Ep. 94: When They Say It’s All in Your Head with Julsey Roach

This week on The SpoonFull Show, Rachel sits down with licensed clinical professional counselor Julsey Roach, founder of Capon Counseling, for a powerful conversation about medical gaslighting, chronic illness, and the toxic pressure to “heal before living.” Drawing from both her professional work and personal experience navigating conditions including EDS, Lyme disease, Crohn’s, POTS, and a brain cyst, Julsey shares what it’s really like to constantly be dismissed, doubted, and told symptoms are “all in your head.”Together, Rachel and Julsey explore the emotional toll of not being believed, how medical trauma can impact self-trust, and why so many women begin putting their lives on hold while searching for answers. They also discuss practical ways to advocate for yourself in medical settings, rebuild confidence in your own body, and begin finding purpose and joy even while living with chronic illness.If you’ve ever questioned yourself, felt dismissed by doctors, or struggled with the feeling that you need to “get better” before you can truly live, this episode is for you.Follow Julsey Roach and find free resources here: website: https://www.caponcounseling.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caponcounseling/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.