I am not sure I can think of a more difficult thing to treat than frozen shoulder. 

Often the pain and stiffness drastically affects sleep, work and activities of daily living. 

During this episode I discuss common theories about the cause of frozen shoulder and my thoughts on how to manage it. 

Have you had frozen shoulder ? If so, what helped you get back on track?

We'll see you in the next one !

For the longest time I didn't understand what truly motivated me. 

I often blindly followed others without reflecting on the various of elements of motivation and how they relate to the goals we establishing in life. 

During this episode I talk about simple steps I've taken that have help me tremendously. 

What have you found has helped motivate you? Do you ever question the path you are on ?

Comment below and we'll see you in the next one!

Reiki claims to alter life force energy. While this claim is often met with criticism is there a more scientific means by which reiki may be explained and understood?

During this episode I provide my thoughts on proposed mechanisms by which non-touch reiki and distance reiki may work.

Do you perform reiki treatments or have you received one? 

If so, do you think it matters that we attempt to explain it from a scientific background? Comment below. 

We'll see you in the next one!

One of the most common questions I get is, "should I stretch?"

During this episode we discuss the two most common types of stretching, their proposed benefits and negative consequences as well as the utility of stretching overall. 

Do you have a regular stretching routine? If so, what does it entail ?

Thanks for listening and we'll see you in the next one!

During this episode I discuss my experience leading up to my first day back at work.

I'll cover what we did in our business as well as some irrational fears about returning. 

How has your experience been? What things have helped you return to work smoothly and safely?

I'd love to know! We'll see you in the next one!

During this episode I have a discussion around some of the most common types of headache. 

Headache is very prevalent and can happen for a multitude of reasons. What's important is understanding the headache type and what treatments may benefit a particular presentation. 

Are you a headache sufferer? If so, what has helped you overcome them?

*Episode Resource*

The International Classification of Headache Disorders 3rd Edition (2018) Cephalgia. 38, 1, 1-211. DOI: 10.1177/0333102417738202

The use of CBD oils, creams and lotions is popular in the therapy industry. 

From sales within clinics to patients, to them filling racks at trade shows, I've seen them everywhere.

Sparked by curiosity I wanted to find out what the research says about the use of transdermal CBD specifically and if these topicals serve any therapeutic benefit whatsoever. 

Have a listen to this week's episode to find out what I found. Do you agree with my findings?

We'll see you in the next one!

Episode References

Nitechna-Buchta et al. Myorelaxant Effect of Transdermal Cannabidiol Application in Patients with TMD: A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial (2019) J Clin Med. 8,11,1886. doi: 10.3390/jcm8111886

Gotenhermen F. Pharmakinetics and Pharmcodynamics of Cannabinoids (2003) Clin Pharmacokinet. 42,4, 326-60. doi: 10.2165/00003088-200342040-00003

Hammell et al. Transdermal Cannabidiol reduces inflammation and pain-related behaviours in a rat model of arthritis (2016) Eur J Pain. 20,6,936-48. doi: 10.1002/ejp.818

https://zynerba.com/zynerba-pharmaceuticals-announces-results-phase-2-stop-trial-support-continued-development-zyn002-osteoarthritis/

https://www.cmto.com/position-statement/practice-resource-cannabis/

We could all use a little meditation in our lives.

While the potential benefits are plenty, the intervention is simple. We are also beginning to understand more in depth what meditation does to the brain as well as the body. 

Listen to this week's episode to find out more. 

Do you have a mediation practice? If yes, what are you doing in this moment?

Comment below. We'll see you in the next one!

Failure. It's a part of our lives and it can hurt. 

Beneath the hurt there lies opportunity. Opportunity to learn, grow and ultimately succeed. 

Is failure a regular part of the pages in your story ?

If so, do you see failure as negative or positive?

Listen to this week's episode to find out my perspective. I really enjoyed recording this one!

We'll see you in the next one!