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When Doctors Don’t Believe You: Living with Endometriosis – Katie Donlevie

  1. When Doctors Don’t Believe You: Living with Endometriosis - Katie Donlevie Tim Reitsma 53:53

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What happens when the medical system fails to acknowledge your pain, and how do you find the strength to keep advocating for yourself? This episode promises an intimate and powerful conversation with Katie, founder of Revive and Thrive Coaching and host of “My Chronic Illness and Me” podcast. Katie takes us through her journey with endometriosis, where relentless self-advocacy became her lifeline amidst repeated dismissals by healthcare professionals. She shares the crucial role of finding a supportive community and how it transformed her experience from isolation to empowerment.

Katie's story is not just about personal struggle but also about redefining what success means when living with a chronic illness. We unpack the emotional and psychological challenges of stepping away from a successful career to prioritize health and well-being. Katie's candid reflections on the societal pressures to remain productive and the profound relief of taking time to heal offer valuable insights for anyone dealing with similar issues. Whether finding the right specialist, enduring inconclusive surgeries, or celebrating small victories, Katie's experience underscores the necessity of persistence and self-care.

Join us as we challenge the societal stigma surrounding chronic illnesses, particularly those predominantly affecting women. Katie opens up about the emotional toll of living with an invisible condition and the importance of honest communication in fostering understanding and support. We discuss strategies for balancing self-care with other life responsibilities and the power of storytelling in breaking down barriers. Tune in to be inspired by Katie’s resilience and learn how open conversations can cultivate a more compassionate and informed society.

Katie Donlevie – Bio
Empowering individuals facing chronic illness and pain challenges to reclaim their identity and thrive beyond survival mode.

I work with individuals facing chronic illness and pain challenges to reclaim their identity and thrive beyond survival mode.

Specializing in guiding people through transformative journeys, I help you rediscover yourself and re-engage in life outside of your condition. I am dedicated to helping you redefine success, bring your chronic illness back into harmony with the rest of your life, and stop fighting against your body every day.

Through my podcast, “My Chronic Illness and Me,” I also hold space for insightful conversations with people dealing with chronic illness and pain to offer support and foster a sense of community amidst what is often an incredibly isolating experience.

Ready to stop just surviving and start thriving? Let’s connect!

  • https://www.reviveandthrivecoach.com/
  • https://www.instagram.com/reviveandthrivecoaching/
  • https://calendly.com/katie-donlevie/complimentary-coaching-interview?month=2024-06

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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.

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