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How Coronavirus Saved My Life episodes
- episode 36: the story (Our Childhood Story Created By Broken People)
What is your Story? What Story have you been telling yourself since childhood? What is the constant story running in your head?
Today's episode is about My Story. The Story I've been telling myself since childhood. A story built by broken people AKA my Parents.
The purpose of today's episode is to help Empower You to create a new story.
I share techniques that work for me. You deserve to feel good in your story.
I first began observing my thoughts and emotions. "What am I feeling?" Then ask yourself where does this feeling come from? Is it real? Is it based on fact? Is it based on a memory or an emotion from childhood? Is this a belief? What is the evidence that supports this belief? Are there any other points of view that might support this belief? What would someone who loves me say about this belief? Would they agree with me or disagree with me? What can I do today to support myself in making changes toward becoming healthier emotionally and spiritually?
Listen to episode 36: the story for more healing techniques.
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I dedicate this episode to my friend & fellow podcaster Willie Porter.
Willie asked me a question no one ever asked me in childhood.
"When was the last time you took a break?" was the question.
Thank you Willie for being a great friend & supporter.
Check out Willie's podcast he makes with his Wife
- The Thing About Us Podcast
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https://howcoronavirussavedmylife.com
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Check out Christine's other podcast with her sister The Family Burrito
Resources:
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza
Disclaimer: The information and recommendations in this Podcast are only opinions of the host and guests of How Coronavirus Saved My Life Podcast
20 min - episode 35: the recovery (Ways to Recover from Chronic Pain and Long COVID with Arun Nijhawan, PART TWO)
Do you suffer from Chronic Pain?
Do you have Long COVID symptoms still but can't get answers?
This episode is for YOU. YOU are not alone.
My guest today is Arun Nijhawan. Arun was diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease at age 24. His pain became so debilitating he no longer could play basketball, hike–his pain made it difficult to even walk. His pain was REAL. So was the SOLUTION.
Listen to Part TWO of episode 35: the recovery-- where Arun tells his story of how he recovered from Chronic Pain while I tell my OWN story of Long COVID Recovery.
The purpose of today’s episode is for people suffering from Chronic Pain and Long COVID symptoms to feel heard and cared for, to not suffer as much, and find hope once again in the possibility of recovery.
Arun Nijhawan is the co-founder of menda.health--- an evidence-based virtual pain recovery program.
Arun suffered from chronic pain for 5 long years. Arun still didn’t have answers despite having the BEST access to medical resources. Listen to his story of Chronic Pain Recovery. Arun's story will blow you away.
https://www.menda.health/
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Disclaimer: The information and recommendations in this Podcast are only opinions of the host and guests of How Coronavirus Saved My Life Podcast
34 min - episode 35: the recovery (Ways to Recover from Chronic Pain and Long COVID with Arun Nijhawan, PART ONE)
Do you suffer from Chronic Pain? Do you have Long COVID symptoms?
This episode is for YOU.
Per the CDC, Nearly 1 in 5 still have long COVID symptoms. A Medscape article predicts Long COVID could cost the economy TRILLIONS.
My guest today is Arun Nijhawan. Arun was diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease at age 24. His pain became so debilitating he no longer could play basketball, hike–his pain made it difficult to even walk. His pain was REAL. So was the SOLUTION.
Listen to Part One of today's episode where Arun tells his journey of Chronic Pain Recovery while I tell my OWN story of Long COVID recovery.
The purpose of today’s episode is for people suffering from Chronic Pain and Long COVID symptoms to feel heard and cared for.
Arun Nijhawan is the co-founder of menda.health, an evidence-based virtual pain recovery program. Arun suffered from chronic pain for 5 long years. Arun still didn’t have answers despite having the BEST access to medical resources.
https://www.menda.health/
How did he recover from Chronic Pain? How did I recover from Long Covid?
Listen to find out. YOU are not alone.
Topics:
- The trillion dollar prediction COST of Long COVID
- Arun’s diagnosis of Degenerative Disc Disease at age 24
- Christine’s Long COVID Symptoms (Brain fog, numbness and tingling in hand, fatigued, sensitive to environment, headaches, short of breathe)
- The cycles and spirals of hopelessness in chronic pain and long covid
- The “thing” that shifted Arun’s Chronic Pain into recovery
- The role of thoughts and emotions
- Modern pain Neuroscience
- Neuroplastic pain
- Tough life experiences priming your nervous system for chronic pain
- Pain Processing Therapy
- Finding hope in the possibility of recovery
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Disclaimer: The information and recommendations in this Podcast are only opinions of the host and guests of How Coronavirus Saved My Life Podcast
Resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/67/wr/mm6736a2.htm
https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/clearing-the-brain-fog-in-long-covid
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/981583?reg=1
33 min - episode 34: the polyvagal (How to Heal Chronic Pain with Dr. Les Aria, part TWO)
Do you have Chronic Pain? Ready for Pain Recovery? This episode is for YOU!
We have a special guest today—Dr. Les Aria, a Pain Psychologist & Co-founder of Menda.Health, who specializes in helping people recover from chronic pain. Today, he'll explain what polyvagal theory is and how it can help you feel safe when you're dealing with chronic pain.
This week's episode, Part TWO, on polyvagal theory and its application to chronic pain therapy. Polyvagal theory is the science of feeling safe, and it's based on decades of research by Dr. Stephen Porges, who pioneered research into the autonomic nervous system and its relationship with emotions.
Watch our episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/jucIIsQkvig
Check out Dr. Les Aria’s Pain Recovery App: https://www.menda.health/
Topics Covered:
- The only question you brain is trying to answer
- 3 worlds our body & brain responds to
- Easy ways to recognize nervous system dysregulation
- 90 seconds to correct your emotional experience
- Why intense attraction can't be trusted
- Why we are attracted to people who dysregulate our nervous system
- Our brain is reacting to past while in the present
- What we need to experience to believe we can heal ourself
- Practice is the drive changer of your nervous system
- Co-regulation
Connect with Dr. Les Aria:
Website: https://lesariaphd.com/| Youtube: Myndfulness here| Dynamic Healing Podcast | Instagram @drlesaria
Connect with Christine:
Twitter | Instagram | website | Youtube | FB
Disclaimer: The information and recommendations in this Podcast are only opinions of the host and guests of How Coronavirus Saved My Life Podcast
28 min - episode 34: the polyvagal (How to Heal Chronic Pain with Dr. Les Aria, part ONE)
Do you have Chronic Pain? Ready for Pain Recovery? This episode is for YOU!
We have a special guest today—Dr. Les Aria, a Pain Psychologist who specializes in helping people recover from chronic pain. Today, he'll explain what polyvagal theory is and how it can help you feel safe when you're dealing with chronic pain.
This week's episode, Part One, on Polyvagal Theory and its application to chronic pain therapy. Polyvagal theory is the science of feeling safe, and it's based on decades of research by Dr. Stephen Porges, who pioneered research into the autonomic nervous system and its relationship with emotions.
Check out Dr. Les Aria’s Pain Recovery App: https://www.menda.health/
Topics Covered:
- Healing Chronic Pain through the Vagus Nerve
- Ways to stimulate Vagus Nerve
- Polyvagal Framework Ladder of Feeling Safe
- Mind Body Connection
- Trauma & Chronic Pain brain pathways
- Autonomic Nervous System
- Long Covid Symptoms
- Shut Down Phase of Relapse connected to Trauma
- Why slow breathing is key
- Wisdom of your Frontal Lobe
- Safe and Sound Protocol
Connect with Dr. Les Aria:
Website: https://lesariaphd.com/| Youtube: Myndfulness | Dynamic Healing Podcast | Safe and Sound Protocol here
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45 min - episode 33: the boundary (How to Set Boundaries + Why Boundaries are Important)
Were you taught it's ok to say "No" in childhood? Were you taught it's ok to speak up for your needs? Neither was I.
Teaching myself how to set boundaries is a work in progress. My narcissistic mother crossing my boundary for the last time was my key to emotional freedom and authentic worthiness.
In this solo episode, I cover all things boundaries.
Rule of Thumb: Those who react the loudest when a boundary is set is evidence the boundary was needed in the first place (read this again).
Topics Covered:
- What is a boundary?
- Why boundaries are important to your well-being
- 4 types of boundaries
- Signs a boundary is crossed
- How to set a boundary
- My personal examples and emotional impact when I didn't set boundaries
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Big hugs to all the listeners! My little podcast to help the world heal is starting to reach the ears and hearts of people around the world!
Disclaimer: The information and recommendations in this Podcast are only opinions of the host and guests of How Coronavirus Saved My Life Podcast
31 min - episode 32: the warrior (VIDEO) (Teaching Yourself How to Parent with Belinda Tyner)
A REAL Mother to Mother conversation about the challenges of motherhood.
In this Video Podcast Episode I speak with Belinda Tyner, an Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner about her journey of becoming a warrior while teaching herself how to parent through the challenges of raising a child with ADHD.
Watch Video on youtube here:
https://youtu.be/7KaxmPmTxho
Warrior episode Blog here
Topics Discussed:
- The illusions of motherhood
- Teaching yourself how to parent
- Meeting your child's needs where their at
- Conditioning of the Superwoman Syndrome
- Asking yourself “what do I need?”
- Being raised by parents in survival mode
- Importance of praising a child with ADHD during the good moments
- Importance of ADHD diagnosis ASAP
- Being tired of doing it all
ADHD and Parenting Resources:
The Whole Brain Child Book LD@school National Institute of Mental Health
Listen, Download, and Share Christine’s Podcast: How Coronavirus Saved My Life
Connect with Christine on Twitter | Instagram | Blog | Youtube | FB
Check out Christine's podcast with her sister The Family Burrito
Big hugs to all the listeners! My little podcast to help the world heal is starting to reach the ears and hearts of people around the world!
Disclaimer: The information and recommendations in this Podcast are only opinions of the host and guests of How Coronavirus Saved My Life Podcast
1 hr 21 min - episode 32: the warrior (Teaching Yourself How to Parent with Belinda Tyner)
How do you teach yourself to parent when you were raised by a broken emotionally immature mother? Then throw in society's illusion of motherhood where it is expected mothers are born nurturers who saves everyone with a unrealistic superwomen mentality. What happens to your self-esteem when your mother was none of these misguided societal illusions? (hint: unworthiness)
In this episode I speak with Belinda Tyner, an Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner about her journey of becoming a warrior while teaching herself how to parent through the challenges of raising a child with ADHD.
Topics Discussed:
- The illusions of motherhood
- Teaching yourself how to parent
- Meeting your child's needs where their at
- Conditioning of the Superwoman Syndrome
- Asking yourself “what do I need?”
- Being raised by parents in survival mode
- Importance of praising a child with ADHD during the good moments
- Importance of ADHD diagnosis ASAP
- Being tired of doing it all
ADHD and Parenting Resources:
The Whole Brain Child Book LD@school National Institute of Mental Health
Listen, Download, and Share Christine’s Podcast: How Coronavirus Saved My Life
Connect with Christine on Twitter | Instagram | Blog | Youtube | FB
Check out Christine's podcast with her sister The Family Burrito
Big hugs to all the listeners! My little podcast to help the world heal is starting to reach the ears and hearts of people around the world!
Disclaimer: The information and recommendations in this Podcast are only opinions of the host and guests of How Coronavirus Saved My Life Podcast
1 hr 22 min - episode 31: the adversity (video) (Healing Cycles of Abuse with Chris Allen)
What does the word adversity mean to you? Chris Allen is the definition of overcoming adversity.
A powerful follow up conversation with my new friend Chris Allen. His honesty, vulnerability, transparency, and directness about his difficult childhood filled with abuse and chaos inspires me to be more vulnerable and transparent about my own story.
Chris and I tell discuss losing our virginity at a young age, Chris’s former approach to sex and intimacy before meeting his beautiful wife, and his father’s suspicious suicide. And the weird thing Chris and I have in common! Find out the ONE question Chris COULD NOT answer at the end.
Listen to our first conversation episode 28: the reframe
Topics discussed:
- Codependency
- Perfectionism
- PTSD
- anxiety, imposter syndrome
- toxic friends
Chris Allen is the CEO & Co-Founder of Advanced Computing and Technology, Father, Husband, and more!
- Chris Allen's Advanced Computing and Technology Website | Email [email protected] | Number
Listen, Download, and Share Christine’s Podcast: How Coronavirus Saved My Life
Connect with Christine on Twitter | Instagram | Blog | Youtube | FB
Check out Christine's podcast with her sister The Family Burrito
Big hugs to all the listeners! My little podcast to help the world heal is starting to reach the ears and hearts of people around the world!
Disclaimer: The information and recommendations in this Podcast are only opinions of the host and guests of How Coronavirus Saved My Life Podcast
1 hr 11 min - episode 31: the adversity (Healing Cycles of Abuse with Chris Allen)
What does the word adversity mean to you? Chris Allen is the definition of overcoming adversity.
A powerful follow up conversation with my new friend Chris Allen. His honesty, vulnerability, transparency, and directness about his difficult childhood filled with abuse and chaos inspires me to be more vulnerable and transparent about my own story.
Chris and I tell discuss losing our virginity at a young age, Chris’s former approach to sex and intimacy before meeting his beautiful wife, and his father’s suspicious suicide. And the weird thing Chris and I have in common! Find out the ONE question Chris COULD NOT answer at the end.
Listen to our first conversation episode 28: the reframe
Topics discussed:
- Codependency
- Perfectionism
- PTSD
- anxiety, imposter syndrome
- toxic friends
Chris Allen is the CEO & Co-Founder of Advanced Computing and Technology, Father, Husband, and more!
- Chris Allen's Advanced Computing and Technology Website | Email [email protected] | Number
Listen, Download, and Share Christine’s Podcast: How Coronavirus Saved My Life
Connect with Christine on Twitter | Instagram | Blog | Youtube | FB
Check out Christine's podcast with her sister The Family Burrito
Big hugs to all the listeners! My little podcast to help the world heal is starting to reach the ears and hearts of people around the world!
Disclaimer: The information and recommendations in this Podcast are only opinions of the host and guests of How Coronavirus Saved My Life Podcast
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About How Coronavirus Saved My Life
From the publisher's feed
How Coronavirus Saved My Life is a weekly podcast hosted by Christine Zethraus, a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She takes you on a journey as a healthcare worker, wife, and mother during the…
pandemic. She had Coronavirus in April 2020 and Long-Covid symptoms for months. She could not figure out why her Long-Covid symptoms were not improving until she healed herself through deconditioning her childhood programming. Now, Christine interviews others about their journey of healing. Her mission is to create a safe space for others to speak their authentic truth. Without We There is No Me.