The Chronic Illness Therapists Podcast
is meant to be a place where people with chronic illnesses can come to feel heard, seen, and safe while listening to mental health therapists and other medical professionals talk about the realities of treating complex medical conditions.
Want to be a guest on the podcast?
Currently accepting requests from other mental health therapists and other health professionals who specialize in chronic illness and pain.
Just fill out the form below, and I’ll reach out to you to discuss next steps!
The Chronic Illness Therapists Podcast
Have you ever wondered how a therapist can actually help you with your chronic illness?…
Does seeing a therapist make you feel like “it’s all in your head?”
Listen in while I interview therapists across the world who specialize in chronic illness. Our goal is to demystify the therapy process, so you can finally get the help and support that you deserve.
New episodes air every two weeks on Fridays on Apple, Google, and Spotify.
Want to suggest a topic for the podcast? Just fill out this form to tell me what you'd like to hear about!
Below you'll find all my newest blog posts. I write about lots of different topics - sometimes about things I discuss in my podcast episodes, and other times just sharing thoughts and ideas that aren't connected to the podcast. Take a look and enjoy!
How Family Dynamics Shape Your Medical Relationships: Finding Your Voice
Discover how family dynamics can shape your voice, health, and relationships in this powerful conversation with marriage and family therapist, Dr. Jackie Williams-Reade. Learn how assumed family roles impact self-advocacy, especially in medical settings. We discuss actionable tips to set boundaries, use your voice confidently, and start healing generational patterns.
Finding Purpose Through Pain: A Therapist's Journey with Chronic Illness
After giving birth during the pandemic, therapist Danielle L. McDowell, LPC, began an unexpected journey with chronic illness that reshaped her life and work. As her symptoms disrupted her thriving practice, she learned to give herself grace, redefine success, and find purpose in pain. Her story offers hope, empathy, and insight for anyone living with chronic conditions.
Trusting Yourself: A Conversation on Women's Health Advocacy with Kara Cruz
In this conversation, Kara Cruz, LMFT, PMH-C, shares expert insights on perinatal mental health, postpartum anxiety, and women's mental health. She discusses the importance of trusting yourself and offers practical strategies for self-advocacy in medical and mental health care settings.
The Five Root Causes of Chronic Fatigue: Insights from Dr. Jenny Tufenkian
Discover the five root causes of chronic fatigue, long COVID, and other complex conditions in this insightful conversation with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, a naturopathic physician with over 20 years of experience. Learn how identifying these root causes can help you find a path to healing.
Bigger than Pain: Insights on Improving Movement, Sleep, and Healing with David McGettigan
David McGettigan, a pain and movement specialist, has helped countless individuals who’ve been overlooked by traditional medicine. With over 15 years of experience and clinics in Ireland and Iceland, he combines evidence-based techniques with a compassionate approach to chronic pain and mobility. Discover his insights on improving movement, sleep, and long-term healing for those managing chronic illness.
Strength Training For Fibromyalgia with Rachel Smith, MS, CPT
This article examines key insights from Rachel Smith, MS, CPT, a personal trainer specializing in chronic illness. Her evidence-based approach to fibromyalgia management offers valuable perspectives on exercise adaptation for chronic pain conditions. Smith's professional journey from middle school teacher to fibromyalgia patient to specialized fitness expert provides a framework for understanding the intersection of chronic pain and physical activity.
Why It's Not Just About Eliminating Foods: The Truth About IBS and Nutrition
Struggling with IBS? Simply eliminating foods won’t fix the root cause of your digestive issues. Learn why restrictive diets can do more harm than good and how working with a gut health dietitian can help you heal your gut, manage symptoms effectively, and restore food freedom.
Understanding Attachment Styles and Chronic Illness: Insights from Miranda Campbell LCSW
Discover how attachment styles impact chronic illness management in this conversation with Miranda Campbell, LCSW. Learn how anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment patterns shape relationships, caregiving, and self-care—and how to move toward secure attachment for better support and resilience.
Understanding Factitious Disorder and Medical Skepticism
It's important to talk about how hard it is to live in a body or a mind that constantly gets things wrong. If you live with chronic pain, if you have any kind of neurodivergence—from autism to ADHD to OCD to bipolar disorder to any of the diagnoses that fall under neurodivergence—the world in which we live constantly tells us that what we're thinking is wrong.
Grief-Fueled ADHD: Strategies to Manage A Complex Combination
Struggling with ADHD and grief? Learn how this challenging combination impacts emotions, focus, and daily life—and discover strategies for coping with self-compassion.
Creating an ADHD-Friendly Workspace: Tips for Optimal Performance
Struggling to stay focused in your workspace with ADHD? Learn how to optimize your physical and digital environments with these ADHD-friendly workspace tips, from decluttering strategies to tools for better productivity.
Why February Should *Still* Be Your Month of Rest and Reflection
January often arrives with overwhelming pressure to launch into new goals, crush resolutions, and kickstart our productivity. But we’ve truly been getting it all wrong. The new year, nestled right in the heart of winter, is actually nature's designated time for rest and reflection—and that mindset shouldn’t end when the calendar flips to February.
Allowed to Ask (College Edition): Post-Secondary Accommodations for ADHD & Autism
Navigating college with ADHD or autism can bring unique challenges. Learn about post-secondary accommodations under Section 504 and practical tips for self-advocacy. Empower yourself with the tools to access the support you need for academic success.
Exploring Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for ADHD: An Emerging Treatment Approach
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy offers exciting possibilities for those seeking alternative ADHD treatments. By fostering emotional balance, enhancing cognitive flexibility, and alleviating depression, KAP could be a valuable addition to your mental health toolkit.