Learning how to use emotions constructively is key to chronic pain relief. In my work as a chronic pain recovery therapist, one of the most pervasive themes I see is emotional suppression. And it’s no wonder: Many of us grew up in emotion-negative environments where we were taught that only certain emotions were okay to […]

Although I don’t get migraines any more thanks to mind-body healing, I still do get mild to moderate head tension when I’m stressed. And I’m talking about the normal, everyday type of stress — not just the major trauma type of stress.⁠ As a therapist and coach who helps people heal from chronic pain, why […]

Consistency can be one of the trickiest concepts for those who are on the journey of chronic pain recovery. 👉 On the one hand, consistency is important when we’re shifting our neural pathways: from old patterns of fear and helplessness that perpetuate pain >> to new patterns of empowerment and self-trust that facilitate recovery. Having a consistent, […]

We intuitively understand more than we think we do… Emotions are energy, plain and simple. And when we constrict around energy (because culture has told us that emotions are “wrong”), that energy becomes compressed and explosive inside of us — manifesting as uncomfortable symptoms like anxiety, depression, pain, inflammation, etc.⁠ We understand this intuitively.⁠ If we […]

When it comes to chronic pain recovery, the answer is: A lot. Let’s talk about self-love and chronic pain. And if the phrase “self-love” makes you cringe a little, this is especially for you! You know who gets inside your head more than anyone else? YOU. Your relationship with your self is the most impactful relationship […]

For most people, chronic pain recovery is a series of many hills and valleys.⁠ There are moments along the way when it feels like you’re back at square one, in the pit of despair: Frustrated, angry, afraid and riddled with self-doubt.⁠ If this sounds familiar, your experience is totally normal. As a chronic pain recovery […]