Central sensitization is the brain's way of keeping us safe. The brain's "smoke alarm" becomes overly sensitive and makes us feel pain when there is no actual tissue damage. Basically the brain lies to us and this lie can reduce function and quality of life. Pain education and mind-body techniques can decrease central sensitization, calm the nervous system back down and reduce pain. Here are some tips for how to teach patients about central sensitization.

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Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com

A free guide for physicians to help reclaim your joy at work and in life https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/pl/2148540010

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I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
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Special guest Lolly Forsythe-Chisolm, M.S. joins us to talk about her work as a mind-body specialist with an inpatient and outpatient palliative care team. She will share practical, easy to use techniques that we can offer to patients and use to support our own wellbeing. Once you hear from Lolly you will want a mind-body specialist on your patient care team!

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Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com

A free guide for physicians to help reclaim your joy at work and in life https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/pl/2148540010

Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend! And be sure to subscribe!

Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:
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I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
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We all have an inner critic who whispers mean and nasty things to us - things that we would never say to a friend. The technique of identifying, naming and even drawing our inner critic is a powerful way to help our patients (and ourselves) to feel better. 

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Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com

A free guide for physicians to help reclaim your joy at work and in life https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/pl/2148540010

Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend! And be sure to subscribe!

Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:
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I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
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"I tried to meditate and it doesn't work for me"

I've heard this from so many patients. But once they learn what meditation actually is they realize that it is an easy and valuable tool for wellbeing.  It helps them decrease their stress and feel more relaxed. It will do the same for you.

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Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com

A free guide for physicians to help reclaim your joy at work and in life https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/pl/2148540010

Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend! And be sure to subscribe!

Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:
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I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
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Do you ever feel like the medical system is gaslighting you? “Thanks for being a healthcare hero – now go generate more RVUs!” We need to change the martyr physician culture that we all grew up in that taught us that we don’t need to eat or pee or sleep. We need to nurture ourselves out loud! We need to take our vacation proudly and support our peers when they prioritize their own wellness.  Let’s change this crazy culture together.

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Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com

A free guide for physicians to help reclaim your joy at work and in life https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/pl/2148540010

Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend! And be sure to subscribe!

Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:
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I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/

How do you know if your patient has the capacity to make complex medical decisions? Sometimes it can be hard to tell. Do you need to consult psych? Can you determine it yourself? Come learn very specific questions to ask so that you can feel confident determining if you should be asking your patient, or their family member, to sign a consent or decide about code status. 

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Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com

A free guide for physicians to help reclaim your joy at work and in life https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/pl/2148540010

Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend! And be sure to subscribe!

Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:
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I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/

What is a MOLST? POLST? Advance Directive? Living will? We’ll straighten out the confusion and discuss how you can best help your patients to make complicated medical decisions and communicate them effectively.

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Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com

A free guide for physicians to help reclaim your joy at work and in life https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/pl/2148540010

Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend! And be sure to subscribe!

Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:
https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touch

I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/

In case no one has told you this lately, you are brave! Being a physician takes bravery and we don’t talk about this enough. We need to recognize and appreciate our bravery and then tell our peers that they are brave too!

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Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com

A free guide for physicians to help reclaim your joy at work and in life https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/pl/2148540010

Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend! And be sure to subscribe!

Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:
https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touch

I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/

Creative arts are not just for artists! If you don’t think that creative arts are for you, come let me change your mind. Tapping into the non-outcome oriented part of your brain is an underused stress management tool. Try some of these techniques yourself and then recommend them for your patients.

 Come join our community! Sign up at www.tiipm.org

Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com

A free guide for physicians to help reclaim your joy at work and in life https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/pl/2148540010

Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend! And be sure to subscribe!

Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:
https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touch

I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/

No one looks forward to chemotherapy. It can work wonders, but it can also make people feel tired, nauseous and generally lousy. Come learn the integrative palliative approach to  helping your patients decrease the side effects of chemotherapy.  They will really appreciate you!

Come join our community! Sign up at www.tiipm.org

Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com

A free guide for physicians to help reclaim your joy at work and in life https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/pl/2148540010

Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend! And be sure to subscribe!

Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:
https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touch

I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/