In this episode of Take a Pain Check, host Natasha sits down with Stacey Ivits, Registered Social Worker, advocate, and author of Navigating Your Vasculitis Journey. Stacey shares her journey living with vasculitis and Crohn’s disease, highlighting the realities of medical trauma, body image challenges, and the emotional impact of chronic illness.We discuss:Stacey’s diagnosis story and what it was like growing up with a rare and invisible illnessThe role of therapy (DBT, EMDR, and more) in healing from medical traumaThe importance of specialized mental health support for people with long-term conditionsHer guidebook and course, Navigating Your Vasculitis Journey, created to empower and support patientsWhy body image and disordered eating need more recognition in chronic illness careStacey’s story reminds us that chronic illness affects both body and mind and that healing also means advocacy, community, and education.Donate to Take a Pain Check Today: ⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/takeapainc...Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes.Our socials:https://www.takeapaincheck.com/  / takeapaincheck_     / takeapaincheck    / take-a-pain-check     / @takeapaincheck    / takeapaincheck  https://www.x.com/takeapaincheckStacey's socials:LinkedIn: Stacey Ivits, Facebook: Stacey Ivits, Instagram: @staceyivitsmswrsw

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