The Chronic Illness Therapist: Recent Episodes
Destiny
Disrupting the mental health and medical system for people with chronic, invisible illnesses. We will no longer accept lack of answers, empathy, and guidance from the professionals we are told to trust. It’s not in your head, you are not a burden, and we’ll prove that to you one episode at a time. I'm an Atlanta-based mental health therapist specializing in chronic pain / invisible illnesses. This podcast is for educational and insight purposes only and should not be used as a replacement for mental health treatment. Always seek medical advice before making changes to your health regimens.
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→ Financial Wellness for Chronic Medical Conditions Oct 25th 2025 @ 12 EST
- :Understanding your relationship with money and building practical strategies that work with your chronic illness reality.
Episode Summary: In this episode, Destiny sits down with Kamilah Jones, PharmD, LPC, CRC, to explore the crucial difference between stress and burnout, particularly for healthcare professionals. Kamilah shares her personal journey from pharmacist to therapist, including her own experience with burnout while building her private practice - and why knowing what to do wasn't enough to prevent it. They talk about why healthcare workers are uniquely vulnerable to burnout due to competitive training, emotional labor, and systemic constraints, and discuss the uncomfortable truth that resources (financial, social, and professional support) often matter more than resilience when it comes to recovery. The conversation covers practical strategies for healthcare providers, including the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, knowing when to refer out, and recognizing the signs that professional help is needed. Kamilah offers a free self-care guide for stress and burnout at InTouch Wellness, and both hosts emphasize that asking for help isn't weakness - it's wisdom.
Resources mentioned → Kamilah's Self-Care Guide
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→ Burnout Is Predictable - But Prevention Requires More Than Willpower w/ Kamilah Jones
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→ Financial Wellness for Chronic Medical Conditions Oct 25th 2025 @ 12 EST
- :Understanding your relationship with money and building practical strategies that work with your chronic illness reality.
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→ Join Welcome To The Waiting Room (ongoing support for staying regulated while living with chronic illness - This does not replace therapy, but it’s a great addition to your regular therapy appointments)
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Episode summary:
In this episode, sports and orthopedic physical therapist Rick Olderman explains why chronic pain is a systems problem, not a component problem, and how our medical system's focus on individual tissues misses the bigger picture. Through fascinating patient stories - like how a 20-year-old ankle injury can cause back pain 30 years later when left unchecked - Rick demonstrates how compensation patterns create chains of dysfunction throughout the body. We explore the science of myofibroblasts, specialized connective tissue that responds to stress hormones and provides a real, physical pathway for how emotional states manifest as tension in the body. This conversation challenges the false dichotomy of pain being "all physical" or "all mental" and offers hope for people who've been told "nothing's wrong" while living with very real symptoms.
Resources mentioned:
→ Rick's Youtube Channel
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→ Join Welcome To The Waiting Room (ongoing support for staying regulated while living with chronic illness - This does not replace therapy, but it’s a great addition to your regular therapy appointments)
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Episode summary:
In this episode, I sit down with Shana Evans Basset, a Licensed Professional Counselor from Atlanta, to explore the complex intersection of chronic illness, emotional regulation, and healing. We get into why living with chronic pain is like being trapped in an abusive relationship you can't leave, the profound grief that comes with losing the life you thought you'd have, and how our "snap out of it" culture makes everything harder. Shana explains why emotional regulation isn't about fixing yourself or positive thinking your way out of symptoms - it's about learning to be with uncertainty, accepting what you can't control, and recognizing when trying harder actually makes things worse. We also discuss the crucial role of community support, the isolation that comes with chronic illness, and how real healing often happens when we allow ourselves to fully grieve our losses rather than pushing through them.
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→ Creating A Restorative Home: Environmental & Sensory Support for Chronic Illness Recovery
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→ There are two blogs to accompany this podcast episode
- When Trying Harder Makes It Worse: A Different Approach to Chronic Illness Recovery
- The Relationship You Didn't Ask For: Navigating Chronic Pain and Emotional Regulation
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Episode summary: In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Antonia Repollet to demystify clinical hypnosis and explore how it's revolutionizing treatment for gut-brain disorders like IBS and IBD. We dive into what clinical hypnosis actually is (spoiler: nothing like stage hypnosis), why it's so effective for digestive issues with 70-80% success rates, and what you can realistically expect from treatment. Dr. Repollet breaks down the gut-brain connection, explains how our nervous systems develop "muscle memory" for symptoms, and walks us through what sessions actually look like - including some fascinating techniques for people whose minds race too fast for traditional meditation. Whether you're dealing with functional disorders, chronic pain, or just curious about evidence-based mind-body approaches, this conversation offers practical insights and realistic expectations about what healing can look like.
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🛋️ Join The Mastermind! (monthly business and clinical consultation calls for medical professionals specializing in working with patients with chronic illnesses)
🧭 Get Your Client Roadmap For Navigating Complex Trauma and Chronic Illness (specifically for mental health therapists) (COMING SOON- sign up for the waitlist)
🌱4-week group with physical therapist Jason Therrien
- This is specifically designed to reduce tension in the body that comes from 1) sitting all day and 2) holding client stories in our brains and bodies.
- LEARN MORE HERE
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Episode summary: In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Rita Gupta, a board-certified family medicine physician and integrative medicine practitioner, to discuss why you don't have to choose between traditional medicine and holistic approaches when managing chronic pain. We explore the three types of pain (nociceptive, neuropathic, and neuroplastic), explore how fear and anxiety create real physical symptoms in the body, and tackle some controversial territory around vaccines and chronic illness. Dr. Rita shares her unique perspective as someone who's lived with chronic pain herself while working within both traditional and integrative medical models, and we discuss practical strategies like understanding your personal recovery times, the importance of pain education in changing beliefs, and why finding practitioners who see you as a whole human - not just a collection of symptoms - can be life-changing. Whether you're feeling stuck between medical approaches or struggling to make sense of conflicting health information, this conversation offers a balanced, nuanced perspective on creating your own integrated approach to healing.
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Episode Summary: In this episode, registered dietitian Louisa O'Grady shares practical, evidence-based nutrition strategies for managing EDS, POTS, and MCAS without falling into restrictive diet patterns. Louisa, who lives with these conditions herself, debunks common myths about low histamine diets (they're meant to be temporary, not lifelong), introduces important tips like using belly bands for POTS symptom management during meals, and explains why your food reactions might actually be triggered by environmental factors like stress or barometric pressure changes rather than the food itself. She emphasizes an additive rather than restrictive approach to nutrition, offering practical solutions throughout the whole episode to manage histamine levels and strategic fiber introduction for gut health. Throughout the conversation, Louisa highlights the importance of individualized care, nervous system regulation, and working with qualified professionals who understand the complex interplay between these conditions and nutrition.
Resources mentioned:
→ Harvard Healthy Plate
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→ When Everything’s Connected: Understanding Autism, ADHD, and Chronic Health Conditions Sat Aug 30th @ 12pm EST
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Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
THERAPISTS! Join me and Victoria Rodriguez of Revive Counseling in our 6-week Chronic Illness Therapists Cohort! This is a curriculum-based consultation class for therapists who want to do their best work with the chronic illness population.
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Episode summary: In this follow-up episode with registered dietitian Samina Qureshi, we explore her new clinical textbook that tackles something I see all the time in my practice - when chronic GI conditions create eating patterns that look disordered but have nothing to do with weight or body image. Samina and her team of 10 health professionals wrote this resource because they were seeing patients come in terrified of food, experiencing unexplained weight loss, not because they wanted to be thin, but because they were genuinely afraid of throwing up or having worsened GI symptoms. We talk about ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and how it shows up in the GI space, why it's so important to believe patients when they say certain foods cause pain even without a formal diagnosis, and how the goal isn't just telling someone to "eat and you'll feel better" - because how frustrating is that advice? Instead, it's about finding accessible ways to nourish their body while expanding their diet and helping them feel confident around food again. This conversation is valuable for both clinicians who want to understand these complex intersections and for anyone living with GI conditions who's been told their very real physical symptoms are just anxiety when they're actually doing what they can to keep their body safe.
Resources mentioned:
→ Samina’s Book, Comprehensive Nutrition Therapy for Co-Occurring Gastrointestinal & Eating Disorders: the EDGI Training Project
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→ Aug 30th
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🏢 WE’RE HOSTING A CONFERENCE! WOOO! It’ll be an IN-PERSON event in Atlanta, GA, in the Spring or Fall of 2026! Sign up for the waitlist here!
🛋️ Join The Mastermind! (monthly business and clinical consultation calls for medical professionals specializing in working with patients with chronic illnesses)
💻Join me and Victoria Rodriguez of Revive Counseling in our 6-week Chronic Illness Therapists Cohort! This is a curriculum-based consultation class for therapists who want to do their best work with the chronic illness population.
[CLICK HERE TO JOIN]
🧭 Get Your Client Roadmap For Navigating Complex Trauma and Chronic Illness (specifically for mental health therapists) (COMING SOON- sign up for the waitlist)
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JOIN DESTINY’S MEMBERSHIP - for folks with chronic pain & illness
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Episode summary: In this episode, I sit down with ADHD nutrition research expert Annika Angelo to bust some of the biggest myths floating around ADHD and diet. We talk about why that viral "78% improvement" elimination diet study is actually BS, why you shouldn't be afraid of fruit, and the truth about Red 40 and food additives (spoiler: the US actually has stricter regulations than the EU). We talk about what stress really does to our bodies, why community is the secret ingredient most people ignore, and practical tips that actually work for ADHD brains. If you're tired of conflicting nutrition advice and want to know what the research actually says, this one's for you. Bottom line: stop putting so much pressure on yourself around food choices – there are way bigger factors affecting your health than whether you eat gluten.
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→ Nervous System-Informed Care for Chronic Illness: Aligning your self-care habits with your personal values, capacity levels, and nervous system needs. https://chronicillnesstherapist.myflodesk.com/selfcare
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🏢 WE’RE HOSTING A CONFERENCE! WOOO! It’ll be an IN-PERSON event in Atlanta, GA, in the Spring or Fall of 2026! Sign up for the waitlist here!
🛋️ Join The Mastermind! (monthly business and clinical consultation calls for medical professionals specializing in working with patients with chronic illnesses)
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At my sickest, I couldn't leave the house most days. Over 10 years later, I can have full days out without even thinking about it. This is a small part of my real, unfiltered story of living with chronic illness—the struggles with getting diagnosed, what finally started to help, and the hard truths about healing that no one talks about.
In this video, I share:
- Why I stopped chasing diagnoses after being gaslit by doctors
- The role of pharmaceutical medication in my healing journey
- What trauma work actually is (and isn't)
- The truth about neuroplastic pain and medical gaslighting
- How I went from housebound to living a full life
I talk honestly about low-dose naltrexone, ketotifen, functional medicine, and why healing isn't a one-size-fits-all journey. If you're struggling with chronic pain, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, or just feeling lost in the medical system, this might resonate with you.
Chronic Pain & Illness IntensivesIf you're ready to work on changing your relationship with chronic pain while still taking proper medical care of yourself, I offer 1:1 intensives over 2-3 days.
Apply for an intensive here: https://forms.gle/3Xv6jFcTroX7fbpEA
Episode Summary:
Today I sit down with Emma Tynan, an Irish psychotherapist who specializes in medical trauma and chronic illness, bringing both professional expertise from over a decade as a nurse and personal understanding from her own chronic health journey. We explore the often-overlooked micro-traumas of chronic illness—how the real devastation often hits not during the big diagnosis moment, but in quiet daily realizations like the day you can't hold a spoon or write in a journal the way you used to.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why the recovery period after treatment can actually be the hardest time
- The unique challenges of having symptoms without a diagnosis
- How to work with "different versions of yourself" each day using Emma's "money in your purse" approach to energy management
- Why our goals often need to shift from doing more to doing less
- How family and friends can unintentionally add to trauma through well-meaning but invalidating responses
Emma offers practical guidance for both those living with chronic illness and the people who want to support them, emphasizing that there's no universal experience of illness and the most powerful thing we can offer is simply asking and listening rather than assuming we know what someone needs.
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→Nervous System-Informed Care for Living With A Chronic Illness 🪴 July 26th 2025 @ 12PM EST / 9AM PST
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Episode summary:
In this episode, therapist Pamela Madsen, MS, LPC, explores the often-overlooked connection between narcissistic abuse and chronic pain conditions. Pamela breaks down the four types of narcissistic parents (grandiose, covert, malignant, and communal) and explains how growing up with narcissistic caregivers creates hypervigilance that extends beyond scanning the environment to scanning the body internally, amplifying pain perception and contributing to conditions like fibromyalgia, IBS, and migraines. She discusses why many high-achieving adults don't recognize their childhood experiences as traumatic, how complex PTSD manifests in successful people who come to therapy for seemingly unrelated issues, and why addressing the underlying trauma through therapy can significantly improve both emotional well-being and physical pain symptoms. Pamela emphasizes that healing begins with repairing the relationship with oneself and recognizing that you deserve care and are worthy of good things, rather than existing solely to benefit others.
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Pamela is the owner of Sea Change Therapy, where there is a variety of specialties in the office with accessible building and easy parking access. Pamela also provide supervision and clinical consultation to other professionals.
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→ Beyond the Behavior: Understanding hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, or other body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) in Chronic Illness
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🛋️ Join The Mastermind! (monthly business and clinical consultation calls for medical professionals specializing in working with patients with chronic illnesses)
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Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
JOIN DESTINY’S MEMBERSHIP - for folks with chronic pain & illness
→ Join Welcome To The Waiting Room (ongoing support for staying regulated while living with chronic illness - This does not replace therapy, but it’s a great addition to your regular therapy appointments)
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Episode summary: This episode features Jared Walker, founder of DollarFor, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating medical debt by making hospital charity care known, easy, and fair. Walker shares how he discovered that most nonprofit hospitals are legally required to provide financial assistance (charity care) to patients who meet certain income qualifications, yet hospitals rarely inform patients about these programs. And you’d be surprised at how high some of the income requirements are!
Since launching in 2012, DollarFor has helped eliminate nearly $90 million in medical debt by creating user-friendly tools that help patients determine eligibility and apply for charity care programs that can completely wipe out hospital bills. Walker explains that charity care is far more accessible than most people realize, with many programs covering households earning up to 250-400% of federal poverty guidelines, and offers practical advice for negotiating medical bills when charity care isn't an option.
Resources mentioned:
→ dollarfor.org
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Episode summary:
Jackie Williams-Reade, a marriage and family therapist with a PhD in medical family therapy, discusses family systems theory and particularly the concept of differentiation, which involves balancing authenticity with the conforming that’s often required in relationships. Jackie explores how childhood family dynamics, especially scapegoating, can affect adult behavior patterns and relationships with medical providers. She explains how people who were scapegoated as children often struggle with trusting themselves and advocating for their needs in healthcare settings. The conversation covers practical strategies for setting boundaries while staying connected, asking for help effectively, and recognizing that healing isn't about perfect responses but rather increased awareness and continued effort. Jackie and Destiny also discuss the challenges of navigating the medical system and how integrated care models can help bridge communication gaps between patients and providers.
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In this vulnerable and insightful episode, licensed professional counselor Danielle McDowell shares her journey of navigating professional ambitions while managing fibromyalgia. After experiencing sudden onset of symptoms following the birth of her son, Danielle recounts how she adapted her therapeutic practice and home life by setting boundaries, extending timelines, and finding community with others who understand chronic illness. She discusses the generational patterns of appearing "superhuman" that she inherited and her commitment to modeling authentic struggle for her children. Danielle's story offers valuable lessons on redefining success, embracing limitations, and finding purpose through personal challenges.
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Episode summary: Destiny Davis speaks with Kara Cruz, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in women's mental health, particularly perinatal mental health and perimenopause. They discuss the importance of women trusting themselves when advocating for their health needs, as many experience being dismissed or unheard by healthcare providers. Kara shares strategies for self-advocacy, including practical approaches like symptom tracking and preparing questions, as well as emotional regulation techniques to help clients recognize bodily sensations and navigate nervous system responses during difficult healthcare interactions. They explore how past trauma and people-pleasing behaviors can interfere with self-advocacy, emphasizing that learning to trust yourself is foundational to health advocacy. Kara also highlights the importance of community support through her Women's Support Circle and discusses the need for comprehensive screening for the seven distinct perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
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In this episode, I talk with Dr. Jenny Tufenkina, a naturopathic physician who shares her framework of five root causes behind chronic fatigue and complex illnesses. Drawing from both her clinical experience and personal journey recovering from fatigue twice in her life, Dr. Jenny walks us through how the hormone triangle, chronic infections, toxic overload, mitochondrial dysfunction, and limbic system dysregulation can contribute to these conditions.
As someone currently addressing my own adrenal/hormone challenges, I appreciated her individualized approach that recognizes each person's unique situation. Dr. Jenny offers practical insights on identifying which root causes might be present in your case and potential paths forward, all while maintaining a compassionate perspective. For those interested in learning more, she's hosting a summit on chronic fatigue running April 11-18, 2025 with researchers and practitioners exploring these topics in depth.
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→ Why Are You So Tired Quiz
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In this episode, I chat with David McGettigan, an amazing pain and movement specialist who's been helping people for 15 years recover from chronic pain and other symptoms, like chemical sensitivity and insomnia. David works with folks who've been bounced around the healthcare system without finding real answers.
I love how he frames pain as an adaptation instead of a "dysfunction" - such a game-changer! We discuss the connection between sleep and pain (mind-blowing stuff about how poor sleep literally opens neural pathways to more pain), and how morning sunlight can reset your whole system.David shares his own journey with chronic pain and gives super practical advice about healing timelines - did you know tissue typically needs 6-8 week cycles to adapt? No wonder quick fixes don't stick!
What I appreciate most is how David balances solid science with real compassion - "evidence of safety" for your nervous system and pacing your recovery properly. If you're dealing with chronic pain or know someone who is, this conversation offers both hope and practical steps forward. David truly believes change is possible at any stage, and after talking with him, I do too!
Resources mentioned:
→ Bigger Than Pain Program
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In this episode, we speak with Rachel Smith, a certified personal trainer with a Master's in Exercise Science who specializes in working with clients with fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Rachel shares her personal journey with fibromyalgia, diagnosed in 2010, and how she discovered that strength training was particularly effective for managing her symptoms. She discusses the importance of individualized approaches to exercise, the challenge of breaking the "boom and bust" cycle many chronic pain sufferers experience, and why a gradual, consistent approach is more effective than pushing to extremes. Rachel also addresses common myths about fibromyalgia treatment, particularly around diet, and explains how her program, FibroFit Warriors, combines evidence-based methods with community support. For those newly diagnosed, she emphasizes the value of finding trusted information sources and avoiding the negativity often found in online support groups.
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Episode summary:
In this episode, we speak with Rachel Smith, a certified personal trainer with a Master's in Exercise Science who specializes in working with clients with fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Rachel shares her personal journey with fibromyalgia, diagnosed in 2010, and how she discovered that strength training was particularly effective for managing her symptoms. She discusses the importance of individualized approaches to exercise, the challenge of breaking the "boom and bust" cycle many chronic pain sufferers experience, and why a gradual, consistent approach is more effective than pushing to extremes. Rachel also addresses common myths about fibromyalgia treatment, particularly around diet, and explains how her program, FibroFit Warriors, combines evidence-based methods with community support. For those newly diagnosed, she emphasizes the value of finding trusted information sources and avoiding the negativity often found in online support groups.
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→ Fibromyalgia 101: What You Wish Your Doctor Told You
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Episode summary: Samina Qureshi is a registered dietitian specializing in IBS management from a weight-inclusive perspective. She challenges the common approach of endless food elimination, revealing that the standard low FODMAP diet should only last 2-4 weeks, not months or years as many attempt. Samina explains why food sensitivity tests are largely unreliable and how restriction often worsens gut symptoms by disrupting motility and starving beneficial gut bacteria. Instead, she advocates for focusing on adding variety rather than eliminating foods, and recognizes that simply nourishing your body regularly is powerful nervous system work. For those caught in cycles of restriction and worsening symptoms, Samina offers a refreshing path forward that expands food choices while addressing individual digestive needs, proving that healing your relationship with food and finding relief from IBS symptoms can happen simultaneously.
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→ Your Perfect Morning Routine 🥞 Jan 25th 2025 @ 10:30am EST / 3:30pm GMT
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Episode summary: Samina Qureshi is a registered dietitian specializing in IBS management from a weight-inclusive perspective. She challenges the common approach of endless food elimination, revealing that the standard low FODMAP diet should only last 2-4 weeks, not months or years as many attempt. Samina explains why food sensitivity tests are largely unreliable and how restriction often worsens gut symptoms by disrupting motility and starving beneficial gut bacteria. Instead, she advocates for focusing on adding variety rather than eliminating foods, and recognizes that simply nourishing your body regularly is powerful nervous system work. For those caught in cycles of restriction and worsening symptoms, Samina offers a refreshing path forward that expands food choices while addressing individual digestive needs, proving that healing your relationship with food and finding relief from IBS symptoms can happen simultaneously.
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In this episode, therapist Miranda Campbell, LCSW, co-author of "The Attachment Makeover," joins host Destiny Davis LPC CRC to explore how attachment styles impact chronic illness management. Miranda explains that attachment styles aren't fixed and we can develop "earned secure attachment" through intentional work. She breaks down how anxious attachment (fear of disconnection), avoidant attachment (fear of closeness), and disorganized attachment (unpredictable push-pull dynamics) affect both patients and caregivers in illness contexts.
Drawing from her own experience with migraines, Miranda offers practical strategies for developing more secure patterns and adjusting expectations about what relationships can look like. The conversation highlights the cultural context of attachment wounds, particularly in BIPOC communities, and emphasizes that understanding these dynamics isn't about blame but creating pathways to more compassionate care relationships.
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In this episode, therapist Miranda Campbell, LCSW, co-author of "The Attachment Makeover," joins host Destiny Davis LPC CRC to explore how attachment styles impact chronic illness management. Miranda explains that attachment styles aren't fixed and we can develop "earned secure attachment" through intentional work. She breaks down how anxious attachment (fear of disconnection), avoidant attachment (fear of closeness), and disorganized attachment (unpredictable push-pull dynamics) affect both patients and caregivers in illness contexts.
Drawing from her own experience with migraines, Miranda offers practical strategies for developing more secure patterns and adjusting expectations about what relationships can look like. The conversation highlights the cultural context of attachment wounds, particularly in BIPOC communities, and emphasizes that understanding these dynamics isn't about blame but creating pathways to more compassionate care relationships.
MEET Miranda: Book / Website for therapy clients / Website for services for other therapists / Instagram
Miranda brings 15 years of experience in trauma-informed therapy, specializing in attachment wounds, boundaries, and relationship healing.
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In this episode, Dr. Monica Blied and I have a real conversation about creating a healthier relationship with movement when living with chronic illness. Dr. Blied shares her personal journey with lupus, fibromyalgia, and later-diagnosed ADHD and autism, which led her to develop the free Faces of Health app offering mental health skills and somatic exercises. She provides a practical three-step approach to movement: using technology (like the FitOn app) for accessible workouts, embracing slow pacing rather than pushing too hard, and working out with friends for accountability.
Throughout the episode, we demonstrate simple chair yoga and range-of-motion exercises, emphasizing that movement shouldn't make your body feel worse. Dr. Blied highlights the importance of self-compassion, reminding listeners that progress isn't linear and that it's okay if your best looks different each day.
The episode concludes with a bonus announcement about a new body doubling group in the Mentally Well While Chronically Ill membership, where members can join together for PT exercises, cleaning, meal prep, and other activities that benefit from community support.
Resources mentioned:
→ FitOn
→ Faces Of Health
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In this episode, Dr. Monica Blied and I have a real conversation about creating a healthier relationship with movement when living with chronic illness. Dr. Blied shares her personal journey with lupus, fibromyalgia, and later-diagnosed ADHD and autism, which led her to develop the free Faces of Health app offering mental health skills and somatic exercises. She provides a practical three-step approach to movement: using technology (like the FitOn app) for accessible workouts, embracing slow pacing rather than pushing too hard, and working out with friends for accountability.
Throughout the episode, we demonstrate simple chair yoga and range-of-motion exercises, emphasizing that movement shouldn't make your body feel worse. Dr. Blied highlights the importance of self-compassion, reminding listeners that progress isn't linear and that it's okay if your best looks different each day.
The episode concludes with a bonus announcement about a new body doubling group in the Mentally Well While Chronically Ill membership, where members can join together for PT exercises, cleaning, meal prep, and other activities that benefit from community support.
Resources mentioned:
→ FitOn
→ Faces Of Health
→ Body Doubling Group (Inside Destiny's Mentally Well While Chronically Ill Membership)
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In this episode, LPC Rhonda Thorington shares her dual perspective as a therapist and mother navigating her daughter's chronic illness. From advocating in medical settings to maintaining family bonds, she offers practical strategies for parents facing similar challenges. Learn about crucial resources most families don't know exist, including insurance benefits, financial assistance programs, and educational rights. This conversation goes beyond medical management to explore how families can thrive while facing chronic illness together.
Resources mentioned:
- YouTube - search your specific condition and watch videos from actual medical professionals
- Insurance nurse case managers: Insurance companies often offer nurse case managers for complex medical cases, and this is a service that is included in your plan, not an extra cost. These nurse case managers can help navigate the system and advocate for treatment.
- Patient Advocates: Some patient advocates are very helpful in navigating the complexities of medical care, and if you find a good one, stick with them. If not, don't be afraid to ask for someone else. They are also provided through your insurance at no extra cost.
- Pharmaceutical company programs: Pharmaceutical companies sometimes offer programs that can help offset the cost of expensive medications.
- Non-profit arms of insurance companies: Some insurance companies have non-profit arms that provide money to families to cover services not covered by insurance. The United Healthcare Children’s Foundation is one example of this type of resource.
MEET DESTINY: Website / Instagram / BlueSky / YouTube / TikTok
MEET GUEST: Website / Instagram / Facebook
Ronda helps parents facing the overwhelm of their child’s medical diagnosis regain control, reduce stress, and reconnect with their family. She helps them rediscover joy, build resilience, and strengthen their connection, even in uncertainty.
OUR NEXT LIVE WORKSHOP
→ Sex + Intimacy With Chronic Pain Feb 22nd 2025 @ 10:30am EST / 3:30pm GMT
→ READ THE BLOG FOR THIS EPISODE
ASK DESTINY ANYTHING
→ Submit your questions here
FOR YOU, OUR PODCAST LISTENERS
Join The Membership (ongoing support for staying regulated while living with chronic illness - This does not replace therapy, but it’s a great addition to your regular therapy appointments)
FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
🛋️ Join The Mastermind! (monthly business and clinical consultation calls for medical professionals specializing in working with patients with chronic illnesses)
🧭 Get Your Client Roadmap For Navigating Complex Trauma and Chronic Illness (specifically for mental health therapists) (COMING SOON- sign up for the waitlist)
**
SAY THANKS - Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify
**
Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
**
Episode Summary:
In this episode, LPC Ronda Thorington shares her dual perspective as a therapist and mother navigating her daughter's chronic illness. From advocating in medical settings to maintaining family bonds, she offers practical strategies for parents facing similar challenges. Learn about crucial resources most families don't know exist, including insurance benefits, financial assistance programs, and educational rights. This conversation goes beyond medical management to explore how families can thrive while facing chronic illness together.
Resources mentioned:
- YouTube - search your specific condition and watch videos from actual medical professionals
- Insurance nurse case managers: Insurance companies often offer nurse case managers for complex medical cases, and this is a service that is included in your plan, not an extra cost. These nurse case managers can help navigate the system and advocate for treatment.
- Patient Advocates: Some patient advocates are very helpful in navigating the complexities of medical care, and if you find a good one, stick with them. If not, don't be afraid to ask for someone else. They are also provided through your insurance at no extra cost.
- Pharmaceutical company programs: Pharmaceutical companies sometimes offer programs that can help offset the cost of expensive medications.
- Non-profit arms of insurance companies: Some insurance companies have non-profit arms that provide money to families to cover services not covered by insurance. The United Healthcare Children’s Foundation is one example of this type of resource.
MEET DESTINY:Website /Instagram /BlueSky /YouTube /TikTok
MEET GUEST:Website /Instagram /Facebook
Ronda helps parents facing the overwhelm of their child’s medical diagnosis regain control, reduce stress, and reconnect with their family. She helps them rediscover joy, build resilience, and strengthen their connection, even in uncertainty.
OUR NEXT LIVE WORKSHOP
→ Sex + Intimacy With Chronic Pain Feb 22nd 2025 @ 10:30am EST / 3:30pm GMT
→READ THE BLOG FOR THIS EPISODE
ASK DESTINY ANYTHING
→ Submit your questions here
FOR YOU, OUR PODCAST LISTENERS
Join The Membership (ongoing support for staying regulated while living with chronic illness - This does not replace therapy, but it’s a great addition to your regular therapy appointments)
FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
🛋️ Join The Mastermind! (monthly business and clinical consultation calls for medical professionals specializing in working with patients with chronic illnesses)
🧭 Get Your Client Roadmap For Navigating Complex Trauma and Chronic Illness (specifically for mental health therapists) (COMING SOON-sign up for the waitlist)
**
SAY THANKS - Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify
**
Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
**
Join Destiny's The Mentally Well While Chronically Ill Membership today! → Our next live workshop will be about Sex Therapy and Chronic Pain on Feb 22nd 2025. https://www.skool.com/mentally-wellchronically-ill-4863/about
MEET DESTINY: Website / Instagram / BlueSky / YouTube / TikTok
→ READ THE BLOG FOR THIS EPISODE
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SUMMARY
In this episode, we're joined by Samantha Allweiss LCSW and Niki Colon LSW from Room to Breathe Psychotherapy and Yoga in Chicago. We explore the intricate relationship between chronic illness, trauma, and body-based therapeutic approaches.
Key Topics Covered:
→ How body-based practices like Hanna Somatics and mindfulness can support healing→ Why cognitive-only approaches often aren't enough when working with chronic illness→ The power of group therapy and shared experiences in chronic illness recovery→ Understanding medical trauma and the impact of systems of oppression→ The importance of naming experiences and validating physical realities→ How therapists can create truly inclusive spaces for chronically ill clients
Resources Mentioned:
→ Spoonies Unite support groups (led by Niki Colon at Room to Breathe Chicago)→ "The Invisible Kingdom" by Megan O'Rourke→ Works by Andrea Gibson→ Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice→ Room to Breathe Chicago: roomtobreathechicago.com→ Chronic Illness Therapist Directory: chronicillnesstherapist.com/directoryConnect with Our Guests:
→ Room to Breathe Psychotherapy and Yoga→ Website: roomtobreathechicago.com→ Email Niki: niki@roomtobreathechicago.com→ Groups: Spoonies Unite (Wednesdays 5:30-6:45pm and Fridays 4:00-5:15pm CST, virtual, Illinois residents only)Note: This podcast is for educational purposes only. For specific questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed medical professional in your state of residence.*
Join Destiny's The Mentally Well While Chronically Ill Membership today! → Our next live workshop will be about Sex Therapy and Chronic Pain on Feb 22nd 2025. https://www.skool.com/mentally-wellchronically-ill-4863/about
MEET DESTINY: Website / Instagram / BlueSky / YouTube / TikTok
→ READ THE BLOG FOR THIS EPISODE
**
SUMMARY
In this episode, we're joined by Samantha Allweiss LCSW and Niki Colon LSW from Room to Breathe Psychotherapy and Yoga in Chicago. We explore the intricate relationship between chronic illness, trauma, and body-based therapeutic approaches.
Key Topics Covered:
→ How body-based practices like Hanna Somatics and mindfulness can support healing→ Why cognitive-only approaches often aren't enough when working with chronic illness→ The power of group therapy and shared experiences in chronic illness recovery→ Understanding medical trauma and the impact of systems of oppression→ The importance of naming experiences and validating physical realities→ How therapists can create truly inclusive spaces for chronically ill clients
Resources Mentioned:
→ Spoonies Unite support groups (led by Niki Colon at Room to Breathe Chicago)→ "The Invisible Kingdom" by Megan O'Rourke→ Works by Andrea Gibson→ Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice→ Room to Breathe Chicago: roomtobreathechicago.com→ Chronic Illness Therapist Directory: chronicillnesstherapist.com/directoryConnect with Our Guests:
→ Room to Breathe Psychotherapy and Yoga→ Website: roomtobreathechicago.com→ Email Niki: niki@roomtobreathechicago.com→ Groups: Spoonies Unite (Wednesdays 5:30-6:45pm and Fridays 4:00-5:15pm CST, virtual, Illinois residents only)Note: This podcast is for educational purposes only. For specific questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed medical professional in your state of residence.*
Episode Summary:
This is a candid discussion between two therapists, Destiny Davis and Victoria Rodriguez, about their personal experiences with breakfast, disordered eating, and navigating food choices while living with chronic illnesses. They discuss how their relationships with food have evolved from restrictive eating patterns and diet culture influences to more balanced, intuitive approaches. Both share their struggles with food aversions, learning to listen to their bodies, and finding "safe foods" that work for them. They offer practical breakfast suggestions while emphasizing that what works for one person may not work for another. The conversation touches on cultural aspects of food, the complexity of making food choices with chronic illnesses, and the importance of breaking free from rigid food rules.
Resources mentioned:
→F.E.A.S.T. https://feast-ed.org/ (online support groups)
→https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/
→https://anad.org/get-help/eating-disorders-helpline/
→https://www.theprojectheal.org/
MEET VICTORIA: Website / Instagram
MEET DESTINY: Website / Instagram / BlueSky / YouTube / TikTok
SIGN UP FOR OUR NEXT LIVE WORKSHOP
→ Your Perfect Morning Routine 🥞
ASK DESTINY ANYTHING
→ Submit your questions here
**
FOR YOU, OUR PODCAST LISTENERS
Join The Membership (ongoing support for staying regulated while living with chronic illness - This does not replace therapy, but it’s a great addition to your regular therapy appointments)
**
FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
🛋️ Join The Mastermind! (monthly business and clinical consultation calls for medical professionals specializing in working with patients with chronic illnesses)
🧭 Get Your Client Roadmap For Navigating Complex Trauma and Chronic Illness (specifically for mental health therapists) (COMING SOON- sign up for the waitlist)
**
Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
Episode Summary:
This is a candid discussion between two therapists, Destiny Davis and Victoria Rodriguez, about their personal experiences with breakfast, disordered eating, and navigating food choices while living with chronic illnesses. They discuss how their relationships with food have evolved from restrictive eating patterns and diet culture influences to more balanced, intuitive approaches. Both share their struggles with food aversions, learning to listen to their bodies, and finding "safe foods" that work for them. They offer practical breakfast suggestions while emphasizing that what works for one person may not work for another. The conversation touches on cultural aspects of food, the complexity of making food choices with chronic illnesses, and the importance of breaking free from rigid food rules.
Resources mentioned:
→F.E.A.S.T. https://feast-ed.org/ (online support groups)
→https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/
→https://anad.org/get-help/eating-disorders-helpline/
→https://www.theprojectheal.org/
→https://www.alsana.com/programs/online-support-group/
MEET VICTORIA: Website / Instagram
MEET DESTINY: Website / Instagram / BlueSky / YouTube / TikTok
SIGN UP FOR OUR NEXT LIVE WORKSHOP
→ Your Perfect Morning Routine 🥞
ASK DESTINY ANYTHING
→ Submit your questions here
**
FOR YOU, OUR PODCAST LISTENERS
Join The Membership (ongoing support for staying regulated while living with chronic illness - This does not replace therapy, but it’s a great addition to your regular therapy appointments)
**
FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
🛋️ Join The Mastermind! (monthly business and clinical consultation calls for medical professionals specializing in working with patients with chronic illnesses)
🧭 Get Your Client Roadmap For Navigating Complex Trauma and Chronic Illness (specifically for mental health therapists) (COMING SOON- sign up for the waitlist)
**
Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
NEXT WORKSHOP: Your Perfect Morning Routine w/ Grace Quantock
Join us on January 25, 2025 @ 10:30am EST / 3:30 pm GMT.
Cost $17 USD but NEED A FREE TICKET?
We offer a pay-what-you-can honor system pricing. If you have the means to support our work, please do.
All profit goes toward The Farmer Fund to help support farmers in the midst of post-disaster recovery.
Discount codes:
WORKSHOP50 for 50% off |
WORKSHOP75 for 75% off |
WORKSHOPFREE for free
Purchase here: https://destinywinters1.podia.com/checkout/cart
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In this episode, Destiny Davis discusses why January should be viewed as a month of rest rather than intense productivity, exploring the natural cycles of seasons and their impact on our well-being.
Key Topics Discussed
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January's role as a winter month meant for rest and reflection
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Personal examples of documenting both positive and challenging life events
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The value of writing down both good and difficult experiences
"January is a month of rest. It is not a month of productivity, it is in the winter season, and winter is a time for rest and reflection."
Tools & Resources Mentioned
- Notion - Free online organization tool
Membership Information
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Program: "Mentally Well While Chronically Ill"
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Details:
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Monthly fee: $17
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Includes free access to monthly workshops
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Individual workshops: $27 w/o membership
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Pay-what-you-can honor pricing available
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For: People dealing with conditions such as:
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MCAS
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Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
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Chronic Lyme
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Fibromyalgia
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Chronic GI issues/Crohn's
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Group focus: Balanced approach between support and positivity
JOIN HERE: https://www.skool.com/mentally-wellchronically-ill-4863/about
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Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
https://www.skool.com/mentally-wellchronically-ill-4863/about
Here I'm talking about the complexities of living with a chronic illness and how it affects our relationships - the constant challenges faced and the emotional toll it takes. I discuss how chronic illness can make individuals feel like a burden and the difficulties in seeking help from those around us.Key Points:- The struggle of managing daily life with a chronic illness while maintaining relationships.- The importance of creating new relationship patterns with oneself and others.- Introduction to the 'Allowed to Ask' membership, designed to help people with chronic illnesses change their attachment patterns and promote personal development.- The significance of asking the right questions and giving the nervous system time to rewire.- Practical tools and resources available through the membership for emotional and physical support.Join us as we uncover ways to transform your approach to relationships and personal development in the face of chronic illness. For more information and to become a part of the 'Allowed to Ask' community, visit https://www.skool.com/mentally-wellchronically-ill-4863/about
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Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
https://www.skool.com/mentally-wellchronically-ill-4863/about
Here I'm talking about the complexities of living with a chronic illness and how it affects our relationships - the constant challenges faced and the emotional toll it takes. I discuss how chronic illness can make individuals feel like a burden and the difficulties in seeking help from those around us.Key Points:- The struggle of managing daily life with a chronic illness while maintaining relationships.- The importance of creating new relationship patterns with oneself and others.- Introduction to the 'Allowed to Ask' membership, designed to help people with chronic illnesses change their attachment patterns and promote personal development.- The significance of asking the right questions and giving the nervous system time to rewire.- Practical tools and resources available through the membership for emotional and physical support.Join us as we uncover ways to transform your approach to relationships and personal development in the face of chronic illness. For more information and to become a part of the 'Allowed to Ask' community, visit https://www.skool.com/mentally-wellchronically-ill-4863/about
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Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
Join the membership for monthly live workshops, Q&As, a support group, and coworking groups! https://www.skool.com/mentally-wellchronically-ill-4863/about
Discussing the triggers for chronic illness flare-ups, which can be physical, emotional, or environmental.
While identifying and avoiding specific triggers can be helpful, overanalyzing the reasons behind flare-ups can be counterproductive. Instead, the focus should be on implementing a flare-up protocol that includes daily care practices like guilt-free rest, regular meals, comfort measures, and stress reduction techniques.
By prioritizing response strategies and maintaining mindful awareness, we can better manage our symptoms and improve cognitive function despite the challenges of brain fog and other distressing symptoms.
🎉 Join the membership for monthly live workshops, Q&As, a support group, and coworking groups! https://www.skool.com/mentally-wellchronically-ill-4863/about
Join the membership for monthly live workshops, Q&As, a support group, and coworking groups! https://www.skool.com/mentally-wellchronically-ill-4863/about
Discussing the triggers for chronic illness flare-ups, which can be physical, emotional, or environmental.
While identifying and avoiding specific triggers can be helpful, overanalyzing the reasons behind flare-ups can be counterproductive. Instead, the focus should be on implementing a flare-up protocol that includes daily care practices like guilt-free rest, regular meals, comfort measures, and stress reduction techniques.
By prioritizing response strategies and maintaining mindful awareness, we can better manage our symptoms and improve cognitive function despite the challenges of brain fog and other distressing symptoms.
🎉 Join the membership for monthly live workshops, Q&As, a support group, and coworking groups! https://www.skool.com/mentally-wellchronically-ill-4863/about
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Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
Join us on January 25, 2025 @ 10:30am EST / 3:30 pm GMT.
Cost $17 USD but NEED A FREE TICKET?
We offer a pay-what-you-can honor system pricing. If you have the means to support our work, please do.
All profit goes toward The Farmer Fund to help support farmers in the midst of post-disaster recovery.
Discount codes:
WORKSHOP50 for 50% off |
WORKSHOP75 for 75% off |
WORKSHOPFREE for free
Purchase here: https://destinywinters1.podia.com/checkout/cart
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In this episode, I sit down with Grace Quantock, an award-winning psychotherapeutic counselor and author of "Living Well with Chronic Illness: Write Your Own Roadmap to Healing in Tough Times." Grace shares her insights on navigating chronic illness while challenging toxic wellness culture and persistent cure mentality.
Key Topics Discussed:
- The pressure of "bootstrap wellness narratives" and compulsive miracle cure culture
- The concept of the "accordion routine" - creating flexible healing practices that expand and contract with your needs
- Challenging societal expectations around disability and accommodation
- The importance of questioning "normal" standards and finding what works for you
- How to navigate medical appointments and healthcare systems
- The problem with forced positivity and toxic wellness culture
Resources Mentioned:
- Grace's book: "Living Well with Chronic Illness: Write Your Own Roadmap to Healing in Tough Times"
- Free resources with book purchase:
- Waiting room meditations
- Procedural peace audios for medical appointments
- Post-appointment support sessions
- Pre-appointment pep talks
- Newsletter access
Connect with Grace: Website: www.gracequantock.com
This episode offers a trauma-informed perspective on chronic illness management, challenging traditional wellness narratives while providing practical tools for creating personalized healing routines that honor your unique needs and circumstances.
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Join us on January 25th, 2025 @ 10:30am EST / 3:30 pm GMT.
Cost $17 USD but NEED A FREE TICKET?
We offer a pay-what-you-can honor system pricing. If you have the means to support our work, please do.
All profit goes toward The Farmer Fund to help support farmers in the midst of post-disaster recovery.
Discount codes:
WORKSHOP50 for 50% off |
WORKSHOP75 for 75% off |
WORKSHOPFREE for free
Purchase here: https://destinywinters1.podia.com/checkout/cart
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Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
Join us on January 25, 2025 @ 10:30am EST / 3:30 pm GMT.
Cost $17 USD but NEED A FREE TICKET?
We offer a pay-what-you-can honor system pricing. If you have the means to support our work, please do.
All profit goes toward The Farmer Fund to help support farmers in the midst of post-disaster recovery.
Discount codes:
WORKSHOP50 for 50% off |
WORKSHOP75 for 75% off |
WORKSHOPFREE for free
Purchase here: https://destinywinters1.podia.com/checkout/cart
_______________________________________________
In this episode, I sit down with Grace Quantock, an award-winning psychotherapeutic counselor and author of "Living Well with Chronic Illness: Write Your Own Roadmap to Healing in Tough Times." Grace shares her insights on navigating chronic illness while challenging toxic wellness culture and persistent cure mentality.
Key Topics Discussed:
- The pressure of "bootstrap wellness narratives" and compulsive miracle cure culture
- The concept of the "accordion routine" - creating flexible healing practices that expand and contract with your needs
- Challenging societal expectations around disability and accommodation
- The importance of questioning "normal" standards and finding what works for you
- How to navigate medical appointments and healthcare systems
- The problem with forced positivity and toxic wellness culture
Resources Mentioned:
- Grace's book: "Living Well with Chronic Illness: Write Your Own Roadmap to Healing in Tough Times"
- Free resources with book purchase:
- Waiting room meditations
- Procedural peace audios for medical appointments
- Post-appointment support sessions
- Pre-appointment pep talks
- Newsletter access
Connect with Grace: Website: www.gracequantock.com
This episode offers a trauma-informed perspective on chronic illness management, challenging traditional wellness narratives while providing practical tools for creating personalized healing routines that honor your unique needs and circumstances.
_______________________________________________
Join us on January 25th, 2025 @ 10:30am EST / 3:30 pm GMT.
Cost $17 USD but NEED A FREE TICKET?
We offer a pay-what-you-can honor system pricing. If you have the means to support our work, please do.
All profit goes toward The Farmer Fund to help support farmers in the midst of post-disaster recovery.
Discount codes:
WORKSHOP50 for 50% off |
WORKSHOP75 for 75% off |
WORKSHOPFREE for free
Purchase here: https://destinywinters1.podia.com/checkout/cart
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Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
I'm starting a new series called Talks with Destiny, and they'll be very short (30seconds-10 minute) episodes with thoughts that I think help people with chronic pain and illness live life with more meaning and intention.
If you like this vibe, please rate this podcast! I am working hard to grow the audience here.
And if you'd like to join the Allowed To Ask Community, it's 50% off the yearly price right now - here's the link to join!
https://www.skool.com/mentally-wellchronically-ill-4863/about
Tiffany Yu is a remarkable disability advocate, author, and community builder who has dedicated her career to creating a more inclusive world. As the founder of DiverseAbility, an organization celebrating its 15th anniversary, and author of the recently published book "The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World," Yu brings a unique perspective to disability advocacy and inclusion.
Join Tiffany’s community, DiversAbility, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/diversabilitycommunity
Read the full summary in a blog post here: to be published soon
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CONNECT with Destiny:
Destiny offers individual, family, and couples counseling for people who just want to live their life again, despite chronic pain and illness.
http://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com
https://www.tiktok.com/@talkswithdestiny
http://instagram.com/the.chronicillnesstherapist
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SIGN UP for Destiny’s next workshop:
I host monthly workshops for people with chronic illnesses who are struggling to navigate relationships with themselves, their partners, families, friends, children, and doctors.
http://chronicillnesstherapist.myflodesk.com/workshops
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***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FOR NON-THERAPISTS:
FREE DOWNLOADS:
- Monthly workshops. https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/workshops
- FREE PDF “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
- FREE PDF “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0
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FOR THERAPISTS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, and other medical professionsal who specialize in working with chronic illness.
Join our new community for free for monthly business and clinical consultation groups and other resources:
https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/community-mastermind-consultation
- Business consult group every 1st Friday from 1-2:30pm EST
- Clinical consult group every 3rd Friday from 1-2:30pm EST
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Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
Tiffany Yu is a remarkable disability advocate, author, and community builder who has dedicated her career to creating a more inclusive world. As the founder of DiverseAbility, an organization celebrating its 15th anniversary, and author of the recently published book "The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World," Yu brings a unique perspective to disability advocacy and inclusion.
Join Tiffany’s community, DiversAbility, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/diversabilitycommunity
Read the full summary in a blog post here: to be published soon
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CONNECT with Destiny:
Destiny offers individual, family, and couples counseling for people who just want to live their life again, despite chronic pain and illness.
http://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com
https://www.tiktok.com/@talkswithdestiny
http://instagram.com/the.chronicillnesstherapist
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SIGN UP for Destiny’s next workshop:
I host monthly workshops for people with chronic illnesses who are struggling to navigate relationships with themselves, their partners, families, friends, children, and doctors.
http://chronicillnesstherapist.myflodesk.com/workshops
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***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FOR NON-THERAPISTS:
FREE DOWNLOADS:
- Monthly workshops. https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/workshops
- FREE PDF “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
- FREE PDF “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0
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FOR THERAPISTS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, and other medical professionsal who specialize in working with chronic illness.
Join our new community for free for monthly business and clinical consultation groups and other resources:
https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/community-mastermind-consultation
- Business consult group every 1st Friday from 1-2:30pm EST
- Clinical consult group every 3rd Friday from 1-2:30pm EST
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Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
Annie Brashem and I explore palliative and hospice care for people with terminal illnesses. We talk about some heavy but important topics. Our main goal with this episode is to highlight the importance of aligning medical care with patients' values and goals, self-compassion, and the need for emotional and logistical support for patients and their families.
DISCLAIMER and CONTENT WARNING
death, dying, and medical aid in dying (formerly known as physician-assisted suicide)
Read the full summary in a blog post here: https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/blog/the-compassionate-guide-to-palliative-amp-hospice-care-with-annie-brashem-lcsw
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DONATE to help our country recover from natural disasters.
🌱The Farmer Fund - https://thefarmerfund.org/
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CONNECT with guest:
http://anniebrashemlcsw.com
CONNECT with Destiny:
Destiny offers individual, family, and
http://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com
http://instagram.com/the.chronicillnesstherapist
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SIGN UP for my next workshop:
I host monthly workshops for people with chronic illnesses who are struggling to navigate relationships with themselves, their partners, families, friends, children, and doctors.
http://chronicillnesstherapist.myflodesk.com/workshops
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***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FOR NON-THERAPISTS:
FREE DOWNLOADS:
- Monthly workshops. https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/workshops
- FREE PDF “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
- FREE PDF “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0
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FOR THERAPISTS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, and other medical professionsal who specialize in working with chronic illness.
Join our new community for free for monthly business and clinical consultation groups and other resources:
https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/community-mastermind-consultation
- Business consult group every 1st Friday from 1-2:30pm EST
- Clinical consult group every 3rd Friday from 1-2:30pm EST
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Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
Annie Brashem and I explore palliative and hospice care for people with terminal illnesses. We talk about some heavy but important topics. Our main goal with this episode is to highlight the importance of aligning medical care with patients' values and goals, self-compassion, and the need for emotional and logistical support for patients and their families.
DISCLAIMER and CONTENT WARNING
death, dying, and medical aid in dying (formerly known as physician-assisted suicide)
Read the full summary in a blog post here: https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/blog/the-compassionate-guide-to-palliative-amp-hospice-care-with-annie-brashem-lcsw
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DONATE to help our country recover from natural disasters.
🌱The Farmer Fund - https://thefarmerfund.org/
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CONNECT with guest:
http://anniebrashemlcsw.com
CONNECT with Destiny:
Destiny offers individual, family, and
http://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com
http://instagram.com/the.chronicillnesstherapist
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SIGN UP for my next workshop:
I host monthly workshops for people with chronic illnesses who are struggling to navigate relationships with themselves, their partners, families, friends, children, and doctors.
http://chronicillnesstherapist.myflodesk.com/workshops
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***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FOR NON-THERAPISTS:
FREE DOWNLOADS:
- Monthly workshops. https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/workshops
- FREE PDF “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
- FREE PDF “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0
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FOR THERAPISTS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, and other medical professionsal who specialize in working with chronic illness.
Join our new community for free for monthly business and clinical consultation groups and other resources:
https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/community-mastermind-consultation
- Business consult group every 1st Friday from 1-2:30pm EST
- Clinical consult group every 3rd Friday from 1-2:30pm EST
__________________________________________________
Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
In today’s conversation, Rowan Crawfish and I discusses the importance of community and personal advocacy, particularly for marginalized groups, with a focus on art therapy for people with chronic illnesses. Rowan is a clinical mental health counselor and art therapist in Savannah, Georgia, specializing in working with the neurodivergent, LGBTQ, and fat liberation communities. She highlights the transformative potential of art therapy, specifically phototherapy, in expressing the lived experiences of individuals with chronic illness. The technique allows patients to creatively convey their medical symptoms and advocate for themselves in medical settings. The conversation also moves into the decolonization of therapy, emphasizing an inclusive approach considering systemic influences like patriarchy and capitalism. We explore the idea of community building, offering support groups tailored for different needs, and encourage clients to use art to process emotions and foster community engagements.
Read the full blog post summarizing the episode here:
Rest, Resistance, and Advocacy: Navigating the Complexities of Chronic Illness Through Art and Community Support
- https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/blog/rest-resistance-and-advocacy-navigating-the-complexities-of-chronic-illness-through-art-and-community-support
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DONATE to help our country recover from natural disasters.
🌱The Farmer Fund - https://thefarmerfund.org/
__________________________________________________
CONNECT with guest:
Rowan Crawfish offers individual th several amazing support groups for chronic illness, neurodivergence, and body liberation.
www.livewellsav.com
CONNECT with Destiny:
Destiny offers individual, family, and
www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com
instagram.com/the.chronicillnesstherapist
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SIGN UP for my next workshop:
I host monthly workshops for people with chronic illnesses who are struggling to navigate relationships with themselves, their partners, families, friends, children, and doctors.
http://chronicillnesstherapist.myflodesk.com/workshops
__________________________________________________
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FOR NON-THERAPISTS:
FREE DOWNLOADS:
- Monthly workshops. https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/workshops
- FREE PDF “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
- FREE PDF “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
__________________________________________________
FOR THERAPISTS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, and other medical professionsal who specialize in working with chronic illness.
Join our new community for free for monthly business and clinical consultation groups and other resources:
https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/community-mastermind-consultation
- Business consult group every 1st Friday from 1-2:30pm EST
- Clinical consult group every 3rd Friday from 1-2:30pm EST
__________________________________________________
Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
In today’s conversation, Rowan Crawfish and I discusses the importance of community and personal advocacy, particularly for marginalized groups, with a focus on art therapy for people with chronic illnesses. Rowan is a clinical mental health counselor and art therapist in Savannah, Georgia, specializing in working with the neurodivergent, LGBTQ, and fat liberation communities. She highlights the transformative potential of art therapy, specifically phototherapy, in expressing the lived experiences of individuals with chronic illness. The technique allows patients to creatively convey their medical symptoms and advocate for themselves in medical settings. The conversation also moves into the decolonization of therapy, emphasizing an inclusive approach considering systemic influences like patriarchy and capitalism. We explore the idea of community building, offering support groups tailored for different needs, and encourage clients to use art to process emotions and foster community engagements.
Read the full blog post summarizing the episode here:
Rest, Resistance, and Advocacy: Navigating the Complexities of Chronic Illness Through Art and Community Support
- https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/blog/rest-resistance-and-advocacy-navigating-the-complexities-of-chronic-illness-through-art-and-community-support
__________________________________________________
DONATE to help our country recover from natural disasters.
🌱The Farmer Fund - https://thefarmerfund.org/
__________________________________________________
CONNECT with guest:
Rowan Crawfish offers individual th several amazing support groups for chronic illness, neurodivergence, and body liberation.
www.livewellsav.com
CONNECT with Destiny:
Destiny offers individual, family, and
www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com
instagram.com/the.chronicillnesstherapist
__________________________________________________
SIGN UP for my next workshop:
I host monthly workshops for people with chronic illnesses who are struggling to navigate relationships with themselves, their partners, families, friends, children, and doctors.
http://chronicillnesstherapist.myflodesk.com/workshops
__________________________________________________
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FOR NON-THERAPISTS:
FREE DOWNLOADS:
- Monthly workshops. https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/workshops
- FREE PDF “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
- FREE PDF “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
__________________________________________________
FOR THERAPISTS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, and other medical professionsal who specialize in working with chronic illness.
Join our new community for free for monthly business and clinical consultation groups and other resources:
https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/community-mastermind-consultation
- Business consult group every 1st Friday from 1-2:30pm EST
- Clinical consult group every 3rd Friday from 1-2:30pm EST
__________________________________________________
Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
In this episode, Destiny talks with Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, a licensed psychologist specializing in anxiety and trauma related to severe food allergies. They explore the complexities of living with food allergies, the intertwined nature of anxiety and allergic reactions, and practical strategies for parents and children to manage these challenges.
In this episode of The Chronic Illness Therapist podcast, licensed clinical social worker Bri Crisp shares her journey with endometriosis, from her initial symptoms in middle school to advocating for herself and finding the right medical treatment. Bri discusses the challenges of obtaining a proper diagnosis, the importance of finding knowledgeable medical professionals, and the multifaceted emotional and financial burdens associated with the condition. We get into personal anecdotes, the significance of second opinions, the need for persistence, and emphasize the role of mental health support in managing chronic illnesses.
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CONNECT:
Breannacrisplcsw@gmail.com
Bre offers an ongoing endometriosis warrior group offered virtually to anyone no matter their state. She also offers individual therapy services virtually to North and South Carolina residents.
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
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DESTINY
email: destiny@destinywinters.com
IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com
website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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FOR NON-THERAPISTS:
FREE DOWNLOADS:
- Monthly workshops. https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/workshops
- FREE PDF “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
- FREE PDF “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
__________________________________________________
FOR THERAPISTS
- Join our new community for free for monthly business and clinical consultation groups and other resources: https://destinywinters1.podia.com/chronic-illness-therapists-entrepreneurs
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Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
In this episode of The Chronic Illness Therapist podcast, licensed clinical social worker Bri Crisp shares her journey with endometriosis, from her initial symptoms in middle school to advocating for herself and finding the right medical treatment. Bri discusses the challenges of obtaining a proper diagnosis, the importance of finding knowledgeable medical professionals, and the multifaceted emotional and financial burdens associated with the condition. We get into personal anecdotes, the significance of second opinions, the need for persistence, and emphasize the role of mental health support in managing chronic illnesses.
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CONNECT:
Breannacrisplcsw@gmail.com
Bre offers an ongoing endometriosis warrior group offered virtually to anyone no matter their state. She also offers individual therapy services virtually to North and South Carolina residents.
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
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DESTINY
email: destiny@destinywinters.com
IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com
website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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FOR NON-THERAPISTS:
FREE DOWNLOADS:
- Monthly workshops. https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/workshops
- FREE PDF “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
- FREE PDF “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
__________________________________________________
FOR THERAPISTS
- Join our new community for free for monthly business and clinical consultation groups and other resources: https://destinywinters1.podia.com/chronic-illness-therapists-entrepreneurs
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Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
In this episode, psychotherapist Sara Kouten shares her journey as a cancer survivor and a caregiver to a young adult cancer survivor. Her personal battle with cancer led her to specialize in helping patients and caregivers affected by chronic illness. Sara discusses the psychological impacts of cancer, the significance of self-advocacy, and the unique challenges faced by younger patients. She also emphasizes the importance of validating fears, the role of caregivers, coping strategies, and future plans for incorporating walk-and-talk therapy. The conversation covers various aspects of dealing with chronic illness, addressing fears, and finding acceptance.
My upcoming workshop on Lyme Disease can be found here!
https://destinywinters1.podia.com/how-we-treat-lyme-with-the-whole-person-in-mind
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CONNECT:
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
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DESTINY
email: destiny@destinywinters.com
IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com
website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
__________________________________________________
FOR NON-THERAPISTS:
FREE DOWNLOADS:
- Monthly workshops. https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/workshops
- FREE PDF “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
- FREE PDF “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
__________________________________________________
FOR THERAPISTS
- Join our new community for free for monthly business and clinical consultation groups and other resources: https://destinywinters1.podia.com/chronic-illness-therapists-entrepreneurs
__________________________________________________
Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
In this episode, psychotherapist Sara Kouten shares her journey as a cancer survivor and a caregiver to a young adult cancer survivor. Her personal battle with cancer led her to specialize in helping patients and caregivers affected by chronic illness. Sara discusses the psychological impacts of cancer, the significance of self-advocacy, and the unique challenges faced by younger patients. She also emphasizes the importance of validating fears, the role of caregivers, coping strategies, and future plans for incorporating walk-and-talk therapy. The conversation covers various aspects of dealing with chronic illness, addressing fears, and finding acceptance.
My upcoming workshop on Lyme Disease can be found here!
https://destinywinters1.podia.com/how-we-treat-lyme-with-the-whole-person-in-mind
__________________________________________________
CONNECT:
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
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DESTINY
email: destiny@destinywinters.com
IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com
website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
__________________________________________________
FOR NON-THERAPISTS:
FREE DOWNLOADS:
- Monthly workshops. https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/workshops
- FREE PDF “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
- FREE PDF “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
__________________________________________________
FOR THERAPISTS
- Join our new community for free for monthly business and clinical consultation groups and other resources: https://destinywinters1.podia.com/chronic-illness-therapists-entrepreneurs
__________________________________________________
Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
Katie Casey, a licensed counselor, discusses her integrative approach to therapy, incorporating modalities like EMDR, CBT, and somatic-based interventions to address chronic pain and illness. She emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary assessment and treatment, tailored to individual client needs, and encourages both clinicians and clients to seek the most fitting therapeutic approaches.
Katie's upcoming trainings for therapists can be found here:
- Pain, Illness, & Mental Health: A Holistic Approach | 6 CE approved by NBCC, Virtual, 8/23/24 - https://tinyurl.com/yf3y2hk9
- Insightful Intakes: Elevating Your Clinical Assessment Skills | IN-person. Stay tuned by checking her website here:
https://abundanthopetherapy.com/ce-trainings
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CONNECT:
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
DESTINY
email: destiny@destinywinters.com
IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com
website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
__________________________________________________
FOR NON-THERAPISTS:
FREE DOWNLOADS:
-
Monthly workshops. Next three: How to reach out without feeling like a burden; ADHD + Chronic Pain, Treating Lyme disease https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/workshops
-
FREE PDF “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
-
FREE PDF “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
__________________________________________________
FOR THERAPISTS
-The New Clinician Expo: $30 with code FBG84AN https://therapist2therapist.squarespace.com/shop/p/new-clinician-expo-saszy
-Join our new community for free for monthly business and clinical consultation groups and other resources: https://destinywinters1.podia.com/chronic-illness-therapists-entrepreneurs
__________________________________________________
Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
Katie Casey, a licensed counselor, discusses her integrative approach to therapy, incorporating modalities like EMDR, CBT, and somatic-based interventions to address chronic pain and illness. She emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary assessment and treatment, tailored to individual client needs, and encourages both clinicians and clients to seek the most fitting therapeutic approaches.
Katie's upcoming trainings for therapists can be found here:
- Pain, Illness, & Mental Health: A Holistic Approach | 6 CE approved by NBCC, Virtual, 8/23/24 - https://tinyurl.com/yf3y2hk9
- Insightful Intakes: Elevating Your Clinical Assessment Skills | IN-person. Stay tuned by checking her website here:
https://abundanthopetherapy.com/ce-trainings
__________________________________________________
CONNECT:
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
DESTINY
email: destiny@destinywinters.com
IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com
website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
__________________________________________________
FOR NON-THERAPISTS:
FREE DOWNLOADS:
-
Monthly workshops. Next three: How to reach out without feeling like a burden; ADHD + Chronic Pain, Treating Lyme disease https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/workshops
-
FREE PDF “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
-
FREE PDF “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
__________________________________________________
FOR THERAPISTS
-The New Clinician Expo: $30 with code FBG84AN https://therapist2therapist.squarespace.com/shop/p/new-clinician-expo-saszy
-Join our new community for free for monthly business and clinical consultation groups and other resources: https://destinywinters1.podia.com/chronic-illness-therapists-entrepreneurs
__________________________________________________
Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
Chronic pain can feel like a raging bear inside you. It's loud, scary, and all-consuming. But what if there was a way to calm the bear and find some peace?
In this conversation, Jason Therrien and Destiny Winters explore the concept of pain as a complex experience, influenced by physical, emotional, and psychological factors.
Jason is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Therapeutic Pain Specialist and Certified Health and Well-being Coach, and Destiny Winters is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
They discuss a different approach to chronic pain management – moving away from the traditional "find-and-fix" mentality and instead, highlight the importance of understanding your pain, rather than just getting rid of it without real awareness first.
__________________________________________________
CONNECT:
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
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GUEST
Jason Therrien DPT
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Website: insightempowers.com - information on services offered plus free educational videos and self-care practices;
-
Insight PT and Coaching on Facebook and YouTube;
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PT services available to anyone in Tennessee; coaching services available to anyone, anywhere and can be totally virtual;
-
Caring for Pain class meets every Friday online (first class is FREE)
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DESTINY
email: destiny@destinywinters.com
IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com
website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
__________________________________________________
FOR NON-THERAPISTS:
FREE DOWNLOADS:
-
Monthly workshops. Next three: How to reach out without feeling like a burden; ADHD + Chronic Pain, Treating Lyme disease https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/workshops
-
FREE PDF “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
-
FREE PDF “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
__________________________________________________
FOR THERAPISTS
-The New Clinician Expo: $30 with code FBG84AN https://therapist2therapist.squarespace.com/shop/p/new-clinician-expo-saszy
-Join our new community for free for monthly business and clinical consultation groups and other resources: https://destinywinters1.podia.com/chronic-illness-therapists-entrepreneurs
__________________________________________________
Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message
Chronic pain can feel like a raging bear inside you. It's loud, scary, and all-consuming. But what if there was a way to calm the bear and find some peace?
In this conversation, Jason Therrien and Destiny Winters explore the concept of pain as a complex experience, influenced by physical, emotional, and psychological factors.
Jason is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Therapeutic Pain Specialist and Certified Health and Well-being Coach, and Destiny Winters is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
They discuss a different approach to chronic pain management – moving away from the traditional "find-and-fix" mentality and instead, highlight the importance of understanding your pain, rather than just getting rid of it without real awareness first.
__________________________________________________
CONNECT:
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
__________________________________________________
GUEST
Jason Therrien DPT
-
Website: insightempowers.com - information on services offered plus free educational videos and self-care practices;
-
Insight PT and Coaching on Facebook and YouTube;
-
PT services available to anyone in Tennessee; coaching services available to anyone, anywhere and can be totally virtual;
-
Caring for Pain class meets every Friday online (first class is FREE)
__________________________________________________
DESTINY
email: destiny@destinywinters.com
IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com
website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
__________________________________________________
FOR NON-THERAPISTS:
FREE DOWNLOADS:
-
Monthly workshops. Next three: How to reach out without feeling like a burden; ADHD + Chronic Pain, Treating Lyme disease https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/workshops
-
FREE PDF “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
-
FREE PDF “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
__________________________________________________
FOR THERAPISTS
-The New Clinician Expo: $30 with code FBG84AN https://therapist2therapist.squarespace.com/shop/p/new-clinician-expo-saszy
-Join our new community for free for monthly business and clinical consultation groups and other resources: https://destinywinters1.podia.com/chronic-illness-therapists-entrepreneurs
__________________________________________________
Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message
Balancing Exercise With Chronic Pain and FatigueWorking out is a difficult enough task as it is. In this episode, I'm sharing how I get through a workout despite living with chronic physical limitations like dizziness, fatigue, and painful rashes.
Take a listen to my personal approach, including the benefits of exercising in a safe and supportive community environment, and how to adapt what you're doing in the moment when symptoms flare up. 00:00 Struggles of Exercising with Chronic Conditions01:09 Personal Experience and Gym Routine01:40 Dealing with Physical Limitations During Workouts02:18 Psychological Aspects of Working Out in Public04:09 Importance of Community in Physical Therapy07:34 Finding the Right Environment for Exercise08:52 Overcoming Insecurities and Setbacks09:48 Tips for Low-Impact Exercise10:37 Conclusion and Encouragement
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message
In this episode, Destiny Winters LPC CRC discusses the often overlooked aspect of social needs in chronic pain management. She emphasizes how current pain research tends to focus on individual cognitive and emotional strategies, neglecting the vital role of community and social connections.
She also highlights the importance of mindfulness and psychological interventions, but stresses that these should be complemented by strong social support systems.
Join my upcoming workshops:
https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/workshops
How to Reach Out Without Feeling Like a Burden
- Saturday, June 8, 2024
- 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
- https://destinywinters1.podia.com/274b479b-1fe9-4c54-b2ce-6f0319fd8727
Living with ADHD and Chronic Pain/Illness
- Saturday, July 6, 2024
- 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
- https://destinywinters1.podia.com/c2be7898-2fa3-4731-b105-2626a5df7536
Lyme Disease: From Diagnosis to Healing – A Holistic Approach
- Saturday, August 17, 2024
- 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
- https://destinywinters1.podia.com/how-we-treat-lyme-with-the-whole-person-in-mind
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Amy Toth is a physical therapist turned chronic pain specialist with over 20 years of experience. She helps individuals recover from chronic pain by regulating and reprogramming their nervous system. In this conversation, Amy discusses the challenges of treating chronic pain, the role of the nervous system in pain perception, and the importance of building trust in your body's signals. She emphasizes the need to understand that pain does not always indicate tissue damage and that the brain can become overprotective. Amy also highlights the importance of mindfulness and self-awareness in managing chronic pain. The conversation explores the concept of persistent pain and its treatment. Amy and Destiny discuss the importance of listening to one's body and the growing interest in interoception. They also get into the use of imagery and visualization in pain reprocessing and retraining the brain. This conversation emphasizes the need for compassion, understanding, and personalized approaches in treating persistent pain.
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CONNECT:
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Amy Toth
-Facebook group The Chronic Pain Recovery Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1262218914338160
-Free Guide: 3 Ways to Ease What Hurts Even if It's Too Hard to Get Out of Bed” https://pages.amytoth.com/guide-1
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DESTINY
email: destiny@destinywinters.com
IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com
website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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FOR NON-THERAPISTS:
FREE DOWNLOADS:
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Monthly workshops. Next three: How to reach out without feeling like a burden; ADHD + Chronic Pain, Treating Lyme disease https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/workshops
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FREE PDF “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
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FREE PDF “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
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FOR THERAPISTS
-The New Clinician Expo: $30 with code FBG84AN https://therapist2therapist.squarespace.com/shop/p/new-clinician-expo-saszy
-Join our new community for free for monthly business and clinical consultation groups and other resources: https://destinywinters1.podia.com/chronic-illness-therapists-entrepreneurs
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Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
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The conversation explores the importance of community and support in navigating challenges and healing. It delves into the role of attachment in personal growth and the fear of re-injuring oneself. The concept of psychological flexibility is discussed, emphasizing the need to observe and understand the patterns of pain and discomfort. The conversation also touches on the impact of childhood trauma and the importance of trust in the therapeutic process. The creation of a safe container for healing and the integration of different modalities, such as somatic work and art, are highlighted. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the need for communal support and the challenges of living in a society that values individualism.
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FOR THERAPISTS WHO WANT TO OFFER INTENSIVES TO CLIENTS
Join me + 20 other speaks at the Therapy Intensive Summit!
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__________________________________________________ Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FREE DOWNLOADS:
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“Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
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“6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
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FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8
Join me + 20 other speaks at the Therapy Intensive Summit!
https://chronicillnesstherapist--kaleidoscopecounselingstl.thrivecart.com/tis-vip-all-access-pass/
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Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message
The conversation explores the importance of community and support in navigating challenges and healing. It delves into the role of attachment in personal growth and the fear of re-injuring oneself. The concept of psychological flexibility is discussed, emphasizing the need to observe and understand the patterns of pain and discomfort. The conversation also touches on the impact of childhood trauma and the importance of trust in the therapeutic process. The creation of a safe container for healing and the integration of different modalities, such as somatic work and art, are highlighted. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the need for communal support and the challenges of living in a society that values individualism.
__________________________________________________
FOR THERAPISTS WHO WANT TO OFFER INTENSIVES TO CLIENTS
Join me + 20 other speaks at the Therapy Intensive Summit!
https://chronicillnesstherapist--kaleidoscopecounselingstl.thrivecart.com/tis-vip-all-access-pass/
__________________________________________________ Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FREE DOWNLOADS:
-
“Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
-
“6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
__________________________________________________
FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8
Join me + 20 other speaks at the Therapy Intensive Summit!
https://chronicillnesstherapist--kaleidoscopecounselingstl.thrivecart.com/tis-vip-all-access-pass/
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Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message
Mark is a clinical assistant professor at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. He specializes is spine and persistent pain conditions. He works in clinic where he sees patients and mentors physical therapy students. He also runs Modern Pain Care a company focused on educating health care professionals on pain science and person centered healthcare. He also hosts the Modern Pain Podcast where he interviews clinicians, researchers, and patients to better help everyone understand and manage pain.
The doors of Mark's next cohort of the Modern Pain Pro membership close on May 7th! sign up before then to be a part of this community https://modernpainpro.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mkargeladpt __________________________________________________
FOR THERAPISTS WHO WANT TO OFFER INTENSIVES TO CLIENTS
Join me + 20 other speaks at the Therapy Intensive Summit!
https://chronicillnesstherapist--kaleidoscopecounselingstl.thrivecart.com/tis-vip-all-access-pass/
__________________________________________________ Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com ***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :) FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc - “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8 Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message
Mark is a clinical assistant professor at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. He specializes is spine and persistent pain conditions. He works in clinic where he sees patients and mentors physical therapy students. He also runs Modern Pain Care a company focused on educating health care professionals on pain science and person centered healthcare. He also hosts the Modern Pain Podcast where he interviews clinicians, researchers, and patients to better help everyone understand and manage pain.
The doors of Mark's next cohort of the Modern Pain Pro membership close on May 7th! sign up before then to be a part of this community https://modernpainpro.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mkargeladpt __________________________________________________
FOR THERAPISTS WHO WANT TO OFFER INTENSIVES TO CLIENTS
Join me + 20 other speaks at the Therapy Intensive Summit!
https://chronicillnesstherapist--kaleidoscopecounselingstl.thrivecart.com/tis-vip-all-access-pass/
__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
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This is not your "5 steps to better executive functioning" workshop. If you know me and my style, you can already guess what's coming in this conversation... We learn through relationships, support, and modeling. And Becky Mitchum does a phenomenal job of explaining how, when, and where to properly support one of our most vulnerable populations. We are specifically discussing Dementia in thi sepisode, but our conversation applies to anyone who experiences brain fog, attention deficit issues, chronic pain, anxiety, and more.
Connect w/ GuestWebsite: www.ArkansasSpeechLanguageTherapy.com__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message
This is not your "5 steps to better executive functioning" workshop. If you know me and my style, you can already guess what's coming in this conversation... We learn through relationships, support, and modeling. And Becky Mitchum does a phenomenal job of explaining how, when, and where to properly support one of our most vulnerable populations. We are specifically discussing Dementia in thi sepisode, but our conversation applies to anyone who experiences brain fog, attention deficit issues, chronic pain, anxiety, and more.
Connect w/ GuestWebsite: www.ArkansasSpeechLanguageTherapy.com__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
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Connect w/ GuestWebsite: www.southernpelvichealth.com | https://www.pelvicon.com/Instagram.com/Southernpelvichealth__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
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Connect w/ GuestWebsite: www.southernpelvichealth.com | https://www.pelvicon.com/Instagram.com/Southernpelvichealth__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
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Sade is a sex therapist and intimacy coach, and I couldn’t be more excited to feature her this week. We discuss the emotional and physical aspects of pain conditions, like vaginismus; the power of a nap; holding your pee and the pelvic floor; and learning to slow down.
I personally did a date night with my husband led by Sade, and it was so much fun! Go to her website to see all the amazing offerings she has for you.
Connect w/ GuestWebsite: https://www.myintimacytherapist.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myintimacytherapist__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
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Brea Di Dato APRN PMHNP-BC
- Blame and shame in the western medical model
- Diet is not the cure - it’s one part of the whole puzzle
- Different types of diabetes: Type 1, type 2, type 1. 5, type 3c, steroid induced diabetes, chronic pancreatitis induced diabetes.
- We talk about proper testing for diabetes and proper treatments
- ADHD + executive dysfunction
- Metabolic dysfunction
- Diabetes distress risk factors
RESOURCES from Brea:
- https://www.trialnet.org/ - for people who are interested in getting tested for type 1 diabetes antibodies, there are also resources on clinical trials to enter if you have antibodies and want to learn how to prevent or delay type 1 diabetes transition
- https://diabetesdistress.org/ - Diabetes distress screening tools and resources can be found here, a person with diabetes and self screen to learn where they are in their distress and health care professionals can also access and learn how to administer this tool and interpret it.
- https://diatribe.org/42-factors-affect-blood-glucose-surprising-update - 42 factors that impact blood glucose chart can be found here, on the diatribe website.
- https://tcoyd.org/ - Taking control of your diabetes website is full of information for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes for persons with the condition and for health care professionals interested in learning more. Brea also recommends attending their conference as a person with diabetes, there is something incredibly comforting about being in a sea of your own people, sharing space with others can be very healing for us.
- https://beyondtype1.org/diabetes-podcasts/ - A list of podcasts for persons with diabetes
- BOOK: https://integrateddiabetes.com/shop-for-diabetes-supplies/Think-Like-A-Pancreas-3rd-Edition-p297816888 - This book helps people understand how to function like a pancreas, went dose, why you would want to dose, and the factors we consider when dosing insulin, eating, or when to wait.
- BOOK: https://diatribe.org/bright-spots-and-landmines/ - This book helps us understand the intersection of managing type 1 diabetes and our mental health.
- BOOK: https://plumvillage.org/books/no-mud-no-lotus - This is a mindful approach to understanding suffering and how to move through it.
Brea sees clients in Oregon and takes several commercial insurances. Anyone who is in Oregon who would like to inquire about services can do so through https://www.pbh.health/
__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message
Sharing what it’s like to be returning to workouts after a break, sharing insights on listening to one's body, managing dizziness during exercise, and finding a balance between pushing oneself and ensuring safety.
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Brea Di Dato APRN PMHNP-BC
- Blame and shame in the western medical model
- Diet is not the cure - it’s one part of the whole puzzle
- Different types of diabetes: Type 1, type 2, type 1. 5, type 3c, steroid induced diabetes, chronic pancreatitis induced diabetes.
- We talk about proper testing for diabetes and proper treatments
- ADHD + executive dysfunction
- Metabolic dysfunction
- Diabetes distress risk factors
RESOURCES from Brea:
- https://www.trialnet.org/ - for people who are interested in getting tested for type 1 diabetes antibodies, there are also resources on clinical trials to enter if you have antibodies and want to learn how to prevent or delay type 1 diabetes transition
- https://diabetesdistress.org/ - Diabetes distress screening tools and resources can be found here, a person with diabetes and self screen to learn where they are in their distress and health care professionals can also access and learn how to administer this tool and interpret it.
- https://diatribe.org/42-factors-affect-blood-glucose-surprising-update - 42 factors that impact blood glucose chart can be found here, on the diatribe website.
- https://tcoyd.org/ - Taking control of your diabetes website is full of information for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes for persons with the condition and for health care professionals interested in learning more. Brea also recommends attending their conference as a person with diabetes, there is something incredibly comforting about being in a sea of your own people, sharing space with others can be very healing for us.
- https://beyondtype1.org/diabetes-podcasts/ - A list of podcasts for persons with diabetes
- BOOK: https://integrateddiabetes.com/shop-for-diabetes-supplies/Think-Like-A-Pancreas-3rd-Edition-p297816888 - This book helps people understand how to function like a pancreas, went dose, why you would want to dose, and the factors we consider when dosing insulin, eating, or when to wait.
- BOOK: https://diatribe.org/bright-spots-and-landmines/ - This book helps us understand the intersection of managing type 1 diabetes and our mental health.
- BOOK: https://plumvillage.org/books/no-mud-no-lotus - This is a mindful approach to understanding suffering and how to move through it.
Brea sees clients in Oregon and takes several commercial insurances. Anyone who is in Oregon who would like to inquire about services can do so through https://www.pbh.health/
__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message
Destiny's upcoming workshops + therapy group:
- Dealing With Rage, Your Health, and Your Self Workshop: https://calendly.com/destinywin/dealing-with-rage-your-health-and-your-self-clone?month=2024-03&date=2024-03-09
- If you’re a resident of GA or FL and want to join my next therapy group starting April 1, email destiny@destinywinters.com for a free consultation or book a consultation online here: https://destiny-winters.clientsecure.me/
IN THIS EPISODE:
Help - I don’t want to be a burden! An interview w/ Caylin Broome LCSW
- How being believed changes our lives
- What it’s like when we’ve been sick for a long time
- How to not be alone in it without feeling like a burden
- Advice for friends and family
- Medical trauma
- Therapist disclosure and authenticity
- The importance of play
Connect with Caylin
www.caylinbroomecounseling.com
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Connect with Destinyemail: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FREE DOWNLOADS:
- “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8
Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message
Destiny's upcoming workshops + therapy group:
- Dealing With Rage, Your Health, and Your Self Workshop: https://calendly.com/destinywin/dealing-with-rage-your-health-and-your-self-clone?month=2024-03&date=2024-03-09
- If you’re a resident of GA or FL and want to join my next therapy group starting April 1, email destiny@destinywinters.com for a free consultation or book a consultation online here: https://destiny-winters.clientsecure.me/
Buy Maureen's workbook here!
- A Guide Back to You: A workbook for exploring who you are and staying true to yourself https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Back-You-workbook-exploring/dp/B0CCCSSHN7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LUX7CRUB3CUX&keywords=Maureen+Kane&qid=1695397463&sprefix=maureen+kane%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1
- Maureen's workbook is in running place for the Chanticleer Book Awards!
- https://www.chantireviews.com/2024/02/22/the-2023-cibas-mind-spirit-short-list-for-spirituality-and-enlightenment-non-fiction/?fbclid=IwAR3gV2Si3DHrvJGygs95fSnAB6R1FQ5z8iyWSqyjalum5o6qQyl7IwwaYRA
Maureen Kane is a therapist in Washington state. But more than that, she’s an author and a human. In our second interview, Maureen and I talk about how to start thinking about who you are based on who you were and who you want to be. It’s a journey in figuring out yourself, the hardest and longest journey we’ll ever tackle.
Maureen’s workbook is a perfect companion to this work, and I hope you enjoy our interview and her workbook as well!
Maureen Kane
- Certified EMDR Therapist
- Approved WA State Clinical Supervisor
- Author: A Guide Back to You: A workbook for exploring who you are and staying true to yourself - https://www.maureenkanecounseling.com/therapy-workbook/
- www.maureenkanecounseling.com
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Connect with Destinyemail: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FREE DOWNLOADS:
- “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8
Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
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Destiny's upcoming workshops + therapy group:
- Dealing With Rage, Your Health, and Your Self Workshop: https://calendly.com/destinywin/dealing-with-rage-your-health-and-your-self-clone?month=2024-03&date=2024-03-09
- If you’re a resident of GA or FL and want to join my next therapy group starting April 1, email destiny@destinywinters.com for a free consultation or book a consultation online here: https://destiny-winters.clientsecure.me/
IN THIS EPISODE:
Help - I don’t want to be a burden! An interview w/ Caylin Broome LCSW
- How being believed changes our lives
- What it’s like when we’ve been sick for a long time
- How to not be alone in it without feeling like a burden
- Advice for friends and family
- Medical trauma
- Therapist disclosure and authenticity
- The importance of play
Connect with Caylin
www.caylinbroomecounseling.com
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***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FREE DOWNLOADS:
- “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8
Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message
Destiny's upcoming workshops + therapy group:
- Dealing With Rage, Your Health, and Your Self Workshop: https://calendly.com/destinywin/dealing-with-rage-your-health-and-your-self-clone?month=2024-03&date=2024-03-09
- If you’re a resident of GA or FL and want to join my next therapy group starting April 1, email destiny@destinywinters.com for a free consultation or book a consultation online here: https://destiny-winters.clientsecure.me/
Buy Maureen's workbook here!
- A Guide Back to You: A workbook for exploring who you are and staying true to yourself https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Back-You-workbook-exploring/dp/B0CCCSSHN7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LUX7CRUB3CUX&keywords=Maureen+Kane&qid=1695397463&sprefix=maureen+kane%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1
- Maureen's workbook is in running place for the Chanticleer Book Awards!
- https://www.chantireviews.com/2024/02/22/the-2023-cibas-mind-spirit-short-list-for-spirituality-and-enlightenment-non-fiction/?fbclid=IwAR3gV2Si3DHrvJGygs95fSnAB6R1FQ5z8iyWSqyjalum5o6qQyl7IwwaYRA
Maureen Kane is a therapist in Washington state. But more than that, she’s an author and a human. In our second interview, Maureen and I talk about how to start thinking about who you are based on who you were and who you want to be. It’s a journey in figuring out yourself, the hardest and longest journey we’ll ever tackle.
Maureen’s workbook is a perfect companion to this work, and I hope you enjoy our interview and her workbook as well!
Maureen Kane
- Certified EMDR Therapist
- Approved WA State Clinical Supervisor
- Author: A Guide Back to You: A workbook for exploring who you are and staying true to yourself - https://www.maureenkanecounseling.com/therapy-workbook/
- www.maureenkanecounseling.com
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Connect with Destinyemail: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FREE DOWNLOADS:
- “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8
Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message
Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
This podcast episode features Destiny Winters, a therapist specializing in chronic illness. The discussion revolves around the concept of being a 'superwoman' while dealing with chronic pain. Destiny explores the pitfalls of pushing oneself too hard, comparing it to the unpredictability and limitations of superhero powers. She suggests that overexertion often leads to a crash, resulting in pain and fatigue. The episode also discusses the psychological aspects, such as cognitive dissonance and defense mechanisms that come into play when dealing with chronic illness. Destiny emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, acceptance, and seeking support to manage chronic pain effectively. She concludes by reminding listeners about the importance of setting realistic expectations and prioritizing tasks based on their energy levels.
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Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
This podcast episode features Destiny Winters, a therapist specializing in chronic illness. The discussion revolves around the concept of being a 'superwoman' while dealing with chronic pain. Destiny explores the pitfalls of pushing oneself too hard, comparing it to the unpredictability and limitations of superhero powers. She suggests that overexertion often leads to a crash, resulting in pain and fatigue. The episode also discusses the psychological aspects, such as cognitive dissonance and defense mechanisms that come into play when dealing with chronic illness. Destiny emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, acceptance, and seeking support to manage chronic pain effectively. She concludes by reminding listeners about the importance of setting realistic expectations and prioritizing tasks based on their energy levels.
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Connect w/ Guestwww.instagram.com/resonanceremedy__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
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Connect w/ Guestwww.instagram.com/resonanceremedy__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
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Connect w/ GuestWebsite: www.pelvicpainrehab.com
www.instagram.com/pelvichealth
www.instagram.com/pelvichealthsd
www.instagram.com/icarebetterwww.tiktok.com/pelvicpainrehab
Connect with Destinyemail: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FREE DOWNLOADS:
- “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8
Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message
Connect w/ GuestWebsite: www.pelvicpainrehab.com
www.instagram.com/pelvichealth
www.instagram.com/pelvichealthsd
www.instagram.com/icarebetterwww.tiktok.com/pelvicpainrehab
Connect with Destinyemail: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FREE DOWNLOADS:
- “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc
- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8
Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message
Sign up for Missy’s “Start Your Personalized Practice” e-book by heading over to her website and signing up when the pop-up box appears!Connect w/ GuestWebsite: thebodyintuitive.comEmail: Missy@thebodyintuitive.comInstagram.com/@thebodyintuitive
Missy's "start your personal practice" free guide: https://www.thebodyintuitive.com/offers/YcsqTUug__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapistwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message
Sign up for Missy’s “Start Your Personalized Practice” e-book by heading over to her website and signing up when the pop-up box appears!Connect w/ GuestWebsite: thebodyintuitive.comEmail: Missy@thebodyintuitive.comInstagram.com/@thebodyintuitive
Missy's "start your personal practice" free guide: https://www.thebodyintuitive.com/offers/YcsqTUug__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapistwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
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We discuss
- Misconceptions around working with Medicare
- Working with older populations
- Growing and selling a group practice
- Writing notes in a medicare-compliant way. If you can pass a Medicare audit, you can pass any insurance’s audit
- How medicare audit’s look
- Retreats and what you can gain from them, especially if you’re experiencing chronic stress and/or burnout
- Sound healing primer
Connect w/ Guest- https://instagram.com/gjvconsulting
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youtube.com/@gabriellejulianovillani
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tiktok.com/@gabriellejulianovillani
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellejulianovillani/GJVConsulting
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Etsy.comgabriellejulianovillani.com
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medicareconsultingfortherapists.com
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/medicareconsulting
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/createanabundantgrouppractice__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
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In this episode, I explore the challenges of productivity when living with chronic illness. I’ll get into the concept of pacing and share personal insights on self-compassion, finding rhythms, and listening to our body’s signals. Join me as I provide valuable strategies for managing emotions and finding meaning and purpose in your pursuits.__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
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In this episode, I explore the challenges of productivity when living with chronic illness. I’ll get into the concept of pacing and share personal insights on self-compassion, finding rhythms, and listening to our body’s signals. Join me as I provide valuable strategies for managing emotions and finding meaning and purpose in your pursuits.__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
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Lindsay Voorhees is an occupational therapist, wellness coach, and mindful movement guide who helps people discover ways to thrive while living with chronic and complex health conditions. She worked for several years in hospital-based Occupational therapy settings, from an inpatient spinal cord injury unit to acute care and outpatient neurologic rehab.After witnessing the gaps and limitations within the healthcare system, she shifted her work from these more medicalized settings into a private practice better suited for instilling wellness and learning to thrive instead of just survive.Lindsay works with clients navigating chronic or complex health challenges, including multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue, autoimmunity, long COVID, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, cancer recovery, endometriosis, and more. She brings her expertise in neuro occupational therapy, mental health, and embodiment work into collaborative 1-to-1 client work as well as her group program, Root to Rise: Living Well with Chronic Illness.Connect w/ GuestEmail: contact@lindsayvoorhees.comWebsite: www.lindsayvoorhees.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/lindsayvoorheeswellness__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
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Connect w/ GuestMargaret Pendergrass, LCSW, GC-CWebsite: www.roswellgriefcounseling.com__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc- “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
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Understanding one's body involves deciphering fear-based reactions from intuitive ones. Chronic illnesses like MCAS, dysautonomia, and EDS present differently in each person, making every day unpredictable.
We discuss
- discuss the pros and cons of neural retraining programs for chronic pain
- how the therapeutic relationship works within the context of managing chronic illnesses
- Discussed the Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) bucket 'histamine bucket' concept, as a way to notice your individual capacity to handle stressors and triggers
- How fear plays a part in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome MCAS
For therapists who want to train in the Constructed Awareness method with Tyler Orr - get $200 off Level 1 with code DESTINYWINTERS https://www.constructedawareness.com.
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Connect w/ GuestChristina P. Kantzavelos, LCSW, MSW, MLIS *She/Her/Ella
Lyme and Chronic Illness-Literate Psychotherapist and Writer (licensed in California - Oregon - Washington)www.beginwithintoday.comhello@beginwithintoday.cominstagram.com/beginwithtoday
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This conversation revolves around the experience of living with low vision and the challenges it presents in various aspects of life. It touches on topics such as job transitions, disclosure of visual impairment, changing family roles, and the emotional impact of visual loss. The importance of support, communication, and finding new ways to connect and contribute is highlighted throughout the conversation.
In this episode, we discuss the experience of living with low vision and the challenges it presents in various aspects of life. It touches on topics such as - job transitions, - disclosure of visual impairment, - changing family roles, - the emotional impact of visual lossThe importance of support, communication, and finding new ways to connect and contribute is highlighted throughout the conversation.Full show notes link:Connect w/ GuestWebsite: Email: Instagram:TikTok: __________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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In this podcast episode, Meg Bearman MA, LPC-MHSP, ATR-P discusses the connection between physical pain, emotions, and the mind-body relationship. We emphasizes the importance of understanding how physical pain can distract from emotional well-being. Meg also talks about the work she does in integrating trauma therapy and art therapy, highlighting the significance of the mind-body connection in healing. The conversation touches on topics such as chronic illness, anxiety, intuition, and the impact of trauma on the body. Overall, the discussion sheds light on the complexities of pain, emotions, and the therapeutic process. We discuss• What is art therapy• Why you don’t need to be good at art to benefit from art therapy • The role of art therapy in exploring and expressing emotions• What to expect when working with an art therapist• What it’s like to start therapy for the first time?• Using your body as a toolFull show notes: Connect w/ GuestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/megbearmancounseling/Podcast: Mind Of A Song https://open.spotify.com/episode/7thsiulasEwpxLtNkmlmcx?si=YXvblk1bTNC_g6_xslQMDA&nd=1__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com///
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In this episode, Dr. Ana Laura Arteaga-Biggs opens up about their experience with endometriosis and adenomyosis, two conditions that significantly impact the lives of countless women. Her story unfolds against a backdrop of adversity and personal growth, highlighting the importance of advocating for women's health.
Discovering the Power of Advocacy: In the face of adversity and medical gaslighting, Dr. Ana discovered her passion for advocating for women's health. Her determination to provide accurate and evidence-based information to empower others facing similar challenges is truly inspiring.
Find trusted and vetted endometriosis specialists: https://icarebetter.com/ Dr. Ana is eventually going to add therapists to this directory, but for now, you can find other medical specialists for excision surgery, physical therapists, urology, pain management, and dietitians.
Connect w/ GuestWebsite: https://www.doctorarteaga-biggs.com/Email: dr.arteagabiggs@gmail.com
Dr Ana's other podcast interviews: 1) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-infertility-journey-endo-diagnosis-struggles-and/id1688871587?i=1000614925605
2) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icarebetter-endometriosis-unplugged/id1688871587?i=1000626712094__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
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In this episode, Dr. Ana Laura Arteaga-Biggs opens up about their experience with endometriosis and adenomyosis, two conditions that significantly impact the lives of countless women. Her story unfolds against a backdrop of adversity and personal growth, highlighting the importance of advocating for women's health.
Discovering the Power of Advocacy: In the face of adversity and medical gaslighting, Dr. Ana discovered her passion for advocating for women's health. Her determination to provide accurate and evidence-based information to empower others facing similar challenges is truly inspiring.
Find trusted and vetted endometriosis specialists: https://icarebetter.com/ Dr. Ana is eventually going to add therapists to this directory, but for now, you can find other medical specialists for excision surgery, physical therapists, urology, pain management, and dietitians.
Connect w/ GuestWebsite: https://www.doctorarteaga-biggs.com/Email: dr.arteagabiggs@gmail.com
Dr Ana's other podcast interviews: 1) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-infertility-journey-endo-diagnosis-struggles-and/id1688871587?i=1000614925605
2) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icarebetter-endometriosis-unplugged/id1688871587?i=1000626712094__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.comwebsite: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
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Dr. Daniel Cameron is a nationally recognized leader for his expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. For more than 34 years, he has been treating adolescents and adults suffering from Lyme disease.
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Connect w/ Guest Website: danielcameronmd.com Instagram: instagram.com/drdanielcameron TikTok: tiktok.com/@thelyme_doc __________________________________________________ Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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Dr. Daniel Cameron is a nationally recognized leader for his expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. For more than 34 years, he has been treating adolescents and adults suffering from Lyme disease.
Full show notes:
Connect w/ Guest Website: danielcameronmd.com Instagram: instagram.com/drdanielcameron TikTok: tiktok.com/@thelyme_doc __________________________________________________ Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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In this episode Alicia Dorn MS LCPC shares her story with incredibly difficult diagnoses, like Lyme Disease, unrelenting migraines, and Multiple Sclerosis. Through it all, she kept her values and goals close to her heart and made choices with deliberateness and perseverance.
Connect w/ Guest Website: aliciadorncounseling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AliciaDornCounseling __________________________________________________ Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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Join us as we explore the protective roles that various parts of our psyche play in managing chronic conditions. Uncover the emotional and psychological aspects that often go unnoticed, and learn how to approach your own or a loved one's illness with newfound understanding and compassion.
Connect w/ Guest
emily@emilykleincounseling.com
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The concept of pacing is so difficult to get down because we get hung up on what we want to do in an ideal world vs what we’re capable of doing. And here’s the thing - the more we do this, the LESS capable we think we are. So there’s a shit ton of of trial and error - trying not to do too much and failing, then finding compassion for yourself AND properly supporting yourself with and during rest. Then trying again next time, slightly differently. This allows us to learn 1) what kind of supports we need 2) how long it takes us to recover from different kinds of activities 3) what’s important enough to us to use our energy on.
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NEW THERAPISTS! Click here to sign up for Jennifer Hama's New Clinician Expo on June 14th 2023 - https://bit.ly/3MJBQqN
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Both events offer CEs
FOR THIS EPISODE:
With Lexi Gross LCMHC and Destiny Winters LPC
Learn to stop arguing and start connecting. Join us for a live Q&A session where partners of chronically ill folk can come to learn how to respond effectively when plans are repeatedly canceled. Our specialized therapists will provide valuable insights and tips to preventing disappointment and improving connection. You'll learn:
- Mind-body education and practices related to chronic pain/illness
- Specific phrases to decrease defense mechanisms
- Assertive but compassionate communication tips
- Increased awareness around your own wants and needs
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In this episode, we take a look at autism and ADHD, debunking common misconceptions and shedding light on the truths often obscured by ableism. Dr. Antonia Strothers explores the complexities of masking, where individuals unconsciously learn to protect themselves from discrimination. We discuss why social skills don't exclude someone from being autistic, and how good academic performance doesn't invalidate a potential ADHD diagnosis. The conversation then shifts to the importance of recognizing telltale signs that may warrant further exploration for a potential ADHD diagnosis. Finally, we delve into the concept of collaborative problem-solving, empowering listeners with tools to navigate these misunderstood conditions more effectively. Join us for this eye-opening discussion that aims to challenge stereotypes and foster understanding.Connect w/ GuestEmail: astrothers@lifeinsightceter.comWebsite: www.lifeinsightcenter.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drantoniastrothers/__________________________________________________Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message
In this episode, we tackle the topic of the pain scale and its limitations in assessing and managing pain. We delve into why the pain scale is considered subjective and why it may not be the most helpful tool for patients and healthcare professionals. We also discuss statistics, racism, and sexism within pain management. Whether you're a patient struggling with chronic pain or a healthcare professional looking for new ways to improve patient outcomes, this episode will provide valuable insights and perspectives on the limitations of the pain scale and how to approach pain management more effectively.
Connect w/ Guest
@thespoonietherapist on Tiktok
nadya@empowercounseling.net
empowercounseling.net/staff/Trauma-grief-chronic-illness/
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In this episode, I explore the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies a chronic illness flare up. From frustration and anxiety to depression and anger, I talk about the most common emotional experiences that patients go through during these challenging times. I also discuss coping strategies and ways to manage these emotions in a healthy and constructive way. Whether you're a patient dealing with a chronic illness or a caregiver trying to support someone, this episode will provide valuable insights and practical tips for navigating the emotional ups and downs of a flare up.
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In this episode, we explore the controversial field of German New Medicine and its potential impact on chronic illness. German New Medicine is a theory that suggests that all diseases, including chronic illnesses, are caused by unresolved emotional conflicts that affect our body's natural healing mechanisms. Katherine Housh, a German New Medicine practitioner, will explain the principles behind this theory and how it differs from traditional medical approaches.
It is my (Destiny Winters) opinion that GNM and all alternative approaches be used in conjunction with, not instead of, conventional medicine. Use your intuition and be open to dialogue with all types of practitioners, and never let fear guide your decisions. Let your grounded understanding and values guide your actions.
Connect w/ Guest
https://katherinehoush.com/
https://www.instagram.com/katherine.housh.and.co/
__________________________________________________DESTINY'S MEMBERSHIP WAITLIST SIGNUP*Mentally Well While Chronically Ill - Learning the art of acceptance: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d2912ede520bd60dc33c35__________________________________________________Connect with Destinyemail: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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If you've ever felt like your external life was affecting your inner world, then you might want to explore how direct work on the chakras can help. There are so many modalities to choose from, such as Reiki, breath work, and EFT/tapping. However, if you're willing to take the leap and try something new, then you might just discover a whole new level of balance and harmony in your life. Reiki, for example, is a powerful tool for balancing the chakras and creating a sense of inner peace. But if you're skeptical about energy work, then it might be hard to take that first step.
Therefore, it's important to understand how energy work is being integrated into western therapy practices. By seeing the benefits of energy work in a more scientific and evidence-based context, it becomes easier to embrace these practices as a way of supporting our overall well-being.
If you're looking to cultivate a sense of safety within your body, then energy work can be a powerful tool to help you achieve that. But it requires an open mind and a willingness to explore new possibilities.
Connect w/ Guest
michelle@perspectivesholistictherapy.comInstagram: @MichelleshlafmanFB: www.facebook.com/shellyshlafmanwww.michelleshlafman.comAtlanta, GA
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In this episode, I sit down with Mark Flanagan, LCSW who has a keen interest in exploring the intricate relationship between stress and physical health. We talk about how nature can be affirming to our nervous system and the importance of making conscious choices in our lives. We explore the concept of success and failure and how it is defined by our values. Mark shares his insights on living in accordance with your values and how that can lead to a fulfilled life. Finally, we discuss the significance of building a community and how it's not just about adding more people to your life, but rather about creating quality connections that can enrich your life.
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SOLO Episode
In this episode, I'll share some tips on how to be reliable with your word when you have a chronic illness. I talk about the importance of being honest about your limitations, having a support system in place, and taking care of your needs/boundaries.
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*Mentally Well While Chronically Ill - Learning the art of acceptance: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d2912ede520bd60dc33c35
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Do you have an art project that you’ve been working on that’s been therapeutic for you? Zara’s collecting submissions for her online magazine and wants to share your work! Link to submit: https://earthbodieszine.com
Join therapist Zara Drapkin on her journey to discovering the power of nature to connect us back to ourselves. In this insightful podcast, Zara explores the themes of feeling big, feeling small, feeling dysregulated, and the importance of finding ways to feel supported through nature. Whether you live in a big city or amongst the Redwood trees, Zara believes that we are all connected and that nature can help us make sense of the insensible. As a therapist, Zara uses narrative therapy to help her clients create stories that make sense of their experiences and find meaning in their pain. So if you're looking for a new perspective on how to navigate life's challenges, this podcast is for you. Tune in to discover how nature can be a powerful tool for healing and growth.
The "circles of support" resource Destiny mentioned https://www.chifortwo.com/resources
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*Mentally Well While Chronically Ill - Learning the art of acceptance: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d2912ede520bd60dc33c35
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In this insightful episode, we explore the intricate relationships between belief systems and terminal and chronic illnesses. We explore the topic of how our relationships and bodies can be unreliable during times of health challenges and the significance of spirituality as a coping mechanism. We discuss the concept of transcendence and how it can help us find meaning and purpose in our lives, particularly during difficult times. We also touch on the importance of doing a life review at the end of life and the potential benefits of healing on biological, psychological, physical, and spiritual levels. Finally, we explore the topic of ancestral healing and its potential impact on our overall health and wellbeing. Tune in to gain valuable insights and strategies for navigating life's challenges with greater ease and grace.
Connect w/ Matthew
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/matthew-morse-new-york-ny/1047790
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*Mentally Well While Chronically Ill - Learning the art of acceptance: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d2912ede520bd60dc33c35
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This is my first solo episode!
Tune in as I explore the power of relationships and self-trust in our healing journey. This is a candid dialogue where I dive into the importance of connection and community in our path towards self-discovery and healing. From building trust with others to learning how to trust ourselves, this podcast will inspire and empower you to cultivate meaningful relationships and nurture your own inner wisdom.
I discuss
- How to know when to keep going or when to stop with certain treatment protocols.
- Who do you turn to when things go wrong or feel harder?
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*Mentally Well While Chronically Ill - Learning the art of acceptance: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d2912ede520bd60dc33c35
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Connect with Destiny
email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review!*** Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
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Key takeaways from today’s episodeConnect w/ guestEmail: ginny@drkington.com
Website: www.drginnykington.com
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*Mentally Well While Chronically Ill - Learning the art of acceptance: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d2912ede520bd60dc33c35
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We discuss: Play therapy for children with chronic illness Allowing time for thoughts, emotions, and fears, Body positivity/nuetrality Multitasking and Low frustration tolerance__________________________________________________MEMBERSHIP WAITLIST SIGNUPMentally Well While Chronically Ill - Learning the art of acceptance: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d2912ede520bd60dc33c35__________________________________________________Guest InfoSarah Erdman MEd APChttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/sarah-erdman-marietta-ga/869762__________________________________________________Connect with Destinyemail: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com**If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9deFOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/citherapist/message
We discuss
- Single stories: what they are and how they hurt us
- Shame spirals
- Sensations in our bodies
- Is my pain real if it reduces?
- Adult self/child self
Books recommended in this episode:
Braiding Sweetgrass: https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/books
Rhythms of Recovery: Trauma, Nature, and the Body: https://drlesliekorn.com/book/rhythms-of-recovery-trauma-nature-and-the-body-classic-edition/
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*Mentally Well While Chronically Ill - Learning the art of acceptance: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d2912ede520bd60dc33c35
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Connect with Destiny
email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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In this episode, Dr. Hannah Khoddam and I talk about: Psychological data might be more reliable than biological data Weight stigma Dropping the “shoulds” Self-as-context AKA: how we view ourselves and our identities as people with chronic illnesses The difference between pain and suffering. Changing your thoughts doesn’t start with positive thinking Learning to trust yourself Fire alarms in your body, trusting your body Connect w/ guest Website: https://copepsychology.com/about/#ourteam __________________________________________________ MEMBERSHIP WAITLIST SIGNUP Mentally Well While Chronically Ill - Learning the art of acceptance: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d2912ede520bd60dc33c35 __________________________________________________ Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com *If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :) FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8 Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.
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We talk about
- Accepting the unacceptable
- Going years and years without believing “anything is truly wrong,” only to realize later there was actually a diagnosis
- The compassion we need from friends, family, and doctors - what it sounds like
- Power differentials between patient and doctor
- Building trust with our doctors
- Dice theory > spoon theory
- Real self-care (especially for therapists)
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Mentally Well While Chronically Ill - Learning the art of acceptance: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d2912ede520bd60dc33c35
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Connect w/ JenniferWebsite: www.therapist2therapist.com
Social: IG: www.instagram.com/@therapist2therapistlibrary
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Connect with Destiny
email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review!*** Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
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We discuss
- Taylor’s research around how folks with chronic pain get through the pain in their daily lives
- Giving + asking for help
- Feeling like a burden + learning to communicate and negotiate expectations
- Tips for having conversations how our expectations
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- Asking for what you need (and navigating the obstacles)
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- Getting comfortable with having these conversations by expecting and accepting that they will be messy at first
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- Tips for if you’re struggling with accepting a low-energy day
Connect with Destiny
email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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We discuss
- What burnout looks like
- How to know when your body is reaching burnout
- What to do for yourself when you notice burnout creeping in
- How Internal Family Systems helps clients with chronic illnesses
- The difference between your work values and your personal values
Connect w/ guest Email: leadingwithgjv@gmail.com
Schedule a consultation (for therapists and other helping professionals): https://calendly.com/gabriellejv https://linkedin.com/gabriellejulianovillani
Website: https://www.medicareconsultingfortherapists.com/about-me
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gjvconsulting/
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email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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Connect w/ guest Email: victoria@revivepractice.com Website: www.revivepractice.com Social: IG: @revivepractice
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We discuss
-How we force kids to ignore their body cues -The systemic issues we’re up against -Decision fatigue -Learning to make more meaningful decisions
__________________________________________________ Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com ***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :) FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8 Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.
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We discuss
- therapy from a feminist and social justice lens
- medical gaslighting and medical trauma
Connect w/ guest Website: https://www.dazzlingspoonscounseling.com/
Social: IG & FB: @dazzlingspoonscounseling
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email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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We discuss:
- Where CBT practitioners fall short
- Sleep is not simple - find a practitioner for support
- CBT-I has great data to support it’s effectiveness
- If you're feeling hopeless, do yourself the biggest favor and find a practitioner for support
CBT-I Directory: https://cbti.directory/
We are not meant to go through life alone.
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email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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In this episode, we talk:
The desperation that happens when we just want a cure Chasing cures online Acceptance is not rainbows and sunshines, and why we work on acceptance The grief cycle: denial, anger, Virtual reality Animal-assisted therapy Parenting with chronic pain
Connect w/ guest Website: https://blueskyfamilycounseling.com/ Social: https://www.instagram.com/blueskyfamilycounseling/ https://www.facebook.com/blueskyfcs/ ____________________________________________ Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com ***If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to boost the podcast's visibility and help others find the show. Thank you! Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.
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Stephanie Rodenberg-Lewis, LPC, RPT, CSC, NCC joins us today to talk about the struggles and the skills it takes to navigate being a parent while living with Type 1 Diabetes or being a parent to a child with the disease. Stephanie and her son also have T1. She provides an array of resources for listeners in the episode. One such resource is the American Diabetes Association Mental Health Provider Directory Listing so you can find a therapist who understands T1D in your state. https://professional.diabetes.org/mhp_listing
Connect w/ guest Website: www.collectivehopecounseling.com
Social: instagram.com/collectivehopecounseling
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email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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We talk about
- How emotions are completely intertwined with blood sugar levels
- What support might look like (or not look like) while trying to overhaul your lifestyle
- Mindfulness with high and low blood sugar
- Parenting considerations when your child has T1D
I appreciated Alex’s vulnerability with her Type 1 Diabetes journey. Her story shows us some of the ways in which we can overcome seemingly hopeless situations.
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email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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We discuss
mental health and the gaming community showing up as you are using very clear words to set healthy boundaries understanding your own wants and needs acceptance around transitioning from who you used to be to who you are now
Karen Lill is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of GA. See more at https://www.modernpath.net/ __________________________________________________ Connect with Destiny email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com ***If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to boost the podcast's visibility and help others find the show. Thank you! Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.
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Topics discussed
- The difference between thought-work (traditional talk therapy) and more experiential therapies (mind-body/somatic work, art therapy, and writing)
- Why creating meaning around our traumas can be helpful and healing
- An example Somatic Experiencing exercise, so you can get an idea of how somatic work differs from traditional talk therapy
- How we can use your symptoms to help us navigate life
- What happens when our relationships change and we feel a lack of understanding from others
Connect with Maureen:
www.maureenkanecounseling.com
Her book: The Phoenix Requires Ashes, poems for the journey https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Requires-Ashes-Poems-Journey/dp/B09ZCSWLNV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=399Y9BZRP84BS&keywords=maureen+kane+phoenix&qid=1657901733&sprefix=phoenix+maureen%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1
Sean’s Book: A Qwest for Tears, surviving Traumatic Brain Injury https://www.amazon.com/Quest-Tears-Surviving-Traumatic-Injury/dp/0972496068/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3K3IW8QO6QDJA&keywords=sean+dwyer&qid=1657901773&sprefix=sean+dwyer%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1
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Sex therapy isn't even always about sex - it's often about coming back to the basics. If you can't have conversations about likes and dislikes with low-stakes topics, talking about sex in your relationship is going to be 10x harder. Samantha talks about defining sex and figuring out what's right for your specific relationship as a way to navigate this often difficult topic, especially when one has a chronic pain condition.
Connect with Samantha @Samantha_Heuwagen on IG, and @TheSciFiTherapist on TikTok.
website: http://samanthaheuwagen.com/
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email: destiny@destinywinters.com
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website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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Episode themes
- Identity shifts: when who you are changes because of what you can no longer do
- Figuring out what’s meaningful to you and how you can incorporate more of that into your life, despite pain/illness
- Working through unhelpful thoughts that can make your illness feel worse
- The neurological overlap of emotional and physical pain in the brain
- We don’t choose how we feel - combat unhelpful thoughts by changing your relationship to the thoughts, not by changing the actual thoughts themselves
Connect with Dr. Steiner!
website: www.beyondthebodypsych.com
Instagram www.instagram.com/drjennifersteiner
Jennifer offers Continuing Education (CE) for therapists in 3 different formats. Live webinars, a podcast membership, and on-demand video courses. Check out her work over at https://courses.mentalhealthandaging.com/
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Connect with Destiny
email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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We discuss:
- The grief of having a flare-up after feeling well for a while
- Brain spotting: what it is and how it helps with chronic pain
- Repetition is important, we need to get it wrong before we can get it right
- What it looks like when trauma gets released in the body.
- Self-care in the realm of being a therapist
Find Chris:
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyibcRjWbi-Xzj3pi-N2evA/featured
- Book: ”Self-Care for The Counselor" https://www.amazon.com/Self-Care-Counselor-Holistic-Helping-Professionals/dp/1979590745
- Therapy for NC residents www.pathtohopecounseling.com
- Her podcast: www.holisticcounselingpodcast.com
- IG: @path2hoperaleigh @holisticcounselingpodcast
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Connect with Destiny
email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.
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Themes in the conversation
- Finding ‘felt safety’ in the body
- Understanding how our body works for us, rather than against us
- The systemic ways in which we’ve learned to ignore our bodies
- Ways to befriend our bodies through difficult times, like medical procedures
Connect with Joy
- Buy her book The Self-Compassion Workbook
- website: www.therapywithjoy.com
- instagram: instagram.com/therapywithjoy
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Connect with Destiny
email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.
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Lexi is a mental health therapist currently in training for Somatic Experiencing. She utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well, both of which are great modalities to help calm the nervous system.
We discuss
- Navigating doctor offices and how to prepare for a visit
- Navigating conversations with family
- Navigating relationships - having to repeat yourself and ask for your needs
- Carrying burdens with each other in relationships
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Connect with Destiny
email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/citherapist/message
We discuss:
- the anger and resentment chronically ill patients experience during the pandemic
- Appropriate anger and the stigma against women and women of color who express anger
- How our early childhood experiences shape our ability to deal with pain
- Missed moments and how these moments go unspoken and impact how we respond to the world around us
- How much our clients help us 9the therapists) by allowing us to partner with them in their emotional healing journeys
Connect with Dr. Arteaga Biggs:
www.doctorarteaga-biggs.com, San Diego, CA, dr.arteagabiggs@gmail.com
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Connect with Destiny
email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/citherapist/message
Show notes
- How pain begins and ends in the brain - supported by science;
- How our early attachments show up in our pain experiences;
- The 6 different types of people, according to the Constructed Awareness (CA) framework;
- What therapists learn in CA in order to better help clients;
- Helping clients find resources;
- Reprocessing memories.
Tyler runs a free monthly consultation group for therapists who are interested in this work and for those being trained in CA. To sign up, go to https://www.constructedawareness.com/ and look for the "Constructed Awareness Free Consultation.” The next one is May 12, 2022, and you don’t need to be trained in CA to attend, so definitely check that out. You can find all of Tyler’s trainings here as well.
A few extra things to note here: Therapists, if you want to join Tyler’s next Constructed Awareness training, it’s May 6-7 and 20-21 in 2022. Use the code Destyin winters for $200 off.
And for everyone, Tyler gave some good book recommendations at the end. If you want to read more about the science behind pain, check out Unlearning Your Pain by Dr. Howard Shubner. I also really like Freedom from Pain by Peter Levine.
Tyler also has a 2-day training for purchase on his website called What Are You Noticing Now? Integrating EMDR and Constructed Awareness. That will be on July 22 and 23rd.
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Connect with Destiny
email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/citherapist/message
To be notified about Jennifer's advocacy work, send her an email at jennifer.sutton@chronichopecounseling.com to be added to her email list! Jennifer is working hard to build a real, tangible network of people with chronic illnesses so that no one ever has to feel alone again. You'll hear her talk about matching mentors with people who need it the most, who can help people learn to be assertive and stand up for themselves in doctor's offices. It's a much-needed service that I don't see others doing.
So, You Have a Chronic Pain Patient? - This is Jennifer's upcoming training for therapists who want to work with clients who have chronic pain. Click the link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/so-you-have-a-chronic-pain-patient-237659
Workshop objective
- Discover the basics of popular pain theories
- Learn how to prepare mentally and physically to work with chronic pain/illness clients
- Develop basic chronic pain/illness focused CBT skills, mediation and mindfulness techniques
- Learn, analyze and practice important coping skills for those with chronic pain/illness
- Discuss relevant pain-related mental health diagnoses
Learn more about Jennifer's work here:
www.ChronicHopeCounseling.com
www.ChonicHopeCares.org
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Connect with Destiny
email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to boost the podcast's visibility and help others find the show. Thank you!
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Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/citherapist/message
Rachelle Friedman LCSW is an Arizona-based therapist serving people with chronic pain and chronic illness. She shares her own experience with POTS, EDS, and MCAS in this episode, truly giving insight into what it's like to constantly feel like you have to fight to be heard. She talks about responding from trauma and how that impacts our relationships with our doctors. Her main goal is to help clients take charge of their lives in an ableist world - no easy task! She gives some really great, concrete examples of how to live with hope and calm instead of from a place of trama.
You can find Rachelle on Instagram and TikTok @brainsocialworker
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Connect with Destiny
email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to boost the podcast's visibility and help others find the show. Thank you!
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Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/citherapist/message
Zara Drapkin LCSW is an art therapist specializing in working with people with chronic pain and invisible illnesses. Zara gives us tangible art therapy exercises that you can try at home when you're looking for something to distract you enough from the distress of the pain but simultaneously help you connect to your body in a way that helps you take care of yourself.
Zara's in the process of creating a resource guide. Check it out here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11jrpwOjUosCuPq0RDsqfMqhWmV6CZ4Y6wio-HMXDHAg/edit?usp=sharing
You can learn more about Zara's art therapy and book sessions with her (if you're a California resident) here: www.zaradrapkin.com
And you can view Zara's beautiful photography here: https://www.throughzlens.com/
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Connect with Destiny
email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/citherapist/message
In this episode, you'll meet Destiny Winters - a mental health therapist who specializes in helping people with chronic illnesses live full and meaningful lives despite chronic pain and invisible health issues. Destiny's assistant, Rachel, asks Destiny some really insightful questions to get the conversation started. We talk values, choices, self-compassion, community, and therapeutic modalities.
Connect with Destiny
email: destiny@destinywinters.com | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to boost the podcast's visibility and help others find the show. Thank you!
FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/citherapist/message