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.
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.
The Emotional Burden of Chronic Illness w/ Kate Zera Kray LCSW
Have you ever noticed yourself saying "part of me wants to rest, but another part feels guilty about canceling plans again"? If you're living with a chronic illness, you probably experience these internal conflicts daily. Today, we're exploring Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with clinical social worker Kate Zera Kray, and how understanding our inner "parts" can transform the way we relate to our bodies and our conditions.
