But You Look Fine: No Longer “Sick” But Still Not “Well” | Amy Kurtz (Bonus Episode)

About this episode

Diane Boden discusses the challenges faced by individuals with chronic illnesses who are no longer 'sick' but still not 'well' with guest Amy Kurtz.

According to the Center for Disease Control, 194 million Americans - or 76.4% of the population - have at least one chronic illness, and half of them are women. While many of these individuals finally have a diagnosis, and are no longer “sick”, they’re still not “well.” They’ve gone through the treatments, taken the medications, and yet still find themselves suffering. So, what do you do after you’ve discovered the root of your condition, and you’re still not healed? How do you move past the trauma of being diagnosed (which often takes years for many patients), as well as the trauma of now living with this condition. More importantly, what is this limbo between sick and well that so many patients find themselves in? Joining me today for this discussion is author and advocate, Amy Kurtz. Amy shares the plan she used to move through this integral part of recovery so that others can finally break free from their own bridge between sick and well. Links Discussed in This Episode | Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane. Subscribe to the Minimalist Moms Youtube Channel Connect with Amy Website Instagram Book: But You Look Fine: Trapped in the Hell Between Sick…

People in this episode

Host: Diane Boden

Guest: Amy Kurtz

Topics covered

• chronic illness
• health recovery
• patient advocacy
• mental wellbeing
• trauma
• wellness journey

Keywords

• chronic illness
• health coach
• patient advocate
• wellness
• recovery
• trauma
• mental health
• Amy Kurtz

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Center for Disease Control

Books & works: But You Look Fine: Trapped in the Hell Between Sick and Well and How To Break Free

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