Allison Martinez, @ChronicAlli_, on Braving the Rollercoaster of Fibromyalgia and Depression3/16/2022 Do you struggle to manage your mental health when living with chronic pain?
This episode centers on the intersection of mental health (i.e., depression) and nociplatic-pain disorders (i.e., Fibromyalgia and migraine), including lessons learned from talk therapy and Curable Health. Allison Martinez has been living with chronic pain for several years managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), and fibromyalgia. Her passage through the belly of the medical system exemplifies grit, strength, and determination. She is an inspiration for self-education, personal advocacy, and radical acceptance. Despite having divergent diagnoses, I deeply related to all that Alison had endured and overcome. You can find her @chronicalli_ on Instagram Help Support the Podcast: \https://anchor.fm/thechronicpod/support -- Find the Chronic Connection Community: Podcast Instagram: @thechronicpod Twitter: @thechronicpod Join us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/thechronicpod Morgan's Instagram: @lifewithmigraine
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Shani Thornton, Certified Child Life Specialist: How to Talk to Kids About Trauma, Loss and Illness3/2/2022 Should you talk to a child, teen, or even a young adult about chronic illness? Are you allowed to use the words illness, sick, dying, and death when talking to kids? How young is too young to tell the absolute truth about these life difficult topics?
If you’re ready to stop guessing and want to hear definitive answers to each of these questions and more, then this episode is for you! It may feel scary to talk to younger generations about trauma, illness, and loss as even adults struggle with these topics. But there is no one better to help you navigate these difficult circumstances than someone who has advanced training in helping kids and families cope with big challenges, enter a Certified Child Life Specialist. Certified Child Life Specialist, Shani Thornton is a beacon of light for families who are facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Through therapeutic play, creative arts, education, and emotional support, she helps infants, children, teens, and young adults process health issues, trauma, and loss. She equips families with coping plans to best support their needs. Shani Thornton has her master's in child life and has been a certified child life specialist since 2007. It was a pleasure to have this informative conversation with Shani because we discuss an aspect of life in which a lot of people are left guessing including myself. Let Shani Thornton take the guesswork out of helping kids and yourself cope with big life challenges. Shani's Website: https://childlifemommy.com/ Do you have pelvic pain? Have you struggled to have medical practitioners take your symptoms seriously? If yes, then you are in the right place. Cassandra Earle, Her Uterus founder, is an outspoken, bold, and passionate women's health advocate who is working to change the social narrative around endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and other pelvic disorders. Today’s conversation plunges into the depths of Cassandra's difficult journey of getting accurately diagnosed with endometriosis and PCOS. We examine the challenges that those with endometriosis, PCOS, and pelvic pain are often faced with including medical gaslighting, stigma, and shame. Finally, we discuss how members of the community can help shift the narrative around these pelvic disorders so that we can help the millions of people living with these conditions feel empowered. Cassandra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/her_uterus/?hl=en LISTEN NOW: https://anchor.fm/thechronicpod/episodes/Cassandra-Earle--Her-Uterus-Founder--on-Neutralizing-Stigma-Around-Endometriosis--PCOS--and-Pelvic-Disorders-e1csdb7 Find the Chronic Connection Community: Podcast Instagram: @thechronicpod Twitter: @thechronicpod Join us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/thechronicpod Morgan's Instagram: @lifewithmigraine The Power of Your Mindset: Megan Donnelly on Stopping the Pain-Fear Cycle and Rediscovering Joy2/9/2022 LISTEN NOW! Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Find it on other listening platforms here! Megan Donelly has been living with migraine for several years. The pivotal moment in her story came when in just a handful of months her migraine snowballed from episodic attacks into a chronic, debilitating condition. Today’s conversation weaves through Megan’s journey of chronic intractable migraine, her search for effective treatments, and her experience with protracted hospital stays. But perhaps of even greater value, this conversation traces Megan’s emotional and mental growth that has served as the foundation for her healing journey. Megan made a few fundamental changes to her perception, thought patterns, and self-talk that enabled her to better manage her symptoms. This conversation is sprinkled with seemingly small actions that anyone can take to help them escape the fear-pain cycle and cultivate optimism in the face of health challenges. A journey that so closely parallels my own, I have exceptional respect for Megan and for all that she has endured with her journey. I deeply admire Megan’s willingness to bare-all when it comes to fear, pain, and hope for the future. Megan Donnelly's Instagram: @healwithmeg Find the podcast on social media via @thechronicpod. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE! Click here NEW WEBSITE: https://thechronicpod.weebly.com/ LISTEN NOW! Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts WATCH ON YOUTUBE! Imagine a life where you work for yourself. You can set your own schedule, take a break when you need it, budget your time so you don’t surpass your limits and yet, still make a living and have adequate health insurance and benefits. Sounds too good to be true, right? Wrong. Tatiana Skomski is a passionate entrepreneur, former mindset coach, and current chronic illness business coach. She is living proof that you can leave your competitive corporate job and build a business that will allow you to take better care of your health and will very likely leave you even more fulfilled, motivated, and engaged than ever before. Today we cover an in-depth discussion on who should start their own business and the key questions you should have answers to before deciding if this is the right path for you. Finally, we conclude with how someone who is chronically ill can leave their corporate job and find affordable and adequate health benefits. If you allow it, this conversation can serve as the launching point from which you can develop a more fulfilling and sustainable career with chronic illness. Please enjoy my conversation with Tatianna Skomski. Tatiana's Instagram: @thetatianaskomski JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE! Click here Help Support the Podcast: \https://anchor.fm/thechronicpod/support -- Find the Chronic Connection Community: Podcast Instagram: @thechronicpod Twitter: @thechronicpod Join us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/thechronicpod Morgan's Instagram: @lifewithmigraine Award-winning author, chronic illness advocate, and community producer for The Mighty, Kat Harrison's mission is to show people that they are never alone in life with chronic illness.
Despite struggling with a debilitating balance disorder, oscillopsia, which has made her vision bounce since the age of 15, Kat dove headfirst into life. Kat started as an editorial writer in NYC but has recently authored two children’s books on chronic illness. Her first publication was the award-winning, Surgery on Sunday, and her second (and my favorite), Migraine and Mia. Today’s conversation covers Kat’s diagnosis story and what it was like to be saddled with a debilitating chronic condition. Kat gives invaluable insights on how to cultivate empathy, strength, and determination in life with chronic illness. Finally, we cover why Kat decided to write about chronic illness for children. Kat's story is one of true inspiration and an example of what you can accomplish when you refuse to give up. It was a pleasure to spend time with Kat and I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. Kat Harrison's Instagram: @xokat WATCH on YouTube! youtu.be/MSwFY494OcU https://youtu.be/MSwFY494OcU LISTEN on Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/2uk7zltVqdmBWc2sh7CIdf?si=44fbfa2971124727 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/put-a-band-aid-on-it/id1571232117?i=1000549052121 Dr. Madison Oak, The Vertigo Doctor: How Vestibular Physical Therapy Can Retrain Your Balance System1/19/2022 Your vestibular system is critical for balance and spatial orientation so what happens when this vital system goes offline? Imagine experiencing double vision, vertigo, frequently falling and feeling like the horizon moves as you walk.
These are all symptoms of vestibular dysfunction, something that as many as over 35% of adults over the age of 40 experience. Treating vestibular symptoms can be complicated and often the most successful treatment plans include a multimodal approach, and that’s where vestibular physical therapy comes into play. Today’s guest, vestibular physical therapist, Dr. Madison Oak, will give you a preview of what vestibular physical therapy is, who can benefit from it, and the best ways to incorporate it into your treatment plan. We also examine the truly revolutionary concept of neural adaptation and more specifically, positive and negative neuroplasticity. It’s a concept that will inform you on how you can take direct action to retrain your brain and improve your symptoms. It was a joy to be able to sit down with Madison and leverage her expertise to provide unparalleled insights into all things vestibular function. Madison Oak's Instagram: @thevertigodoctor Find a vestibular provider in the U.S. : https://vestibular.org/healthcare-directory/ Find a vestibular provider in the U.K.: https://www.acpivr.com/find-a-physio/ Madison Oak’s Website: https://thevertigodoctor.com/ WATCH NOW! https://youtu.be/lXDn-prUm3Y LISTEN NOW! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oGU9ufmcAbP5QHAVHstG1?si=267d319505d94de0&nd=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chronic-connection-podcast/id1571232117?uo=4 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thechronicpod Who should see a registered dietitian? What supplement brands should we trust? What is the difference between a trigger food, a food sensitivity, and an allergy? What supplements should you try if you have migraine? How does your gut health impact your brain? If you are looking for science-backed, professional insight into all of these questions, then you are in the right place. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/50sbF0vyCNuUmW0gfixVdH... Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-chronic.../id1571232117 https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-chronic.../id1571232117 Listen on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/.../The-Migraine-Dietitian--Kelli-Yates... About The Migraine Dietitian: Kelli Yates is a private practice Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) specializing in migraine and gut health. She was inspired to pursue natural interventions for migraine after dealing with her own diagnosis for over two decades and knowing medications could not be the only solution. Kelli is passionate about promoting a personalized approach for migraine care, empowering people living with migraine. She promotes evidence-based information and makes gut health interesting, accessible, and fun. Kelli's Website: https://kelliyatesnutrition.com/ Kelli's Instagram: @the.migraine.dietitian Supplement companies mentioned: Life Extension Pure encapsulations JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE! Click here Podcast website: https://thechronicpod.weebly.com/ Podcast Instagram: @thechronicpod Twitter: @thechronicpod Join us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/thechronicpod Morgan's Instagram: @lifewithmigraine Medical HerStory Founder, Tori Ford: Eliminating Sexism, Stigma and Shame from Health Experiences1/10/2022 A powerhouse of patient advocacy and empowerment. Tori Ford is the founder and executive director of the award-winning nonprofit, Medical Herstory.
Tori is on a mission to eliminate sexism, shame, and stigma from health experiences, and she is an outspoken sexual health advocate whose work has been featured by UNWomen. She holds a BA from McGill University in Gender Studies, a master's from the University of Cambridge in Health, Medicine, and Society, and as if that wasn’t enough she is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Primary Health Care at the University of Oxford. Her work on advancing gender health equity has been recognized by the McGill Scarlet Key Award and the University of Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Social Impact Award. Today’s conversation centers around Tori’s experience with chronic yeast infections and how years of being dismissed and not receiving adequate treatment led her to founding medical herstory to empower patients, educate doctors and enact change in healthcare. We also discuss the challenges of the current medical systems and the value of educating medical school students on how to remove sexism, stigma, and shame from medical care. https://medicalherstory.com/ https://www.instagram.com/medicalherstory/?hl=en Listen to my conversation with Tori Ford: On Spotify On Apple Podcasts On Anchor Help Support the Podcast: \https://anchor.fm/thechronicpod/support Find the Chronic Connection Community: Podcast Instagram: @thechronicpod Twitter: @thechronicpod Join us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/thechronicpod Morgan's Instagram: @lifewithmigraine Are you frustrated with the healthcare system? No system is perfect, we know that, but just because perfection may be out of reach it doesn't mean that we should still strive for progress.
If you are frustrated with the healthcare system, whether your frustration stems from insurance policies or the healthcare system structure itself, there is one direct way to enact change - policy. It takes direct interaction with our policy leaders and representatives both at the state and federal level to create enough motivation for them to vote on, propose and support healthcare reform legislation. You might think, this doesn't apply to me. I don't have the time, money, or energy to help. However, it doesn't take big action or big effort. It can be incredibly small actions. Even just sending an email can create ripples that together create waves of change. If you don't believe me, take the word of today’s guest - Terry Wilcox. A change maker and patient advocate for over 17 years. She is the co-founder and Executive Director of Patients Rising which is a non-profit patient education and advocacy organization that helps patients get access to essential diagnostics and the treatments they need. Today’s conversation touches on 4 action items you can take to help enact change in healthcare with minimal resources, How we can make insurance policies be more patient-forward, and the Top resources to stay up to date on U.S. healthcare news. Listen to my conversation with Terry Wilcox - Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Anchor Find us! Podcast Instagram: @thechronicpod Twitter: @thechronicpod Join us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/thechronicpod Morgan's Instagram: @lifewithmigraine Terry's Resources: Patients Rising Podcast - How to Design Better Health Insurance with Dave Chase https://patients-rising-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/holiday-special-how-to-design-better-health-insurance-MD9jA2od Every Life Foundation for Rare Diseases https://everylifefoundation.org/ Patients Rising: Get help, resources, and guidance https://www.patientsrising.org/get-help/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAqbyNBhC2ARIsALDwAsALOUAkBTABWfQkoqdWlZjiO7Jioc0dsyQs7xmyzI7K7yhTt9oVsRgaAhShEALw_wcB Patients Rising Now Master Advocacy Course https://patientsrisingnow.org/advocacy-master-class/ Patients Rising Podcast https://www.patientsrisingpodcast.org/ |
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