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Real stories. Trusted tools. Hope for the rare and chronic illness journey.
Because your story matters — and no one should have to navigate this alone.
Your story could be the one someone else needs to hear. Share a moment, a lesson, or a breakthrough from your chronic or rare illness journey.
Empowering every step of your chronic and rare health journey.
Symptom Management
Practical tips and strategies for managing symptoms, improving daily life, and navigating healthcare systems.
Patient Stories
Sharing personal experiences, fostering connections, and empowering individuals to raise awareness.
Gaining knowledge from medical professionals, functional health coaches, and other specialists.
Expert Interviews
Well-being
Exploring nutritional approaches, fitness modifications, and lifestyle adjustments.
Mental Wellness
Addressing the mental health challenges that often accompany chronic illness.
Latest Research
Staying up to date on new developments in research, medication, and alternative.
Chronic illness can be isolating, but together, we can turn that feeling into a powerful force. The Advocate Voice is where knowledge empowers us, and shared experiences build a community where no one fights alone.
Chris Willard
Founder
Hi, I'm Chris Willard, I am a CIDP patient, chronic migraine sufferer, and the founder of The Advocate Voice, as well as a top-selling author, certified functional fitness coach, licensed functional nutritionist, and volunteer with the GBS/CIDP Foundation International, but I am most honored to be a husband and dad to four.
The response I received from my first book, Move to Improve, not only from the CIDP community but also from patients with many other illnesses, made me realize just how common the feeling of isolation, something I personally struggled with, is in the chronic and rare illness community (patients and loved ones alike).
It was this realization of just how underserved those who are affected by these illnesses are that led me to leverage my new-found social media presence to build a community with one passionate thought: no one affected by a chronic or rare illness should feel alone.
Together, we continue to thrive and truly are a place where knowledge, empowerment, and well-being converge.
Hear from your community
"Before The Advocate Voice, I felt lost in a sea of confusing information about my chronic illness. Now, their expert interviews and practical tips have empowered me to take charge of my health."
- Sarah K., Lupus patient
"The Advocate Voice community has been a game-changer. Sharing my story and connecting with others who understand has given me a voice and helped me feel less alone."
- David M., Multiple Sclerosis advocate
"As a caregiver for someone with a rare disease, The Advocate Voice has been an invaluable resource. Their content helps me better understand the condition and provides support for caregivers like me."
- Emily J., Caregiver for a child with a rare disease
"Reading personal stories on The Advocate Voice is incredibly inspiring. It shows me that even with chronic illness, you can live a full and meaningful life."
- Jessica L., Endometriosis patient