From Doctor’s Offices to HR: The ...
From Doctor’s Offices to HR: The Hidden Struggles of Invisible Illness
I've Got Guts! by I've Got Guts!
S2 · E22
Feb 9, 2026
40:37
Episode notes

Living with chronic or invisible illness often means constantly having to prove you’re “sick enough” to be believed…by doctors, workplaces, and even the people around you. In this episode, we talk about medical gaslighting, delayed diagnoses, workplace challenges, and the emotional toll of navigating life in a body that doesn’t always cooperate.

We share real experiences with gastroparesis, endometriosis, IVF, and intermittent flares, and why invisible doesn’t mean imaginary.

In this episode, we cover:

• Chronic illness and the pressure to prove symptoms

• Medical gaslighting and delayed diagnosis in women

• Invisible illness in the workplace and accommodations

• The gut–brain connection without minimizing physical illness

• Navigating gastroparesis, end ... 

Keywords
Chronic Illness
invisible illness
gastroparesis
Women’s Health
IVF Journey
endometriosis
chronic illness podcast
Medical Gaslighting
Medical Trauma
workplace accommodations