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Every Wednesday, I release an episode with a guest. Someone who lives with an invisible condition, a caregiver, or a medical professional. We share stories, give insights, and create opportunities to get real, vulnerable, and make connections.

On Fridays, I plan to release a short (10-minute) solo episode where I share some of the many thoughts swirling around in my mind.

This week, I share vulnerably about my struggle with mental health as well as my son's. What if we create workplaces and schools where it is OK to not be OK? Imagine walking into the office and when someone asks you “how are you”, you answer with truth. Maybe you are fantastic and maybe you aren't.

In Canada, 75% of all suicides are men. This stat scared me and is driving me to action. So, let's stop hiding, let's start sharing!

Definition:
An invisible condition is an illness or health condition (physical or mental) that isn’t seen from the outside. This may include, but is not limited to autoimmune disorders, mental illness, neurodiverse conditions, chronic pain or fatigue, Trauma, cancers, and brain injuries.

Links:
https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/
https://ca.movember.com/
https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/en-ca/
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help

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October 10, 2024

From Pain to Purpose: Lyme Disease, Self-Advocacy, and Finding your Voice – Kenzie Vath

Send us a textSummary:Imagine struggling with your health for over a decade, visiting doctor after doctor, only to be dismissed as dramatic or told that it’s all in your head. That was Kenzie...

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October 3, 2024

Finding Moments of Joy – Journal Entry No. 8

Send us a textIn this episode of the Invisible Condition podcast, I share my personal journey of balancing life with a chronic illness, managing Stress, and pursuing Education. Reflecting on the...

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September 18, 2024

Disclose Barriers, Provide Solutions: How to Empower Employees and Employers – Nate Toves

Send us a textSummary:In this episode of The Invisible Condition Podcast, Nate Toves from Neil Squire discusses the critical role of workplace inclusivity for individuals with disabilities. He...

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Tim Reitsma Disability Inclusion Advocate, Founder at Invisible Condition

Tim helps individuals with non-apparent illnesses become better self-advocates through podcasts, articles, mentoring and coaching. He also supports organizations in creating accessible workplaces where everyone feels safe to share through workshops, advising and project work.

Aside from working on Invisible Condition, Tim is a Podcast Host and Advisor with a leading HR and Leadership digital publication and is a Master of Arts in Leadership Student.

With over 15 years of experience in strategy, operations, HR, and content creation, Tim brings a blend of coaching, mentoring, leadership, and process improvement to every organization he partners with.