She Performed 3 Days With Blood Clots In Her Lungs

Shanelle Gabriel is an internationally touring poet and singer who's performed at Carnegie Hall, the Vatican, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam — and she's also been living with lupus since 2004, later developing lupus antiphospholipid syndrome.In this episode, Karin and Chris talk with Shanelle about:• The year of dismissed symptoms before her diagnosis — headaches, joint pain, brain fog she wrote off as "getting older" at 19• The three days she performed while carrying two blood clots in her lungs, because the show was paying her rent• Why she had to stop clinging to any single title — performer, poet, patient — and find "the gift" underneath• The ongoing "shedding" of relationships and commitments that don't support her health• Why she believes every newly diagnosed person needs a mental health professional, not just a support group• Her own definition of invisible strength📋 GRAB THE FREE RESET WORKBOOK — https://invigorateyourjourney.com/reset-workbook🧭 NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Free 2-minute Journey Quiz — https://invigorateyourjourney.com/quiz/🔗 FOLLOW Shanelle @shanellegabriel🎧 Invisible Strength is hosted by Karin Wagner and Chris Burton, covering what it really looks like to live with autoimmune and chronic conditions — real talk, not just survival tips. New episodes every Wednesday. Hit Subscribe Now!🌿 Support & Resources for your own journey: https://invigorateyourjourney.com⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for education and shared experiences only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making changes. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.