How to Navigate Your Career When Working with a Chronic Illness
Getting a new chronic illness diagnosis can be overwhelming. A million questions and worries pop up – can I continue working with a chronic illness? How will this impact my happiness? My family? My social life? My career? You may have pushed through symptoms to make it through school because you had a career goal […]
Victoria: Our Friend in the Fight™
Last week, Robyn Cooke, one of our Friends in the Fight™, shared this beautiful tribute with us about her friend Victoria, a Cystic Fibrosis Warrior. Check out the beautiful piece, Robyn wrote for Victoria, below!
Five Ways Nurses Can Better Support Their Patients
As chronic illness patients, we spend a lot of time with medical professionals and support staff. We know the impact these care providers can have in our vulnerable moments. No act of kindness goes unnoticed. This week is Nurses’ Professional Development Week! For nurses, like any other supporting role, it can be tough to know […]
Adaptive Wear at New York Fashion Week
Two of our Mighty Well Ambassadors, Mellie White and Julian Van Horn, were featured in runway shows at New York Fashion Week this fall, raising awareness about the importance of adaptive wear in the fashion world, while showing off Mighty Well products in the process!
Smoothies!
It can be tough to find refreshing drinks without a million (potentially irritating) ingredients. But there is good news — smoothies can be pretty easily adapted to most diets! Mix and match the following for a delicious, nutritious, refreshing beverage: Liquid (pick one) Milk Plant-based milk (almond, coconut, rice, oat, soy, etc.) Juice (fresh-squeezed, or […]
Packing Lunch: 5 Tips for Easy, On-the-Go, Spoonie-Friendly Meals
This school year, I am making the switch back to packing my own lunch. I’ve managed to avoid it for years, either walking home for my lunch break, or not teaching in the afternoons at all. Alas, that’s all changing this fall! Eating lunch at work or school can be complicated for a number of […]
Garden-Fresh Pesto Recipe
Pasta is a great, inexpensive way to make a meal quick and filling. Pastas are made from so many different ingredients these days: wheat, a variety of GF, spinach, and sweet potato for more nutrients, chickpeas for higher protein… You can also make your own veggie pasta with spiralizers! I love pasta but couldn’t eat […]
Back to School Adaptive Wear: Our Favorite Finds
When it comes to back to school shopping, we all want to make sure we find clothes and accessories that make us look and feel our best. The growing adaptive wear industry is setting out to make sure that every person can find clothing that meets their physical needs while still looking great! This is […]
Actress Daisy Ridley Opens Up About Her Experience With Endometriosis and PCOS
Actress and celebrity Daisy Ridley (you may know her from her role in Star Wars!) recently opened up about her experience with Endometriosis and PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome). After visits to multiple specialists and navigating multiple diagnoses, Daisy is finally feeling like she is on a path toward healing. This month is Chronic Pain […]
5 Simple Ways to Get Better Sleep this Month
A solid night of sleep is key to feeling rested, building a strong immune system, navigating stressful situations with ease, and improving your outlook on life. However, when life spins out of control, actually getting this sleep can feel like a major obstacle. The good news is that there are several ways you can ease […]
Celebrating Intersectionality in Chronic Illness: Five Influencers You Should Follow
Around the world and across the internet, people are taking ownership of their chronic illness and disability identities. Movements like #CriptheVote and theories like the Spoon Theory (shout out to all of our Spoonie Friends in the Fight!) have helped folks to find positivity and community through their experience of illness and disability. At Mighty […]
Adaptive Athletics, Giving Back, and Turning Passion into Career: Interview with Jacob Pacheco
Interviewing fellow Friends in the Fight is a great reminder of how much we can learn from one another! Jake Pacheco is an inspiring adaptive athlete who brings passion, perseverance, and a love of life to everything he does. The founder of Enable Athletics and ProneToRide has so much to give! Read a few highlights […]