Healing Space
Healing Space
Podcast Description
Where chronic illness meets mental health advocacy.Join Cara Nethery (HS activist, social media influencer, and lived-experience advocate) and Dr. Katelyn Baker (Director of Mental Health at HSConnect and therapist specializing in chronic illness) for raw, unfiltered conversations about life with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). As hosts who navigate HS themselves, Cara and Dr. Baker bridge the gap between medical expertise and real-world resilience. Each episode dives into:🔥 Mental health struggles and triumphs🔥 Unspoken realities of flares, stigma, and self-advocacy🔥 Expert interviews with dermatologists, therapists, and HS warriors🔥 Practical tips for emotional wellness and community connectionThis isn’t just a podcast—it’s a lifeline for the 4% living with HS. Subscribe for stories that validate, resources that empower, and a space where isolation turns into solidarity. Hosted by HSConnect | Follow @HSConnect on socials
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of mental health struggles, the stigma surrounding chronic illness, and self-advocacy within the HS community. Episodes feature discussions on topics like the unspoken realities of flare-ups, emotional wellness tips, and community building. For example, Episode 1 with Joey Torre explores the importance of mental health support and the unique challenges men face.
Where chronic illness meets mental health advocacy.
Join Cara Nethery (HS activist, social media influencer, and lived-experience advocate) and Dr. Katelyn Baker (Director of Mental Health at HSConnect and therapist specializing in chronic illness) for raw, unfiltered conversations about life with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS).
As hosts who navigate HS themselves, Cara and Dr. Baker bridge the gap between medical expertise and real-world resilience.
Each episode dives into:
🔥 Mental health struggles and triumphs
🔥 Unspoken realities of flares, stigma, and self-advocacy
🔥 Expert interviews with dermatologists, therapists, and HS warriors
🔥 Practical tips for emotional wellness and community connection
This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a lifeline for the 4% living with HS.
Subscribe for stories that validate, resources that empower, and a space where isolation turns into solidarity.
Hosted by HSConnect | Follow @HSConnect on socials
Join Cara and Dr. Katelyn Baker on The Healing Space Podcast as they get deeply personal.
This week, Dr. Katelyn opens up about her journey with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), sharing the emotional and physical challenges she's faced, and how it fuels her passion for mental health advocacy within the HS community.
Discover the power of shared experience, the importance of validating your feelings, and practical tips for navigating the emotional complexities of living with HS.
Whether you're newly diagnosed or a long-time HS warrior, this episode offers connection, understanding, and a reminder that you're not alone. Plus, learn how Dr. Katelyn's personal journey inspired her to create invaluable resources within HS Connect's Healing Space!
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