In Episode 34 of Our Invisible Life, Kendra and Laura sit down with Abigail Bell to discuss her decade long struggle with bulimia. Brought on by life's stressors beyond her control and compounded by coming to terms with her sexuality, Abigail discusses how her fight with bulimia began, her struggles to keep it hidden and what pushed her to finally get help.

Abigail works as an experiential designer. In her free time, she enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with friends and family. Abigail lives in Huntington Woods with her wife, Shannon, and two children, Finley and Asher.

Episode Resources:

NEDA - National Eating Disorder Association

ANAD - National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Call helpline (888) 375-7767

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In Episode 33 of Our Invisible Life podcast Kendra and Laura give life updates including discussing medication, supplements and a compassion course. Then your hosts focus on some of the darker truths of living with chronic illness, discussing losses we've felt because of illness and the losses we fear will occur in the future. We hope this episode will connect with you, our audience, about some realities we don't normally discuss.

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In Episode 32 of Our Invisible Life podcast, Kendra and Laura talk with Dr. Elena Borrelli about patient advocacy, what it is, what it can do, and how a private patient advocate could be right for you.

Dr. Elena Borrelli DMSC, MS, PAC, BCPA is the founder of Pathway Patient Advocates. She has over 20 years of experience in the medical field in both clinical and administrative settings and is a board certified patient advocate. Apart from her experience in professional practices, Dr. Borrelli has encountered frustration and discrepancies while personally navigating the health care system. Her passion is to help patients better understand the overwhelmingly confusing medical system. Dr. Borrelli has experience in a variety of healthcare settings. Her main focus is to assist clients who are dealing with chronic conditions, rare disorders, cancer, or undiagnosed symptoms. It is her compassion, experience, and determination that sets Pathway Patient Advocates apart from the rest.

Resources:

https://pathwaypa.com/

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