Lucy Prodgers is a chartered psychologist and lecturer in psychological and social medicine at the University of Leeds. Her research centres on the lived experiences of individuals with chronic illness, with a particular focus on “invisible” or unseen conditions. Having studied English originally, she brings to her work a fascination with the stories people tell of their lives with illness, exploring how people use them to make sense of themselves, their symptoms and their changing identities. Following her own diagnosis of Crohn’s disease and psoriatic arthritis over 20 years ago, the patient experience is at the heart of what Lucy does. She is dedicated to developing collaborative research which is as meaningful and beneficial for those that take part as it is for the researchers themselves. By focusing on creative, compassionate and transformative practice, she aims to gain deeper insights into others’ experiences to find a space for mutual understanding and drive forward meaningful change.