I Needed That

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What an “SOS Routine” is and how to make one

Vinny Crispino is back! Last week we laid the groundwork, and this week we go a level deeper and dig into the steps we can take to relieve pain NOW and change the stories we tell ourselves about our relationships with chronic pain. If you missed part one, be sure to check it out here.

Vinny was a decorated D1 collegiate swimmer at the University of Wyoming, with his eyes set on the big leagues, but a surfing accident took him from elite athlete to disabled in a matter of seconds. After years of learning about the body and searching for relief, Vinny is now pain-free, competing in ultramarathons, and helping others find healing through Pain Academy.

In today's episode, Mathew, Chris, and Vinny discuss four steps you can take today to start finding relief from chronic pain. They also talk about how to recognize and avoid self-sabotage, the complicated realities of using medications to mask pain, and the parallels between a weight loss transformation journey and a pain relief transformation journey.

Our modern mentality skews towards quick fixes, instant gratification, and masking pain. However, the way medications impact our healing is complicated and may be causing us to unknowingly reinjure ourselves. Pain itself is not the problem; it’s the messenger, and if we can turn off the alarm bells and listen, there’s actually something very useful it will tell us. The physical pain is real, but the emotional pain is making it worse. We may even be self-sabotaging because pain can be a useful excuse as to why we limit ourselves or haven't achieved our goals. Chronic pain can become part of our identity if you let it, and without the correct mindset, no amount of therapy will help you. However, by creating a SOS routine to calm your nervous system, distancing yourself from the pain, and regulating your emotions, you can begin to rewrite your story and edit the pain out.

Resources Mentioned

• Vinny’s first episode 

Thank you for listening!

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

• Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

You can join our community by:

• Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast 

Vinny was a decorated D1 collegiate swimmer at the University of Wyoming, with his eyes set on the big leagues. Eventually, he moved out to California, where a surfing accident changed his life forever. Vinny went from an elite athlete to being disabled in a matter of seconds. What followed was almost four years of frantically searching for answers everywhere he could. After finding no relief, he realized only he would be able to help himself. At 23, Vinny went back to school to learn the basics and try to heal his body. Today, he is pain-free, competing in ultramarathons, and helping others find healing through Pain Academy.

In today's episode, Mathew, Chris, and Vinny discuss their experiences with chronic pain, the solutions they have tried, the inevitable addiction issues, and what finally worked. Understanding the physiology of pain is one part of the equation, but Vinny was only able to find relief when he began to understand the emotional side of pain. He tells us he thinks about treating back pain like anxiety or depression by regulating our internal worlds with thoughts and words. Like many of us, Vinny has had to overcome years of suppressing his emotions and has developed practical tools over the years to help himself and others recover.

In this episode, you will hear:

• The craziest (unsuccessful) treatments the guys tried to find relief from their back pain.

Resources Mentioned

• PainAcademy.net 

Thank you for listening!

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

• Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

You can join our community by:

• Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast 

In today's episode, Mathew and Chris discuss why New Year's promises are better than resolutions, why most people abandon them after about 4 to 6 weeks, and tips to stay consistent with your goals. Whether it’s Chris's promise to stretch or Mathews' promise to hit the gym, the guys are right there with you, fighting through the struggles and celebrating the achievements. Thankfully, there are some things we can all do to set ourselves up for success! 

First, expect it to get hard. It’s not if, but rather when the temptations to give up or get complacent will strike. Look at the conditions that have led to failure for you in the past and identify what you can do this time to overcome those challenges. Next, be honest with yourself about why you are making the promise. Is it out of tradition, outside pressure, or a real desire to change? Every day is a chance to do something new, and there is no reason to wait until January 1st. Any time you are ready to commit is the perfect time to start.

Setting SMART goals and maintaining a good mindset are also essential to keeping our promises to ourselves. Chris walks us through the science of goal-setting, and Mathew talks about avoiding comparing our journeys to those of other people. No matter what, keeping the promise we make to ourselves is what is most important. If you need to, alter your goals to make them achievable, sustainable, and realistic. Don’t take on too much or let perfection get in the way of progress. Just 10 minutes a day can change your whole life!

In this episode, you will hear:

• Why promises are better than resolutions

Resources Mentioned:

• Huberman Lab Podcast

Thank you for listening!

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

• Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

You can join our community by:

• Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast 

Today's episode features an interview with Kevin Hines. kevin Hines is a storyteller. He is a best selling author, global public speaker, and award winning documentary filmmaker. In the Year 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival including a sea lion which kept him afloat until the Coast Guard arrived. Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness & the ability to survive pain with true resilience. 

Thank you for listening!

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

• Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

You can join our community by:

• Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!! Today’s episode features the best shows we have aired this year. Listen to the best nuggets of these amazing conversations.

Also in this episode:

• Mathew and Chris discuss their Spotify Wrapped 2023

Thank you for listening!

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

• Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

You can join our community by:

• Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast 

Thank you for listening!

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

• Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

You can join our community by:

• Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast 

Today’s show features Chris and Mathew covering important topics during the holiday season. How do you handle social outings and all the food that is around during this season? Chris gives us some amazing tips! Mathew talks about handling difficult relationships with relatives, what do you do when you have to share space and conversations with people that potentially trigger you?

Thank you for listening!

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

• Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

You can join our community by: 

• Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast 

Today’s show features an interview with Noah Galloway. Sergeant Noah Galloway, a Birmingham, Alabama native, is the personification of valor and resilience. This Purple Heart awarded, double amputee decided to join the military as a result of the September 11th terror attacks. However, his battles didn’t end in the field when he was forced to adapt to a life with only two limbs after an IED attack during Operation Iraqi Freedom which would take his left leg above the knee and his left arm above the elbow. Noah’s incredible journey to mental and physical wellness is one that he shares his with open heart. Noah rose out of post trauma depression via his reinvigorating passion for fitness His transformation story is one of the most inspiring we have heard!

Also in this episode:

• Noah shares how his journey has been full of ups and downs

Thank you for listening!

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

• Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

You can join our community by:

• Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast 

Today’s show features an interview with Lexi (fatgirlfedup) and her husband, Danny. They have been accountability partners during their journey of transformation. Lexi has lost 312 pounds through healthy habit stacking. Lexi was diagnosed with calciphylaxis and opens with us about this rare disease and how it has affected her life/transformation. Danny talks about the importance of having an accountability partner during transformation and how powerful it is to have someone on the journey alongside you.

Also in this episode:

• Lexi talks about emotional eating and the root of this behavior in her life

Thank you for listening!

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

• Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

You can join our community by:

• Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast 

Today’s episode features an interview with Quinlan. Chris met Quinlan via Instagram; he has a powerful transformation story. Quinlan walks us through his story and how he worked through a dismissive struggle: trying to gain weight (vs trying to lose weight). Quinlan was very self-conscious regarding how small he was. Quinlan walks us through roadblocks (internal and external) during his journey, supplements, his workout routine, and his nutrition. Quinlan does a wonderful job at reminding us to never take our progress for granted.

Also in this episode:

• Mathew and Chris invite Quinlan to play a round of: Name That Tune

Thank you for listening!

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

• Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

You can join our community by:

• Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast