How We Help
Empowerment Beyond The Diagnosis
We Focus on the Woman, Not Just the Diagnosis
Whether you are living with an autoimmune diagnosis, caring for someone who is, or rebuilding after a health crisis, this page walks you through the three ways Soaring Beyond the Diagnosis supports you. Every pillar is designed to move you from where you are now to where you deserve to be.
Advocacy · Community · Events · Stories · Wellness
Anthology Series
Your lived experience is more than a memory, it is a story that can help heal you, open doors, and show others that thriving beyond a diagnosis is possible. Turn what you are living with into something publishable and powerful.
How we support your story:
- Author recruitment: open calls for people ready to contribute to our anthology collections
- Anthology co-authorship: guided collaboration so your chapter sits alongside voices from across the community
- Story coaching: one-on-one and group support for shaping your experience into clear, moving prose
- Publishing pathway: from first draft to a finished, published story that represents you credibly
Mental and emotional resilience:
Telling your story isn't just about the page. We support the emotional process too, helping you reframe your diagnosis as a chapter of strength rather than a chapter of loss.
Author recruitment for Volume 2 of our anthology opens in October and November 2026. Join the community to be the first to hear the call.
Annual Conference
Once a year, the community comes together in person for a full day built around one idea: you are more than your diagnosis.
The Beyond the Diagnosis Conference brings women from across the region into one room for keynote speakers, breakout panels, wellness workshops, a restorative sound bath, and a book signing with the anthology's co-authors. It closes with what many attendees say is the reason they come back: unstructured time to talk, connect, and build friendships that last well past the day itself.
The 2027 conference is set for June in Maryland,
and early registration is recommended since seating is limited to protect the intimacy of the room.
- Experience inspiring stories of adaptation, personal growth, and thriving despite autoimmune challenges
- Discover how individuals find joy, purpose, and fulfillment!
- Fun and inspiring afternoon that includes music, food, vendors, and inspiring speakers
Community Wellness Walks
Our Step Into Wellbeing walks are free, gentle, and open to every fitness level. Movement does not have to mean high intensity. Fresh air, real conversations, and a chance to move your body alongside women who understand your struggles.
There is no pace to keep and no fitness level required. Some women walk the full route. Some women sit on a bench halfway through and talk.
Walks are family-friendly, and held in the Maryland area, with the location shared directly with registered attendees ahead of time.
Our next community walk will be on Sept 26, 2026. Stay tuned for more details
Virtual Workshops
Live and Recorded Sessions on Mindset, Wellness, and Advocacy
Not every day allows for travel or a full day out. Our virtual workshops bring the same depth and honesty as our in-person programming straight to wherever you are, whether that is your kitchen table, your office, or your living room. Sessions cover mindset work, wellness practices, self-advocacy, personal development, and every session is recorded so a flare-up or a rough week never means missing out.
Our next workshop, the
Empowerment Vision Workshop, kicks off the new year in January 2027 with vision boarding, intention setting, and a plan for the months ahead that respects your body and your circumstances.
This is perfect for women who want the connection and content of our in-person events without the barrier of travel, energy, or timing.
Emotional Support Circles
A supportive space to talk about the emotional side of chronic illness that doctors rarely have time for. Peer led, gently facilitated, and always confidential.
What to expect:
- A small, consistent group so trust can build over time
- Confidentiality as a firm ground rule, honored by every member
- Peer facilitation rooted in lived experience, not a clinical setting
- No requirement to share every week. Listening counts too.
Who it's for:
Women who want a space to process the emotional side of chronic illness with people who do not need it explained to them.
The Triple E Podcast
Elevate, Expand, Explore (Hence the name Triple E Podcast)
Conversations with experts, advocates, and everyday women whose stories will meet you where you are and help you take one small next step.
Hosted by Monique Pearson, the Triple E Podcast is a platform for women navigating chronic illness, built around three ideas: elevate your mindset, expand your possibilities, and explore what life can still hold beyond a diagnosis. Guests range from medical professionals and advocates to everyday women from the community whose stories will make you feel less alone at eleven o'clock on a hard night.
With 22 episodes published and more than 26,000 views to date, the podcast has become one of the movement's most consistent touchpoints, reaching women who may never make it to an event but need the conversation just the same.
What to expect:
- New episodes released weekly on YouTube, with more platforms coming soon
- Honest conversations, not polished healthcare talking points
- A mix of expert guidance and peer storytelling
- Topics spanning advocacy, wellness, mindset, and the everyday realities of living with a chronic illness
Who it's for: Anyone who wants community and honest conversation on their own schedule, whether that means a commute, a treatment session, or a quiet night in.
Have a story worth sharing? We are always looking for our next guest.
What makes us different
Most support stops at advice. Soaring Beyond the Diagnosis combines lived experience, practical help, and a real path to visibility, so the change actually sticks.
Through community, connection, education, and empowering experiences, we help women move beyond fear, isolation, and uncertainty to embrace hope, purpose, and possibility.
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Lived experience you can trust
Guidance comes from someone who has walked it, so it feels authentic, never theoretical.
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Wellness and advocacy together
Emotional support and practical fixes sit alongside public advocacy, medical research, and your health options
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Events and conferences
Events such as wellness walks, virtual summits, author showcases, and other highly engaging events.
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Focus on the woman NOT just the diagnosis
We help women rediscover their confidence, purpose, and joy beyond their medical journey.
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Turn challenges into purpose
We believe every experience has the power to inspire someone else. Whether participating in events, sharing your story, volunteering, or becoming an advocate, we empower women to make a meaningful impact.
Helping Your Soar!
What you will carry forward
Joining Soaring Beyond the Diagnosis moves you from isolation and uncertainty toward purpose, community, and a platform that amplifies your voice. These are the four things members carry forward.
Renewed purpose
A clear mission and a story that gives your experience meaning again.
Real belonging
A community and events that make sure you never do this alone.
Inspire Hope
Every woman's journey matters. You can help another woman.
Sisterhood
Bond shared amongst women is powerful throughout her journey
Frequently asked questions
These are the questions we hear most from people considering joining. If yours isn't here, reach out, we would love to talk.
What are some of the autoimmune disorders you support?
There are more than 80 recognized autoimmune conditions, and they're often grouped by which body system they primarily affect. Our community openly supports women with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Lupus, Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS), Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) just to name a few. Connect with us, we are here to support you on your autoimmune journey.
What is Soaring Beyond the Diagnosis?
It is a platform that helps people and families thrive after a medical or life changing diagnosis. We combine wellness resources, storytelling and publishing opportunities, advocacy, and a supportive community, all founded by Monique Pearson.
Who is it for?
People living with a diagnosis, caregivers and family members, survivors rebuilding after a crisis, and allied professionals such as wellness practitioners and nonprofit partners who want community and practical tools.
Do I need a specific diagnosis to take part?
No. Whether you are living with a chronic or neurological condition, supporting someone who is, or moving through any life changing challenge, you are welcome here.
How can I share my story or become an author?
We are recruit authors for our anthology collections and coach you through turning lived experience into a story that opens doors. Author recruitment for Volume 2 runs in October and November 2026. Join the community to be the first to hear the call. You can get started by completing this short interest form.
How can sponsors or partners get involved?
Sponsors and partners can back wellness walks, summits, and author showcases, reaching an engaged community while creating measurable social impact. Reach out through the contact details below to start a conversation.
Ready to soar beyond?
Join a community that understands what you are carrying.
Wellness resources, storytelling opportunities, advocacy tools, and a community that truly gets it — all in one place. No overwhelm, just support that meets you where you are.
Curious about upcoming events like our Wellness Walk or Virtual Summits? See what's on the horizon.
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