In this deeply honest and powerful episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego open up about Olivia’s recent health setback after three years in remission from Crohn’s disease. From traveling to New York for her colonoscopy, to the emotional impact of hearing she’s no longer in remission, they unpack the realities of living with a lifelong autoimmune illness.Olivia shares the physical, mental, and emotional challenges that come with flare-ups, the stress of managing law school alongside chronic illness, and the importance of listening to your body—before it forces you to. Through humor, vulnerability, and raw truth (including the not-so-glamorous parts of hospital visits), she reminds listeners that strength isn’t avoiding the hard moments—it’s facing them head-on. Simone and Olivia also dive into self-advocacy, communicating with professors and deans, grief over lost progress, reshaping expectations, and the power of letting yourself feel before creating an action plan. Their conversation is a reminder that setbacks don’t erase strength—and confidence often comes from speaking up, asking for help, and refusing to hide your reality.This episode is for anyone navigating illness, burnout, pressure, or unexpected life detours—and needs to hear: you’ve got this. ✅ Actionable Takeaways Give yourself space to grieve before jumping into problem-solving. Self-advocacy is not weakness—it’s confidence in action. Communicate your needs with the people who can support you. Adjusting commitments is not failure—it’s self-preservation. Taking care of your mental health is as important as physical care. Saying your struggles out loud helps you move forward with strength. 📖 Chapters 00:00 – Traveling to New York for the Procedure 02:15 – The Realities of Colonoscopies and Hospital Prep 05:30 – Hearing the News: No Longer in Remission 08:12 – Grieving the Setback and Honoring the Emotions 11:25 – School, Stress, and Ignoring the Body’s Signals 14:48 – Making Changes: Course Load and Priorities 18:10 – Self-Advocacy and Communicating with Faculty 21:03 – Owning Your Health Without Shame 24:20 – The Fear, the Humor, and the Reality of Crohn’s 28:00 – Saying It Out Loud: Why Speaking Up Builds Confidence 31:15 – Moving Forward with Strength and Support 33:25 – Final Message: You’ve Got This 👉 💬 Connect with Us Don’t forget to subscribe to Her Unshakeable Confidence for more empowering stories and actionable insights. Leave us a review, share your favorite moments, and tag us on social media! ✨ Take our new QUIZ and discover your signature mix of courage, energy, and flavor. 🎁Subscribe to our exclusive email list and receive our downloadable, FREE GUIDE, Positive affirmations to Live Life Authentically Click HERE to get your copy! Pre-Order Simone’s New Book REAL Confidence A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable 📖 Order Simone’s Book Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/5MwUmJh Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55422846-the-extraordinary-unordinary-you Barnes&Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-extraordinary-unordinary-you-simone-knego/1137661020 👉 Connect with Simone Knego: Instagram: @simoneknego Facebook: @speakersimoneknego LinkedIn: simoneknego Website: www.simoneknego.com Book a free call with Simone 👉 Connect with Olivia Knego: Instagram: @oliviaknego LinkedIn: oliviaknego Visit Our Etsy Shop: theunshakeablestudio ✨ Check out our inspirational mugs, shirts, and more at The Unshakeable Studio on Etsy! Empower your day with a dose of confidence. New designs drop regularly!
