Trusting Yourself and Your Doctor in Chronic Illness with Dr. Zeest Khan

In Healing Mindset, hosted by Nazish, this conversation with Dr. Zeest Khan explores what it means to rebuild trust when chronic illness turns certainty into confusion. This episode is for anyone navigating long-term illness or supporting someone who is. You’ll hear how vulnerability, dismissal, and uncertainty shape decisions—and how to find steadiness again through self-trust, honest communication, and grounded care.About the Guest:Dr. Zeest Khan is a Stanford-trained anesthesiologist specializing in cardiac care who developed long COVID after working on the pandemic front lines. She now educates patients and clinicians through her platform, Long COVID MD. Episode Chapter:00:00 – When illness meets disbelief04:10 – From doctor to patient: loss of control08:30 – The loneliness of invisible illness13:05 – Why doctors struggle with uncertainty18:20 – Vulnerability and medical misinformation23:45 – How to identify trustworthy care28:10 – Rebuilding trust within yourselfKey Takeaways:Trust grows when doctors admit limits, not when they pretend certaintyFeeling unheard can deepen suffering beyond physical symptomsVulnerability can make anyone susceptible to misleading solutionsLook for doctors who listen, reflect, and collaborate—not promise quick fixesHealing includes emotional resilience, not just physical recoveryHow to Connect With the Guest:Website: https://longcovidmd.com/Substack🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?Send me a direct message on PodMatch.👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter.👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to.Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast📬 Contact & LinksBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️Contact UsBased in: India & USA🎧 All Podcast Shows🤝 Be a Guest📩 Newsletter Substack👉 Join the LinkedIn Community📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements.If you have concerns about any content, please contact us hereBy listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here.#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #chronicillness #longcovid #mentalhealthmatters #patientadvocacy #healingjourney #selftrust #medicaltrust #invisibleillness #wellnesspodcast #healthcarehumanity #resilience #mindbodyhealing