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The Chronic Illness Therapist

Destiny Davis LPC CRC
Chronic Illness
Mental Health
Chronic Pain
Community Support
Medical Trauma
Therapeutic Practices
Eating Disorders
Nutrition
Self-Compassion
Healthcare System
Self-Advocacy
Nervous System Regulation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Neurodivergence
Mindfulness
Pain Management
Mind-Body Connection
Communication
Physical Fitness
Fibromyalgia

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 trust. It’s not in your head, you are not a burden, and we’ll prove that to you one episode at a time. I'm an Atlanta-based mental health therapist specializing in chronic pain / invisible illnesses. This... more

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What does it actually look like to find a therapist who understands chronic illness, and what kind of work can help when you've spent years being dismissed by the medical system? In this episode, you'll learn how to recognize medical gaslighting in y... more

If you've ever been handed a generic exercise plan for pain that's been with you for years — or felt like your provider was treating the injury you had once, not the body you're living in now — this episode gets into why that approach keeps falling s... more

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If you've ever been dismissed by a doctor, told your symptoms were stress or anxiety, or felt like the medical system wasn't built for people like you — this episode traces exactly how we got here. The history of "hysteria" didn't end; it evolved, an... more

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When your symptoms shift daily and no one, not even your doctor, can give you clear answers, the hypervigilance can feel like the only rational response. But what if that constant scanning is actually making your nervous system harder to calm, and th... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Megan Steele
Doctor of Physical Therapy and PhD Candidate researching viscerosomatic links and chronic pain
Azusa Pacific University; Mount St. Mary's University
Episode: Ep 126: "Just Move Differently" Is the Physical Therapy Version of "Just Think Positively" with Dr. Megan Steele
Emily Mendenhall
Medical anthropologist, Guggenheim Fellow, professor at Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Episode: Ep 125: When Your Illness Has a History: Medical Gaslighting, Invisible Illness, and Why You're Not Imagining It with Emily Mendenhall PhD
Tiffany Pecoraro
Registered Dietitian with Freedom With Nutrition
Freedom With Nutrition
Episode: Ep 123: If Eating Is So Good for You, Why Does It Feel So Bad with Tiffany Pecoraro RD
Jen Hernandez
Nationally recognized registered dietician, board certified specialist in renal nutrition, author of Plant-Powered Kidney Nutrition
Plant-Powered Kidneys
Episode: Ep 121: What Your Kidney Disease Diet Actually Needs (And What the Internet Got Wrong) with Jen Hernandez RDN
Grace Quantock
Award-winning anti-oppressive psychotherapeutic counselor, writer, and advocate known for work with marginalized individuals living with pain, illness, and trauma
Author of Living Well with Chronic Illness
Episode: Ep 120: Rethinking Chronic Illness, Healing, and Accessibility with Grace Quantock [Ep 73 REPLAY]
Dr. Heather Olivier
Licensed professional counselor and supervisor specializing in neurodivergent clients and psychosomatic presentations of traumatic loss
Olivier Counseling and Consulting; Assistant Professor at Southeastern Louisiana University
Episode: Ep 119: Neurodivergence, Chronic Illness, and What the Therapeutic Space Has to Get Right with Dr. Heather Olivier
Dr. Victoria Rodriguez
Licensed professional counselor and co-facilitator of the Chronic Illness Therapists Conference.
Louisiana Department of Health
Episode: Ep 117: Wellness When You're Chronically Ill Isn't What You Think It Is with Dr. Victoria Rodriguez, LPC
Dr. Laurie Dos Santos
Clinical psychologist running Evolve in Therapy and Consulting, specializing in chronic medical conditions
Evolve in Therapy and Consulting
Episode: Ep 111: What Therapy Actually Looks Like When You Have POTS with Dr. Laurie Dos Santos
Tiffany Quicke
A respiratory therapist and certified asthma educator who works with clients with lung diseases.
lung.org
Episode: EP 110: The Free Resource That's Helping People With Lung Disease Feel Less Alone with Tiffany Quicke

Hosts

Destiny Davis
Host with a focus on chronic illness therapy and patient advocacy within the chronic illness community.
Destiny Winters
Co-host focusing on patient experience and clinical insights in chronic illness therapy.
Victoria Rodriguez
Therapist with emphasis on chronic illness, community support, and therapeutic accommodations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Listen!

    This is a great podcast to listen to if you are chronically ill. I have found it so helpful and useful. Destiny is so great, caring, supportive, knowledgeable. Finally feeling heard!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katho2008
    United States16 days ago
  • so grateful for u

    as someone navigating multiple chronic illnesses and finding new ones while battling w ADHD and mental health struggles this is so helpful. i’m wanting to become a health therapist someday. what tips would u have for me?? i’d love to ask some questions if you dont mind sharing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katie.dayle
    United States3 months ago
  • Some gentle feedback

    I was excited to find this podcast, as I developed a serious chronic illness last year and am still learning to emotionally adapt to it. The host seems very nice.

    She recently posted an episode where she shared some of her political beliefs, which is normally fine - I listen to podcasts from people with a wide variety of political viewpoints. Her intent was to provide mental health advice for people who share her interpretation of some recent events in the news, and who feel distress related... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    PodListener476
    United States4 months ago
  • Unique content

    Destiny and her guests discuss chronic pain and the emotional and psychological affects of dealing with it in an accepting and accessible warm comforting environment. The guests are so inspirational and giving. Destiny is a great interviewer and so compassionate. Great pod!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BridaRagnarsdottir
    United States5 months ago
  • She CARES

    Destiny is legit. She is approachable and cares about accessibility. She understands the nuance of chronic illness and gives so many free tips to help people support themselves with chronic illness. Her acceptance therapy approach changes lives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Illness Therapist
    United States8 months ago

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Ep 120: Rethinking Chronic Illness, Healing, and Accessibility with Grace Quantock [Ep 73 REPLAY]
Q: What is the central critique of wellness culture you address in your book?
The book challenges bootstrap wellness and medical cure culture, arguing that true healing requires considering structural inequalities, access, and personalized strategies rather than blaming individuals for not
Ep 120: Rethinking Chronic Illness, Healing, and Accessibility with Grace Quantock [Ep 73 REPLAY]
Q: Is the book you talk about a workbook or more of a read?
It's more of a guidebook with exercises that help readers create their own healing roadmap rather than a rigid workbook.
Ep 120: Rethinking Chronic Illness, Healing, and Accessibility with Grace Quantock [Ep 73 REPLAY]
Q: How would you describe your current work and where you practice?
Grace discusses being based in Wales, practicing in the UK, and seeing international clients while balancing teaching, writing, and workshops.
Ep 117: Wellness When You're Chronically Ill Isn't What You Think It Is with Dr. Victoria Rodriguez, LPC
Q: Can you tell us first a little bit about your work and what drew you to focus on wellness in the context of chronic illness and disability?
Victoria shares her experience with multiple chronic illnesses and how that shaped her approach to wellness.
Ep 111: What Therapy Actually Looks Like When You Have POTS with Dr. Laurie Dos Santos
Q: What does the balance between rest and pushing look like for your clients?
It involves a dance of trial and error to find the right pacing and to establish triggers for more severe symptoms versus manageable activities.

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The show centers on chronic illness and mental health, with frequent discussions about neurodivergence, medical trauma, and the emotional and relational impacts of invisible illnesses. Episodes often explore practical therapy approaches, accommodations, and strategies to navigate healthcare systems, caregiver dynamics, and community support. A standout element is the emphasis on inclusivity, lived experience, and collaboration between therapists and medical providers, making it a go-to resource for both clinicians and patients seeking validated guidance and actionable insights about chronic conditions. Potential listeners may find it particularly valuable if they're navigating chronic illness personally, work in health care, or sponsor cont... more

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1. Dr. Megan Steele
2. Emily Mendenhall
3. Tiffany Pecoraro
4. Jen Hernandez
5. Grace Quantock
6. Dr. Heather Olivier
7. Dr. Victoria Rodriguez
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