Episode 680: Healing Chronic Health Conditions with Christina Kantzavelos

Christina Kantzavelos is a neurodivergent, and first-generation (third culture) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), life coach, writer and chronic illness warrior. She received both her BA and MSW from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and her MLIS from San Jose State University (SJSU).<br />She specializes in treating clients with chronic health conditions (aka spoonies and medical refugees) and trauma (including medical trauma). Chronic medical conditions (i.e. diabetes, dysautonomia, EDS, Lyme disease, bartonella, Hashimoto’s, mast cell activation syndrome, vasculitis, back, and neck pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, vertigo, IBS, IBD, sickle cell disease, mold illness, etc.) often come with significant challenges, like fear, anxiety, medical PTSD, and may interfere with relationships and daily function.<br /> <br />This episode is sponsored by <b>BetterHelp.</b> <br />Give online therapy a try at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/TRAUMA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">betterhelp.com/TRAUMA</a> and get on your way to being your best self.<br /><br /><b>The Trauma Membership</b> is coming. A monthly subscription offering you gold nuggets from 600+ interviews. Get access to each of my 3 online courses. The Master Class Video Series. And a subscription to The Trauma Therapist Newsletter. <br />Learn more here: <a href="http://thetraumamembership.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://thetraumamembership.com/</a><br /><br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement</a>