Season 5 Episode 4: Autoimmune Advocacy & Behavioral Wellness (EP 64)

Season 5 Episode 4: Autoimmune Advocacy & Behavioral Wellness (EP 64)

From Destigmatize Mental Health Podcast by Ramon Sanchez

March 14, 2026 · 32 min · Season 5 · Episode 4

About this episode

The episode discusses the mental health challenges of living with hidden disabilities and the importance of support for those with chronic illnesses.

For this episode, I’ve invited Lisa Gartner . Lisa is a Special Education teacher and an expert in disability support who is currently completing her Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification. She is the founder of Faith Filled Teaching , where she works at the unique intersection of education, behavioral science, and chronic health. Lisa is deeply passionate about supporting individuals impacted by autoimmune diseases and invisible illnesses. She uses her background in behavioral science to help people navigate the unpredictable nature of chronic health—focusing on everything from symptom tracking to building the self-advocacy skills needed to thrive in a world that isn’t always built for fluctuating health needs. I wanted to bring her on to talk about the mental health toll of living with a 'hidden' disability and how we can better support those in our community dealing with chronic illness.

People in this episode

Host: Ramon Sanchez

Guest: Lisa Gartner

Topics covered

  • autoimmune diseases
  • behavioral wellness
  • chronic health
  • mental health
  • disability support

Keywords

  • autoimmune advocacy
  • behavioral science
  • chronic illness
  • invisible illness
  • self-advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Faith Filled Teaching

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