The Unnamed Grief Of Chronic Illness With Brenda Snow

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The Unnamed Grief Of Chronic Illness with Brenda Snow | EP 459

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When we think of grief, we often picture death. But what about the silent grief that comes from illness — the kind that alters your identity, steals your energy, and isolates you from the world?

In this powerful episode, I speak with Brenda Snow, a woman who turned a life-changing diagnosis into a movement that’s touched millions. After being dismissed by doctors and told her symptoms were “all in her head,” Brenda found herself at rock bottom — until a single moment with her young daughter re-ignited her will to fight.

Now the founder of Snow Companies and author of Diagnosed: The Essential Guide to Navigating the Patient Journey, Brenda shares how she walked through grief, reclaimed her identity, and built a life of purpose.

We cover:

The “unnamed grief” of chronic illness
Why hope is essential — even before a diagnosis
How Brenda went from patient to pioneer
The power of storytelling in healing and advocacy
What the healthcare system must do better
Rebuilding identity when your body feels like a stranger
The difference between giving up and accepting what is

I was especially moved by Brenda’s metaphor of taking MS “by the hand.” It reminded me of the core truth of Grief 2 Growth: we’re not buried—we’re planted. 🌱

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📘 Diagnosed: The Essential Guide to Navigating the Patient Journey
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🌐 Brenda’s Website: https://www.brendasnow.com
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