When illness forces us to pause, community keeps us moving. Mobilates founder Leanne shares an honest reflection on loss, purpose, and the power of rest and why Mobilates was built to last beyond one person.

Our wonderful Leanne recently shared a post, which I think will resonate with too many of us. She asked us to record short videos about times we’d been dismissed or mistreated by medical professionals. The response was overwhelming, because, sadly, so many of us have a story, usually multiple stories.

Those with the least energy will push themselves to the very edge to support others. And those who are the poorliest, who barely have reserves of their own, are often the ones trying to make a difference in the world.

So, can you believe it? I’ve got Lyme Disease. On top of everything else I’m already managing with hormones and endometriosis, this feels like a cruel extra. I don’t feel that great to be honest.

Being neurodivergent myself, I know how much energy it can take just to show up to a class. The space might feel too bright, the instructions unclear, or the pace overwhelming. Sometimes, it’s not the movement that’s the challenge - it’s everything around it.

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