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The Invisible Condition PodcastCreating a Disability Inclusive World: Conversation with Tiffany Yu, Author of The Anti-Ableist ManifestoSend us a text"I kept getting the question, ‘How can we show up better for the disability community?’ And depending on who you are, the answer is different. That’s why I wrote a book about it. I hope this book can contribute to the conversation, not just about policy change but shifting hearts and minds, perspectives, and attitudes around disability." - Tiffany Yu, Founder & AuthorSummaryWhat if the way we think about disability is holding us back from true inclusion?It’s not just about policies or accom...2024-12-1948 min
Future WorkThe Future of Work Starts with Adaptability: Insights from KotterThis episode of Future Work is brought to you by Tactic: https://www.gettactic.com/work.Tactic is the #1 rated space logistics platform used by customers such as Microsoft, Redbull, the UN, and Northwestern University to create order out of the chaos. Tactic has a 100% customer satisfaction score on G2 because it was built from the ground up with the end user in mind. It’s an all-in-one solution for hot desking, room reservations, and visitor management.Visit Tactic today to unlock the power of hybrid work: https://www.gettactic.com/work.Our th...2024-12-1940 min
Future WorkEmployees as Customers: Designing Unified People ExperiencesThis episode of Future Work is brought to you by Tactic: https://www.gettactic.com/work.Tactic is the #1 rated space logistics platform used by customers such as Microsoft, Redbull, the UN, and Northwestern University to create order out of the chaos. Tactic has a 100% customer satisfaction score on G2 because it was built from the ground up with the end user in mind. It’s an all-in-one solution for hot desking, room reservations, and visitor management.Visit Tactic today to unlock the power of hybrid work: https://www.gettactic.com/work.In th...2024-12-1242 min
Future Work From Candidate Journey to Employee Advocates: Crafting a Lasting Employer BrandingThis episode of Future Work is brought to you by Tactic: https://www.gettactic.com/work.Tactic is the #1 rated space logistics platform used by customers such as Microsoft, Redbull, the UN, and Northwestern University to create order out of the chaos. Tactic has a 100% customer satisfaction score on G2 because it was built from the ground up with the end user in mind. It’s an all-in-one solution for hot desking, room reservations, and visitor management.Visit Tactic today to unlock the power of hybrid work: https://www.gettactic.com/work.Our th...2024-12-0537 min
Encountering with Dr. Suzanne SimpsonHow to Talk to Your Kids When You’re Not OK with Tim ReitsmaDo you wonder how to navigate tough conversations with your kids when you are unwell? Join us as we sit down with Tim Reitsma, founder of Invisible Condition, to explore practical strategies for supporting your family through physical and mental health challenges. We'll delve into age-appropriate language, maintaining a stable foundation, and the unexpected benefits of adversity. Discover how to foster resilience and prepare your children for life's inevitable ups and downs.You can watch this episode on my YouTube channel Encountering:https://www.youtube.com/@DrSuzanneEncounteringNew releases every Monday 8:00 am PST.2024-12-0241 min
The Invisible Condition PodcastKait Redefines Balance: Living with Miserable Malalignment SyndromeSend us a textWhat does it take to keep going when your health impacts everything, from work to hobbies to simply getting through the day? Kait shares her journey with Miserable Malalignment Syndrome, a rare condition that’s led to years of chronic pain, countless surgeries, and tough conversations with doctors who didn’t always listen.We talk about how she found ways to adapt her life, the mental toll of giving up the things she loves, and the determination it took to advocate for herself and finally get a diagnosis. Kait’s stor...2024-11-2839 min
Future WorkEmployee Engagement with Sense of Purpose: Leadership is KeyThis episode of Future Work is brought to you by Tactic: https://www.gettactic.com/work.Tactic is the #1 rated space logistics platform used by customers such as Microsoft, Redbull, the UN, and Northwestern University to create order out of the chaos. Tactic has a 100% customer satisfaction score on G2 because it was built from the ground up with the end user in mind. It’s an all-in-one solution for hot desking, room reservations, and visitor management.Visit Tactic today to unlock the power of hybrid work: https://www.gettactic.com/work.Our th...2024-11-2839 min
The Invisible Condition PodcastBalancing Life, Work, and Caregiving: A Personal Reflection - Journal Entry No. 10Send us a text“Being a caregiver isn’t easy. Please give yourself grace, be patient with yourself, and reach out for support. You don’t have to do it alone.”SummaryIn this heartfelt journal entry, Tim Reitsma (me), founder of InvisibleCondition.com, shares a vulnerable reflection on the challenges of caregiving, balancing work, family, and advocacy. As a caregiver for his partner living with chronic conditions, Tim highlights the importance of community, grace, and asking for support. He calls attention to the often-overlooked struggles caregivers face, both at home and in the w...2024-11-2110 min
The Invisible Condition PodcastFinding a Way Forward: Navigating Stuckness and the Journey of Acceptance - Deanna deBaraSend us a textWhat if the challenges of living with autoimmune conditions could actually lead to personal growth and strength? That’s the journey Deanna deBara shares in this conversation. Living with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and rheumatoid arthritis, Deanna has transformed her experiences with chronic pain and fatigue into sources of resilience and inspiration.She opens up about managing her health while running a business, finding acceptance, and learning to advocate for herself. Deanna shares the powerful tools she uses to get ‘unstuck,’ such as rewriting negative stories, practicing vulnerability, and setting boundaries to honour h...2024-11-0743 min
Future WorkFrom Cost Center to Business Function: The Power of Total Rewards in HRThis episode of Future Work is brought to you by Tactic: https://www.gettactic.com/work.Tactic is the #1 rated space logistics platform used by customers such as Microsoft, Redbull, the UN, and Northwestern University to create order out of the chaos. Tactic has a 100% customer satisfaction score on G2 because it was built from the ground up with the end user in mind. It’s an all-in-one solution for hot desking, room reservations, and visitor management.Visit Tactic today to unlock the power of hybrid work: https://www.gettactic.com/work.Our th...2024-11-0739 min
The Invisible Condition PodcastA Case of the What Ifs - Journal Entry No. 9Send us a textSummaryI don't write things in a journal, I record them and sometimes I publish them... They are random thoughts, often unedited and sometimes make sense (to me).In this journal entry, I (Tim) explore the concept of 'what ifs' and how they can lead to negative thinking, particularly in the context of mental health and personal challenges. I share my experiences with self-sabotage and the importance of reframing negative thoughts into positive possibilities. I encourage listeners to embrace their feelings, seek support, and focus on the...2024-10-3111 min
Future WorkPeople, Places, and Purpose: HR’s Role in Shaping Tomorrow’s WorkplaceThis episode of Future Work is brought to you by Tactic: https://www.gettactic.com/work.Tactic is the #1 rated space logistics platform used by customers such as Microsoft, Redbull, the UN, and Northwestern University to create order out of the chaos. Tactic has a 100% customer satisfaction score on G2 because it was built from the ground up with the end user in mind. It’s an all-in-one solution for hot desking, room reservations, and visitor management.Visit Tactic today to unlock the power of hybrid work: https://www.gettactic.com/work.Our th...2024-10-3141 min
Future WorkCulture Guru Gustavo Razzetti: "HR Doesn't Control Culture. It's Its Godparent."This episode of Future Work is brought to you by Tactic: https://www.gettactic.com/work.Tactic is the #1 rated space logistics platform used by customers such as Microsoft, Redbull, the UN, and Northwestern University to create order out of the chaos. Tactic has a 100% customer satisfaction score on G2 because it was built from the ground up with the end user in mind. It’s an all-in-one solution for hot desking, room reservations, and visitor management.Visit Tactic today to unlock the power of hybrid work: https://www.gettactic.com/work.Our th...2024-10-2433 min
The Invisible Condition PodcastCrohn’s Disease, Leadership, and Breaking Stigma - Ted Fleming, Founder of Partake BrewingSend us a textImagine being diagnosed with a chronic condition that changes your entire life—and instead of letting it hold you back, you use it as fuel to build a successful company. That’s exactly what Ted Fleming did. As the founder of Partake Brewing, Ted turned his experience with Crohn’s disease into a driving force behind a non-alcoholic beer brand that’s redefining the industry.Ted shares his journey of entrepreneurship, balancing his health with the pressures of leading a fast-growing business, and the lessons he’s learned about vulnerability, resilience, and self-a...2024-10-2441 min
Future WorkThe Promising Future of HR - A Masterclass for HR in The Future of WorkThis episode of Future Work is brought to you by Tactic: https://www.gettactic.com/work. Tactic is the #1 rated space logistics platform used by customers such as Microsoft, Redbull, the UN, and Northwestern University to create order out of the chaos. Tactic has a 100% customer satisfaction score on G2 because it was built from the ground up with the end user in mind. It’s an all-in-one solution for hot desking, room reservations, and visitor management. Visit Tactic today to unlock the power of hybrid work: https://www.gettactic.com/work. Our th...2024-10-1728 min
The Invisible Condition PodcastFrom Pain to Purpose: Lyme Disease, Self-Advocacy, and Finding your Voice - Kenzie VathSend us a textSummary:Imagine struggling with your health for over a decade, visiting doctor after doctor, only to be dismissed as dramatic or told that it’s all in your head. That was Kenzie Vath’s reality before she finally received a diagnosis of Lyme disease at the age of 18—after suffering for 10 years. In today’s episode, Kenzie shares her powerful story of navigating chronic illness, enduring years of misdiagnosis, and how she found her voice through the struggle.As an advocate for those living with Lyme disease, Kenzie h...2024-10-1045 min
Season of StuckHow Invisible Conditions Can Make You Feel Stuck (And What To Do About It)In this episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna chats with Tim Reitsma, founder of Invisible Condition and host of the Invisible Condition Podcast, to unpack the complexities of living with invisible health conditions—and how these conditions can make you feel stuck. Deanna and Tim open up about their own journeys with invisible conditions—and how vulnerable living with these conditions can feel. They also discuss the importance of opening up about the challenges associated with invisible conditions and how being vulnerable and open with the right people can be the key to getting unstuck. Tim also shares a fram...2024-10-0859 min
The Invisible Condition PodcastFinding Moments of Joy - Journal Entry No. 8Send us a textIn this episode of the Invisible Condition podcast, I share my personal journey of balancing life with a chronic illness, managing stress, and pursuing education. Reflecting on the challenges of health and academic demands, I emphasize the importance of finding moments of joy even during difficult times. I encourage listeners to reflect on their personal growth and prioritize self-care while reminding them that it's okay to say no to commitments that don't align with their values.TakeawaysFinding moments of joy – Even in the midst of stress and ch...2024-10-0308 min
The Invisible Condition PodcastDisclose Barriers, Provide Solutions: How to Empower Employees and Employers - Nate ToevsSend us a textSummary:In this episode of The Invisible Condition Podcast, Nate Toves from Neil Squire discusses the critical role of workplace inclusivity for individuals with disabilities. He emphasizes the importance of disclosing barriers, rather than diagnoses, and highlights how employers have to provide accommodations. Nate explains the value of assessments and assistive technology in tailoring solutions that meet individual needs and encourages employees to research available programs and funding to support these accommodations.Throughout the conversation, Nate shares positive experiences from employers who have embraced inclusivity, and he...2024-09-1852 min
The Invisible Condition PodcastI Can Finally Burp: Living with No-Burp Syndrome - Henry’s StorySend us a textImagine going through life without the ability to burp. You might think it’s no big deal but did you know, on average, we burp 10-20 times a day to release the air we take in?In this episode, Henry shares his life with no-burp syndrome, also known as R-CPD. Henry talks about the physical and social challenges he faced, including countless doctor visits and misdiagnoses, until he finally found relief through an online community that led him to the right treatment.If you struggle with self-advocacy, this is fo...2024-08-2138 min
The Invisible Condition PodcastHow to Find Answers About Your Health Condition - Jess Dove LondonSend us a textImagine travelling halfway across the globe to learn about a treatment that would benefit your child. Endless research, countless unanswered questions, and the frustration of feeling like you're the only one fighting for solutions. How do you keep going when the healthcare system falls short?In this episode, Jess Dove London, founder of Turnto.ai, shares her journey in seeking effective treatments for her child with cerebral palsy. Jess discusses the challenges of navigating the healthcare system, the importance of accessing reliable health information, and how her app helps individuals find...2024-08-1647 min
The Invisible Condition PodcastWhat is Effective Self-Advocacy: Reflections and Actions - Journal Entry No. 7Send us a textWhat advice would you offer someone who is struggling to advocate for themself?What does it truly mean to advocate for yourself, and why is it often such a challenging journey? Living with Crohn's and arthritis has taught me the critical importance of self-advocacy, and through this journey, I've come to understand that demanding what you need is essential for personal well-being. In today's journal entry, I share my personal struggles and observations, offering a candid look into how self-advocacy has shaped my life. Listen as past in...2024-07-3108 min