Jodi Taub

10/19/2026

A little More Than a Patient wherever I go—even with my morning coffee! ☕💜

Living with chronic illness is manageable when we don't have to do it alone.

That's the message behind my book, More Than a Patient: exploring relationships, identity, managing mental health, caregiving, and the importance of connection while building a meaningful life with chronic illness.

Whether you're living with chronic illness or supporting someone you love, this book is for you.

Learn more at the link in my bio.

10/16/2026

I'm pleased to share that I was interviewed for Forbes about the psychological and relational impact of living with chronic illness and navigating a world where masking has become increasingly politicized.

For many immunocompromised individuals, masking is not a political statement. It is a health care accommodation that allows us to participate more safely in everyday life.

In the article, I discuss the constant calculation of health risks, medical invalidation, and the grief that can accompany losing access to spaces where we once felt safe and connected.

Read the Forbes article:
https://buff.ly/SPGS2eJ

10/06/2026

Grateful to be featured in the Fall 2026 issue of the Immune Deficiency Foundation’s ADVOCATE, highlighting IDF’s therapist-facilitated support groups for young adults, caregivers, spouses, and partners in the PI community.
The article explores connection, relationships, caregiving, identity, medical trauma, and the unique challenges of navigating life with primary immunodeficiency.
Thank you to IDF for recognizing the importance of mental health and connection as part of living with PI.
Read the full article: https://primaryimmune.org/resources/print-material/fall-2026-advocate-newsletter

10/05/2026

For clinicians working with chronic illness, medical trauma, and caregivers:

My PESI training, Treating Chronic Illness in Context: Relational and Family-Based Approaches for Supporting Clients and Caregivers, is now available as an individual digital seminar.

Chronic illness affects more than the individual patient. Medical trauma, ongoing uncertainty, changes in identity and independence, shifting family roles, caregiver stress, and relationship strain can all become part of the clinical picture.

In this 1-hour training, I explore the psychological and relational impact of chronic illness and medical trauma, including caregiver burnout, role changes, loss of independence, and strain within relationships. I also discuss practical clinical approaches for supporting patients, partners, families, and caregivers while strengthening communication, connection, and resilience.

The training is available on demand through PESI and includes continuing education credit.

https://www.pesi.com/item/treating-chronic-illness-context-174457/

09/24/2026

Living with a rare disease often comes with an additional burden: having to explain it.

You may find yourself explaining your diagnosis to friends and family, describing symptoms that others cannot see, or trying to communicate why your needs and limitations can change from one day to the next. Sometimes, you may even find yourself educating healthcare providers about a condition they rarely encounter.

That repeated explaining can be exhausting—especially when you are still learning what the diagnosis means for you.

You don’t need everyone in your life to fully understand the medical details. But feeling believed, supported, and listened to matters.

Being understood is about more than understanding the diagnosis. It’s about understanding the person living with it.

09/16/2026

Chronic illness changes more than your body. It can change your identity, relationships, mental health and sense of connection.

In this episode of Surviving Out of Spite Podcast Sam talks with psychotherapist and fellow patient, Jodi Taub, LCSW, PLLC about feeling like a burden, asking for help, and finding connection through chronic illness.

Because sometimes surviving means finding new ways to understand yourself, and the people around you.

NOW LIVE on YouTube, and wherever you listen to podcasts!
https://lnkd.in/gJ8ueAME

08/17/2026

Living with complex medical conditions can be isolating—even when you have people around you who care.

I’m excited to be offering virtual support groups where people living with chronic illness can come together, talk about the parts of this experience that are often difficult to explain, and connect with others who truly get it.

Registration is required. Please feel free to email me with any additional questions at [email protected].

08/04/2026

07/19/2026

What if your chronic illness book was also an evidence-based psychotherapy toolbox?

More Than a Patient translates psychological approaches into practical tools to help patients, caregivers, partners, families, and healthcare professionals navigate chronic illness, medical trauma, relationships, and resilience—one conversation at a time.

Because understanding chronic illness is important. Having the tools to live with it can make all the difference. 💜