FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS:🏢 WE’RE HOSTING A CONFERENCE! WOOO! It’ll be an IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL event in Atlanta, GA, on MARCH 6&7, 2026!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠REGISTER HERE!⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP FOR DESTINY'S NEXT LIVE WORKSHOP⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠Parenting Sensory Kids + The Holidays (Chronic Illness Edition) with Rachael Lopez OTR/L!⁠⁠⁠JOIN DESTINY’S MEMBERSHIP - for folks with chronic pain & illness→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Welcome To The Waiting Room⁠⁠⁠⁠ (ongoing support for staying regulated while living with chronic illness - This does not replace therapy, but it’s a great addition to your regular therapy appointments)Episode summary:In this episode, registered nurse and personal medical strategist Kayla Thompson-Riviere shares practical strategies for getting off what she calls the "medical merry-go-round" when you're stuck, dismissed, or misdiagnosed.In this conversation, we cover:Why leading with data instead of emotions helps providers take you seriouslyHow to prepare for appointments like business meetings with clear agendasThe "breadcrumb technique" for guiding doctors toward the right tests without triggering defensivenessWhy bringing someone to appointments can be crucial for advocacyHow to handle dismissal by requesting documentation of declined testsWhy the healthcare system isn't broken—it's working exactly as designed, just not for patientsKayla reminds us that even with clinical training, being the patient activates the emotional brain in ways that make self-advocacy incredibly difficult. Her work focuses on being that clinical partner who takes the time to know everything about you and helps coordinate the care you deserve.MEET DESTINY:⁠⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠ ⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠MEET GUEST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ / ⁠Facebook / Kayla’s Medical Roadmap⁠⁠→ ⁠READ THE BLOG FOR THIS EPISODE⁠⁠ASK DESTINY ANYTHING→ ⁠⁠⁠Submit your questions here⁠⁠⁠FOR YOU, OUR PODCAST LISTENERS:JOIN DESTINY’S MEMBERSHIP - for folks with chronic pain & illness→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Welcome To The Waiting Room⁠⁠⁠⁠ (ongoing support for staying regulated while living with chronic illness - This does not replace therapy, but it’s a great addition to your regular therapy appointments)FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS:🏢 WE’RE HOSTING A CONFERENCE! WOOO! It’ll be an IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL event in Atlanta, GA, on MARCH 6&7, 2026!⁠⁠ ⁠REGISTER HERE!⁠⁠🛋️ ⁠⁠⁠Join The Mastermind!⁠⁠⁠ (monthly business and clinical consultation calls for medical professionals specializing in working with patients with chronic illnesses)🧭 Get Your Client Roadmap For Navigating Complex Trauma and Chronic Illness (specifically for mental health therapists) (COMING SOON-⁠⁠ ⁠sign up for the waitlist⁠⁠⁠)WANT TO SAY THANKS - Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)💜 ⁠⁠⁠Leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠🟢 ⁠⁠⁠Leave a rating on Spotify⁠⁠⁠Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.

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