Mia Tidy shares her journey of living with chronic illnesses, advocating for patients, and building a supportive community. She emphasizes the importance of healthcare education and the impact of diagnoses on her life and career. Mia's work has helped many feel informed and confident in navigating their health challenges.

About The Leo Lounge

Welcome to The Leo Lounge, a podcast from Leo Mind & Body where real people share real stories about chronic illness, mental health, healthcare, and everything that comes with navigating life when your health doesn’t always follow the plan.

Hosted by Mark Sheffield, founder and developer of Leo Mind & Body, each episode creates space for honest conversations about diagnosis, symptoms, relationships, school, work, healthcare, community, advocacy, and the experiences that often happen between appointments.

Every guest brings a different story, perspective, and experience to the Lounge. Our goal isn’t to provide medical advice or tell you how your journey should look—it’s to create a place where people can listen, learn from one another, and feel a little less alone.

Where every story reminds someone they're not alone.

Learn more about Leo Mind & Body and explore more podcast episodes at leomindbody.com/podcasts.

Listen & Follow

The Leo Lounge is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, and the Leo Mind & Body website.

Connect With Leo

Follow @LeoMindBody on all of our social media platforms for new episodes, podcast clips, community stories, Leo updates, and more.

Interested in sharing your story?

We’re always looking for people from different backgrounds and experiences to join us in the Lounge. Visit leomindbody.com/podcasts to learn more.

A Note From Leo

The Leo Lounge is intended for education, storytelling, and community discussion. The experiences and opinions shared by guests are their own and may not represent the experiences of others or the views of Leo Mind & Body. Podcast content is not medical advice and should not replace guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.

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The conversation with Lily explores the profound impact of chronic illness on identity, relationships, and personal growth. It delves into the challenges of navigating life before and after chronic illness, rediscovering identity, and finding support and understanding in friendships. Lily's openness and honesty create a space for meaningful conversations and connections, offering hope and encouragement to others facing similar experiences.

About The Leo Lounge

Welcome to The Leo Lounge, a podcast from Leo Mind & Body where real people share real stories about chronic illness, mental health, healthcare, and everything that comes with navigating life when your health doesn’t always follow the plan.

Hosted by Mark Sheffield, founder and developer of Leo Mind & Body, each episode creates space for honest conversations about diagnosis, symptoms, relationships, school, work, healthcare, community, advocacy, and the experiences that often happen between appointments.

Every guest brings a different story, perspective, and experience to the Lounge. Our goal isn’t to provide medical advice or tell you how your journey should look—it’s to create a place where people can listen, learn from one another, and feel a little less alone.

Where every story reminds someone they're not alone.

Learn more about Leo Mind & Body and explore more podcast episodes at leomindbody.com/podcasts.

Listen & Follow

The Leo Lounge is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, and the Leo Mind & Body website.

Connect With Leo

Follow @LeoMindBody on all of our social media platforms for new episodes, podcast clips, community stories, Leo updates, and more.

Interested in sharing your story?

We’re always looking for people from different backgrounds and experiences to join us in the Lounge. Visit leomindbody.com/podcasts to learn more.

A Note From Leo

The Leo Lounge is intended for education, storytelling, and community discussion. The experiences and opinions shared by guests are their own and may not represent the experiences of others or the views of Leo Mind & Body. Podcast content is not medical advice and should not replace guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.

© Leo Mind & Body

In this episode, Taylor shares her journey living with gastroparesis, TPN, and other chronic illnesses, emphasizing the importance of hope, self-advocacy, and community. Her story highlights the challenges and resilience of those with chronic conditions and offers valuable insights for patients and caregivers alike.

About The Leo Lounge

Welcome to The Leo Lounge, a podcast from Leo Mind & Body where real people share real stories about chronic illness, mental health, healthcare, and everything that comes with navigating life when your health doesn’t always follow the plan.

Hosted by Mark Sheffield, founder and developer of Leo Mind & Body, each episode creates space for honest conversations about diagnosis, symptoms, relationships, school, work, healthcare, community, advocacy, and the experiences that often happen between appointments.

Every guest brings a different story, perspective, and experience to the Lounge. Our goal isn’t to provide medical advice or tell you how your journey should look—it’s to create a place where people can listen, learn from one another, and feel a little less alone.

Where every story reminds someone they're not alone.

Learn more about Leo Mind & Body and explore more podcast episodes at leomindbody.com/podcasts.

Listen & Follow

The Leo Lounge is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, and the Leo Mind & Body website.

Connect With Leo

Follow @LeoMindBody on all of our social media platforms for new episodes, podcast clips, community stories, Leo updates, and more.

Interested in sharing your story?

We’re always looking for people from different backgrounds and experiences to join us in the Lounge. Visit leomindbody.com/podcasts to learn more.

A Note From Leo

The Leo Lounge is intended for education, storytelling, and community discussion. The experiences and opinions shared by guests are their own and may not represent the experiences of others or the views of Leo Mind & Body. Podcast content is not medical advice and should not replace guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.

© Leo Mind & Body

In this episode, Hailey shares her journey living with multiple chronic illnesses, the importance of support systems, and how creating content helps her process and connect. Her story highlights resilience, community, and the power of sharing authentic experiences.

About The Leo Lounge

Welcome to The Leo Lounge, a podcast from Leo Mind & Body where real people share real stories about chronic illness, mental health, healthcare, and everything that comes with navigating life when your health doesn’t always follow the plan.

Hosted by Mark Sheffield, founder and developer of Leo Mind & Body, each episode creates space for honest conversations about diagnosis, symptoms, relationships, school, work, healthcare, community, advocacy, and the experiences that often happen between appointments.

Every guest brings a different story, perspective, and experience to the Lounge. Our goal isn’t to provide medical advice or tell you how your journey should look—it’s to create a place where people can listen, learn from one another, and feel a little less alone.

Where every story reminds someone they're not alone.

Learn more about Leo Mind & Body and explore more podcast episodes at leomindbody.com/podcasts.

Listen & Follow

The Leo Lounge is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, and the Leo Mind & Body website.

Connect With Leo

Follow @LeoMindBody on all of our social media platforms for new episodes, podcast clips, community stories, Leo updates, and more.

Interested in sharing your story?

We’re always looking for people from different backgrounds and experiences to join us in the Lounge. Visit leomindbody.com/podcasts to learn more.

A Note From Leo

The Leo Lounge is intended for education, storytelling, and community discussion. The experiences and opinions shared by guests are their own and may not represent the experiences of others or the views of Leo Mind & Body. Podcast content is not medical advice and should not replace guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.

© Leo Mind & Body

At just nine years old, Grace's health journey began with unexplained stomach pain that eventually led to a diagnosis of abdominal migraine. As she grew older, those symptoms evolved into chronic migraine, bringing daily pain, countless treatments, hospitalizations, and the challenge of navigating life as a teenager with an invisible illness.

In this episode of The Leo Lounge, Grace shares what it's really like living with chronic migraine every single day, how she adapted instead of giving up, and why finding community has made such a difference.

We talk about misconceptions surrounding migraine, balancing school, friendships, and mental health, the importance of asking for help, and the resilience it takes to keep moving forward even when the pain never fully goes away.

Whether you're living with chronic migraine, supporting someone who is, or simply want to better understand life with an invisible illness, Grace's honesty and hope make this a conversation you won't want to miss.

We hope someone listening today walks away feeling a little more understood—and a little less alone.

About The Leo Lounge

Welcome to The Leo Lounge, a podcast from Leo Mind & Body where real people share real stories about chronic illness, mental health, healthcare, and everything that comes with navigating life when your health doesn’t always follow the plan.

Hosted by Mark Sheffield, founder and developer of Leo Mind & Body, each episode creates space for honest conversations about diagnosis, symptoms, relationships, school, work, healthcare, community, advocacy, and the experiences that often happen between appointments.

Every guest brings a different story, perspective, and experience to the Lounge. Our goal isn’t to provide medical advice or tell you how your journey should look—it’s to create a place where people can listen, learn from one another, and feel a little less alone.

Where every story reminds someone they're not alone.

Learn more about Leo Mind & Body and explore more podcast episodes at leomindbody.com/podcasts.

Listen & Follow

The Leo Lounge is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, and the Leo Mind & Body website.

Connect With Leo

Follow @LeoMindBody on all of our social media platforms for new episodes, podcast clips, community stories, Leo updates, and more.

Interested in sharing your story?

We’re always looking for people from different backgrounds and experiences to join us in the Lounge. Visit leomindbody.com/podcasts to learn more.

A Note From Leo

The Leo Lounge is intended for education, storytelling, and community discussion. The experiences and opinions shared by guests are their own and may not represent the experiences of others or the views of Leo Mind & Body. Podcast content is not medical advice and should not replace guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.

© Leo Mind & Body

Jenna, a licensed practical nurse, shares her journey of living with chronic illness, navigating a divorce, and finding purpose in vulnerability. Her story highlights the impact of chronic illness on relationships, the importance of community, and the resilience to embrace a new version of oneself.

About The Leo Lounge

Welcome to The Leo Lounge, a podcast from Leo Mind & Body where real people share real stories about chronic illness, mental health, healthcare, and everything that comes with navigating life when your health doesn’t always follow the plan.

Hosted by Mark Sheffield, founder and developer of Leo Mind & Body, each episode creates space for honest conversations about diagnosis, symptoms, relationships, school, work, healthcare, community, advocacy, and the experiences that often happen between appointments.

Every guest brings a different story, perspective, and experience to the Lounge. Our goal isn’t to provide medical advice or tell you how your journey should look—it’s to create a place where people can listen, learn from one another, and feel a little less alone.

Where every story reminds someone they're not alone.

Learn more about Leo Mind & Body and explore more podcast episodes at leomindbody.com/podcasts.

Listen & Follow

The Leo Lounge is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, and the Leo Mind & Body website.

Connect With Leo

Follow @LeoMindBody on all of our social media platforms for new episodes, podcast clips, community stories, Leo updates, and more.

Interested in sharing your story?

We’re always looking for people from different backgrounds and experiences to join us in the Lounge. Visit leomindbody.com/podcasts to learn more.

A Note From Leo

The Leo Lounge is intended for education, storytelling, and community discussion. The experiences and opinions shared by guests are their own and may not represent the experiences of others or the views of Leo Mind & Body. Podcast content is not medical advice and should not replace guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.

© Leo Mind & Body

Most people don’t realize how unpredictable and exhausting invisible disabilities can be—until it’s your reality. Megan’s powerful story of resilience, advocacy, and redefining what life after trauma really means will change how you see strength and community.

When a routine horse riding accident led to a shattered femur and three surgeries, Megan faced not just physical pain but a daunting mental and emotional journey. She shares the raw truth about navigating chronic pain, the frustration of medical setbacks, and the quiet struggle to hide her disability from the world—because she didn’t want her challenges to define her. Her story highlights how daily life becomes a careful balancing act, constantly planning around unpredictable limitations that others never see.

In this episode, you’ll discover the true impact of invisible disabilities, including how abilities can change hour to hour, and the importance of accessible communities. Megan breaks down her powerful advocacy work through Bridging the Gap, Building Accessible Communities, revealing how one young woman is transforming her pain into purpose—fighting for a world where accessibility isn’t optional but essential. Plus, she shares inspiring insights on how myofascial healing, community support, and self-reflection helped her reclaim her life and redefine her identity.

Perfect for anyone facing their own health challenges, mental health warriors, advocates, or curious listeners eager to understand the unseen battles many fight daily. Megan’s vulnerability, resilience, and commitment to change make this a must-listen episode that reminds us all: our worth isn’t measured by what we can do, but by who we are becoming.

Join us for a candid conversation that underscores the power of community, the importance of accessibility, and the hope that even in our darkest moments, there’s a path toward healing and purpose. Hit play now and let Megan’s story inspire your next step.