In this episode, I discuss 4 common mistakes people make when seeing relief from chronic pain. Chronic pain is very complex and individualized, however there are strategies that will either set you change your trajectory toward success and others that will keep you tethered to debilitating pain. Having an improved awareness of what you allow in your life and do on a consistent basis is crucial for understanding why you are experiencing what you are experiencing. 

(2:10) Surrounding yourself with others with chronic pain and internalizing their stories

(5:44) Addressing only the symptoms

(9:36) When you do not have a realistic or consistent system in place, all-or-none and perfectionism mindset

(15:26) Catastrophizing and fear-focused mindset

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In this episode, I have the pleasure of being joined my Dr. Spencer Blackman. Dr. Spencer Blackman has been working in outpatient physical therapy for six years after graduating from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2016 with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Before that, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Slippery Rock University with his Bachelor's in Exercise Science.

Spencer’s true passion lies in working with and treating patients suffering from chronic pain and conditions. He has spent the last three years of practice focused on learning how all aspects of the nervous system influence pain, recovery, and chronic mobility problems, as well as the ways to positively impact them. He has adapted the mechanisms of pain science interventions (laterality training and graded motor imagery) into a treatment system that targets the originating sources of chronic pain. He is trained in Autonomic Awareness Training (AAT) and Blomberg Rhythmic Movement Training (BRMT).  He hopes to continue pioneering cutting-edge ways to resolve chronic pain through his research interests into chronic neurological conditions and the science of pain interpretation and protective responses.

In this episode, we dive into how histamines impact they nervous system and the role they play in chronic pain and eating disorders.

(6:30) Effects on the central nervous system and neural software

(9:42) How to determine if you have histamine dysregulation.

(12:06) Autonomic nervous system dysregulation and the role of the histamine pathway.

(16:43) Histamine's role as a modulator of the nervous system.

(19:30) How diet impacts histamine release.

(21:35) Physical symptoms from an exaggerated histamine response.

(24:14) Eating disorders and the impacts of histamines and the subconscious mind.

(33:45) How the body responds to histamine dysregulation from and eating disorder.

(36:00) How to change feedback loops in the brain to modify effects of histamines during and eating disorder.

(47:50) Conscious and subconscious mind influences on eating disorder and chronic pain.

Connect with Dr. Spencer Blackman:

[email protected]

IG: @subconscious_keeps_the_score and @spencer.blackman

In this episode I cover three important tools you can uses to shift your perspective on healing from one that is stagnant to one that is progressive.  I break down three perspectives to be aware of to become a catalyst for your own change and rewiring of your brain.

These include: 

1. Recognizing and owning your own story and why it is important to differentiate between what is ours and what it others'.

2.  Improving awareness of the stories that you keep and whether they are keeping you stuck or moving you forward.

3. How to change the brain's perspective and healing momentum in healing by incorporating just 2 minutes of a new activity each day.

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Marianne Miller about her journey of healing from both and eating disorder and chronic pain. 

Dr. Marianne Miller is an eating disorder psychotherapist and binge eating educator in San Diego, California. She works with people with all types of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. Dr. Miller also has a long history of seeing individuals with eating disorders and chronic pain, and she really understands the complexities that come with having both conditions.   After being a full-time academic for 12 years and having a private practice as a side gig, Dr. Miller left university life to treat eating disorders full-time in 2018. She hasn't looked back and adores the work she does. In addition to providing therapy, Dr. Miller now offers a virtual 5-week, eating disorder class called Freedom from Binge Eating.  She is passionate about educating people about eating disorders and loves to teach people how to learn to escape the binge eating cycle.

Connect with Dr. Marianne Miller:

Website: http://www.drmariannemiller.com/

Eating Disorder Resources: https://www.drmariannemiller.com/blog/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariannemiller/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmariannemiller/

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In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Olga Kochman, who is a holistic binge eating coach. She discusses her journey of overcoming binge eating disorder and overwhelming stress.  Through self-discovery and learning how to heal from within, Olga has transformed her mind, body, and spirit. She now embraces her own journey of healing to help others stop binge eating, emotional eating, and yo-yo dieting.

Connect with Olga:

Instagram: @olgas_wellness

www.olgaswellness.com

This episode highlights my story of how I overcame binge eating/bulimia/compulsive exercise, but then found myself with severe chronic back pain. Through my own healing journey, I now live without being tethered by the controls of my eating disorder and chronic back pain. I discuss how I was able to overcome both and live a fulfilling life. This is a story to inspire others who may be questioning if there is hope for a future without an eating disorder and pain.