What a Lupus Warrior Wants You To Know featuring Nissa Vibe

This Monday, I sat down with the radiant Nissa Vibea choreographer, creative, and true lupus warriorfor a deeply moving conversation that opened my eyes and heart. In this episode, Nissa shares her powerful journey navigating life with lupus as a Black woman, breaking down the emotional and physical toll of chronic illness and what self-advocacy really looks like.What makes this episode extra special? Its the first time Ive featured a guest whose lived experience I dont personally shareand that made the conversation even more necessary. We explore her creation of the NVFoundation, her commitment to holistic healing and nutrition, and why community care is so critical for anyone battling invisible illnesses.This episode is more than a conversation; its a reminder of the strength it takes to keep showing up when your body says no. It's a call to raise awareness, especially during Lupus Awareness Month, and a celebration of the power of community, resilience, and radical rest. Tune in now. Your moment of insight starts here.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Energy Connection01:01 Did You Know About Lupus and Other Autoimmune Disorders?06:57 Nissa Vibe Introduction08:19 Interview with Nissa Vibe: The Dance Entrepreneur14:08 Living with Lupus: A Personal Journey17:23 Navigating Medical Challenges and Advocacy20:29 Choosing Life: Daily Decisions and Resilience23:28 Emotional Healing and Self-Discovery26:22 The Impact of Emotions on Health29:11 Setting Boundaries and Authenticity32:08 Self-Love and Personal Growth36:05 Spiritual Awakening Through Yoga37:12 The Power of Transparency and Self-Love40:14 Balancing Health and Entrepreneurship45:15 The NVFoundation: Empowering Black Women53:16 Advice for the Newly Diagnosed: Knowledge is Power57:12 Healing Through Nutrition and Gardening01:01:11 Legacy and Impact01:03:03 Empowerment Through Community01:05:22 Overcoming Struggles01:08:12 Healing and Personal Growth01:11:15 Self-Love and Boundaries01:14:15 Future Aspirations and Events01:21:35 Outro and Next Week#LupusAwareness #LupusWarrior #ChronicIllnessAwareness #BlackWomenHealing #InvisibleIllness #NVFoundation #HolisticHealing #SelfAdvocacy #AHealingConversation #MondayMomentWithDrMal #HealthEquity #BlackWomenWellness #AutoimmuneDisease #PodcastForChange #LupusSupport #NissaVibe #DrMalSpeaks #BlackVoicesMatter #WellnessJourney#AMondayMoment #DrMal #whenmallorylives #AMondayMomentwithDrMal #ALIVEPodcastNetworkShow Songs: Kaleidoscope by HME Productions, Late Night by NyneMindsProductions and Lassitude by JustnormalVisit my website and connect with me in all the ways: whenmallorylives.com