Ep. 92- Trapped Between Sick and Well with Amy Kurtz

What happens when you finally start getting “better”… but emotionally, you still don’t feel okay?In this episode of The SpoonFull Show, Rachel sits down with patient advocate, health coach, and bestselling author Amy Kurtz to talk about her powerful new book, But You Look Fine: Trapped in the Hell Between Sick and Well and How to Break Free.Amy shares her experience navigating chronic illness, medical trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and the emotional aftermath that can come with healing. Together, they discuss the pressure to be the “good patient,” learning to work with your doctors instead of abandoning your own intuition, and how trauma can disconnect us from our bodies and sense of self.They also explore:The “Shadowlands” between sick and wellMasking and people-pleasing in chronic illnessNervous system responses to traumaSelf-compassion and rebuilding trust with yourselfMeditation, sound healing, and nervous system regulationWhy healing isn’t about becoming the “old you” againThis is an honest, validating conversation for anyone living with chronic illness, autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, medical gaslighting, or the emotional weight of surviving in a body that’s been through a lot.Find out more about Amy and pick up a copy of her book at https://amykurtz.com/Follow Amy on social media at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_amykurtz/Follow SpoonFull of Strength to see podcast clips and release info at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonfullofstrength/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spoonfull.of.strengthLooking for chronic illness apparel? Check out The SpoonFull Shop at https://spoonfullofstrength.etsy.comUse code PODCAST for 30% off your total order.Just a quick reminder—everything shared here is based on personal experiences. Please consult your doctor for your own care.00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Book02:17 Amy's Health Journey and First Book04:02 The Discovery of Medical Trauma Brain07:08 Living in the Shadowlands of Chronic Illness10:10 The Disconnect and Masking in Chronic Illness13:14 The Importance of Authenticity in Patient-Doctor Relationships15:45 Building a 50-50 Partnership with Healthcare Providers21:08 Empowering Patient-Doctor Relationships26:28 Navigating the Healing Journey30:48 Understanding Trauma and Chronic Illness35:46 Metaphors of Healing: Riding the Waves of Life44:53 closing.mp4