It Hurts to Mom

In this 100th episode, I discuss what I've learned over the past two years from my guests and from my own life. I also have a special guest...my 11-year old daughter! My links: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-hurts-to-mom/id1644750334 Spotify:  https://podcasters.spotify.co...

What is functional medicine, and can it really help with chronic pain and illness? Guest Sherry McIntosh answers these questions and more. Sherry’s link: Website: https://mcintosh-health.com/   My links: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-hurts-to-mom/id1644750334 Spotify:  ht...

Do you ever worry about what your future will look like with chronic pain and illness? Guest Ashley Messina discusses the fears she has and how they affect her life. Ashley’s links: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashley.gmessina Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Rs5TGKsHoHfRGVGy6Xlqr?si=65d69408d7d64110   My links: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook:  https://www.face...

Can anger get the best of you? Anger Management Coach Clare Bradley teaches us how to express our anger in healthy and effective ways. Clare’s links: Website: https://www.angermanagement.co.uk E-mail: clare@angermanagement.co.uk FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/710669634069158   My links: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Apple P...

Guest Christopher Birstler talks about why chronic pain doesn't have to be a "life sentence" and gives us tips for managing our pain. Christopher’s links: Website: https://fromvictim2victor.org E-mail: cbirstler@fromvictim2victor.org IG: https://www.instagram.com/fromvictimtovictorinc/ Phone: 718-883-0004   My links: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook:  https...

Guest Catherine Garrett walked into the hospital to have a baby, and was wheeled out disabled. Listen to her story and hear what perspectives she has that get her through her days. Catherine’s links: Website: https://www.birthtraumastories.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/birthtraumastories FB: https://www.facebook.com/ birthtraumastories IG: https://www.instagram.com/birthtraumastories     My...

Guest Rosemary Clark discusses the Language of Listening parenting model, which leads into the topic of boundaries, including what they are and why they're so important. Rosemary’s links: Website: https://www.lovethewayyouparent.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/lovethewayyouparent IG: https://www.instagram.com/love.the.way.you.parent/ E-mail: lovethewayyouparent@gmail.com My links: Instagram:...

How is your relationship with alcohol? What kind of legacy around alcohol are you leaving your children? Guest Duncan Bhaskaran Brown discusses how alcohol affects your brain and how too much alcohol affects your parenting. Duncan’s links: Website: https://www.bhaskaranbrown.com/get-over-uk/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/duncan.brown.5648 IG: https://www.instagram.com/soberwarriorcoach/ YouTube: ht...

Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) was created by Marisa Peer, and is a solutions-based treatment for chronic physical and emotional pain. Guest Caurel Richards discusses this treatment modality and explains how it works. Caurel’s links: Website: www.indivinethyme.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/indivinethymeservices IG: https://www.instagram.com/indivinethyme E-mail: indivinethyme@gmail.com Li...

How is your mental health? Guest Erin Vandermore, LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) discusses ways to focus on our mental health and wellness from a holistic perspective. Erin’s links: Website: www.ageofuncertaintycoaching.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/ageofuncertaintycoaching/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/aoucoaching/ App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aou-coaching/id647866430...

Guest Sara Vatore has healed herself from multiple types of chronic pain by connecting to her authentic self and honoring her body's needs. Listen to her story and advice! Sara’s links: Website: www.saravatore.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/expandyourcapacity IG: https://www.instagram.com/sara.vatore   My links: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook:  https://www.facebo...

Guest Tanja Diamond refused to be in chronic pain. Listen to how she healed herself from multiple health issues and chronic pain! Tanja’s links: Website: https://www.recoverurlife.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/tanja.diamond   My links: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-hur...

Is it possible to heal from 40 years of chronic pain? Guest Elizabeth Kipp is proof that it is! Elizabeth’s link: https://www.elizabeth-kipp.com   My links: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-hurts-to-mom/id1644750334 Spotify:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ithurtsto...

How can you live a life of purpose amidst chronic pain? Guest Jasy Yin tells her story of how she's doing just that! Jasy’s links: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kailanicapitalinvestments/# FB: https://www.facebook.com/jasy.yin.7   My links: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...

What exactly is hypnosis and is it even based in science? Is it helpful for managing chronic pain? Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Melissa Boher Jacobson discusses how hypnosis can circumvent chronic pain signals and help people in chronic pain. Melissa’s links: www.melissaboherjacobson.com www.shopwithmelissa.com www.meetwithmelissa.me My links: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomo...

How can we let go of our adult children well? Shari Filsinger wrote a book all about this, and discusses her tips in this week's episode. Shari’s book link: Amazon: https://a.co/d/2nHje2I My links: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-hurts-to-mom/id1644750334 Spotify:  http...

Guest Shannon Savage-Howie discusses some of her experiences living and parenting with chronic pain. Hear what struggles she deals with and her advice. Shannon’s links: www.ransackedsoul.com https://www.instagram.com/ransackedsoul My links: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-h...

Have you ever heard of EMDR or Pain Reprocessing Therapy? Guest Michelle Salzman explains how both can be used to relieve chronic pain. Michelle’s links: Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/michelle-salzman-irving-tx/365245 Email: michelle@hopeconnectscounseling.com   Resources: The Way Out by Gordon and Ziv EMDR demonstration:  https://youtu.be/v4oZWQDQq1E?si=Ee2nBEa5X...

What is it like parenting after you've lost a child? Guest Michelle Valiukenas, of the Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation, discusses how to move forward after loss. Michelle’s links: Website: www.colettelouise.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colettelouisetisdahl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colettetisdahl/ X: https://twitter.com/TheTisdahl YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel...

Does chronic pain and illness make you feel guilty as a parent? Listen as Christina Smith explains how she escaped the mom guilt. Christina’s links: Podcast website: www.invitingshift.com Coaching website: www.christina-smith.com   My links: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-...

Guest Delisa Abraham, of Faith and Sparkles World, discusses her experiences with chronic pain, as well as what parental leadership is and why it's so important. See the link below for her free transformational leadership e-book! Delisa’s links: Freebie: https://stan.store/faithandsparklesworld/p/transformational-leadership-free-ebook Website: www.faithandsparklesworld.com IG: https://www.inst...

Guest Kim Graybill discusses how she cured both her son and herself of chronic illness. They have been medication and symptom-free for 5 years! Kim’s links: Website: www.5steps.simplywellrenewal.com E-mail::   simplywellrenewal@gmail.com   My links: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...

Health starts in our cells! Listen as Heather Creson discusses how to improve health and chronic pain at a cellular level, including the role of the vagus nerve and how to start draining your lymphatic system. Heather’s links: Website: www.defyyourlimits.com IG:   https://instagram.com/defyyourlimits FB: https://www.facebook.com/defyyourlimitswithhc      My links: Instagram:  https://www.instagram...

Is joy possible when you live with chronic pain? Guest Corree Roofener tells us how she finds joy despite having chronic pain. Corree’s links: Website: www.beeauthenticallyu.com   IG:   https://www.instagram.com/your_story_your_journey FB: https://www.facebook.com/beeauthenticallyu    My links: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Appl...

What kinds of movement does a person with chronic pain need? DK Ciccone, author and certified Pilates instructor (Balanced Body, NPCP) discusses why movement is so important and how to go about it with chronic pain. DK’s links: Website: www.movementremedies.org   Book: www.youremeanttomove.com IG:   https://www.instagram.com/movement_remedies     My links: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ith...