Lupus has No face Podcast

Lupus has No face Podcast

Lupus Has No Face: Uniting and Empowering the Lupus CommunityLupus doesn’t have a single "look," but it does have a powerful community. Join host Savannah Burks on the Lupus Has No Face Podcast, the audio home of our 501(c)(3) non-profit. Living with a chronic illness is about more than just managing symptoms; it’s about navigating the emotional highs and lows that come with it. We invite patients, advocates, and mental health experts to the table to talk about self-care, health education, and the reality of life with an autoimmune disease. If you’re looking for a community that understands the mental grit it takes to thrive with lupus, you’ve found your people. Join us as we put a face to Lupus, one story at a time. To keep up with all our latest content, subscribe to the podcast. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave a review.

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May 13, 2026 87 mins
Thank you for tuning in to "Lupus Has No Face," a podcast dedicated to sharing real stories and insights on living with Lupus and other invisible illnesses.  Tune in to be inspired, empowered, and reminded that your story matters. ✨

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Thank you for tuning in to "Lupus Has No Face," a podcast dedicated to sharing real stories and insights on living with Lupus and other invisible illnesses.  Tune in to be inspired, empowered, and reminded that your story matters. ✨

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May 13, 2026 7 mins
The 6th Annual Informational Recap

Thank you for tuning in to "Lupus Has No Face," a podcast dedicated to sharing real stories and insights on living with Lupus and other invisible illnesses.  Tune in to be inspired, empowered, and reminded that your story matters. ✨

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More Than a Diagnosis: Building a Life You Love

Thank you for tuning in to "Lupus Has No Face," a podcast dedicated to sharing real stories and insights on living with Lupus and other invisible illnesses.  Tune in to be inspired, empowered, and reminded that your story matters. ✨

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In this episode of Lupus Has No Face, hosts Tone and Savannah Burks are joined by Kanini McDaniel, author of Blinded by Pride. The conversation explores the intersection of emotional trauma and physical health, specifically how toxic relationships and stress can trigger lupus flare-ups. Kanini uses a "carnival and clown" metaphor to describe staying in toxic situations, while the hosts emphasize the life-saving importance of settin...
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"Is Milwaukee ready for its biggest year yet?" 🏙️💉

In this powerhouse episode of Where I Come From MKE, host Antonio Luckett sits down with the people actually pulling the levers of change in our city. We go inside the Mayor's office with Cavalier Johnson to break down the "Year of Housing" initiative. We ask the tough questions about housing affordability, the demolition of Northridge, and his vision for making Milwaukee a global...
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In this insightful episode of Lupus Has No Face, host Savannah Burks dives deep into the medical testing world with laboratory director and technical college owner, Ms. Charlene. They demystify the complexities of genetic testing, biomarkers, and the everyday realities of medical laboratories. Ms. Charlene provides a transparent, behind-the-scenes look at why lab results get delayed—ranging from mislabeled tubes to the vital import...
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What happens when a woman decides to stop hiding and starts unlocking her true potential? Today, we’re finding out.

In this deeply personal and uplifting episode of Lupus Has No Face, host Savannah Burks sits down with the phenomenal Felicia Rodriguez to explore the transformative power of visibility. Felicia opens up about the heart behind "Felicia Unlocked" magazine—a platform dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives of ...
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Motherhood doesn’t come with a manual, and when you are navigating it as a teenager, the script is incredibly hard to write. But what happens when you refuse to let society’s statistics define you, and instead turn early adversity into the foundation for an entire community?

Welcome to a very special Women’s HERstory Month episode. Host Savannah Burks is honored to sit down with the deeply inspiring Kela King, the visionary Founder ...
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Living with Lupus is often described as a physical battle, but the emotional and mental toll is just as significant. In this powerful episode of Lupus Has No Face, hosts Savannah Burks and Dia sit down with globally recognized Mental Wellness Expert, Dr. Lia Knox, to pull back the curtain on the "invisible" side of chronic illness.

Managing symptoms is only half the battle; protecting your peace is the other. Dr. Knox brings her ext...
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In this incredibly episode of the Lupus Has No Face, Savannah and Tone switch gears to celebrate a major personal triumph. Savannah is taking on a brand-new title: Actress.

We’re giving you a backstage pass to her acting debut. Together, we'll unpack the raw emotion of landing the part, the mental grind of mastering the lines, and how she pushed past imposter syndrome to face the cameras for the very first time.

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When the director yells "cut," the real work of loving someone with a chronic illness begins. But how do you keep showing up for your co-star when the sequel is just as unpredictable as the first act?

Welcome back to Part 2 of our deeply moving series, "On Camera, On Purpose: Supporting Someone with Lupus in Real Life." In this episode of the Lupus Has No Face Podcast, host Savannah Burks sits down with special guest Dasani to conti...
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Life with Lupus isn't a rehearsed screenplay; it’s an improv performance where the genre can switch from romance to medical drama in a single heartbeat. When the script flips from "Dinner Date" to "Bed Rest," who is the co-star holding the scene together?

In this cinematic and deeply moving episode of the Lupus Has No Face Podcast, host Savannah Burks is joined by special guest Aaron Fourston to explore the vital role of the "Co-Sta...
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In this powerful episode, host Savannah Bert sits down with Director Teddy Worten and Assistant Director Bre Harris to discuss "Lights, Camera, Action: How Directors Support Individuals with Autoimmune Diseases." Using the framework of a film production, they explore the necessity of a supportive work environment for those living with invisible illnesses like lupus. Learn about the emotional toll of "masking" pain, the strategies f...
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Welcome to another transformative episode of Lupus Has No Face with host Savannah Burts. Today, we’re going behind the scenes of care with Assistant Director & Writer Brie “Brie Harris”, who brings powerful insight into what it means to support individuals with autoimmune diseases, both on film sets and in everyday life.

Brie opens up about her journey from writing to assistant directing, how her own battles with depression and ...
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"Your hair is often called your crown, but what happens to your sense of self when that crown begins to change? True royalty isn't defined by what you wear on your head, but by the light that shines from within."

In this deeply moving episode of the Lupus Has No Face Podcast, host Savannah Burks is joined by the multi-talented Va’Na “Precious” Barki for a raw and honest conversation about identity, vulnerability, and resilience.

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January 14, 2026 60 mins
This week on Lupus Has No Face, we uncover the strength behind invisible struggles. Our guest, Hyacinth Nembhardt, is a powerhouse entrepreneur and cultural ambassador in Milwaukee owner of Tropic Lounge and Concoctions.

Hyacinth’s journey is not only about building businesses and celebrating culture; it’s also about resilience in the face of health challenges. She is currently navigating severe inflammation, enduring countless doct...
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What happens when purpose meets pain and transforms it into power? In this episode, we sit down with a woman who turned her lupus journey into a blueprint for healing, growth, and generational impact.

In this deeply moving episode, host Savannah Burks sits down with one of her coaching clients, powerhouse entrepreneur Shavonda Evans.

Drawing from her own lived experience as a life coach navigating lupus, Savannah guides Shavonda thro...
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Welcome to a special edition Year in Review! Host Tone turns the tables on Lupus Has No Face creator, Savannah Burks, for a deeply honest and inspiring discussion about the brand's explosive 2025. Savannah shares the raw emotional journey of navigating three different forms of grief while simultaneously publishing her first book, hosting two massive community events, and growing the Lupus Has No Face movement.

This episode is a mast...
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In this episode of the Love Strength, Strengthens Love podcast, host Shavonda Marie sits down with Savannah Burks for an empowering conversation about the transformative power of life coaching, alignment, and finding your purpose through personal healing. Clarity doesn't always come from the outside; sometimes it has to rise within you. But how do you bridge the gap between being a "warrior" and a successful "CEO" when life's chall...
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