Living with Sjogren’s: Hacks for Parenting, Work & Symptom Relief | Sjogren's Girl's Guide

In this episode of the Invisible Strength Podcast, host Karin Wagner sits down with Courtney Whitney, creator of  @SjogrensGirlsGuide  explore what it really means to live—parent, work full time, and manage symptoms—with Sjogren's Syndrome.🌿 Courtney opens up about her emotional journey to diagnosis, her favorite daily symptom hacks (like coconut oil, probiotics, and eye misters!), and the power of finding joy in small moments while navigating chronic illness.👩‍👧‍👦 Whether you’re a fellow Spoonie, a parent with autoimmune challenges, or someone seeking real talk about health and self-care, this conversation offers practical tips, heartfelt honesty, and inspiration.🔍 Highlights Include:+Courtney’s “So What?” Theory on guilt-free living+Parenting through flare-ups and fatigue+Game-changing tips: moisturizing eyelids, heat masks & portable eye sprayers+The role of community in chronic illness+Why flexibility is key to sustainable self-care🕒 Chapters:00:00 Intro: Meet Courtney03:36 The Long Road to Diagnosis10:08 Symptom Management 10117:03 The Art of Adapting Routines21:20 Real Talk: Parenting with Sjogren’s27:56 Hacks for Dry Eyes & Travel34:30 Finding Support & Building Community🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to support others navigating invisible illnesses.📲 Follow Courtney on IG: @sjogrensgirlsguide#SjogrensSyndrome #InvisibleIllness #AutoimmuneLife #ChronicIllnessWarrior #InvisibleStrengthPodcast #ParentingWithChronicIllness #SpoonieTips #SelfCareStrategies✨Chasing dreams despite autoimmune disease - one step at a time!Join our Community on Circle (it’s free for our members): https://invisible-strength-autoimmune-warriors-and-allies.circle.so/📖 Community Recommended Autoimmune Resources: https://invigorateyourjourney.comCheck out the Latest here: https://linktr.ee/InvisibleStrength DISCLAIMER: This content within this video is not medical advice. The purpose of these videos are for general education and to share my own experience. This content should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any health condition. Please consult a healthcare professional before attempting anything in this video.