denise Stracener

Have a question or topic you'd like discussed? Click here to send a text or leave a voice memo! In this episode, I sit down and have a chat with my dear friend, Denise.  Have you ever wondered what it's like to live with an invisible disease? We get real about living with MS, a sneaky illness that doesn't always show its face. We dive into what it's like dealing with everyday stuff and big challenges, celebrating the little wins like being able to fold laundry, and facing down people's judgments. She also shares about leaving a job she was forced to leave due to her diagnosis and finding ways to cope and find joy in the new normal—think nature, simple pleasures, and those small but mighty self-care acts.Denise also shares her story of a game-changing treatment in 2016 that put her MS on pause, reminding us why we've got to keep speaking up for ourselves. And, because we can't face it all without our tunes, we talk about the songs that keep us going strong—tracks like "Stronger" by Kelly Clarkson and "Barracuda" by Heart, which are more than just music; they're anthems of resilience. If you're looking for a community that gets it, or maybe a new fight song for your own struggles, this episode's got you. Join us for a chat that's as real as it gets, and maybe find a bit of strength along the way.Support Denise for the 2024 MS Walk at this link:https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=402939Support the show💌 Want more Pure Possibilities in your week? Subscribe to Pure Possibilities Weekly for reflections, practices, podcast highlights, and a little more possibility delivered to your inbox each week. Join the Pure Possibilities Private Facebook Community:Continue the conversation, connect with other listeners, and join us for our weekly live Q&A sessions. 👉🏻Join the Free Pure Possibilities Facebook Community Here👉🏻Click Here to Connect With Me The Pure Possibilities Podcast and all related content are the intellectual property of Shannon Danielle. No portion of this podcast may be recorded, reproduced, or distributed without express written consent. Unauthorized use will be pursued under applicable law.  For additional resources, policies, and website information, visit purepossibilitiespodcast.com.