Health – Pain 2 Possibilities

To tune into the podcast, scroll down past the blog post. The accident is over. So why does it still hurt? For many people, a car accident is the beginning of something much longer than the collision itself. There are appointments, unanswered questions, disrupted routines, and the uncertainty of not knowing when your body will feel like […]

Scroll down to the bottom of the page to listen to the audio If you have lived with persistent pain for months or years, you may know this cycle far too well: a diagnosis, a prescription, perhaps a specialist referral, and then back into daily life still hurting and still wondering whether this is really all […]

Scroll to the bottom to listen to the audio version. If you've been living with chronic pain, you've probably asked yourself this question more than once."Why am I still hurting?”Maybe you've tried physiotherapy, massage, medications, injections, chiropractic care, surgery, or countless exercise programs. Perhaps some helped for a while. Maybe others didn't help at all. Eventually, […]

Chronic pain doesn’t just affect your body—it can deeply impact intimacy, desire, and relationships. In this conversation, I am joined by Dr. Diane Mueller explore how the nervous system, safety, and connection play a critical role in restoring intimacy. Learn how to gently rebuild desire, reduce pain, and reconnect with yourself and your partner. The Hidden […]

Living Fully With a Rare Condition: A Story of CPT2 DeficiencySome stories quietly change the way you think about pain, resilience, and what it means to live well. This is one of those stories. In a recent episode of The Chronic Pain Experience Podcast, I sat down with my husband, Milt, to share his journey living with CPT2 deficiency—a […]

In this episode of the Chronic Pain Experience Podcast, host and Chronic Pain Recovery Coach, Deana Tsiapalis, delves into the complexities of chronic pain recovery and the systemic barriers faced by patients. Following the tragic death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Deana explores the frustrations many feel toward the healthcare system, particularly issues like […]

In the relentless pursuit of relief from chronic pain, fascia—a vast, connective tissue network—often goes unnoticed. Yet, symptoms like deep aches, stiffness, and tender, sensitive areas may all stem from fascial dysfunction. By understanding how pain works and how our biology responds to it, we can uncover strategies to shift pain patterns and foster healing. […]

Living with chronic pain, chronic illness, or a physical disability presents many challenges beyond the symptoms themselves. One of the most persistent obstacles is the limited access to alternative and integrative therapies that can profoundly improve quality of life. Our healthcare system, deeply rooted in the traditional allopathic model, often overlooks the benefits of treatments […]

Chronic Headache & Migraine, Alexandria Levin Living with chronic pain is an isolating and often invisible experience that many struggle to articulate. When the pain you live with isn’t visible to the outside world, it can be challenging for others to understand the depth of your suffering. This disconnect can leave those with chronic pain […]

Living with chronic pain can often be an isolating journey, but research consistently highlights the transformative power of community in improving the quality of life for individuals facing this challenge. The latest studies underscore the vital role that a culture of safety and connectedness plays in positively influencing the lived experience of chronic pain.   […]

Opioid induced constipation coupled with chronic pain can make life both unbearable and unpredictable. Join me as I sit down with Nicole Hemmenway from the Us Pain Foundation and Megan Filloramo to talk about opioid induced constipation, the stigma and the solutions as a part of the International Opioid Constipation Awareness Day. Join Our Free […]

In this episode I sit down with the esteemed Dr. Harvey Chochinov to discuss dignity and person centered care for both end of life and for the lived experience with pain. Join us as we explore the human experience, the importance of perception, purpose, meaning, and hope in maintaining dignity in care. If you would […]

A decline in our executive functioning (aka getting stuff done) is a direct result of where and how our pain is processed. In this episode Carrie Bonnett and I explore some of the tips and tools to help you get things done even when your brain and the pain are suggesting otherwise. Join us as […]