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Where chronic illness meets mental health advocacy.
Join Cara Nethery (HS activist, social media influencer, and lived-experience advocate) for raw, unfiltered conversations about life with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS).
As a host who navigates HS themselves, Cara bridges 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 @HSConnectOrg on socials
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Special Episode with Brindley Brooks, MD Experts, & UCB In this special Healing Space episode, Healing Space Host, Cara Nethery, is joined by HS Connect Founder & CEO Brindley Brooks and leading experts. for a powerful conversation on the silent struggles of living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) — and why mental health support is just as critical as physical treatment. Joined by Dr. Ginette Okoye, Professor and Chair of Dermatology at Howard University, along with Kajal Bhika fr...
In this powerful episode of Healing Space, host Cara opens up a conversation many people living with chronic illness have never been given language for: the difference between capability and capacity. Drawing from real-life experiences shared across the HS community, Cara explains how chronic illness can shrink your daily capacity long before you ever sit down at your desk — and why this has nothing to do with laziness, weakness, or lack of motivation. Through relatable examples, gentle refra...
In this gentle and grounding New Year episode, Cara invites listeners to rethink the pressure of “New Year, New You” when you’re living with a chronic condition like HS. While social media fills our feeds with highlight reels, transformations, and “best year yet” posts, Cara reminds us that every year looks different for every person — and that comparison is a natural, human response, not a failure. Drawing from real experiences shared across the HS community, she explores what to do when com...
Grief doesn’t only come after loss—it can begin the moment you receive a diagnosis that changes the future you imagined for yourself. In this deeply compassionate episode of Healing Space, host Cara explores what it means to grieve after a chronic illness diagnosis. From dismantling the myth that grief only applies to death, to walking through the emotional stages many experience after life-altering health news, Cara creates space for listeners to feel seen, validated, and understood. Using t...
In this episode, host Cara speaks directly to those who have lived with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) for years — even decades. The ones who have weathered endless doctor visits, dismissive diagnoses, and a healthcare system that once didn’t understand their pain. If you’ve ever felt forgotten, hopeless, or too tired to try again, this episode is for you. Kara honors the strength, endurance, and resilience of long-time HS warriors and reminds listeners that the world has changed — new treatme...
In this heartfelt episode of Healing Space, host Cara opens up an honest, compassionate discussion about depression — what it really is, how it affects those living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), and most importantly, how to begin finding light again even on the hardest days Cara explains how depression goes far beyond sadness — it touches how you think, act, and feel. With HS, that emotional weight can grow heavier, as flares, pain, and isolation all feed into one another She ex...
In this episode of Healing Space with Cara, we explore one of the most powerful and compassionate frameworks in chronic illness and mental-health life: Spoon Theory. Originally created by Christine Miserandino, Spoon Theory is a way to describe the limited energy many people living with chronic illness, disability, pain, or mental-health challenges experience each day. It helps us understand why even simple tasks — getting dressed, cooking, answering messages — can use up precious “spoons,” a...
We’re back! Host Cara kicks off Season 2 with an honest and vulnerable conversation featuring special guest Imani (@mottsworld_). Together, they open up about living with anxiety — from daily spirals to silent battles — and how it shows up in their bodies, relationships, and healing journeys. This episode is raw, relatable, and full of real coping tools that go beyond “just breathe.” ✨ Want to dig deeper? Download the free podcast companion worksheet to reflect, journal, and process alo...
On this week's episode, Dr. Barr, a dual-board certified dermatologist and pioneer in somatic psycho-dermatology, joins Dr. Kaitlyn and Cara to talk about what she does and how it helps HS patients. 🔗 HSConnect.org/healingspace: Free resources for HS warriors This podcast was made possible by UCB.
You asked, and we’re answering! In this special part two of the Healing Space Podcast episode, we’ll discuss your burning questions about mental health, self-care, chronic illness resilience, and everything in between. From practical tips to heartfelt stories, this candid Q&A is packed with the wisdom, laughter, and support you’ve come to love from our community. Get comfy and enjoy this episode with Cara and Dr. Katelyn. This podcast was made possible by UCB.
You asked, we’re answering! In this special Healing Space Podcast episode, we’re diving into your burning questions about mental health, self-care, chronic illness resilience, and everything in between. From practical tips to heartfelt stories, this candid Q&A is packed with the wisdom, laughter, and support you’ve come to love from our community. Get comfy and enjoy this episode with Cara and Dr. Katelyn. This podcast was made possible by UCB.
Are you struggling with body image issues related to Hidradenitis Suppurativa? This episode is for you! 💪 Cara and Dr. Katelyn get real about the challenges and share actionable steps you can take to improve your relationship with your body. Learn how to: Challenge negative self-talkFocus on self-care and self-compassionCelebrate your body's strengths. Tune in and start your journey to body acceptance today!hsconnect.org/healingspace This podcast was made possible by UCB.
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. ...
Join hosts Cara (@cara_online), an HS advocate, and Dr. Katelyn (@thatfatdoctor), for the very first episode of Healing Space—a podcast dedicated to smashing stigmas and building community for those navigating hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). In this raw, heartfelt premiere, Joey Torre (@joeytorre718)—co-founder of the HS Brotherhood Support Group—opens up about his journey with HS. Joey shares: 🔹 Why “talking to someone” isn’t weak—it’s a radical act of survival for HS warriors. 🔹 The un...
Navigating friendships, dating, and social spaces with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) can feel isolating—but it doesn’t have to. 🌟 In this powerful episode, we sit down with SocialCydd (social media advocate and HS warrior) to unpack the real challenges—and triumphs—of building a vibrant social life while managing HS. This podcast was made possible by UCB.
Welcome to The Healing Space Podcast, Episode 3! This week, Dr. Katelyn Baker and Cara welcome the amazing Cristina Curp to discuss nutrition and its role in living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). 👩⚕️🎙️ They will be sure to unpack topics of the body and nutrition. We understand that the journey with HS is multifaceted. As we discuss nutrition with Cristina, we will address questions like: What are some common nutritional challenges for HS patients?What is the emotional impact of di...
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