When Life Gives You Lemons: Living with Chronic Pain

We’ve all heard the saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” It sounds simple enough—turn something sour into something sweet. But when you’re living with chronic pain, those lemons can feel more like a never-ending downpour than a zesty inconvenience.

In our latest episode, we opened up about what it really means to navigate life when your body refuses to cooperate. Whether it’s arthritis, fibromyalgia, old injuries that never healed quite right, or diagnoses that arrived without warning, chronic pain becomes a constant companion. It’s not just physical—it’s emotional, mental, and often invisible to those around us.

We talked about the guilt that sometimes creeps in when we have to cancel plans (again), the frustration of trying to explain what we’re feeling, and the mourning of who we used to be before the pain settled in. But more than anything, we talked about resilience.

Because that’s what women over fifty are: resilient. We’ve weathered storms, raised families, built careers, reinvented ourselves—sometimes more than once. Chronic pain may slow us down, but it doesn’t stop us. It teaches us to listen to our bodies, to rest without shame, and to celebrate the good days fully.

In the episode, we also shared practical tips—how we advocate for ourselves at doctor visits, tools and treatments that have helped, and even how we find joy in simple moments. We laughed, we teared up, and we reminded ourselves (and each other) that community matters. You’re not alone. And you don’t have to pretend to be fine if you’re not.

If you haven’t listened yet, give it a listen. If you’re living with chronic pain, know this: we see you. We’re walking this path too, and we’re doing it together—lemons, lemonade, and all.

Because…

Because strength doesn’t always roar.
Because joy still exists—even in the hard days.
Because you are more than your pain.
Because you deserve to be seen, heard, and supported.
Because even the sourest lemons can become something beautiful—when shared with someone who understands.

🎧 Listen now to “When Life Gives You Lemons: Living with Chronic Pain”
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And if this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who might need a little encouragement today. We’re stronger together.