If you’ve ever been told, “There’s nothing wrong,” “It’s just anxiety,” or “It’s all in your head,” when you knew something wasn’t right—you’re not alone, and you’re not crazy! Ashley Jameson shares her journey of more than 20 years with a chronic illness that was dismissed by her doctors. She knows what it’s like to look fine on the outside while suffering inside, to stay silent after being labeled, and to feel unseen and unheard. But her story doesn’t end there. Ashley found answers, healing, supportive community, and hope in Jesus, who sees and knows our suffering. If you’re walking through chronic illness, betrayal, or any long painful season, this episode is for you.

Watch this episode on YouTube.

We Discuss:
• The pain of chronic illness and medical dismissal
• The mind-body connection in trauma recovery
• Setting boundaries to protect our health
• Finding our identity in God vs. relationships
• A clinical + biblical approach to healing
• Supporting those with chronic illness

🤯 Quote:
“Your brain talks to your gut, and your gut talks back. If you’ve ever had a ‘gut feeling,’ you’ve experienced this communication. It’s how the thought of an exciting event can make you feel ‘butterflies in your stomach,’ while the thought of something dreadful might be ‘gut-wrenching.’ And it’s how the feeling in your gut can influence your decision-making, as in ‘going with your gut.’ Your brain communicates with all of your body through nerves (your nervous system). But your brain and your gut are like besties. They talk about all kinds of things, from practical, physical matters to emotional ones. More information passes between your brain and your gut than any other body system. In fact, there are more nerve cells in your gut than anywhere else in your body outside of your brain.” –  Cleveland Clinic

More about Ashley:
Ashley Jameson is the Director of Programs and Partnerships for Pure Desire. She helps churches launch groups for men and women struggling with compulsive sexual behavior or betrayal. She advocates for the voiceless and creates safe spaces for honest, vulnerable conversations within the Christian community. Her work empowers men and women to heal from betrayal and addiction and embrace the life God has for them. Ashley’s experience with chronic illness resonates deeply with the bleeding woman.

Connect with Ashley:
Website: www.puredesire.org
Podcast: Unfiltered Podcast
Email: ashleyj@puredesire.org

Resources:
Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory
Betrayal & Beyond Workbook
Unraveled Workbook

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