Living with Autoimmune Disease as a Mom (What No One Tells You)

There was a point where I couldn’t walk. Where I couldn’t pick up my own body, let alone show up as the mom I wanted to be. In this episode, I’m sharing my experience living with rheumatoid arthritis: how it started, what it felt like to have my body shut down right before my wedding, and what it’s been like navigating autoimmune disease through motherhood. We talk about the part no one really prepares you for: the fear, the mental toll, the identity shift, and the grief of not being able to show up the way you want to. I also share what actually helped me during my worst flare-ups. From small, simple shifts to the mindset changes that carried me through and what I’ve learned about supporting my body instead of fighting it. If you’re living with autoimmune disease, chronic illness, or you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you, this episode is for you. You’re not alone in this.