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!
When Your Labs Are Normal But Your Body Isn't: Understanding Invisible Illness
I had one of those conversations recently that I think is going to resonate with a lot of you. Dr. Kara Wada joined me on the podcast to talk about navigating chronic illness when the medical system keeps telling you nothing's wrong, and what to do when you're caught between dismissive doctors and wellness influencers making big promises.
Dr. Kara's a board-certified allergist and immunologist who also happens to live with Sjögren's disease and dysautonomia. So she gets it from both sides: the clinical side where you're trying to help patients within a broken system, and the patient side where you're the one being told your labs look "normal" while your body is screaming otherwise.
And if you've ever been in that position, you know how maddening it is.