The Invisible Strength Podcast
Real stories from autoimmune warriors who refused to let their diagnosis write their ending. Hosted by Karin Wagner & Chris Burton.
WHY THIS PODCAST EXISTS
The podcast your doctor wished they had time to record.
We do not do toxic positivity. We do not do miracle cure stories. We do real — and real is what actually helps.
Every episode, Karin Wagner and Chris Burton sit down with autoimmune warriors, clinicians, and advocates to cover what most medical appointments skip entirely: the emotional weight of a diagnosis, the career decisions nobody warns you about, the relationships that shift, and the mindset that separates surviving from actually living well.
Whether you have been recently diagnosed or have been fighting for years, you will hear your own experience reflected back — and leave with something useful every single time.
Recent Episodes
Stories from warriors who are figuring it out, one real day at a time.
Can You Live a Full Life With Lupus? Emma’s Honest Answer
Emma shares her raw, real perspective on what life actually looks like with lupus and how she found her version of full.
From Life Support to Lupus Warrior: How Semi Found Strength
Semi’s story begins at the most terrifying place possible and becomes one of the most powerful examples of self-advocacy we have heard.
Celiac Warrior and UT Austin Track Star: Logan’s Story
How a Division I athlete managed celiac disease, kept competing at the highest level, and refused to let a diagnosis slow him down.
How She Turned Graves Disease Into a Superpower
Nicole Charles shares how a diagnosis forced her to slow down, reconnect with her roots, and build something beautiful.
How Your Brain Could Be Causing Your Chronic Pain
Dr. David Clark on neuroplastic pain, the mind-body connection, and what you can actually do about it.
From Diagnosis to Dunking: Brian’s Guide to Thriving
Brian Ung was diagnosed with scleroderma at 21 and went on to dunk a basketball. He refuses to let a diagnosis become a ceiling.
Topics We Cover
Meet Karin & Chris
Karin is a lupus warrior who spent over 15 years learning how to actually live well, not just survive, with autoimmune disease. After experiencing everything the medical system could and could not offer, she built Invigorate to give other warriors the practical tools, community, and honest conversations she wished she had from day one.
Chris Burton is a speaker, advocate, and storyteller who brings a unique perspective to every conversation. His ability to connect deeply with guests and ask the questions that really matter makes every episode of Invisible Strength an experience you will not forget.
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