Motherhood Doesn't Pause for Chronic Illness w/ Lauren Reisner

This Incredible Mom Life · Aug 13, 2026 · 20m

How to care for your children while learning to care for yourself. Lauren Reisner is a former lawyer turned full-time writer and mom of two — ages 9 and 11. Her transition out of law was largely driven by her chronic illness and the ongoing work of building a life that is healthy for both her and her family. Through her Substack, Molten Crystal, she writes personal essays that blend self-reflection, psychology, and a researcher's instinct for going deep. Her work examines how we understand ourselves — why we think the way we think, why we do the things we do, and what happens when we're…