Chronic Pain as a Counselor with Brittany Hudson, PHD LPC

In this interview episode of Life as a Patient Doctor Podcast, Dr. Moss, Psychiatry Resident, interviews Dr. Brittany Hudson, PhD LPC a licensed professional counselor in Texas. They discuss Dr. Hudson's journey through graduate school while managing multiple chronic pain conditions including pelvic pain, interstitial cystitis and Crohn's disease. She shares her experiences with seeking disability accommodations, the importance of therapeutic disclosure, and incorporating her health challenges into her professional identity. The conversation also touches on her advocacy work with Tight Lipped, a movement for people with chronic pelvic pain, and offers valuable advice for students and healthcare professionals with similar chronic pain conditions. Work with Dr. Hudson info on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/brittany-hudson-san-antonio-tx/892072 Tightlipped Zine: https://www.tightlipped.org/zine Dr. Moss’ Pelvic Pain Resources: https://medpsycmoss.com/pelvic-pain-resources  Accommodations for Certain Health Conditions: https://askjan.org/a-to-z.cfm  &: https://adata.org/ada-document-portal Recommended Book Feminist Disability Studies: https://bookshop.org/a/79869/9780253223401  Let’s Connect: @medpsycmoss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medpsycmoss/ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/medpsymoss⁠⁠⁠  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@medpsycmoss?_t=8kS9kVfKjUc&_r=1 Listen to Podcast “Life as a Patient-Doctor: Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUfheMZYKjA8xJN3_tzjvvCWGn8HKh_Rt&si=erIIirgQyAsEkBR4  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/685WDhQHXulbCmh2siIOp3 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-as-a-patient-doctor/id1719637283 Email: [email protected] Editors: Karla Radillo and Dr. Moss ***This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All opinions voiced are the opinions of the speakers and not reflective of any institution. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support.***  Chapters: 00:00 Sneak Peak 01:15 Introduction to Guest 02:29 Early Journey into Counseling 05:15 Navigating Illness in Academia 10:11 Finding Authenticity & Advocacy 12:46 Working with Tight Lipped 15:55 Connecting with Clients 17:06 Intentional Disclosure 23:54 Navigating Accommodations at Work 29:45 Final Thoughts and Advice 32:23 Summary 34:50 Conclusion and Contact Information #medicine #mentalhealth #podcast