In this interview episode of Life as a Patient Doctor Podcast, Dr. Moss, Psychiatry Resident, interviews Dr. Brittany Hudson, PhD LPC a licensed professional counselor in Texas. They discuss Dr. Hudson's journey through graduate school while managing multiple chronic pain conditions including pelvic pain, interstitial cystitis and Crohn's disease. She shares her experiences with seeking disability accommodations, the importance of therapeutic disclosure, and incorporating her health challenges into her professional identity. The conversation also touches on her advocacy work with Tight Lipped, a movement for people with chronic pelvic pain, and offers valuable advice for students and healthcare professionals with similar chronic pain conditions.
Work with Dr. Hudson info on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/brittany-hudson-san-antonio-tx/892072
Tightlipped Zine: https://www.tightlipped.org/zine
Dr. Moss’ Pelvic Pain Resources: https://medpsycmoss.com/pelvic-pain-resources
Accommodations for Certain Health Conditions: https://askjan.org/a-to-z.cfm &: https://adata.org/ada-document-portal
Recommended Book Feminist Disability Studies: https://bookshop.org/a/79869/9780253223401
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Editors: Karla Radillo and Dr. Moss
***This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All opinions voiced are the opinions of the speakers and not reflective of any institution. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support.***
Chapters:
00:00 Sneak Peak
01:15 Introduction to Guest
02:29 Early Journey into Counseling
05:15 Navigating Illness in Academia
10:11 Finding Authenticity & Advocacy
12:46 Working with Tight Lipped
15:55 Connecting with Clients
17:06 Intentional Disclosure
23:54 Navigating Accommodations at Work
29:45 Final Thoughts and Advice
32:23 Summary
34:50 Conclusion and Contact Information
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