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Hey, it's Tim! Just wanted to share a bit about my recent adventures with Crohn's disease. So, I had a scope done recently and, surprise! Mild inflammation in multiple spots. Yeah, it's a bit frustrating, but I'm choosing to stay hopeful. After all, it’s not severe, and that's a win!

In this short episode, I talk about hope, scopes, advocacy, and developing a muffin recipe while on prednisone.

Let me tell you about my “manic muffins” story. When I was on a high dose of steroids, I couldn’t Sleep. So, I started baking at 3 AM. My family eventually begged me to stop!

Advocating for myself has been a huge part of this journey. After a massive bleed, I called my doctor and said, “Hey, I think I need an iron infusion.” Turns out, my levels were low enough to get it done quickly. Then, I pushed for a scope to understand what was going on.

Living with chronic illness can be tough, but I choose hope and gratitude over frustration. It's better for my mental health, and it keeps me going. And remember, if your doctor isn’t giving you what you need, don't hesitate to get a second opinion. Your health matters!

Hope this little update brings some encouragement your way. Keep advocating for yourself and stay hopeful!

Link to muffin recipe: www.invisiblecondition.com/blog/tims-manic-berry-muffiis 

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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.