Frank About Health - Invisible Illnesses
Fri Jan 23 2026
This episode of Frank About Health shines a light on invisible conditions—the illnesses and lived experiences that often go unseen, misunderstood, or minimized. Drawing inspiration from Invisible by Matthew Michael Ross, conversations from the Invisible Conditions Podcast with Jeff Pearson, and personal reflections on epilepsy and other non-visible health challenges, this episode explores how hidden conditions affect identity, resilience, access to care, and social perception. Rather than focusing solely on diagnoses, the discussion centers on dignity, validation, and the urgent need to listen to those whose struggles don’t show up on the surface—reminding us that what we can’t see often carries the greatest weight.
Invisible conditions are illnesses or disabilities that aren’t immediately apparent to others but can significantly affect daily life, work, relationships, and mental health. Because symptoms aren’t visible, people often face misunderstanding, stigma, or disbelief.
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This episode of Frank About Health shines a light on invisible conditions—the illnesses and lived experiences that often go unseen, misunderstood, or minimized. Drawing inspiration from Invisible by Matthew Michael Ross, conversations from the Invisible Conditions Podcast with Jeff Pearson, and personal reflections on epilepsy and other non-visible health challenges, this episode explores how hidden conditions affect identity, resilience, access to care, and social perception. Rather than focusing solely on diagnoses, the discussion centers on dignity, validation, and the urgent need to listen to those whose struggles don’t show up on the surface—reminding us that what we can’t see often carries the greatest weight. Invisible conditions are illnesses or disabilities that aren’t immediately apparent to others but can significantly affect daily life, work, relationships, and mental health. Because symptoms aren’t visible, people often face misunderstanding, stigma, or disbelief.