Still Showing Up with Lois Bolton

Life has a way of testing our peace through unexpected challenges, difficult conversations, and the weight of everyday responsibilities. In this episode of Still Showing Up with Lois, I share what God has been teaching me about protecting my peace and learning to give my burdens to Him instead of carrying them alone. Inspired by this week's message from 1 Peter 5:7, we'll talk about trusting God, letting go of what we can't control, and not allowing other people's negativity to disrupt the peace God wants us to have. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or simply need a reminder that God cares for you, I pray this conversation encourages your heart. Remember... no matter what you're going through, thank you for still showing up. 💜

In this episode of Still Showing Up with Lois Bolton, we’re having a real conversation about the emotional weight of always having to “be strong.” Many people living with chronic illness, motherhood, caregiving, stress, grief, or difficult seasons in life become so used to surviving that they forget how exhausting it can be to constantly carry everything emotionally and mentally. Today we’re talking about: ✨ Emotional exhaustion ✨ Chronic illness and mental fatigue ✨ The pressure of always holding everything together ✨ Surviving while struggling internally ✨ Why resting and asking for help is not weakness ✨ Redefining strength in hard seasons Sometimes, strength is simply making it through the day. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, tired of carrying so much, or emotionally drained from trying to stay strong for everyone else, this episode is for you. 💙 Thank you for sitting with me through another honest conversation.

In this episode of Still Showing Up with Lois Bolton, I’m talking honestly about one of the most frustrating symptoms of autoimmune disease — brain fog. Brain fog is more than simply forgetting things. It can affect concentration, memory, mental energy, confidence, emotions, and everyday life in ways many people don’t fully understand. Today we’re discussing: ✨ Living with brain fog ✨ Mental exhaustion and frustration ✨ Losing your train of thought ✨ Feeling disconnected from the old version of yourself ✨ Giving yourself grace during hard days ✨ Learning to slow down instead of fighting yourself If you’ve ever struggled mentally while dealing with chronic illness, fatigue, stress, or emotional overwhelm, I hope this episode reminds you to be patient and gentle with yourself. You are not lazy. You are not broken. You are doing the best you can while fighting battles others may never see. 💙 Thank you for listening and continuing to show up with me. #StillShowingUpPodcast #BrainFog #ChronicIllness #AutoimmuneDisease #RheumatoidArthritis #LupusWarrior #HealingJourney #MentalHealth

What People Don’t See About Autoimmune Disease In this episode of Still Showing Up with Lois Bolton, I’m opening up about the invisible side of living with Rheumatoid Arthritis, lupus, and chronic illness. So many people only see the outside — the smile, the social media posts, the moments we manage to show up. But behind the scenes, many autoimmune warriors are silently fighting exhaustion, pain, brain fog, emotional stress, and the pressure to keep pushing through. Today we’re talking about: ✨ Invisible illness ✨ Chronic fatigue and emotional exhaustion ✨ The pressure of “looking okay” ✨ Missing the old version of yourself ✨ Mental and emotional struggles people don’t see ✨ Redefining what strength really looks like If you’ve ever felt unseen while battling chronic illness or life struggles, this episode is for you. You are not alone in what you’re carrying. 💙 Thank you for listening and continuing this journey with me. #StillShowingUpPodcast #AutoimmuneDisease #RheumatoidArthritis #LupusWarrior #InvisibleIllness #ChronicIllness #HealingJourney

🎙️ Episode 1: Why I’m Starting This Podcast Even Though I’m Nervous Welcome to the very first episode of Still Showing Up with Lois Bolton. 💙 Honestly… recording this episode pushed me completely outside of my comfort zone. In this episode, I’m sharing my heart about living with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus, dealing with chronic illness behind the scenes, and why I finally decided to stop letting fear hold me back from using my voice. For a long time, I kept thinking: “What if nobody listens?” “What if I mess up?” “What if I’m not good enough?” “What if people judge me?” But I also realized there are so many people silently struggling every single day while still trying to show up for life, family, work, relationships, faith, and themselves. And maybe somebody out there simply needs to hear: “You’re not alone.” This podcast is being created as a safe and honest space for real conversations surrounding: Rheumatoid Arthritis Lupus autoimmune disease chronic pain fatigue brain fog emotional exhaustion invisible illness faith motherhood mental health healing resilience and learning how to keep going one day at a time This isn’t a polished or perfect podcast. Some days I may sound tired. Some days emotional. Some days hopeful. Some days honest about struggling. But my goal is to create a space where people living with chronic illness feel seen, understood, encouraged, and supported. In this first episode, I talk about: ✨ What inspired me to finally start this podcast ✨ The emotional side of autoimmune disease ✨ The pressure of trying to stay strong ✨ Feeling invisible while fighting invisible illness ✨ Why vulnerability scares me ✨ Learning to keep showing up despite fear ✨ Giving myself permission to start imperfectly If you are someone living with chronic illness, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease, mental exhaustion, or simply navigating hard seasons in life, I hope this podcast reminds you that your story still matters and your life still has purpose — even on the difficult days. Thank you for being here from the very beginning of this journey with me. Your support truly means more than you know. 💙 Please subscribe, follow, and share this episode with someone who may need encouragement today. Remember: You do not have to be perfect to keep moving forward. Some days strength simply looks like still showing up. 🎙️ New episodes coming soon. #StillShowingUpPodcast #RheumatoidArthritis #LupusWarrior #AutoimmuneDisease #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness #SpoonieLife #HealingJourney #FaithThroughTheFlare #MentalHealthAwareness #BrainFog #Fatigue #RAWarrior #HopeAndHealing #StillShowingUp