Finding Joy Through Chronic Illness

When Your Body Fights Your Dreams (And You Show Up Anyway) When I first heard that Brené Brown was coming to Ireland in November 2025, I knew immediately—I had  to attend. Not just attend as an audience member, but somehow, some way, I needed to meet her. Brené's work has been transformational in my journey. Her book The Gifts of Imperfection  spoke directly to something I struggled with greatly: perfectionism, worthiness, and the courage to be vulnerable. I had followed her

A personal update from Michele on speaking in Ireland and California, raising awareness for Trigeminal Neuralgia, invisible illness, and chronic pain through radio, media, and community events.

September is Pain Awareness Month. With 1 in 3 people in Ireland living with chronic pain, here’s why compassion and awareness make all the difference.

Hi friend, How have you been keeping? I wanted to share a special moment with you—something that unexpectedly mirrored my own healing...

Despite facing a health flare-up, I made it to Paris for the first time — and it was unforgettable. In this post, I share how I paced myself, used the support available, and found joy along the way. If you're living with chronic illness and dreaming of travel, this one's for you.

These past two weeks have been a bit of a whirlwind. If you listened to my latest podcast episode, you’ll know I’ve been in and out of the hospital again—