Episodios

  • Season 4 | Episode #15 with Lupus & Autoimmune Warrior, Chantelle Chandler
    Apr 22 2025

    Season FOUR Episode FIFTEEN of the Your Story Our Fight® podcast welcomes Chantelle Chandler. Chantelle is a resilient lupus warrior who has been navigating life with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, and Raynaud's syndrome for over three decades. In addition to managing these autoimmune conditions, she has also lived with jugular deep vein thrombosis (DVT) for the past 28 years. Through it all, Chantelle continues to embody strength, perseverance, and advocacy for others living with chronic illness.

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    26 m
  • Season 4 | Episode #14 with Certified Yoga Teacher, Holistic Health Coach and Lupus Patient, Roxanne Lerner
    Apr 8 2025

    Season FOUR Episode FOURTEEN of the Your Story Our Fight® podcast welcomes Roxanne Lerner. Roxanne Lerner is a certified yoga teacher and holistic health coach who has been living with lupus for the past 14 years. She is happily married with two young children. Roxanne takes a mindfulness-based approach to health and is passionate about sharing with other chronic illness warriors the science-backed practices that have been instrumental in her healing journey. Roxanne is the founder of RL Wellness, a bespoke virtual yoga and wellness studio designed for the chronic illness community. Through RL Wellness she debunks yoga myths, teaches private and group classes in yoga, breath work, meditation, offers personalized nutrition programs and fosters a supportive, upbeat and empowered community.

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    33 m
  • Season 4 | Episode #13 with Casting Director and Lupus Patient, Hayley Weinstein
    Mar 25 2025

    Season FOUR Episode THIRTEEN of the Your Story Our Fight® podcast welcomes Hayley Weinstein. Diagnosed in 1999 with Lupus, Hayley has struggled with a plethora of various autoimmune health-related challenges over the years. Native to Los Angeles, Hayley has been working for 25+ ( off and on) as a Casting Director, primarily casting Reality TV. Her casting expertise is in casting “real people” in everything from Medical Shows, Competition Shows, and, her favorite, Game Shows. She is currently wrapping up Season 53 as The Contestant Producer of The Price is Right.

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    34 m
  • Season 4 | Episode #12 with Doctor of Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Lupus Patient, Dr. Shabnam Esmailzadeh
    Mar 11 2025

    Season FOUR Episode TWELVE of the Your Story Our Fight® podcast welcomes Dr. Shabnam Esmailzadeh. Shabnam is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Diagnosed with lupus at the age of 18, she took charge of her well-being by focusing on mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health. This personal journey has deeply shaped her practice, inspiring her to guide her patients toward balance and wellness through the same comprehensive approach. With a passion for integrative healing, Dr. Esmailzadeh empowers individuals to take control of their health and find harmony in their lives.

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    33 m
  • Season 4 | Episode #11 with OBGYN, Fertility Specialist and Lupus Patient, Dr. Katherine VanHise
    Feb 25 2025

    Season FOUR Episode ELEVEN of the Your Story Our Fight® podcast welcomes Dr. Katherine VanHise. Katherine is an OBGYN and fertility specialist based in Beverly Hills, California. Immediately following her graduation from OBGYN residency she developed her first symptoms of lupus. Her diagnosis of SLE came 15 months later after consulting with over 20 physicians across different specialties and institutions. Her journey navigating the health care system and a lupus diagnosis significantly transformed her personal and professional life. She aspires to empower her patients and those around her to maintain hope in times of uncertainty and continually advocate for themselves.

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    28 m
  • Season 4 | Episode #10 with Author, Business Coach, National Trainer and Lupus Patient, Connie Sparks
    Feb 11 2025

    Season FOUR Episode TEN of the Your Story Our Fight® podcast welcomes Connie Sparks. Connie Sparks is the Founder of Wadeco Business Center, LLC a MWBE, DBE, WOSB, and SB-designated entity. Connie’s consulting and financing career spans over 24 years and is widely recognized as an award-winning leading expert on business development, strategic planning, and supplier contracting. She has worked with business owners at all levels, on building their businesses, tapping into new markets, and more importantly, changing their mindsets to forward-thinking CEOs. Connie has been honored by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal Women's Council- Business Owner of the Year Award (2018), U.S. Small Business Administration-Business Champion Award (2009), Toastmasters International-President’s Distinguished Award 2004, National Association of Female Executives (NAFE)-Business Woman of the Year (2006), and nominated by the Los Angeles Business Journal-Women Who Make A Difference (2007-2009).

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    29 m
  • Season 4 | Episode #9 with Mother and Lupus Patient, Alicia Evans
    Jan 28 2025

    Season FOUR Episode NINE of the Your Story Our Fight® podcast welcomes Alicia Evans. Alicia lives with lupus and several other autoimmune and connective tissue diseases, which has made her passionate about raising awareness of chronic illness. As a parent of twins with autism, Alicia has gained unique insights into caregiving and advocacy. She enjoy decorating with and selling vintage items, as well as creating succulent, seashell décor & jewelry.

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    29 m
  • Season 4 | Episode #8 with owner of Regan MOVES, Regan Birr
    Jan 14 2025

    Season FOUR Episode EIGHT of the Your Story Our Fight® podcast welcomes Regan Birr. Regan is the owner of Regan MOVES, a wellness and fitness company for people with chronic challenges. Regan has lupus and arthritis. She spent many years in severe pain, until she started exercising in a special way: she holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and used her background to design a low-torque, easy-on-the-joints exercise program. She earned her personal and group training certification, and teaches Regan MOVES 3 days a week, online. Regan believes that even though it can be extremely challenging, we CAN move past our limitations - and empower ourselves for health and happiness. She gives talks to businesses and health organizations around the U.S. including Medical University of South Carolina, Duke University, and Health Partners. Regan is also the founder and executive director of the Lupus Research Foundation in Minnesota.


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    27 m
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