Ep 74: Flare Up Protocols (Mini Talks W/ Destiny)

Discussing the triggers for chronic illness flare-ups, which can be physical, emotional, or environmental. While identifying and avoiding specific triggers can be helpful, overanalyzing the reasons behind flare-ups can be counterproductive. Instead, the focus should be on implementing a flare-up protocol that includes daily care practices like guilt-free rest, regular meals, comfort measures, and stress reduction techniques. By prioritizing response strategies and maintaining mindful awareness, we can better manage our symptoms and improve cognitive function despite the challenges of brain fog and other distressing symptoms. Connect with Destiny: ⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook⁠ / ⁠Website⁠ ______________________________ 🤝 RESOURCES & WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER ______________________________ 🩺 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 💬 Clinical Consultation →⁠ ⁠The Mastermind⁠⁠: A free monthly business and clinical consultation group for therapists, PTs, OTs, and RDs specializing in chronic illness. Come think through cases, talk shop, and connect with a community of providers who really get this work. 🎓 Continuing Education →⁠ ⁠The Chronic Illness Therapists Conference⁠⁠ — 2027: The 2026 conference was just the beginning. We're returning to Atlanta (new venue!) in October 2027 — in person and virtually. Early bird pricing is live now. →⁠ ⁠Past CE Workshops⁠⁠ Browse past on-demand continuing education workshops in the Skool community. ______________________________ 🌊 FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS 🛋️Therapy: →⁠ ⁠Therapy Intensives with Destiny⁠⁠: Half-day and full-day intensive therapy sessions are now available for clients in Georgia, Florida, and Colorado. A good option if weekly sessions aren't working for your schedule — or if you want to do deeper work in a shorter window. 🧑‍💻Non-therapy Support Groups/Education → ⁠Latest Workshops Here⁠ →⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Welcome to the Waiting Room⁠⁠ is a low-cost membership run by Destiny and guest experts each month, including: General support groups, 2–4 Fridays per month at 12 EST Sex + Chronic Pain Support Group — biweekly, on Thursdays at 11am EST for those navigating intimacy while living with chronic pain. Facilitated by Jessica Sullivan-Sanchez, LPC, CRC, SEP, a somatic sex therapist with lived experience. Monthly community education workshops on topics relevant to life with chronic illness with new expert guests each month These groups are not therapy and are not a replacement for therapy. Due to ethical guidelines around dual relationships, current therapy clients of Destiny or Angie are not able to join the membership at the same time. If you have questions about whether the membership is the right fit for you, feel free to reach out before joining. ______________________________ ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The Chronic Illness Therapists Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing shared in this podcast — by Destiny, guests, or anyone else — constitutes medical advice, mental health treatment, or a therapeutic relationship. Listening to this podcast does not create a client-provider relationship of any kind. Always consult with your own qualified healthcare providers before making decisions about your medical care, mental health treatment, or medications. If you are in crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.