The Chronic Illness Therapist Podcast Episodes
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.
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.
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.