Healing Space
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.
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Healing Space
Season 1: Episode 1 - Breaking the Silence: Joey Torre on Therapy, Brotherhood, and Living Loudly 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 unique challenges men face in seeking mental health support (and how the HS Brotherhood is changing the game).
Perfect for anyone who’s ever felt “too broken” to ask for help—or wondered if they’re the only one struggling to balance HS with their identity.
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🌐 Website: hsconnect.org/Healing-Space
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