Chronic Victory Podcast

The universal impulse to succumb. Remaining focused through pain. Mike's question:  "How do you end up handling these thoughts while staying on the path?"  (thank you for the question Mike) Rebuilding and creating yourself and a new lifestyle. Allowing thoughts and emotions with feeding them negativity or guilt. NOISE.  Audible signals, pain signals and the confusion this causes. Id...

Spoon Theory origin Family, good days and bad days Boundaries with people The "disconnect" within social media Genuine friends for support Q&A from the Listeners <3 Have a question?  Have something to say?  Send me an email:  chronicvictorypodcast@gmail.com or message me on social media! Support the show

The Dilemma of "how are you going to help other people if you can't even help yourself"? Underplaying your pain. Reassuring and comforting others, though you're the one who needs it. Overextending and paying the "pain tax". Leaving the rest behind, sometimes that means people. Everyone has a plan until... Knowing what your limits are and accepting it. Do most people w...

Who is going to stand with you during the fight of your life? Chronic Victory Podcast is about continuing to win in your daily life, despite chronic ailments. Support the show

Does this count as a Christmas Special?  Almost... Another post-op road to recovery begins, but does it really end? Take care of one problem, the rest suffers...beware the Hydra. Being limited and waiting...and more waiting. "JUST ROLL WITH IT". Keep the mind busy.  A sound mind = Determination Frustration turned into healthy aggression. Fighting battles on many fronts. Keeping your goal...

Who is Steve McCaslin? Flying the A-6 Intruder & F-18's, "the most fun you'll have with your pants on" Being a part of TOP GUN. Pushing limits. Steve's take on having control in your own life (you never had control). Having Irritable Bowel Syndrome and flying fighter jets. Steve's 9.2 hour flight of misery. Being the bud of all jokes at work. Life changing book fo...

Please rate the show so others can find it to use as a resource. Matt's background. Symptoms of Narcolepsy with Cataplexy and effects on everyday life. Physical Activity, lifting heavy things and what that does for Matt. The problem with men and chronic conditions... Using social media for good. Meeting a childhood hero & deciding to lift weights. Freeing oneself by fighting back. Invisib...

Narcolepsy & Sara's trials. Doctors: Confusion &  disagreement about diagnosis. No two people with the same condition are alike. Being an advocate for yourself. Taking the lead with your health and not surrendering to it as a victim. Work environments, support vs hostility Caring for yourself with a caretaker personality. Calavera Event Planning, fulfilling work on the side. Support f...

Dawn is one of the people that has overcome great loss, decided never to remain defeated and has been an extremely effective individual in the realm of public safety.  She will always hold a special place in my heart. Loss of a best friend in the line of duty. Loss of a parent in the line of duty. Support network and Concerns Of Police Survivors. Physiological changes as a result of prolonged trau...

My former trainee (and prodigy). Ercan's past physical battle. Defiance of the ailments. Persevering and never giving up. The Rise and Fall of David. Fear and tense situations. Brothers and sisters in blue:  Tough calls Mental Fortitude. PTSD. The effects of a poor work environment. Macho tough guy attitude vs. realistic understanding. Dealing with negativity. Support the show

Our greatest ally is... Navy SEAL mentality "Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual" written by ret. US Navy SEAL Commander Jocko Willink (Author & Host of Jocko Podcast) The most gratifying and healthy thing we can have! The more you do it, the more you continue to do it. How to be BETTER (not cured, but BETTER) in all aspects of life. Strength of body. Strength of mind. Freeing one...

***DISCLAIMER***  This episode is going to be darker than usual but I do believe there is some good that can come from all these negative things, if not today, then in the future.  So, if you have PTSD related to policing and law enforcement, consider passing on this one. The introduction is what my mind sounds like with PTSD.  Imagine trying to have a conversation with someone with that playing i...

Daily Courage Intensity Aggressive, NOT Angry Doubt The world is out to get you... Judgement Being hard to kill Burnout The haters Being excited about something Support the show

Chronic illness and the other person in the relationship Relationships hurdles Managing expectations Growth between partners Your partners' perspective Support the show

Clarification of Weakness Taking Action Complacency Kills Support the show

Limiting Ourselves Ownership of it All Being Honest with Yourself Accountability, NOT Acceptance Stop Waiting...Take Action Set Goals Rest is A Means of Fighting Back! Painsomnia Stuff Relaxation Replacing the "Bad" Pain with "Good" Pain WIN and Doing Things That You Can Control Support the show

My mission:  Keeping you in the fight and winning through loss Those Who Mind... The People we Keep Close Guilt VS. Understanding Things we don't have time for:  NEGATIVITY & HUMILITAION Pain is Pain Comparing Being a doormat because you're struggling Complaining Dealing with coworkers & your job Frustration Belittlement Good people trying to take good things away from you Standi...

My first guest on the podcast, Melissa Hauge, has been through a lot.  She had been in abusive relationships, felt unhealthy and was in a bad place while dealing with chronic pain issues.  She decided to do something about that.  She is now happily married and lives in Norway, but it wasn't easy to get to where she is today.  Today we discuss the things that she believed worked for her and ho...

It doesn't matter what others think Humility Mental Fortitude Sacrifice Grief Where did everybody go? Staying on your new path You're not alone any longer Support the show

Motto Loss of Control Story of "Robert" in Pain Group Spoon Theory Pacing Pushing Distractions (good vs bad) Complexity Chosen Path Ownership Discomfort and True Freedom Decisions to Fight Support the show

My first ever podcast and I was pretty nervous, but I did it anyway. The Motto Slight Bio Chronic Victory? What it means to win Everyone is welcome....except... Not for quitters Power in numbers Who are you? Connect with me Thanks for listening.  I hope you have made the decision to fight back.  Next episode, we get into the "basics". Support the show