Welcome to Unseen & Believed, a podcast hosted by Anna Konstantopoulos who talks about all things invisible illness. This includes but is not limited to how to manage an invisible illness, her experience being chronically ill, and interviewing others going on the same journey.
An invisible illness is any kind of illness which isn’t easily seen and is therefore hard to diagnose. It is estimated that at least 1 in 10 people have an invisible illness, yet most people have never heard the term. This podcast is a place for anyone with an invisible illness to feel heard and to realize that their life can still be filled with joy.
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Welcome back to season two of Unseen & Believed! In this episode, I'll be answering my most commonly asked questions about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, from the process of getting a diagnosis to managing joint pain. It's an episode you won't want to miss!
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16 Apr 2024
The Past Six Months: Dealing with Antibiotic Resistant Infections
Welcome back to season two of Unseen but Believed! In this episode, I’ll be sharing why I suddenly became sick and remained sick for six months. From being dismissed to my life being at risk, it’s an episode you don’t want to miss!
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28 Jun 2023
Dealing with an Eye Disability: Interview with Laura Valentine
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go through school with an invisible eye disability? In this episode, Laura Valentine Lock shares about dealing her disability since she was four years old and how she’s learned to manage it in her professional career. As a local Miss America titleholder, she shares her story and inspires others to use what they’ve been through to positively impact others. In this episode, find out
1. The cause of Laura Valentine’s disability
2. How she learned to cope with bullying
3. Why she started her ministry
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20 Jun 2023
Coping with Trauma: Interview with Autumn Walden
Have you ever wondered how to cope with anxiety, depression, or CPTSD? In this episode, Autumn shares about dealing with trauma through both counseling and medication as well as different coping mechanisms. As a local Miss America titleholder, she shares her story and inspires others to take care of their mental health. In this episode, find out
1. Autumn's story of overcoming abuse
2. How she learned to cope with different mental health issues
3. How she’s using what she's been through to inspire others
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7 Jun 2023
Shine Your Light: Interview with Kinsey Burchett
Have you ever wondered how to teach coping mechanisms to kids who might have invisible illnesses or mental illnesses? Well this is exactly what Kinsey Burchett is doing! As a local Miss America titleholder, she shares her story and reads her book to children about learning to shine your light and coping with their emotions. Listen to this episode to learn
1. Kinsey’s inspiration for Shine Your Light
2. How she learned to cope with difficult situations in her life
3. How she’s teaching others to do the same
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31 May 2023
Managing EDS and Mental Health: Interview with Camille Schrier
Camille Schrier is most well known for being Miss America 2020, but did you know she has both Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and POTS? Tune in to this episode to learn:
-How she got diagnosed with EDS
-How she succeeds in her Doctor of Pharmacy program with EDS
-How she managed being Miss America with EDS during a pandemic
This is our final episode in our EDS Awareness Month series, so you won’t want to miss it!
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24 May 2023
Living a successful life with EDS: Interview with Victoria Piekut
In this episode, we have a very special guest: Miss Pennsylvania 2020 Victoria Piekut! Not only has she been successful in pageantry, but she’s also a model, pageant coach, opera singer, and the CEO of her company Wight Elephant Boutique. She’s also been able to accomplish this all while dealing with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and POTS! Listen to this episode to find out:
Her journey to getting diagnosed
What it was like competing at Miss USA during a pandemic
How she’s learned to manage her symptoms and have a healthy lifestyle
You don’t want to miss this episode!
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17 May 2023
How to Get Diagnosed with EDS: Interview with Mallory Fehl
Episode Summary
In this interview, Mallory talks about how she is currently in the process of getting diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). She was diagnosed with hypermobility when she was younger but there seems to be more to the story.
Listen to this episode to learn:
What kind of symptoms can lead to an EDS diagnosis
The process of getting diagnosed
How to manage your symptoms while in the process
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13 May 2023
What is EDS?
May is EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) Awareness Month, and awareness is so important since it is so under diagnosed. But what exactly is EDS, and how does it affect the people living with it? In this episode, you will learn
1. What Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is and the different types of it
2. Common symptoms of EDS
3. Additional resources about EDS
And stay tuned, because this month we have several special guests joining the podcast to share their experience with EDS!
Resources:
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http://thezebranetwork.org/ (http://thezebranetwork.org/)
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5 Apr 2023
How to Workout with an Invisible Illness
Listen to this episode to find out:
How to start working out
How your nutrition impacts your workouts
How to give yourself grace when you fail
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21 Mar 2023
How to Manage School with an Invisible Illness
Episode Summary
Trying to manage school with an invisible illness presents a lot of unique challenges. Listen now to learn how to deal with:
1. Ableism in school
2. Balancing school and other responsibilities
3. Mental health struggles
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8 Mar 2023
What is an Invisible Illness?
For the first episode of Unseen but Believed, let's talk about exactly what an invisible illness is! We'll be covering what it is, how to know if you have one, how to get diagnosed, and more. We'll also get to dive into these topics more in the future, so stay tuned for future episodes!
1 Mar 2023
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The "Unseen but Believed" podcast is about invisible illnesses and learning to manage them together. An invisible illness is any kind of illness which isn't easily seen and is therefore very difficult to get diagnosed. But even though these illnesses are unseen, they still should be believed. Tune in to learn how to advocate for yourself, how to deal with symptoms like brain fog and fatigue, and how to find purpose through your suffering. Hosted by Anna Konstantopoulos.
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