In this heartfelt conversation, Sarah sits down with licensed professional counselor and chronic illness therapist Destiny Davis to explore what happens when medical systems fail to see, believe, or support you.
Together, they unpack the layers of medical trauma, chronic illness, and the emotional toll of being dismissed or disbelieved. Destiny shares her lived experience growing up with parents who had disabilities, the trauma of being labeled “hypochondriac,” and how that shaped her path as a therapist and advocate.
They talk about the importance of accommodations, neurodiversity, and how society’s “push through” mentality harms those living with invisible illnesses. You’ll also hear powerful insights on:
How medical trauma isn’t always what was done to you, but also what you didn’t receive
Rebuilding trust in a system that has caused harm
The overlap between medical and attachment trauma
Simple, somatic ways to begin feeling safe in your body again
Whether you live with chronic illness, support someone who does, or work in healthcare, this conversation will help you see medical trauma through a more compassionate, nuanced lens.
Show Links:
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency - https://gvs.georgia.gov/
Connect with Destiny Davis:
Website: thechronicillnesstherapist.com
Membership: thechronicillnesstherapist.com/membership
Podcast: The Chronic Illness Therapist Podcast
Learn more about Medical Trauma Support: medicaltraumasupport.com