In The Seams
In The Seams
David Heflin
The Invisible Struggles of Chronic Illness: A Conversation with Sarah Reid
38 minutes Posted May 5, 2026 at 9:08 pm.
PM | EventbriteConnecting with Sarah (Sarah's Linktree to all of her social media accounts and books):bepotsitive Official: Instagram | LinktreeConnect with Broken and Mended: www.brokenandmended.orgHost: David HeflinProducer: Andres RuizEditor: John Shields
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In this episode, Sarah Reid shares her inspiring story of living with chronic illnesses like POTS, ME-CFS, and fibromyalgia from a young age. We explore how her faith and community support help her navigate daily challenges, and she offers encouragement for others facing invisible health struggles. Plus, discover her innovative projects, including books and the annual Be Potsitive Conference, aimed at empowering young adults with chronic illness. Main Topics:Sarah’s health journey and diagnosis timeline from childhood to age 23The impact of chronic illnesses like POTS and ME-CFS on young adult lifeThe significance of faith and scripture during illness, especially the PsalmsThe importance of supporting and connecting with others through communityHer creative projects: children's book "Leo and Charlotte" and rom-com "Salty for You"Strategies for managing social media and outreach with limited energyRaising awareness about invisible illnesses and mental health resourcesDetails about the upcoming Be Potsitive Conference and its missionBook mentioned by Sarah: Searching For Sea Glass https://www.amazon.com/Searching-Sea-Glass-Journeying-Devotions/dp/1777721407Be Potsitive Conference (this is a link to last year's conference, but be on the lookout for this year's conference soon): 2nd Annual Be POTSitive Conference Tickets, Saturday, August 9, 2025 • 5 PM - 8:30 PM | EventbriteConnecting with Sarah (Sarah's Linktree to all of her social media accounts and books):bepotsitive Official: Instagram | LinktreeConnect with Broken and Mended: www.brokenandmended.orgHost: David HeflinProducer: Andres RuizEditor: John Shields