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

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.