This podcast is for those who know someone with an autoimmune disease or chronic illness, and for the warriors newly embarking on this journey. This space is about harnessing our power to fight and triumph over these battles. It’s about having a strong will, a resilient mindset, and the support of loved ones. We are committed to empowering, educating, and connecting individuals facing daily challenges due to chronic illnesses. We'll delve into the nuances of living with conditions like lupus and offer practical advice, all while nurturing a supportive community.
How Do You Take Care of Yourself When There's No One Else to Take Care of You?
Chronic illness can change your independence, but it can also change the way you see the people you expected to be there when you needed them most. In this episode, we talk about expectations, what happens when loved ones don’t show up, and the difficult reality of needing help when there may be no one dependable to call.
We also explore how to build a support system and create backup plans so your health and safety don’t depend entirely on one person.
The Empowerment in Illness link: https://linktr.ee/EmpowermentInIllness (https://linktr.ee/EmpowermentInIllness)
Need Helpand Don’t Have Anyone to Call?
211
Dial 211
Connects you with local community resources for needs such as food, housing, utilities, transportation, health care and other essential services.
DisabilityInformation and Access Locator (DIAL)
Use DIAL’s online directory to locate disability-related services in your community, including transportation, housing, legal assistance and other supports. ACL’s current help pages direct people with disabilities to the DIAL online locator. ACL (https://acl.gov/contact-us?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Search DIAL for disability services (https://dial.acl.gov/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
EldercareLocator
800-677-1116
Connects older adults, families and caregivers with local services including meals, home care, transportation and caregiver support. The current federal site also offers text, online chat and email assistance. Elder Care (https://eldercare.acl.gov/home?linkId=893723701&utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Eldercare Locator (https://eldercare.acl.gov/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Not sure what to say?
“I live with a chronic health condition or disability and I don’t have anyone who can help me. I need assistance with ________. Can you help me find a local program or organization?”
If that organization can't provide the help you need, ask:
“Who should I call next?”
27 Sept 2026
What I Miss Since I've Been Sick
In this episode, we ask a simple but powerful question: What do you miss since you’ve been sick? Through personal reflections and the testimonies of chronic illness warriors, we explore the freedom, independence, identity, and everyday experiences that illness can quietly take away. This conversation reminds us that we can mourn what we’ve lost and still live fully in the life we have today.
Empowerment in Illness Link: https://linktr.ee/EmpowermentInIllness
20 Sept 2026
My Body Said Winter Is Coming
As the seasons change, our bodies may start making a little more noise, and sometimes the best thing we can do is listen, prepare, and laugh along the way. In this episode, we talk about the “October Slide,” changing routines, shorter days, and those familiar aches and changes that may show up as colder weatherapproaches. Because winter is coming, warriors, but we like to watch drama, not star in our own series.
Empowerment in Illness Link: https://linktr.ee/EmpowermentInIllness
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11 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100
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