Diagnosis to Dunking: Brian's journey with Lupus & Scleroderma

Episode 2 of the Invisible Strength podcast, hosted by Karin Wagner and Chris Burton, titled "Diagnosis to Dunking: Brian's journey with Lupus & Scleroderma" was published on September 17, 2025 and runs 31 minutes.

September 17, 2025 ·31m · Invisible Strength

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Summary

What does it mean to be truly unstoppable? 💪 In this episode of the Invisible Strength Podcast, we sit down with Brian Ung, the face behind the Instagram account Ungstoppable. Diagnosed with scleroderma in his early 20s and later with lupus nephritis, Brian opens up about the physical, emotional, and mental challenges of living with autoimmune diseases — and how he continues to thrive against all odds. From the shock of diagnosis to the joy of dunking a basketball 🏀 (yes, really!), Brian shares:✨ His journey navigating lupus & scleroderma✨ The importance of mental health and community support✨ How men can overcome stigma around talking about illness✨ Holistic strategies + promising new treatments like CAR-T therapy✨ What “unstoppable” truly means when life throws you challengesThis conversation is packed with hope, resilience, and practical wisdom for anyone navigating chronic illness — or supporting someone who is.➡️ Check out Invisible Strength stories, merch, and more at linktr.ee/invisiblestrength ✨ We appreciate you supporting autoimmune warriors! 👉 Follow us: @UnseenYetUnstoppable on Instagram & YouTube💬 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more stories of warriors, allies, and advocates living Unseen Yet Unstoppable.#Lupus #Scleroderma #AutoimmuneDisease #InvisibleStrengthPodcast #Unstoppable⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Always consult a medical professional before starting any wellness practice.

Episode Description

What does it mean to be truly unstoppable? 💪

In this episode of the Invisible Strength Podcast, we sit down with Brian Ung, the face behind the Instagram account Ungstoppable.

Diagnosed with scleroderma in his early 20s and later with lupus nephritis, Brian opens up about the physical, emotional, and mental challenges of living with autoimmune diseases — and how he continues to thrive against all odds.

From the shock of diagnosis to the joy of dunking a basketball 🏀 (yes, really!), Brian shares:

✨ His journey navigating lupus & scleroderma

✨ The importance of mental health and community support

✨ How men can overcome stigma around talking about illness

✨ Holistic strategies + promising new treatments like CAR-T therapy

✨ What “unstoppable” truly means when life throws you challenges

This conversation is packed with hope, resilience, and practical wisdom for anyone navigating chronic illness — or supporting someone who is.

➡️ Check out Invisible Strength stories, merch, and more at linktr.ee/invisiblestrength ✨ We appreciate you supporting autoimmune warriors!

👉 Follow us: @UnseenYetUnstoppable on Instagram & YouTube💬

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more stories of warriors, allies, and advocates living Unseen Yet Unstoppable.#Lupus #Scleroderma #AutoimmuneDisease #InvisibleStrengthPodcast #Unstoppable

⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Always consult a medical professional before starting any wellness practice.