What role does diet play in your chronic pain? Listen and find out more!Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/painpuzzle)

Understanding the Chronic Pain Puzzle

Episode 15: Diet as a Puzzle Piece

We talk about the effects long term opioid use has on your body and your brain and how they often aren't really helping your pain at all. We talk through ideas and plans to reduce or wean from your opioid medications. Mantraband Inspirational jewelry Use promo code PainPuzzle to get 10% of your purchase!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/painpuzzle)

Episode 14: Opioids and Your Pain

In this episode we talk about research that shows you can start to "rewire" your brain through regular gratitude.  We talk about how that applies to living with chronic pain and what you can do to start on that journey.Mantraband Inspirational jewelry Use promo code PainPuzzle to get 10% of your purchase!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/painpuzzle)

Episode 13: Rewiring your Brain with Gratitude

This episode we take a look at research that links optimism with better sleep.  We discuss how this relates to living with chronic pain and what steps you can take to rewire your brain and improve your sleep. 

Episode 12: Optimism and Sleep

Today we review why using visualization works in managing your pain.  We discuss how this is all relates back to the brain and why that is so important when trying to understand and manage your chronic pain.  At no point do we say this is easy nor will it magically take away your pain.  You must practice visualization and celebrate any victories you may have with it.https://instacart.pxf.io/6KELqInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Episode 11: Visualization

In this episode we talk about how stress, particularly emotional stress, has such a close relationship with pain.  Our speaker relays a personal story about how the stress of losing a beloved pet caused a new pain and how he managed it.

Episode 10: Relationship of Stress and Pain

Continuing with our series answering listener questions.  This episode we discuss how to know if what you are feeling is a new injury or new illness or a flare up of your pain.  We discuss how being unsure can lead to stress and negative thoughts which only  worsen your pain.  We talk through using critical thinking instead of our emotions to answer these questions.  Please follow us on Facebook or Instagram @ ChronicPainPuzzle and keep the questions coming!Visit Mantraband for your inspirational jewelry.  Use PainPuzzle in the promo code for 10% off!

Episode 9: I don't know if...

The second in our series related to questions and comments from our listeners.This episode builds on the discussion of "I want to" vs "I will".  We talk about setting small goals and celebrating them! And we talk about how change can be a 4 letter word.Choose Mantraband for your inspirational jewelry!  Use PAINPUZZLE in promo code for you 10% off!Remember Earthley this time of year for your supply of Elderberry Elixir or Immune-Biotic!  Use our link to let them know we sent you!https://www.earthley.com/product/elderberry-elixir-herbal-extract/

Episode 8: I Will... Set Small Goals

We are starting a series of episodes based on questions and comments we receive from our listeners.  This episode discusses the difference between "I want to..." and "I will...".  Change can be very difficult.  We are here to help you learn more about how your brain is involved in your chronic pain and how it can get in the way of allowing you to change. If there are topics brought up in this episode that you are unfamiliar with, we suggest you go back and listen to our first several episodes!Thank you for your support of our podcast and of our affiliates!Earthley wellness produces natural, herbal remedies to support your health.Use our link to let Earthley know we sent you!https://www.earthley.com/ref/chronicpainpuzzle/Mantraband is jewelry meant to inspire and empower.  Use our link to let Mantraband know we sent you!https://www.mantraband.com/?rfsn=3090626.b7ab04&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=3090626.b7ab04

Episode 7: From I Want to I Will

In this episode we talk about managing your pain through stressful times such as the holiday season.  We also discuss how you can "tell" if you are managing your pain or not.Your continued support allows us to continue to produce episodes of Understanding the Chronic Pain Puzzle!Get 10% off your Mantraband at mantraband.com using promo code Pain Puzzle.Visit Earthley.com to find your Elderberry Elixir for an immune boost this winter season. Use our link to let them know we sent you!

Episode 6: Happy Holidays (?)

In this episode, we discuss the importance of journaling and the impact it can have in managing your chronic pain.  Journaling can help you better understand how your activity, or lack of activity, affects your day to day pain.  You can use journaling to reflect back on progress you are making with tolerance to activity or exercise. You can use journaling to find other reasons on why you may be having a flare up, such as stress or changes in weather--and gaining that understanding will help you to lower your stress and gain control over your pain. Use our affiliate link here to take advantage of Buffy's free trial.  Buffy offers a range of bedding products including the worlds softest and coolest comforters, duvet covers, and sheets. They ship for free, don't charge you unless you decide to keep what you ordered, and have free returns if you decide send it back.Buffy - The Earth’s Softest Comforter Free Trial, free shipping and free returns.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Episode 5: Write it Down!

I Will... Set Small Goals

Relaunch of Episode 4.  Learn more about how and why your brain is connected to your chronic pain!

The Pain-Brain Connection

From I Want to I Will

Living with chronic pain can feel like a million piece puzzle that you just can't put together. We are here to help you with that.Let us first tell you what this podcast is NOT about: We are not here to sell you anything. We are not going to tell you about some magical treatment that will take away your pain. We are not going to tell you that putting your pain puzzle together will be easy. We ARE going to talk about pain neuroscience education -- big words that simply mean we are going to work on explaining the WHYs behind your pain. That will be first piece to putting the puzzle together! We will also be talking about other pieces to your pain puzzle and how we can help you fit it all together to lead a more meaningful and enjoyable life! Your chronic pain has brought you to this point, so subscribe and listen to Understanding the Chronic Pain Puzzle! Contact us through our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MyPainPuzzle/

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