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The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 122: Struggling to Reconnect Clients To Their Bodies? Listen to this.In this episode, licensed counselor and chronic illness specialist Destiny Davis, LPC, CRC breaks down why sequencing matters in somatic work with chronically ill clients, what gets in the way of felt safety, and how to assess readiness without pathologizing a client's protective responses.You'll learn:- Why rushing toward body connection can flood your clients, and what to do instead- How to work with dissociation as a protector, not an obstacle- The role of belief systems, disability justice, and adaptive tools in building safety- What...
2026-04-0208 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 119: Neurodivergence, Chronic Illness, and What the Therapeutic Space Has to Get Right with Dr. Heather OlivierIn this episode, licensed professional counselor and supervisor Dr. Heather Olivier joins us to explore the intersection of neurodivergence and chronic illness—and what it means for both clients and clinicians.Drawing from her perinatal loss research, her clinical work using Relational-Cultural Theory and Brainspotting, and her own lived experience as an autistic, ADHD individual with POTS and MCAS, Heather brings a uniquely personal and professional lens to the conversation.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Cli...
2026-03-041h 09The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 116: Why Chronic Illness Requires Specialty | Chronic Illness Therapists ConferenceIn this episode, therapists Destiny Davis and Victoria Rodriguez explain why chronic illness requires specialized clinical training beyond traditional therapy approaches and discuss the first-ever Chronic Illness Therapist Conference. They explore common treatment goals for chronically ill clients—including communicating needs without feeling burdensome, learning to rest and pace, and navigating accommodations—while debunking the myth that all major medical experiences are inherently traumatic and addressing how environmental factors and systemic issues often contribute to medical trauma.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PR...
2026-02-1213 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 115: Why Empathy Is Not Enough For Chronic IllnessIn this episode, therapists Destiny Davis and Victoria Rodriguez discuss why empathy alone isn't enough when working with chronically ill clients and share insights about the first-ever Chronic Illness Therapist Conference. They explore the importance of understanding medical terminology, disability theory, and evidence-based frameworks, beyond just lived experience and compassion, to effectively support clients navigating chronic illness, medical trauma, and the US healthcare system.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind...
2026-02-1213 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 113: For those who don’t know what to say right nowIn this episode, I reflect on the emotional and nervous system impacts of current socio-political events. I discuss the progression of my own relationship with news and politics, emphasizing the importance of staying informed while managing emotional and sensory overload. I encourage you to find and consume more neutral news sources, build capacity for conflict, and observe effective communication styles in order to find your voice. I highlight the significance of grounding ourselves in the midst of conflict and recognizing personal limits, aiming to provide guidance for those feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about how to respond to ongoing societal...
2026-02-0113 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEP 110: The Free Resource That's Helping People With Lung Disease Feel Less Alone with Tiffany QuickeTiffany Quicke is a Respiratory Therapist and Certified Asthma Educator and works as a Lung Health Navigator for the American Lung Association. She has over 20 years of experience working in Pulmonary Rehab and has been with the American Lung Association for 2 years. Her primary role includes being the lead Lung Health Navigator on both the COPD and Pulmonary Fibrosis education programs.Tiffany reminds us that in a healthcare system where doctors don't have time to explain how to use an inhaler or discuss what to expect at the end of life, organizations like the American Lung Association...
2025-12-1342 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 105: When Your Labs Are Normal But Your Body Isn't: Understanding Invisible Illness with Dr. Kara WadaIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kara Wada, a board-certified allergist and immunologist who also lives with Sjögren's disease and dysautonomia. We talk about what happens when your labs come back "normal" but your body is anything but, why 30-40% of people with Sjögren's have normal blood work, and how to navigate the gap between a medical system that dismisses you and wellness influencers who promise quick fixes. Dr. Kara shares her own story of going down the supplement rabbit hole, the three questions to ask when vetting providers, and why hypervigilance—both mental and phys...
2025-10-3150 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 104: The Emotional Burden of Chronic Illness w/ Kate Zera Kray LCSWIn this episode, clinical social worker and psychotherapist Kate Zera Kray joins Destiny to explore Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and its powerful application for those living with chronic illness. Kate breaks down the three types of "parts" we all have – managers (our organized protectors), firefighters (our emergency responders), and exiles (the vulnerable parts holding our pain) – and explains how chronic illness can send these internal systems into overdrive. Through personal stories about Lyme disease, diabetes management, and the challenge of de-identifying from illness, they discuss how understanding our protective parts can lead to more self-compassion during the medical jour...
2025-10-3140 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 102: Burnout Is Predictable - But Prevention Requires More Than Willpower w/ Kamilah Jones, PharmD, LPC, CRCIn this episode, Destiny sits down with Kamilah Jones, PharmD, LPC, CRC, to explore the crucial difference between stress and burnout, particularly for healthcare professionals. Kamilah shares her personal journey from pharmacist to therapist, including her own experience with burnout while building her private practice - and why knowing what to do wasn't enough to prevent it. They talk about why healthcare workers are uniquely vulnerable to burnout due to competitive training, emotional labor, and systemic constraints, and discuss the uncomfortable truth that resources (financial, social, and professional support) often matter more than resilience when it comes to recovery.
2025-10-0751 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 98: You Don't Have to Choose Between Conventional Medicine & Holistic Health w/ Rita Gupta, DOIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Rita Gupta, a board-certified family medicine physician and integrative medicine practitioner, to discuss why you don't have to choose between traditional medicine and holistic approaches when managing chronic pain. We explore the three types of pain (nociceptive, neuropathic, and neuroplastic), explore how fear and anxiety create real physical symptoms in the body, and tackle some controversial territory around vaccines and chronic illness. Dr. Rita shares her unique perspective as someone who's lived with chronic pain herself while working within both traditional and integrative medical models.Connect with...
2025-08-2257 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 88: Trusting Yourself - A Conversation on Women's Health Advocacy w/ Kara CruzDestiny Davis speaks with Kara Cruz, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in women's mental health, particularly perinatal mental health and perimenopause. They discuss the importance of women trusting themselves when advocating for their health needs, as many experience being dismissed or unheard by healthcare providers. Kara shares strategies for self-advocacy, including practical approaches like symptom tracking and preparing questions, as well as emotional regulation techniques to help clients recognize bodily sensations and navigate nervous system responses during difficult healthcare interactions. They explore how past trauma and people-pleasing behaviors can interfere with self-advocacy, emphasizing that learning to trust...
2025-04-1738 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 87: The Five Root Causes of Chronic Fatigue: Insights from Dr. Jenny TufenkianIn this episode, I talk with Dr. Jenny Tufenkina, a naturopathic physician who shares her framework of five root causes behind chronic fatigue and complex illnesses. Drawing from both her clinical experience and personal journey recovering from fatigue twice in her life, Dr. Jenny walks us through how the hormone triangle, chronic infections, toxic overload, mitochondrial dysfunction, and limbic system dysregulation can contribute to these conditions. As someone currently addressing my own adrenal/hormone challenges, I appreciated her individualized approach that recognizes each person's unique situation. Dr. Jenny offers practical insights on identifying which root causes might...
2025-04-0459 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 85: Strength Training For Fibromyalgia w/ Rachel Smith MS, CPTIn this episode, we speak with Rachel Smith, a certified personal trainer with a Master's in Exercise Science who specializes in working with clients with fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Rachel shares her personal journey with fibromyalgia, diagnosed in 2010, and how she discovered that strength training was particularly effective for managing her symptoms. She discusses the importance of individualized approaches to exercise, the challenge of breaking the "boom and bust" cycle many chronic pain sufferers experience, and why a gradual, consistent approach is more effective than pushing to extremes.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website...
2025-03-1357 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 83: Is my anxiety making me sick? Mini Ep w/ DestinyConnect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs specializing in chronic illness. Come think through cases, talk shop, and connect with a community of providers who really get this work.🎓 Continuing Education→ The Chronic Illness Therapists Conference — 2027: The 2026 conference was just the beginning. We're returning to Atlanta (new venue!) in October 2027 — in person and virtually. Early bird pricing is live now.→ Past CE Works...
2025-02-2802 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 82: Understanding Attachment Styles and Chronic Illness w/ Miranda Campbell LCSWIn this episode, therapist Miranda Campbell, LCSW, co-author of "The Attachment Makeover," joins host Destiny Davis LPC CRC to explore how attachment styles impact chronic illness management. Miranda explains that attachment styles aren't fixed and we can develop "earned secure attachment" through intentional work. She breaks down how anxious attachment (fear of disconnection), avoidant attachment (fear of closeness), and disorganized attachment (unpredictable push-pull dynamics) affect both patients and caregivers in illness contexts.Drawing from her own experience with migraines, Miranda offers practical strategies for developing more secure patterns and adjusting expectations about what relationships can look like.
2025-02-2837 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 82: Understanding Attachment Styles and Chronic Illness w/ Miranda Campbell LCSWIn this episode, therapist Miranda Campbell, LCSW, co-author of "The Attachment Makeover," joins host Destiny Davis LPC CRC to explore how attachment styles impact chronic illness management. Miranda explains that attachment styles aren't fixed and we can develop "earned secure attachment" through intentional work. She breaks down how anxious attachment (fear of disconnection), avoidant attachment (fear of closeness), and disorganized attachment (unpredictable push-pull dynamics) affect both patients and caregivers in illness contexts.Drawing from her own experience with migraines, Miranda offers practical strategies for developing more secure patterns and adjusting expectations about what relationships can look like.
2025-02-2637 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 81: Confusing Realities: Reflection for Neurodivergent and Chronically Ill BodiesClick here for the WORKSHEET for this episodeConnect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs specializing in chronic illness. Come think through cases, talk shop, and connect with a community of providers who really get this work.🎓 Continuing Education→ The Chronic Illness Therapists Conference — 2027: The 2026 conference was just the beginning. We're returning to Atlanta (new venue!) in Octo...
2025-02-2011 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 77: Breakfast Solutions: Finding Your Safe Foods with Chronic IllnessThis is a candid discussion between two therapists, Destiny Davis and Victoria Rodriguez, about their personal experiences with breakfast, disordered eating, and navigating food choices while living with chronic illnesses. They discuss how their relationships with food have evolved from restrictive eating patterns and diet culture influences to more balanced, intuitive approaches. Both share their struggles with food aversions, learning to listen to their bodies, and finding "safe foods" that work for them. They offer practical breakfast suggestions while emphasizing that what works for one person may not work for another. The conversation touches on cultural aspects of food...
2025-01-2557 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 77: Breakfast Solutions: Finding Your Safe Foods with Chronic IllnessThis is a candid discussion between two therapists, Destiny Davis and Victoria Rodriguez, about their personal experiences with breakfast, disordered eating, and navigating food choices while living with chronic illnesses. They discuss how their relationships with food have evolved from restrictive eating patterns and diet culture influences to more balanced, intuitive approaches. Both share their struggles with food aversions, learning to listen to their bodies, and finding "safe foods" that work for them. They offer practical breakfast suggestions while emphasizing that what works for one person may not work for another. The conversation touches on cultural aspects of food...
2025-01-2257 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 76: January is for resting + reflecting (Mini Talks w/ Destiny)In this episode, Destiny Davis discusses why January should be viewed as a month of rest rather than intense productivity, exploring the natural cycles of seasons and their impact on our well-being.Key Topics Discussed- January's role as a winter month meant for rest and reflection- Personal examples of documenting both positive and challenging life events- The value of writing down both good and difficult experiences"January is a month of rest. It is not a month of productivity, it...
2025-01-1205 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 75: Relationship Rifts (Mini Talks W/ Destiny)Here I'm talking about the complexities of living with a chronic illness and how it affects our relationships - the constant challenges faced and the emotional toll it takes. I discuss how chronic illness can make individuals feel like a burden and the difficulties in seeking help from those around us.Key Points:- The struggle of managing daily life with a chronic illness while maintaining relationships.- The importance of creating new relationship patterns with oneself and others.- Introduction to the 'Allowed to Ask' membership, designed to help people...
2024-12-1802 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 75: Relationship Rifts (Mini Talks W/ Destiny)Here I'm talking about the complexities of living with a chronic illness and how it affects our relationships - the constant challenges faced and the emotional toll it takes. I discuss how chronic illness can make individuals feel like a burden and the difficulties in seeking help from those around us.Key Points:- The struggle of managing daily life with a chronic illness while maintaining relationships.- The importance of creating new relationship patterns with oneself and others.- Introduction to the 'Allowed to Ask' membership, designed to help people with chronic illnesses change their attachment patterns and...
2024-12-1802 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 74: Flare Up Protocols (Mini Talks W/ Destiny)Discussing the triggers for chronic illness flare-ups, which can be physical, emotional, or environmental. While identifying and avoiding specific triggers can be helpful, overanalyzing the reasons behind flare-ups can be counterproductive. Instead, the focus should be on implementing a flare-up protocol that includes daily care practices like guilt-free rest, regular meals, comfort measures, and stress reduction techniques. By prioritizing response strategies and maintaining mindful awareness, we can better manage our symptoms and improve cognitive function despite the challenges of brain fog and other distressing symptoms.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website
2024-12-1303 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 74: Flare Up Protocols (Mini Talks W/ Destiny)Discussing the triggers for chronic illness flare-ups, which can be physical, emotional, or environmental. While identifying and avoiding specific triggers can be helpful, overanalyzing the reasons behind flare-ups can be counterproductive. Instead, the focus should be on implementing a flare-up protocol that includes daily care practices like guilt-free rest, regular meals, comfort measures, and stress reduction techniques. By prioritizing response strategies and maintaining mindful awareness, we can better manage our symptoms and improve cognitive function despite the challenges of brain fog and other distressing symptoms.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website
2024-12-1303 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 73: The Wellness Trap- Rethinking Chronic Illness, Healing, and AccessibilityIn this episode, I sit down with Grace Quantock, an award-winning psychotherapeutic counselor and author of "Living Well with Chronic Illness: Write Your Own Roadmap to Healing in Tough Times." Grace shares her insights on navigating chronic illness while challenging toxic wellness culture and persistent cure mentality.Key Topics Discussed:The pressure of "bootstrap wellness narratives" and compulsive miracle cure cultureThe concept of the "accordion routine" - creating flexible healing practices that expand and contract with your needsChallenging societal expectations around disability and accommodationThe importance of questioning "normal" standards and finding what works for youHow to...
2024-12-0359 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 72: Communicating with Your Partner (Mini Talks With Destiny)I'm starting a new series called Talks with Destiny, and they'll be very short (30seconds-10 minute) episodes with thoughts that I think help people with chronic pain and illness live life with more meaning and intention. If you like this vibe, please rate this podcast! I am working hard to grow the audience here.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for...
2024-11-2301 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 71: How Universal Design Benefits Everyone w/ Tiffany YuTiffany Yu is a remarkable disability advocate, author, and community builder who has dedicated her career to creating a more inclusive world. As the founder of DiverseAbility, an organization celebrating its 15th anniversary, and author of the recently published book "The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World," Yu brings a unique perspective to disability advocacy and inclusion. Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly...
2024-11-161h 00The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 71: How Universal Design Benefits Everyone w/ Tiffany YuTiffany Yu is a remarkable disability advocate, author, and community builder who has dedicated her career to creating a more inclusive world. As the founder of DiverseAbility, an organization celebrating its 15th anniversary, and author of the recently published book "The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World," Yu brings a unique perspective to disability advocacy and inclusion. Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly bus...
2024-11-151h 00The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 68: Food Allergies - Building Confidence and Safety for our Kids with Food Allergies w/ Amanda Whitehouse, PhDIn this episode, Destiny talks with Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, a licensed psychologist specializing in anxiety and trauma related to severe food allergies. They explore the complexities of living with food allergies, the intertwined nature of anxiety and allergic reactions, and practical strategies for parents and children to manage these challenges.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs specializing in chr...
2024-09-2059 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 65: Integrative Therapy for Chronic Conditions w/ Katie Casey LPCKatie Casey, a licensed counselor, discusses her integrative approach to therapy, incorporating modalities like EMDR, CBT, and somatic-based interventions to address chronic pain and illness. She emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary assessment and treatment, tailored to individual client needs, and encourages both clinicians and clients to seek the most fitting therapeutic approaches.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs sp...
2024-07-1649 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 65: Integrative Therapy for Chronic Conditions w/ Katie Casey LPCKatie Casey, a licensed counselor, discusses her integrative approach to therapy, incorporating modalities like EMDR, CBT, and somatic-based interventions to address chronic pain and illness. She emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary assessment and treatment, tailored to individual client needs, and encourages both clinicians and clients to seek the most fitting therapeutic approaches.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs specia...
2024-07-1249 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 64: Calming the Bear: A Guide to Easing Your Pain w/ Jason Therrien DPTChronic pain can feel like a raging bear inside you. It's loud, scary, and all-consuming. But what if there was a way to calm the bear and find some peace?In this conversation, Jason Therrien and Destiny Winters explore the concept of pain as a complex experience, influenced by physical, emotional, and psychological factors. Jason is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Therapeutic Pain Specialist and Certified Health and Well-being Coach, and Destiny Winters is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website...
2024-06-251h 36The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 64: Calming the Bear: A Guide to Easing Your Pain w/ Jason Therrien DPTChronic pain can feel like a raging bear inside you. It's loud, scary, and all-consuming. But what if there was a way to calm the bear and find some peace?In this conversation, Jason Therrien and Destiny Winters explore the concept of pain as a complex experience, influenced by physical, emotional, and psychological factors. Jason is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Therapeutic Pain Specialist and Certified Health and Well-being Coach, and Destiny Winters is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website...
2024-06-251h 36The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 62: Rant With Me - A mini episode w/ DestinyIn this episode, Destiny Winters LPC CRC discusses the often overlooked aspect of social needs in chronic pain management. She emphasizes how current pain research tends to focus on individual cognitive and emotional strategies, neglecting the vital role of community and social connections. She also highlights the importance of mindfulness and psychological interventions, but stresses that these should be complemented by strong social support systems. Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation
2024-05-3110 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 58: Executive Functioning Strategies w/ Becky Mitchum SLPThis is not your "5 steps to better executive functioning" workshop. If you know me and my style, you can already guess what's coming in this conversation... We learn through relationships, support, and modeling. And Becky Mitchum does a phenomenal job of explaining how, when, and where to properly support one of our most vulnerable populations. We are specifically discussing Dementia in thi sepisode, but our conversation applies to anyone who experiences brain fog, attention deficit issues, chronic pain, anxiety, and more.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER
2024-04-101h 10The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 58: Executive Functioning Strategies w/ Becky Mitchum SLPThis is not your "5 steps to better executive functioning" workshop. If you know me and my style, you can already guess what's coming in this conversation... We learn through relationships, support, and modeling. And Becky Mitchum does a phenomenal job of explaining how, when, and where to properly support one of our most vulnerable populations. We are specifically discussing Dementia in thi sepisode, but our conversation applies to anyone who experiences brain fog, attention deficit issues, chronic pain, anxiety, and more.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER
2024-04-101h 10The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 57: Men have a pelvic floor?! Yes, all bodies do! - with Jessica Reale, PT, DPT, WCSConnect w/ guest at www.southernpelvichealth.com.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs specializing in chronic illness. Come think through cases, talk shop, and connect with a community of providers who really get this work.🎓 Continuing Education→ The Chronic Illness Therapists Conference — 2027: The 2026 conference was just the beginning. We're returning to Atlanta (new venue!) in October 20...
2024-03-2957 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 57: Men have a pelvic floor?! Yes, all bodies do! - with Jessica Reale, PT, DPT, WCSConnect w/ guest at www.southernpelvichealth.com. Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs specializing in chronic illness. Come think through cases, talk shop, and connect with a community of providers who really get this work.🎓 Continuing Education→ The Chronic Illness Therapists Conference — 2027: The 2026 conference was just the beginning. We're returning to Atlanta (new venue!) in October 20...
2024-03-2957 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 56: My Intimacy Therapist and Vaginismus Therapy w/ Sadé Ferrier, M.S., LMFTSadé Ferrier is a sex therapist and intimacy coach, and I couldn’t be more excited to feature her this week. We discuss the emotional and physical aspects of pain conditions, like vaginismus; the power of a nap; holding your pee and the pelvic floor; and learning to slow down.I personally did a date night with my husband led by Sadé, and it was so much fun! Go to her website to see all the amazing offerings she has for you.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO...
2024-03-2355 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 54: You mean diet is not a cure? Diabetes, ADHD, & metabolic dysfunction w/ Brea Di Dato APRN PMHNP-BCBrea Di Dato APRN PMHNP-BCBlame and shame in the western medical modelDiet is not the cure - it’s one part of the whole puzzleDifferent types of diabetes: Type 1, type 2, type 1. 5, type 3c, steroid induced diabetes, chronic pancreatitis induced diabetes. We talk about proper testing for diabetes and proper treatmentsADHD + executive dysfunctionMetabolic dysfunctionDiabetes distress risk factorsConnect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for...
2024-03-221h 02The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 55: Navigating Workouts with Dizziness w/ Destiny Winters LPC CRCSharing what it’s like to be returning to workouts after a break, sharing insights on listening to one's body, managing dizziness during exercise, and finding a balance between pushing oneself and ensuring safety.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs specializing in chronic illness. Come think through cases, talk shop, and connect with a community of providers who reall...
2024-03-2106 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 54: You mean diet is not a a cure? Diabetes, ADHD, & metabolic dysfunction w/ Brea Di Dato APRN PMHNP-BCBrea Di Dato APRN PMHNP-BCBlame and shame in the western medical modelDiet is not the cure - it’s one part of the whole puzzleDifferent types of diabetes: Type 1, type 2, type 1. 5, type 3c, steroid induced diabetes, chronic pancreatitis induced diabetes. We talk about proper testing for diabetes and proper treatmentsADHD + executive dysfunctionMetabolic dysfunctionDiabetes distress risk factorsConnect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for t...
2024-03-141h 02The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 53: HELP, I don’t want to be a burden! An interview w/ Caylin Broome LCSWHelp - I don’t want to be a burden! An interview w/ Caylin Broome LCSWHow being believed changes our lives What it’s like when we’ve been sick for a long timeHow to not be alone in it without feeling like a burden Advice for friends and family Medical trauma Therapist disclosure and authenticity The importance of play Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consult...
2024-03-091h 04The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 52: Finding and Re-finding Yourself with Maureen Kane, MA, LMHC, LCPCMaureen Kane is a therapist in Washington state. But more than that, she’s an author and a human. In our second interview, Maureen and I talk about how to start thinking about who you are based on who you were and who you want to be. It’s a journey in figuring out yourself, the hardest and longest journey we’ll ever tackle.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A fr...
2024-03-0859 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 53: HELP, I don’t want to be a burden! An interview w/ Caylin Broome LCSWHelp - I don’t want to be a burden! An interview w/ Caylin Broome LCSWHow being believed changes our lives What it’s like when we’ve been sick for a long timeHow to not be alone in it without feeling like a burden Advice for friends and family Medical trauma Therapist disclosure and authenticity The importance of play Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultatio...
2024-03-081h 04The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 52: Finding and Re-finding Yourself with Maureen Kane, MA, LMHC, LCPCMaureen Kane is a therapist in Washington state. But more than that, she’s an author and a human. In our second interview, Maureen and I talk about how to start thinking about who you are based on who you were and who you want to be. It’s a journey in figuring out yourself, the hardest and longest journey we’ll ever tackle.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free m...
2024-03-0259 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 51: How To Be Superwoman When You Live With Chronic Pain w/o Flaring Up w/ Destiny Winters LPC CRCThis podcast episode features Destiny Winters, a therapist specializing in chronic illness. The discussion revolves around the concept of being a 'superwoman' while dealing with chronic pain. Destiny explores the pitfalls of pushing oneself too hard, comparing it to the unpredictability and limitations of superhero powers. She suggests that overexertion often leads to a crash, resulting in pain and fatigue. The episode also discusses the psychological aspects, such as cognitive dissonance and defense mechanisms that come into play when dealing with chronic illness.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOG...
2024-02-1831 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 51: How To Be Superwoman When You Live With Chronic Pain w/o Flaring Up w/ Destiny Winters LPC CRCThis podcast episode features Destiny Winters, a therapist specializing in chronic illness. The discussion revolves around the concept of being a 'superwoman' while dealing with chronic pain. Destiny explores the pitfalls of pushing oneself too hard, comparing it to the unpredictability and limitations of superhero powers. She suggests that overexertion often leads to a crash, resulting in pain and fatigue. The episode also discusses the psychological aspects, such as cognitive dissonance and defense mechanisms that come into play when dealing with chronic illness.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHE...
2024-02-1829 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 50: Curious About Sound Healing? A Multidimensional Approach to Healing with Sabrina LemielConnect w/ guest at https://sabrinalemiel.com.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs specializing in chronic illness. Come think through cases, talk shop, and connect with a community of providers who really get this work.🎓 Continuing Education→ The Chronic Illness Therapists Conference — 2027: The 2026 conference was just the beginning. We're returning to Atlanta (new venue!) in October 20...
2024-02-1658 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 50: Curious About Sound Healing? A Multidimensional Approach to Healing with Sabrina LemielConnect w/ guest at https://sabrinalemiel.com.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs specializing in chronic illness. Come think through cases, talk shop, and connect with a community of providers who really get this work.🎓 Continuing Education→ The Chronic Illness Therapists Conference — 2027: The 2026 conference was just the beginning. We're returning to Atlanta (new venue!) in October 2027 —...
2024-02-1658 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 49: Pelvic Pain, Endometriosis, and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy with Jandra MuellerConnect w/ guest at www.pelvicpainrehab.com.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs specializing in chronic illness. Come think through cases, talk shop, and connect with a community of providers who really get this work.🎓 Continuing Education→ The Chronic Illness Therapists Conference — 2027: The 2026 conference was just the beginning. We're returning to Atlanta (new venue!) in October 20...
2024-02-0854 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 49: Pelvic Pain, Endometriosis, and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy with Jandra MuellerConnect w/ guest at www.pelvicpainrehab.com.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs specializing in chronic illness. Come think through cases, talk shop, and connect with a community of providers who really get this work.🎓 Continuing Education→ The Chronic Illness Therapists Conference — 2027: The 2026 conference was just the beginning. We're returning to Atlanta (new venue!) in October 2027 —...
2024-02-0854 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 48: Accessible Yoga Therapy for Chronic Pain w/ Missy KaiConnect w/ guest at thebodyintuitive.com.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs specializing in chronic illness. Come think through cases, talk shop, and connect with a community of providers who really get this work.🎓 Continuing Education→ The Chronic Illness Therapists Conference — 2027: The 2026 conference was just the beginning. We're returning to Atlanta (new venue!) in October 2027 — in person...
2024-02-061h 00The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 48: Accessible Yoga Therapy for Chronic Pain w/ Missy KaiConnect w/ guest at thebodyintuitive.com.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs specializing in chronic illness. Come think through cases, talk shop, and connect with a community of providers who really get this work.🎓 Continuing Education→ The Chronic Illness Therapists Conference — 2027: The 2026 conference was just the beginning. We're returning to Atlanta (new venue!) in October 2027 — in person and...
2024-02-061h 00The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 47: Navigating Entrepreneurism with Gabrielle Juliano-Villani LCSWGabrielle Juliano-Villani LCSW and I discuss Misconceptions around working with Medicare Working with older populations Growing and selling a group practice Writing notes in a medicare-compliant way. If you can pass a Medicare audit, you can pass any insurance’s auditHow medicare audit’s lookRetreats and what you can gain from them, especially if you’re experiencing chronic stress and/or burnoutSound healing primerConnect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free...
2024-01-0546 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 46: The Reality of Productivity When You’re Chronically Ill + How To Manage w/ Destiny Winters LPC CRCIn this episode, I explore the challenges of productivity when living with chronic illness. I’ll get into the concept of pacing and share personal insights on self-compassion, finding rhythms, and listening to our body’s signals. Join me as I provide valuable strategies for managing emotions and finding meaning and purpose in your pursuits.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, P...
2023-12-2622 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 46: The Reality of Productivity When You’re Chronically Ill + How To Manage w/ Destiny Winters LPC CRCIn this episode, I explore the challenges of productivity when living with chronic illness. I’ll get into the concept of pacing and share personal insights on self-compassion, finding rhythms, and listening to our body’s signals. Join me as I provide valuable strategies for managing emotions and finding meaning and purpose in your pursuits.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, P...
2023-12-2622 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 44: The Silent Struggles: Chronic Illness, Death Anxiety and Therapy w/ Margaret Pendergrass, LCSW, GC-CConnect w/ guest Margaret Pendergrass, LCSW, GC-C.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs specializing in chronic illness. Come think through cases, talk shop, and connect with a community of providers who really get this work.🎓 Continuing Education→ The Chronic Illness Therapists Conference — 2027: The 2026 conference was just the beginning. We're returning to Atlanta (new venue!) in October 20...
2023-12-0448 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 43: The Emotional Journey of Visual Impairment: Identity, Disclosure, and Growth w/ Matthew Reeves APC CRC NCCThis conversation with Matthew Reeves revolves around the experience of living with low vision and the challenges it presents in various aspects of life. It touches on topics such as job transitions, disclosure of visual impairment, changing family roles, and the emotional impact of visual loss. The importance of support, communication, and finding new ways to connect and contribute is highlighted throughout the conversation.In this episode, we discuss the experience of living with low vision and the challenges it presents in various aspects of life.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website...
2023-10-2749 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 40: Breaking Down Barriers in Lyme Disease Treatment: Expert Interview with Dr. Daniel CameronDr. Daniel Cameron is a nationally recognized leader for his expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. For more than 34 years, he has been treating adolescents and adults suffering from Lyme disease.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs specializing in chronic illness. Come think through cases, talk shop, and connect with a community...
2023-08-2452 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 40: Breaking Down Barriers in Lyme Disease Treatment: Expert Interview with Dr. Daniel CameronDr. Daniel Cameron is a nationally recognized leader for his expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. For more than 34 years, he has been treating adolescents and adults suffering from Lyme disease.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs specializing in chronic illness. Come think through cases, talk shop, and connect with a community of...
2023-08-2452 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 39: There's Often Grief in Choosing What's Right For You w/ Alicia Dorn MS LCPCIn this episode Alicia Dorn MS LCPC shares her story with incredibly difficult diagnoses, like Lyme Disease, unrelenting migraines, and Multiple Sclerosis. Through it all, she kept her values and goals close to her heart and made choices with deliberateness and perseverance.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs specializing in chronic illness. Come think through cases, talk shop...
2023-07-0256 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 39: The Protective Parts of Chronic Illness: An Internal Family Systems Perspective w/ Emily Klein LCSWEmily Klein LCSW and I Join us as we explore the protective roles that various parts of our psyche play in managing chronic conditions. Uncover the emotional and psychological aspects that often go unnoticed, and learn how to approach your own or a loved one's illness with newfound understanding and compassion.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs specializing i...
2023-06-1650 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 38: The 7 types of rest and how it applies to those of us with chronic illnessesThe concept of pacing is so difficult to get down because we get hung up on what we want to do in an ideal world vs what we’re capable of doing. And here’s the thing - the more we do this, the LESS capable we think we are. So there’s a shit ton of of trial and error - trying not to do too much and failing, then finding compassion for yourself AND properly supporting yourself with and during rest. Then trying again next time, slightly differently.This allows us to learn1) what k...
2023-06-1222 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 37: How to respond when your partner cancels... again w/ Lexi Gross, LCMHC, LCAS, SEP, NCCWith Lexi Gross LCMHC and Destiny Winters LPCLearn to stop arguing and start connecting. Join us for a live Q&A session where partners of chronically ill folk can come to learn how to respond effectively when plans are repeatedly canceled. Our specialized therapists will provide valuable insights and tips to preventing disappointment and improving connection.You'll learn:Mind-body education and practices related to chronic pain/illnessSpecific phrases to decrease defense mechanismsAssertive but compassionate communication tipsIncreased awareness around your own wants and needsConnect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website...
2023-05-3043 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 35: Why The Pain Scale is Bullshit w/ The Spoonie Therapist (Nadya Clontz, LPC)With Nadya Clontz LPC and Destiny Winters LPCIn this episode, we tackle the topic of the pain scale and its limitations in assessing and managing pain. We delve into why the pain scale is considered subjective and why it may not be the most helpful tool for patients and healthcare professionals. Whether you're a patient struggling with chronic pain or a healthcare professional looking for new ways to improve patient outcomes, this episode will provide valuable insights and perspectives on the limitations of the pain scale and how to approach pain management more effectively.
2023-05-1243 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 34: 7 Emotional Experiences During A Flare-Up w/ Destiny Winters LPC NCC CRCIn this episode, I explore the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies a chronic illness flare up. From frustration and anxiety to depression and anger, I talk about the most common emotional experiences that patients go through during these challenging times. I also discuss coping strategies and ways to manage these emotions in a healthy and constructive way. Whether you're a patient dealing with a chronic illness or a caregiver trying to support someone, this episode will provide valuable insights and practical tips for navigating the emotional ups and downs of a flare up.Connect with...
2023-05-1028 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 33: Exploring German New Medicine w/ Katherine HoushWith Katherine Housh and Destiny Winters LPCIn this episode, we explore the controversial field of German New Medicine and its potential impact on chronic illness. German New Medicine is a theory that suggests that all diseases, including chronic illnesses, are caused by unresolved emotional conflicts that affect our body's natural healing mechanisms. Katherine Housh, a German New Medicine practitioner, will explain the principles behind this theory and how it differs from traditional medical approaches.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALT...
2023-04-2853 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 32: The Root Chakra’s Role in Chronic Pain w/ Michelle Shlafman, MS, LPC, DCEP, BCHHCWith Michelle Shlafman and Destiny Winters LPCIf you've ever felt like your external life was affecting your inner world, then you might want to explore how direct work on the chakras can help. There are so many modalities to choose from, such as Reiki, breath work, and EFT/tapping. However, if you're willing to take the leap and try something new, then you might just discover a whole new level of balance and harmony in your life. Reiki, for example, is a powerful tool for balancing the chakras and creating a sense of inner peace. But...
2023-04-2243 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 31: Community Is About Quality, Not Quantity w/ Mark Flanagan LCSWIn this episode, I sit down with Mark Flanagan, LCSW who has a keen interest in exploring the intricate relationship between stress and physical health. We talk about how nature can be affirming to our nervous system and the importance of making conscious choices in our lives. We explore the concept of success and failure and how it is defined by our values. Mark shares his insights on living in accordance with your values and how that can lead to a fulfilled life. Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOG...
2023-04-161h 06The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 30: Being Reliable With Your Word Despite Living W/ Chronic IllnessIn this episode, I'll share some tips on how to be reliable with your word when you have a chronic illness. I talk about the importance of being honest about your limitations, having a support system in place, and taking care of your needs/boundaries. Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs specializing in chronic illness. Come think thro...
2023-04-0714 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 29: "if we are crying, nature is still gonna hold us" | How Nature Serves Us in Therapy w/ Zara Drapkin LCSWIn this insightful podcast, Zara Drapkin explores the themes of feeling big, feeling small, feeling dysregulated, and the importance of finding ways to feel supported through nature. Whether you live in a big city or amongst the Redwood trees, Zara believes that we are all connected and that nature can help us make sense of the insensible. As a therapist, Zara uses narrative therapy to help her clients create stories that make sense of their experiences and find meaning in their pain. So if you're looking for a new perspective on how to navigate life's challenges, this podcast is...
2023-03-311h 00The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 28: Spirituality and Chronic Illness: A Grounded Conversation w/ Matthew Morse, LMHCWith Matthew Morse LMHC and Destiny Winters LPCIn this insightful episode, we explore the intricate relationships between belief systems and terminal and chronic illnesses. We explore the topic of how our relationships and bodies can be unreliable during times of health challenges and the significance of spirituality as a coping mechanism. We discuss the concept of transcendence and how it can help us find meaning and purpose in our lives, particularly during difficult times.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALT...
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The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 27: Therapy Doesn’t Fix You, Your Illness, or Your LifeThis is my first solo episode!Tune in as I explore the power of relationships and self-trust in our healing journey. This is a candid dialogue where I dive into the importance of connection and community in our path towards self-discovery and healing. From building trust with others to learning how to trust ourselves, this podcast will inspire and empower you to cultivate meaningful relationships and nurture your own inner wisdom.I discussHow to know when to keep going or when to stop with certain treatment protocols.Who do you turn to when...
2023-03-1621 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 26: Migraines, dating, and overworking, oh my! w/ Dr. Ginny KingtonWith Dr. Ginny KingtonIn this enlightening episode, we delve into several topics related to physical and mental health, including medical gaslighting and its impact on patients. explore the significance of helping individuals navigate major life transitions, such as becoming a mother,going through breakups, and developing chronic illnesses.Additionally, we discuss migraines and narcolepsy and their effects on the body and mind. We highlight the importance of building a strong support system when dealing with health challenges and the benefits of understanding medical terminology as a therapist working with chronically ill clients.
2023-03-0258 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 25: Children With Medical Trauma and Chronic Illness - The Benefits of Somatic and Play Therapies w/ Sarah Erdman MEd APCWith Sarah Erdman MEd APCIn this insightful episode, we explore several topics related to mental and physical health, including the benefits of play therapy for children with chronic illnessesthe importance of allowing time to process thoughts, emotions, and fears as a means of promoting greater self-awareness and emotional regulationbody positivity and neutrality, highlighting the importance of cultivating a healthy relationship with our bodies. Finally, we touch on the subjects of multitasking and low frustration tolerance and how they can impact our daily lives. Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOUR...
2023-02-211h 00The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 24: I’m feeling better!… So was it always in my head? And other inner child questions w/ Lexi Gross LCMHCWith Lexi Gross LCMHCIn this thought-provoking episode, we explore the concept of single stories and their detrimental impact on our lives. We also delve into the topic of shame spirals and how to break free from them. Additionally, we explore the significance of paying attention to the sensations in our bodies for greater self-awareness and emotional regulation. We also tackle the question of whether our pain is real if it reduces and the importance of acknowledging and validating our feelings. Finally, we touch on the concept of the adult self versus the child self and how...
2023-02-1051 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 23: Neuroscience and the questions it leaves us with as folks with chronic illnesses w/ Dr. Hannah KhoddamIn this episode, Dr. Hannah Khoddam and I explore various topics related to mental and physical health, including the reliability of psychological data versus biological dataweight stigmathe importance of dropping "shoulds" self-as-context chronic illness and identitypain versus sufferingchanging negative thoughtslearning to trust oneselfand trusting the body's fire alarms. Tune in to gain valuable insights and strategies for improving your overall well-being.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free mon...
2023-02-0344 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 22: Getting the belief, compassion, and trust we deserve while chronically ill w/ Jennifer Hama, MS, LPC, CPCSWith Jennifer Hama, MS, LPC, CPCSJoin us in this episode as we explore the concept of accepting the unacceptable and the challenges that come with it. Our guest speaker shares their personal experience of going years without believing anything was wrong, only to realize later that they had a diagnosis. We delve into the importance of compassion from friends, family, and doctors, and what it looks like in practice. We also touch on the power differentials between patients and doctors and discuss strategies for building trust. Our guest speaker introduces the concept of Dice theory as...
2023-01-261h 10The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 21: Enneagram 2s, this one’s for you: Feeling like a burden while living with a chronic illness w/ Taylor MarmolIn this episode, we explore Taylor Marmol's research on how individuals with chronic pain manage their daily lives amidst the pain. We dive into the importance of giving and asking for help, negotiating expectations, and overcoming the feeling of being a burden. Our guest speaker shares valuable tips and strategies for having conversations about expectations, including asking for what you need and navigating potential obstacles. We also touch on the significance of accepting that these conversations may be messy at first but remain essential for building healthier relationships.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website...
2022-12-0240 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 20: Taking Care of Your Burnt Out Body with w/ Gabrielle Juliano-Villani MSW, LCSWWith Gabrielle Juliano-Villani MSW, LCSWJoin us in this episode as we explore the concept of burnout, its signs, and how to identify when your body is reaching its limits. Our guest speaker shares valuable insights on how to manage burnout and prevent it from taking over your life. We delve into the effectiveness of Internal Family Systems in supporting clients with chronic illnesses. Finally, we touch on the differences between work values and personal values and how they can impact our well-being. Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES...
2022-11-0440 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 19: What are we doing to our teens with chronic illnesses? Let’s stop the decision fatigue and just provide support w/ Victoria Rodriguez LPC, CCTP, NCCWith Victoria Rodriguez LPC, CCTP, NCCIn this episode, we delve into the concept of forcing kids to ignore their body cues and the systemic issues that perpetuate this behavior. Our guest speaker sheds light on the impact of decision fatigue and how it affects our ability to make meaningful choices. We explore strategies for learning to make more thoughtful and intentional decisions, despite the challenges we face. Tune in to gain valuable insights on how to navigate decision-making, address systemic issues, and cultivate healthier relationships with our bodies.Connect with Destiny: Ins...
2022-10-2159 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 18: Medical Trauma & Gaslighting: One Therapist’s Story is Many of Our Stories w/ Christy Reichart LICSWIn this episode, we explore therapy from a feminist and social justice perspective. Christy Reichart LICSW sheds light on medical gaslighting and trauma and how they impact marginalized communities. We also share valuable resources such as books that discuss these topics, including "Doing Harm" by Maya Dusenbery, Dara Rosenberg, et al., "Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men" by Caroline Criado Perez, and "Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body" by Rebekah Taussig.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER...
2022-10-0750 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 17: If Insomnia Is Causing Hopelessness, Here's The Best Gift You Can Give YourselfWith Dr. Robin McFarlaneIn this episode, we delve into the limitations of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) practitioners and explore the complexities of sleep disorders. Our guest speaker sheds light on the effectiveness of CBT for insomnia (CBT-I) and the wealth of data supporting its application. We highlight the importance of seeking professional support when feeling hopeless and share valuable resources such as the CBT-I Directory (https://cbti.directory/). Finally, we touch on the significance of building healthy relationships and the importance of not going through life alone. Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website
2022-09-2641 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 16: Desperate for a Chronic Pain Cure w/ Lucy Dunning LPCJoin us in this episode as we discuss the desperate search for a cure and the pitfalls of chasing cures online. We delve into the importance of acceptance and how it's not always rainbows and sunshine, but an essential step in managing chronic pain. Lucy Dunning LPC sheds light on the grief cycle and its stages, including denial and anger. We also explore the potential of virtual reality and animal-assisted therapy in managing chronic pain. Finally, we touch on the unique challenges of parenting with chronic pain.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website...
2022-09-1057 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 15: Parenting with Type 1 Diabetes w/ Stephanie Rodenberg-Lewis, LPC, RPT, CSC, NCCIn this episode, we are joined by Stephanie Rodenberg-Lewis, a licensed professional counselor, registered play therapist, certified supervisor counselor, and national certified counselor. Stephanie shares insights on the challenges and skills required to navigate parenting while living with type 1 diabetes or being a parent to a child with the disease. As a mother and T1D patient herself, Stephanie provides a wealth of resources for listeners, including the American Diabetes Association Mental Health Provider Directory Listing, an essential tool for finding a therapist who understands T1D in your state. Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Faceboo...
2022-08-2650 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 14: The Advice Every Therapist Wants You to Hear - Alex's Story w/ Type 1 DiabetesJoin us in this episode as we explore the complex relationship between emotions and blood sugar levels. Alex Story shares valuable insights on what support may look like, or not, while trying to overhaul one's lifestyle to manage diabetes. We talk about the significance of mindfulness in managing high and low blood sugar levels. Finally, we touch on parenting considerations when a child has type 1 diabetes. Tune in to gain valuable tips and strategies for managing diabetes, building healthier lifestyle habits, and effective parenting when dealing with diabetes.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website...
2022-08-1258 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 13: Slow Changing Identities after a Chronic Illness Diagnosis w/ Karen Lill, MA, LPC, ATR, ACS, NCCIn this episode, we explore the intersection of mental health and the gaming community. Karen Lill, MA, LPC, ATR, ACS, NCC sheds light on the importance of showing up as your true self and using clear language to set healthy boundaries. We discuss the significance of understanding one's wants and needs and how to communicate them effectively. Finally, we touch on the acceptance of transitioning from who you used to be to who you are now. Tune in to gain valuable insights on mental health, building healthier relationships, and embracing personal growth and change....
2022-07-291h 06The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 12: Beyond Talk Therapy: Bringing Purpose and Meaning into Every Session w/ Maureen Kane LMHCJoin us in this episode as we explore the differences between thought-work, such as traditional talk therapy, and experiential therapies like mind-body/somatic work, art therapy, and writing. We delve into the concept of creating meaning around our traumas and how it can facilitate the healing process. Maureen Kane LMHC shares an example of a Somatic Experiencing exercise to highlight the differences between somatic work and traditional talk therapy. We also touch on how we can use our symptoms to navigate life and gain valuable insights from them. Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website...
2022-07-1535 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 11: The Foundations of Sex and Chronic Pain w/ Samantha Heuwagen, MA LMFT ACSIn this episode, we explore the often-misunderstood concept of sex therapy and how it isn't always about sex, but rather going back to basics. We highlight the importance of having open conversations about likes and dislikes with low-stakes topics as a precursor to discussing sex in relationships. Our guest, Samantha Heuwagen, MA LMFT ACS, shares expert insights on defining sex and finding what works for individual relationships, especially when dealing with chronic pain conditions. Tune in to discover valuable strategies for navigating the often-difficult topic of sex and how to build healthier relationships.Connect...
2022-07-1546 min
The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 10: We Don't Choose Our Thoughts or Feelings, But We Can Choose A Meaningful Life w/ Dr. Jennifer SteinerWith Dr. Jennifer SteinerJoin us in this episode as we explore the concept of identity shifts and how they occur when you can no longer do what you once could. We examine ways to identify what is meaningful and how to incorporate it into your life, despite pain or illness. We also discuss strategies for working through unhelpful thoughts that can exacerbate the experience of illness. We touch on the neurological overlap between emotional and physical pain in the brain and how to address these experiences. Finally, we share insights on changing your relationship with unhelpful...
2022-07-0138 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 9: This Is A Moment of Suffering: Navigating the Grief of Chronic Illness Holistically and with Brainspotting with Chris McDonald, LCMHCSIn this episode with Chris McDonald, LCMHCS, we discuss the emotional turmoil that comes with experiencing a flare-up after feeling well for a considerable period. We talk about Brainspotting, an effective technique used in managing chronic pain. Understanding that repetition is crucial in getting things right, we explore how getting it wrong can lead to growth and improvement. We also shed light on what it looks like when trauma is released in the body. Finally, we touch on the importance of self-care for therapists and how they can navigate this realm effectively. Connect with...
2022-06-1746 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 8: Your Body As Your Ally, Not Your Enemy with Joy Johnson LCSWWith Joy Johnson LCSWJoin us in this episode as we explore the concept of 'felt safety' in the body and how it can be attained. Gain insights into understanding how our body works for us instead of against us, and the systemic ways we have learned to ignore our bodies. Discover effective ways to befriend our bodies, particularly during challenging times such as medical procedures. Tune in to learn valuable tips and strategies to improve your mental and physical well-being by developing a healthier relationship with your body.Connect with Destiny: Ins...
2022-06-0354 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 7: Can You Carry My Burden, Can I Carry Yours? Relationships and Chronic Illness with Lexi Gross LCMHC LCAS NCCLexi Gross is a mental health therapist currently in training for Somatic Experiencing. She utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well, both of which are great modalities to help calm the nervous system.In this episode, Lexi sheds light on how Somatic Experiencing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are effective modalities to calm the nervous system. Tune in as we delve into navigating doctor's offices and prepping for visits, navigating conversations with family, navigating relationships that entail repeating yourself and asking for your needs, and the significance of carrying burdens with each other in relationships.
2022-05-2052 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 6: Speaking Your Piece To Find Empowerment in your Medical Care and Social Circles with Dr. Ana Laura Arteaga-BiggsWith Dr. Ana Laura Arteaga-BiggsIn this episode, we delve into the complex emotions and experiences of chronically ill patients during the pandemic. We explore the anger and resentment that many individuals feel, and the stigma that often surrounds women and women of color who express anger. Drawing on insights from psychology and neuroscience, we discuss how early childhood experiences can shape our ability to cope with pain and adversity, and how missed moments can impact our responses to the world around us.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES...
2022-05-0556 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 5: Pain’s in the Brain, But Not In Your Head with Tyler Orr LPCIn this episode, Tyler Orr LPC and I dive into the fascinating world of pain and its complex relationship with the brain. Drawing on the latest scientific research, we explore how pain signals begin and end in the brain, and how our early childhood attachments can shape our pain experiences. We also introduce the Constructed Awareness (CA) framework, which identifies six different types of people and sheds light on how our unique cognitive styles can impact our pain perception. Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER...
2022-04-221h 01The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 4: This Is What Real Advocacy Looks Like, Chronic Illness Edition with Jennifer Sutton M.ed LCMHCA NCCIn this episode Jennifer Sutton M.ed shows her dedication to creating a supportive community for individuals with chronic illnesses. Through her inspiring work, Jennifer aims to connect those in need with mentors who can provide guidance and support in navigating the often-challenging healthcare system. She discusses the importance of learning to be assertive and advocating for oneself in doctor's offices, and shares her innovative approach to matching individuals with the right mentors. This much-needed service fills a crucial gap in the healthcare system, and Jennifer's insights offer hope and inspiration.Connect with Destiny: Ins...
2022-04-0844 minThe Chronic Illness TherapistEp 3: Responding From Trauma and Our Relationship with Chronic Pain and Disability with Rachelle Friedman LCSWIn this episode, Rachelle Friedman LCSW, an Arizona-based therapist specializing in chronic pain and chronic illness, shares her story of living with POTS, EDS, and MCAS. Through her own experiences, Rachelle offers valuable insights into the daily struggles of navigating a world that often dismisses the experiences of those with chronic illnesses. She sheds light on the impact of trauma on our relationships with healthcare providers and shares practical tips on how to take control of our lives in an ableist society.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER...
2022-03-251h 14The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 2: Imperfectly Perfect: How Art Therapy Helps Chronic Pain and Perfectionism with Zara Drapkin LCSWIn this episode, Zara Drapkin and I explore the powerful connection between art therapy and chronic pain/perfectionism. Our guest, a licensed art therapist, shares how this unique approach to healing and self-expression can help individuals transform their relationship with pain and overcome the pressure to constantly strive for perfection. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, we discover the beauty in imperfection and the restorative power of creativity. Join us as we delve into this fascinating topic and uncover the many ways art therapy can enhance our physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.Connect with...
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The Chronic Illness TherapistEp 1: Meet Destiny- Introduction to The Chronic Illness TherapistIn this episode, you'll meet Destiny Winters - a mental health therapist who specializes in helping people with chronic illnesses live full and meaningful lives despite chronic pain and invisible health issues. Destiny's assistant, Rachel, asks Destiny some really insightful questions to get the conversation started. We talk values, choices, self-compassion, community, and therapeutic modalities.Connect with Destiny: Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER______________________________🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS💬 Clinical Consultation→ The Mastermind: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapist...
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