Internal Compass

Welcome to episode 24 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn all about how chronic pain might influence your mental health. We’ll see together that chronic pain is never only physical, as it will affect your mental health in multiples ways, especially in increasing risks of suffering for mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. After today, you will be better info...

Welcome to episode 23 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn all about injury prevention for runners. We’ll see together the most common injuries that can occur for runners, and how to prevent them. After today, you will be better equipped to understand injury prevention as a general mindset and strategy, and not only with some last minute actions that turn out to be not effectiv...

Welcome to episode 22 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn all about why we get distant from people that were once close to us, and how to initiate the reconnection. We’ll see together that it takes ownership of the process, especially with our parents. Accepting responsibility is the first step to building back a relationship that matters to us. After today, you will be better...

Welcome to episode 21 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn all about motivation and how can you make it steady with the power of habits. We’ll see together that motivation might come and go, and how building habits can level our motivation level throughout the days, weeks and months, whatever you are trying to achieve. After today, you will be better equipped to understand how...

Welcome to episode 20 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn tremendously about emotions: where do they come from, and what are they meant for? We’ll see together hoe emotions are not a reaction, but rather a conceptualization of the world. Emotions are also created to lead us into action. We will explore in detail how to interpret those emotions to better understand what message...

Welcome to episode 19 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn a lot about a creative way to prevent pain, by looking at your life from some perspective and finding alignment between who you are and what you are doing in your day to day. Pain is, especially in chronic settings, a symptom of a cause. Pain, under different forms, can take form when who you are at your core and how yo...

Welcome to episode 18 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn a lot about prevention and treatment of pain, with different strategies Whether it is to prevent pain or an injury, or to treat the pain following one, there are plenty of tools at your disposal. After today, you will be better equipped to build a strong, resilient body, using movement as a foundation for preventing pai...

Welcome to episode 17 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn how to approach interpersonal conflict like never before. Relationships are the foundation of our lives. Whether or not we want to, we will have to deal with conflicts at some point in our lives, so why not come prepared? After today, you will be better equipped to face conflict, using strong communication tools and ski...

Welcome to episode 16 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn in detail how to manage stress on three different levels: acute, weekly, and lifelong. Stress is a very complicated thing, but we if we can deconstruct it and use tools that are more accessible, it is possible to debunk it. We’ll see why it is important to address all three levels, and how they interact with each other....

Welcome to episode 15 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn how your beliefs shapes your decisions and how you can use them to initiate positive change in your life. All of us are driven by the avoidance of pain and the seeking of pleasure. With enough references and evidence, our brain will construct beliefs about people, experiences, cultures, pain, emotions to simplify our li...

Welcome to episode 14 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn how does your nutrition can be either an ally or an enemy when it comes to pain management. Nutrition is a very polarizing topic, and it is nearly impossible to dictate the best way to eat. Nevertheless, there are concepts that can apply to how the food you eat impacts how you perceive pain. After today, you will better...

Welcome to episode 13 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn why it is crucial for you to take ownership of your healing process. Pain management can be complex. One thing is for sure: you have to be the one leading the process. If you want long-lasting results, there is no way around it. After today, you will better understand why it is so important to take responsibility for yo...

Welcome to episode 12 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn how can you turn what seems to be bad days to your own advantage. Bad days with low mood happens to all of us. Here, you’ll learn how to quickly change your mood or trigger an introspective process to manage those negatives thoughts you might have. After today, you will be better equipped when those low moods will show...

Welcome to episode 11 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn a lot about resilience and stress management. What is resilience, why is it important, and mostly - how can you build it into your life? Resilience is this capacity you have to bounce back from any stressful events (physical, chemical, psychological or emotional). In the episode, we will dive deep into concrete strategi...

Welcome to episode 10 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn a lot about fascia: what it is, how to treat it and why it is important when it comes to pain management. Fascia has long been discarded by anatomists and physiologist, but in the last 5 years, it has regained a lot of popularity and interest has more scientists deepened their research on the topic. After today, you wil...

Welcome to episode 9 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will how to prevent a most of the time unclear pain - spiritual pain. Finding alignment between how you live your life and who you are needs a deliberate practice. In this episode, we will go through a structured process on how to review the last chapter of our lives to better set up the next one. After today, you will be equipped...

Welcome to episode 8 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn how childhood trauma has an impact on your pain levels and overall health. We will discuss what are ACEs (adverse Childhood Trauma), and what is their relationship with your overall health. You will learn not only how severe the effect can be, but also potential solutions to initiate healing. After today, you will be mor...

Welcome to episode 7 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn everything you need to know on back pain. We will discuss the principal causes of back pain, some vital factors to take in consideration and also potential treatment strategies. This episode will help you understand the complexity of back pain and hopefully change your perspective on back pain and how to approach it Afte...

Welcome to episode 6 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn how do your personality can create specific pain and what kind of solution can apply to you depending on your personality types. Our beliefs and personality is built along the way in our life. Transactional analysis can educate us on what type of pain we may be more prone to feel, depending on your personality type. This...

Welcome to episode 5 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn concrete tools and strategies to approach emotional pain. Emotional pain is something we all face sooner or later. Emotions can be messy and hard to understand. This episode will help you navigate those emotions in a healthy way. After today, you will be able to build yourself tools to respond in a healthy way the next t...

Welcome to episode 4 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn new strategies to adapt your lifestyle if you are an active person experiencing physical pain. Using different approach to encourage you to keep moving and living your active lifestyle, with slight adjustments that will make a huge difference on your pain level. After today, you will be able to adapt your active lifestyl...

Welcome to episode 3 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn how the perception we have of pain influences how we feel it. Using two strong real case studies, you’ll discover how being hurt and being harmed is not the same thing. After today, you will be able to understand how to change your perception of pain to alleviate it. You will also better know how the brain works when it...

Welcome to episode 2 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn ten proven ways you can use today to address your pain Pain is complicated, but let’s try to make the solution somewhat simpler. After today, you will be able to use strategies such as pacing, observation of your pain voice and also mind-body understanding of pain. Let me know in the comments which one you prefer and tha...

Welcome to episode 1 of the Internal Podcast! In this episode, you will learn the basic of this new podcast (how does it work, and to whom it is addressed). You'll also learn about Samuel (myself, the host) and his background in osteopathy and kinesiology. We will cover the basic of pain management concept, from health sphere to perception of pain. After today, you'll hopefully get curious about h...