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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July 15, 2022Ep 12: Beyond Talk Therapy: Bringing Purpose and Meaning into Every Session w/ Maureen Kane LMHC
Topics discussed
The difference between thought-work (traditional talk therapy) and more experiential therapies (mind-body/somatic work, art therapy, and writing)

Why creating meaning around our traumas can be helpful and healing

An example Somatic Experiencing exercise, so you can get an idea of how somatic work differs from traditional talk therapy

How we can use your symptoms to help us navigate life

What happens when our relationships change and we feel a lack of understanding from others
Join 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. Our guest speaker 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. Finally, we discuss what happens when our relationships change and we feel a lack of understanding from others. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of different therapeutic modalities, how to navigate trauma, and build healthier relationships.
Connect with Maureen:
www.maureenkanecounseling.com
Her book: The Phoenix Requires Ashes, poems for the journey https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Requires-Ashes-Poems-Journey/dp/B09ZCSWLNV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=399Y9BZRP84BS&keywords=maureen+kane+phoenix&qid=1657901733&sprefix=phoenix+maureen%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1
Sean’s Book: A Qwest for Tears, surviving Traumatic Brain Injury https://www.amazon.com/Quest-Tears-Surviving-Traumatic-Injury/dp/0972496068/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3K3IW8QO6QDJA&keywords=sean+dwyer&qid=1657901773&sprefix=sean+dwyer%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1
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Connect with Destiny
email: [email protected] | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
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FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
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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36min
July 15, 2022 Ep 11: The Foundations of Sex and Chronic Pain w/ Samantha Heuwagen, MA LMFT ACS
In 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 through communication and understanding.
Connect with Samantha @Samantha_Heuwagen on IG, and @TheSciFiTherapist on TikTok.
website: http://samanthaheuwagen.com/
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Connect with Destiny
email: [email protected]
IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com
website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to boost the podcast's visibility and help others find the show. Thank you!
FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
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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47min
July 01, 2022Ep 10: We Don't Choose Our Thoughts or Feelings, But We Can Choose A Meaningful Life w/ Dr. Jennifer Steiner
Episode themes
Identity shifts: when who you are changes because of what you can no longer do

Figuring out what’s meaningful to you and how you can incorporate more of that into your life, despite pain/illness

Working through unhelpful thoughts that can make your illness feel worse

The neurological overlap of emotional and physical pain in the brain

We don’t choose how we feel - combat unhelpful thoughts by changing your relationship to the thoughts, not by changing the actual thoughts themselves
Join 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 thoughts rather than changing the thoughts themselves. Tune in for valuable tips on how to navigate identity shifts, manage pain and illness, and cultivate a more positive mindset.
Connect with Dr. Steiner!
website: www.beyondthebodypsych.com
Instagram www.instagram.com/drjennifersteiner
Jennifer offers Continuing Education (CE) for therapists in 3 different formats. Live webinars, a podcast membership, and on-demand video courses. Check out her work over at https://courses.mentalhealthandaging.com/
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Connect with Destiny
email: [email protected] | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to boost the podcast's visibility and help others find the show. Thank you!
FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
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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39min
June 17, 2022Ep 9: This Is A Moment of Suffering: Navigating the Grief of Chronic Illness Holistically and with Brainspotting with Chris McDonald, LCMHCS
We discuss:
The grief of having a flare-up after feeling well for a while

Brain spotting: what it is and how it helps with chronic pain

Repetition is important, we need to get it wrong before we can get it right

What it looks like when trauma gets released in the body.

Self-care in the realm of being a therapist
In this episode, 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. Tune in to gain valuable insights on how to manage chronic pain, navigate trauma, and prioritize self-care as a therapist.
Find Chris:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyibcRjWbi-Xzj3pi-N2evA/featured

Book: ”Self-Care for The Counselor" https://www.amazon.com/Self-Care-Counselor-Holistic-Helping-Professionals/dp/1979590745

Therapy for NC residents www.pathtohopecounseling.com

Her podcast: www.holisticcounselingpodcast.com

IG: @path2hoperaleigh @holisticcounselingpodcast
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Connect with Destiny
email: [email protected] | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to boost the podcast's visibility and help others find the show. Thank you!
FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
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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47min
June 03, 2022Ep 8: Your Body As Your Ally, Not Your Enemy with Joy Johnson LCSW
Themes in the conversation
Finding ‘felt safety’ in the body

Understanding how our body works for us, rather than against us

The systemic ways in which we’ve learned to ignore our bodies

Ways to befriend our bodies through difficult times, like medical procedures
Join 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 Joy
Buy her book The Self-Compassion Workbook

website: www.therapywithjoy.com

instagram: instagram.com/therapywithjoy
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Connect with Destiny
email: [email protected] | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to boost the podcast's visibility and help others find the show. Thank you!
FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
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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55min
May 20, 2022Ep 7: Can You Carry My Burden, Can I Carry Yours? Relationships and Chronic Illness with Lexi Gross LCMHC LCAS NCC
Lexi Gross LCMHC LCAS NCC 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.
We discuss
Navigating doctor offices and how to prepare for a visit

Navigating conversations with family

Navigating relationships - having to repeat yourself and ask for your needs

Carrying burdens with each other in relationships
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. Gain valuable insights and tips on how to effectively manage mental health issues and build healthy relationships.
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Connect with Destiny
email: [email protected] | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to boost the podcast's visibility and help others find the show. Thank you!
FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
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.
...more
53min
May 05, 2022Ep 6: Speaking Your Piece To Find Empowerment in your Medical Care and Social Circles with Dr. Ana Laura Arteaga-Biggs
We discuss:
the anger and resentment chronically ill patients experience during the pandemic

Appropriate anger and the stigma against women and women of color who express anger

How our early childhood experiences shape our ability to deal with pain

Missed moments and how these moments go unspoken and impact how we respond to the world around us

How much our clients help us 9the therapists) by allowing us to partner with them in their emotional healing journeys
In 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. Our guest, Dr. Ana Laura Arteaga-Biggs, shares her personal experiences of partnering with clients on their emotional healing journeys, and the profound impact that these relationships have had on her own growth and development. Join us as we explore the power of empathy, self-awareness, and emotional healing in navigating the challenges of chronic illness.
Connect with Dr. Arteaga Biggs:
www.doctorarteaga-biggs.com, San Diego, CA, [email protected]
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Connect with Destiny
email: [email protected] | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to boost the podcast's visibility and help others find the show. Thank you!
FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
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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57min
April 22, 2022Ep 5: Pain’s in the Brain, But Not In Your Head with Tyler Orr LPC
Show notes
How pain begins and ends in the brain - supported by science;

How our early attachments show up in our pain experiences;

The 6 different types of people, according to the Constructed Awareness (CA) framework;

What therapists learn in CA in order to better help clients;

Helping clients find resources;

Reprocessing memories
In this episode, we 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. Our guest, Tyler Orr LPC, the creator of CA, shares valuable insights on how therapists can use this framework to better support their clients and help them access the resources they need. We also discuss the importance of reprocessing memories and breaking free from the negative thought patterns that can exacerbate pain. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and psychology.
Tyler runs a free monthly consultation group for therapists who are interested in this work and for those being trained in CA. To sign up, go to https://www.constructedawareness.com/ and look for the "Constructed Awareness Free Consultation.” The next one is May 12, 2022, and you don’t need to be trained in CA to attend, so definitely check that out. You can find all of Tyler’s trainings here as well.
A few extra things to note here: Therapists, if you want to join Tyler’s next Constructed Awareness training, it’s May 6-7 and 20-21 in 2022. Use the code DestinyWinters for $200 off.
And for everyone, Tyler gave some good book recommendations at the end. If you want to read more about the science behind pain, check out Unlearning Your Pain by Dr. Howard Shubner. I also really like Freedom from Pain by Peter Levine.
Tyler also has a 2-day training for purchase on his website called What Are You Noticing Now? Integrating EMDR and Constructed Awareness. That will be on July 22 and 23rd.
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Connect with Destiny
email: [email protected] | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to boost the podcast's visibility and help others find the show. Thank you!
FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
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 2min
April 08, 2022Ep 4: This Is What Real Advocacy Looks Like, Chronic Illness Edition with Jennifer Sutton M.ed LCMHCA NCC
In 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 to all those struggling with chronic illness. Join us as we explore the power of community and connection in overcoming the isolation and challenges of chronic illness.
To be notified about Jennifer's advocacy work, send her an email at [email protected] to be added to her email list! Jennifer is working hard to build a real, tangible network of people with chronic illnesses so that no one ever has to feel alone again.
THERAPIST TRAINING: So, You Have a Chronic Pain Patient? - This is Jennifer's upcoming training for therapists who want to work with clients who have chronic pain. Click the link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/so-you-have-a-chronic-pain-patient-237659
Workshop objective
Discover the basics of popular pain theories

Learn how to prepare mentally and physically to work with chronic pain/illness clients

Develop basic chronic pain/illness focused CBT skills, mediation and mindfulness techniques

Learn, analyze and practice important coping skills for those with chronic pain/illness

Discuss relevant pain-related mental health diagnoses
Learn more about Jennifer's work here:
www.ChronicHopeCounseling.com
www.ChonicHopeCares.org
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Connect with Destiny
email: [email protected] | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to boost the podcast's visibility and help others find the show. Thank you!
FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
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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45min
March 25, 2022 Ep 3: Responding From Trauma and Our Relationship with Chronic Pain and Disability with Rachelle Friedman LCSW
In 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. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by those with chronic pain and illness and learn concrete strategies for living with hope and calm. Join us as we explore the power of resilience and self-advocacy in the face of adversity.
She talks about what it's like to constantly feel like you have to fight to be heard. She talks about responding from trauma and how that impacts our relationships with our doctors. Her main goal is to help clients take charge of their lives in an ableist world - no easy task! She gives some really great, concrete examples of how to live with hope and calm instead of from a place of trama.
You can find Rachelle on Instagram and TikTok @brainsocialworker
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Connect with Destiny
email: [email protected] | IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com | website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
***If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to boost the podcast's visibility and help others find the show. Thank you!
FREE DOWNLOAD: “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de
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 15min

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