The Chronic Illness Therapists

By Destiny Davis LPC CRC

Disrupting the mental health and medical system for people with chronic, invisible illnesses. We will no longer accept lack of answers, empathy, and guidance from the professionals we are told to trus... more

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The podcast currently has 133 episodes available.

The Chronic Illness Therapists episodes:

April 28, 2023 Ep 33: Exploring German New Medicine w/ Katherine Housh
In 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.
It is my (Destiny Winters) opinion that GNM and all alternative approaches be used in conjunction with, not instead of, conventional medicine. Use your intuition and be open to dialogue with all types of practitioners, and never let fear guide your decisions. Let your grounded understanding and values guide your actions.

Connect w/ Guest
https://katherinehoush.com/
https://www.instagram.com/katherine.housh.and.co/

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DESTINY'S MEMBERSHIP WAITLIST SIGNUP
*Mentally Well While Chronically Ill - Learning the art of acceptance: ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d2912ede520bd60dc33c35⁠⁠⁠
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Connect with Destiny
email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: ⁠⁠⁠thechronicillnesstherapist.com⁠⁠⁠
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de⁠⁠⁠
FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8⁠⁠⁠
Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.

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54min
April 22, 2023 Ep 32: The Root Chakra’s Role in Chronic Pain w/ Michelle Shlafman, MS, LPC, DCEP, BCHHC
If 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 if you're skeptical about energy work, then it might be hard to take that first step.
Therefore, it's important to understand how energy work is being integrated into western therapy practices. By seeing the benefits of energy work in a more scientific and evidence-based context, it becomes easier to embrace these practices as a way of supporting our overall well-being.
If you're looking to cultivate a sense of safety within your body, then energy work can be a powerful tool to help you achieve that. But it requires an open mind and a willingness to explore new possibilities.
Connect w/ Guest
[email protected]
Instagram: @Michelleshlafman
FB: www.facebook.com/shellyshlafman
www.michelleshlafman.com
Atlanta, GA
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DESTINY'S MEMBERSHIP WAITLIST SIGNUP
*Mentally Well While Chronically Ill - Learning the art of acceptance: ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d2912ede520bd60dc33c35⁠⁠⁠
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Connect with Destiny
email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: ⁠⁠⁠thechronicillnesstherapist.com⁠⁠⁠
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de⁠⁠⁠
FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8⁠⁠⁠
Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.
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44min
April 15, 2023 Ep 31: Community Is About Quality, Not Quantity w/ Mark Flanagan LCSW
In 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. Finally, we discuss the significance of building a community and how it's not just about adding more people to your life, but rather about creating quality connections that can enrich your life.
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DESTINY'S MEMBERSHIP WAITLIST SIGNUP
*Mentally Well While Chronically Ill - Learning the art of acceptance: ⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d2912ede520bd60dc33c35⁠⁠
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Connect with Destiny
email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: ⁠⁠thechronicillnesstherapist.com⁠⁠
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link ⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de⁠⁠
FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: ⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8⁠⁠
Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.

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1h 7min
April 07, 2023 Ep 30: Being Reliable With Your Word Despite Living W/ Chronic Illness
SOLO Episode
In 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.
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DESTINY'S MEMBERSHIP WAITLIST SIGNUP
*Mentally Well While Chronically Ill - Learning the art of acceptance: ⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d2912ede520bd60dc33c35⁠
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Connect with Destiny
email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: ⁠thechronicillnesstherapist.com⁠
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link ⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de⁠
FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: ⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8⁠
Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.

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15min
March 31, 2023 Ep 29: "if we are crying, nature is still gonna hold us" | How Nature Serves Us in Therapy w/ Zara Drapkin LCSW
Do you have an art project that you’ve been working on that’s been therapeutic for you? Zara’s collecting submissions for her online magazine and wants to share your work! Link to submit: https://earthbodieszine.com
Join therapist Zara Drapkin on her journey to discovering the power of nature to connect us back to ourselves. In this insightful podcast, Zara 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 for you. Tune in to discover how nature can be a powerful tool for healing and growth.
The "circles of support" resource Destiny mentioned https://www.chifortwo.com/resources
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DESTINY'S MEMBERSHIP WAITLIST SIGNUP
*Mentally Well While Chronically Ill - Learning the art of acceptance: ⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d2912ede520bd60dc33c35⁠
__________________________________________________
Connect with Destiny
email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: ⁠thechronicillnesstherapist.com⁠
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link ⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de⁠
FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: ⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8⁠
Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.
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1h 1min
March 24, 2023 Ep 28: Spirituality and Chronic Illness: A Grounded Conversation w/ Matthew Morse, LMHC
In 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. We also touch on the importance of doing a life review at the end of life and the potential benefits of healing on biological, psychological, physical, and spiritual levels. Finally, we explore the topic of ancestral healing and its potential impact on our overall health and wellbeing. Tune in to gain valuable insights and strategies for navigating life's challenges with greater ease and grace.

Connect w/ Matthew
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/matthew-morse-new-york-ny/1047790
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DESTINY'S MEMBERSHIP WAITLIST SIGNUP
*Mentally Well While Chronically Ill - Learning the art of acceptance: ⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d2912ede520bd60dc33c35⁠
__________________________________________________
Connect with Destiny
email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: ⁠thechronicillnesstherapist.com⁠
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link ⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de⁠
FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: ⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8⁠
Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.

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44min
March 16, 2023Ep 27: Therapy Doesn’t Fix You, Your Illness, or Your Life
This 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 discuss
How to know when to keep going or when to stop with certain treatment protocols.

Who do you turn to when things go wrong or feel harder?

Why it’s better to heal together rather than alone

How we as therapists hold space for you in session
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MEMBERSHIP WAITLIST SIGNUP
*Mentally Well While Chronically Ill - Learning the art of acceptance: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d2912ede520bd60dc33c35
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Connect with Destiny
email: [email protected] | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8
Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.
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22min
March 02, 2023Ep 26: Migraines, dating, and overworking, oh my! w/ Dr. Ginny Kington
In 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. Moreover, we emphasize the beauty of embracing imperfections and the dangers of overworking ourselves and the fear of resting. Finally, we tackle the challenges of dating with a chronic illness and offer valuable insights and strategies for overcoming them.

Connect w/ guest
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.drginnykington.com
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MEMBERSHIP WAITLIST SIGNUP
*Mentally Well While Chronically Ill - Learning the art of acceptance: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d2912ede520bd60dc33c35
__________________________________________________
Connect with Destiny
email: [email protected] | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8
Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.
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59min
February 21, 2023Ep 25: Children With Medical Trauma and Chronic Illness - The Benefits of Somatic and Play Therapies w/ Sarah Erdman MEd APC
In this insightful episode, we explore several topics related to mental and physical health, including
the benefits of play therapy for children with chronic illnesses

the importance of allowing time to process thoughts, emotions, and fears as a means of promoting greater self-awareness and emotional regulation

body 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.
Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical strategies for improving your overall well-being.
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MEMBERSHIP WAITLIST SIGNUP
*Mentally Well While Chronically Ill - Learning the art of acceptance: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d2912ede520bd60dc33c35
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Guest Info
Sarah Erdman MEd APC
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/sarah-erdman-marietta-ga/869762
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Connect with Destiny
email: [email protected] | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8
Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.
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1h 1min
February 10, 2023Ep 24: I’m feeling better!… So was it always in my head? And other inner child questions w/ Lexi Gross LCMHC
In 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 they influence our behavior and emotions. Tune in to gain valuable insights and strategies for overcoming these challenges and living a more fulfilling life.
We discuss
Single stories: what they are and how they hurt us

Shame spirals

Sensations in our bodies

Is my pain real if it reduces?

Adult self/child self
Books recommended in this episode:
Braiding Sweetgrass: https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/books
Rhythms of Recovery: Trauma, Nature, and the Body: https://drlesliekorn.com/book/rhythms-of-recovery-trauma-nature-and-the-body-classic-edition/
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Connect w/ guest
Website: https://lexigrosscounseling.com/
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MEMBERSHIP WAITLIST SIGNUP
*Mentally Well While Chronically Ill - Learning the art of acceptance: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d2912ede520bd60dc33c35
__________________________________________________
Connect with Destiny
email: [email protected] | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)
FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8
Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist in your state of residence.
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52min

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