Made Visible

Made Visible is a podcast that gives a voice to people with invisible illnesses. This podcast aims to change the conversation around invisible illnesses, helping those who experience them —whether as patients, caregivers, or friends or family members — feel more seen, heard and supported.

128. The Quiet Epidemic with Special Guest, Ally Hilfiger 07/25/2023

127. Ilana Jacqueline, Fighting the War Against Medical Gaslighting 07/18/2023

126. Melissa Coulier, Finding a Holistic Approach to Lupus and Life 07/11/2023

125. Akiva Zablocki, Helping Families with Hyper IgM Find Community and Care 07/04/2023

124. Melissa Aives and Danielle Scaramellino, Navigating Invisible Illness With My Best Friends 06/27/2023

123. Jamie Nicole, Creating Support for the BIPOC Community Living with Autoimmune Diseases 06/20/2023

122. Kate Milligan, The Power of Determination, Community, and Asking Questions 06/13/2023

121. Dr Alex Truong, Highlighting the Unaddressed Long-COVID Symptoms and Trauma 06/06/2023

120. Marina Khidekel, Designing an Anxiety-Soothing Product that Hugs Back 05/27/2023

119. Erica Domesek, DIY expert opens up about hidden mental health struggles 05/22/2023

118. Melissa Bernstein, Utilizing Verses and Creativity to Make Meaning of Existential Depression 05/15/2023

Mental Health Awareness Month Tribute 05/15/2023

117. Dr. Michelle Chung, Acknowledging and Healing Our Pandemic Trauma 05/09/2023

116. Allison Raskin, Debunking Common Misconceptions about OCD 05/02/2023

115. Harper Spero, Sharing My Own Invisible Illness Story 04/25/2023

114. Jacqueline & Alexa Child, Dating with a Disability and Invisible Illness 04/18/2023

113. Kate Washington, Caring For Yourself While Caregiving For Your Loved One 04/11/2023

112. Dr. Christiane Wolf, Managing Pain With Meditation 04/04/2023

111. Dr. Stella Safo, Debunking Stigmas about HIV and Advocating Equitable Healthcare for All 03/28/2023

110. Isaac Zablocki, Coping with Dysgraphia and Advocating for Change Through Film 03/21/2023

Bonus: Exclusive Essay Readings from Laura Frégeau & Lindsay Ellis 03/16/2023

109. The Power of Processing Through Writing 03/14/2023

108. Serena Wolf and Katie Dalebout, Approaching Anxiety with Vulnerability and Laughter 03/07/2023

108. Serena Wolf and Katie Dalebout, Approaching Anxiety with Vulnerability and Laughter Join Serena, Katie, and host, Harper Spero, for a special IG Live event on March 10th at 12:00 PM EST! Serena Wolf and Katie Dalebout have embraced vulnerability when it comes to living with anxiety. They’re the hosts of Spiraling, dubbed an “optimistic” anxiety podcast, and they talk openly with me about what it means for them to live with anxiety, how they cultivate awareness around their mental health, and what strategies they’ve developed (or are in the process of developing) to manage day-to-day moments with anxiety. This episode features tons of laughs and relatable moments of anxiety real talk. This episode previously aired on December 3rd, 2019. For more information about Serena and Katie, visit our website at This podcast aims to change the conversation around invisible illnesses and we need your help! Help support our mission by leaving a review and sharing this episode! Please note: This podcast is intended to provide information and education and is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, prevention, cure, or guarantee. You should consult with a licensed or registered healthcare professional about your individual condition and circumstance. Join the conversation and connect with us online! Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Support for this episode comes from . Find Your/self Boxes is a queer-owned, mental health focused, self-care box company, created to promote good mental health, because mental health is something we ALL have. Find Your/self Boxes serves as an easy way for people to send love and care to those in their life who may be struggling or who need a little pick me up, by offering customizable and curated self-care boxes, filled with research backed wellness products that promote healing. Use code findyourselfcare for 10% off your order at – Podcast Editor & Strategist: /episode/index/show/madevisiblepodcast/id/26037468

107. Lara Bloom, Supporting People with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome While Elevating Global Awareness 02/28/2023

107. Lara Bloom, Supporting People with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome While Elevating Global Awareness Join Lara Bloom and host, Harper Spero, for a special IG Live event on March 1st at 11:00AM EST! Before being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome at 24 years old, Lara Bloom endured 12 years of undiagnosed pain and mysterious symptoms. According to Lara, who is now the president and CEO of The Ehlers-Danlos Society, this experience isn’t uncommon. On today’s episode, Lara and I talk about why she’s dedicated her career to EDS awareness, why it’s important to her that The Ehlers-Danlos Society is in it for the long haul, and how her life changed when she stopped waiting for a cure for EDS. This episode previously aired on February 18th, 2020. For more information about Lara and her journey with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, visit our website at This podcast aims to change the conversation around invisible illnesses and we need your help! Help support our mission by leaving a review and sharing this episode! Please note: This podcast is intended to provide information and education and is not intended to provide diagnosis,treatment, prevention, cure, or guarantee. You should consult with a licensed or registered healthcare professional about your individual condition and circumstance. Join the conversation and connect with us online! Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Support for this episode comes from . Find Your/self Boxes is a queer-owned, mental health focused, self-care box company, created to promote good mental health, because mental health is something we ALL have. Find Your/self Boxes serves as an easy way for people to send love and care to those in their life who may be struggling or who need a little pick me up, by offering customizable and curated self-care boxes, filled with research backed wellness products that promote healing. Use code findyourselfcare for 10% off your order at – Podcast Editor & Strategist: /episode/index/show/madevisiblepodcast/id/25967010

106. Akilah Cadet Advocating for Herself As She Searches for a Primary Diagnosis 02/21/2023

105. Devri Velazquez, Living with Takayasu's Arteritis and Embracing Advocacy Through Owning Her Identity 02/14/2023

104. Hannah Olson, Showing Employers (and Beyond) the Value of Hiring People with Chronic Illness and Disability 02/07/2023

103. Genevieve Gorder, Designing a Life with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Lyme Disease 01/31/2023

103. Genevieve Gorder, Designing a Life with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Lyme Disease Join Genevieve Gorder and host, Harper Spero, for a special IG Live event on February 1st at 11:30am EST! Interior design star Genevieve Gorder wants to live in the light, not in her illness. What does that mean, exactly? For Genevieve, who has both Lyme disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, it means refusing to stake her identity in her health challenges. On today’s episode, Genevieve talks to me about the role that learning plays in her journey with Lyme and Hashimoto’s, how a home can be healing, and how she maintains her sense of positivity and remains mightier than her illness. This episode previously aired on February 5th, 2019. For more information about Genevieve Gorder and her journey with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Lyme Disease, visit our website at This podcast aims to change the conversation around invisible illnesses and we need your help! Help support our mission by leaving a review and sharing this episode! Please note: This podcast is intended to provide information and education and is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, prevention, cure, or guarantee. You should consult with a licensed or registered healthcare professional about your individual condition and circumstance. Join the conversation and connect with us online! Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Support for this episode comes from . Find Your/self Boxes is a queer-owned, mental health focused, self-care box company, created to promote good mental health, because mental health is something we ALL have. Find Your/self Boxes serves as an easy way for people to send love and care to those in their life who may be struggling or who need a little pick me up, by offering customizable and curated self-care boxes, filled with research backed wellness products that promote healing. Use code findyourselfcare for 10% off your order at – Podcast Editor & Strategist: /episode/index/show/madevisiblepodcast/id/25738029

102. Ally Hilfiger, Changing the Lenses on Her Experience with Lyme Disease 01/24/2023

102. Ally Hilfiger, Changing the Lenses on Her Experience with Lyme Disease Join Ally Hilfiger and host, Harper Spero for a special IG Live event on January 25th at ***2pm EST!*** (Rescheduled from 12:30pm EST) Ally Hilfiger was bitten by a tick at age seven and battled severe physical and neurological symptoms throughout her childhood, but she wasn’t diagnosed with Lyme until after a hospitalization at age 18. On today’s episode, Ally and I talk about why she wrote a book chronicling her experience, the shift that occurred when she chose homeopathic treatments and lifestyle changes over antibiotics, and how harnessing the power of changing her subconscious perspective has helped her heal. This episode previously aired on March 5th, 2019. For more information about Ally and her journey with Lyme Disease, visit our website at This podcast aims to change the conversation around invisible illnesses and we need your help! Help support our mission by leaving a review and sharing this episode! Please note: This podcast is intended to provide information and education and is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, prevention, cure, or guarantee. You should consult with a licensed or registered healthcare professional about your individual condition and circumstance. Join the conversation and connect with us online! Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Support for this episode comes from . Find Your/self Boxes is a queer-owned, mental health focused, self-care box company, created to promote good mental health, because mental health is something we ALL have. Find Your/self Boxes serves as an easy way for people to send love and care to those in their life who may be struggling or who need a little pick me up, by offering customizable and curated self-care boxes, filled with research backed wellness products that promote healing. Use code findyourselfcare for 10% off your order at – Podcast Editor & Strategist: /episode/index/show/madevisiblepodcast/id/25662042

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