The Painful Truth of Living with Chronic Pain

The Painful Truth of Living with Chronic Pain

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  • End of Summer Check In

    Today's episode is completely unstructured and off the cuff because Robby just wanted to check in, see how his fellow pain warriors are holding up, and talk about what's been weighing him down recently. Plus, he shares something he's revisiting for pain relief.

    Follow the show on Instagram @thepainfultruthpodcast, as well as Robby @robert1950studios and Sammi @thesam.a.lam

    Check out their TikTok @1950Studios

    You can find Limitless Broadcasting on Instagram @limitlessbroadcasting.

    Mentioned in this episode:

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    What's your favorite scary movie?

    Join your favorite horror couple as they dive into your favorite scary movies

    Canvas & Crime: Turning True Crime into Quirky Characters

    Get your own notorious shot glass or art print at www.canvasandcrime.com!

    You can also find Elizabeth on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/eak.creations and on Instagram @eakcreations.
    She also has a YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@canvasandcrime where you can see creativity in action.

    35 min
  • Let's Talk About Disability Parking

    Today, Pain Warriors, Robby wants to talk about disability parking. He's been yelled at more than once for not "looking like" he needs a disability placard, or even told he should move because he's not really *that* bad off. You'll hear about the surprisingly recent history of disability parking and ADA and requirements to obtain a parking placard. Have you every experienced any issues with disability parking because you don't "look" the part?

    Follow the show on Instagram @thepainfultruthpodcast, as well as Robby @robert1950studios and Sammi @thesam.a.lam

    Check out their TikTok @1950Studios

    You can find Limitless Broadcasting on Instagram @limitlessbroadcasting. Looking for merch? Check out www.LBMerch.co!

    Mentioned in this episode:

    What's your favorite scary movie?

    Join your favorite horror couple as they dive into your favorite scary movies

    Canvas & Crime: Turning True Crime into Quirky Characters

    Get your own notorious shot glass or art print at www.canvasandcrime.com!

    You can also find Elizabeth on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/eak.creations and on Instagram @eakcreations.
    She also has a YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@canvasandcrime where you can see creativity in action.

    35 min
  • A Conversation About "Take Care of Maya"

    Robby and Sammi planned to release a different episode this week, but then they stumbled upon the Netflix documentary Take Care of Maya which looks into the horrific story of Maya Kowalski who was held in a Florida hospital for 3 months after her mother was accused of Munchausen by proxy. Maya was diagnosed by multiple doctors with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and there are times in the film where she speaks about medical professionals doubting the severity, or even existence, of her pain and her distrust of the medical community after what happened to her.

    Follow the show on Instagram @thepainfultruthpodcast, as well as Robby @robert1950studios and Sammi @thesam.a.lam

    Check out their TikTok @1950Studios

    You can find Limitless Broadcasting on Instagram @limitlessbroadcasting.

    Looking for new merch? Check out our Etsy store @1950Studios!

    Mentioned in this episode:

    What's your favorite scary movie?

    Join your favorite horror couple as they dive into your favorite scary movies

    Canvas & Crime: Turning True Crime into Quirky Characters

    Get your own notorious shot glass or art print at www.canvasandcrime.com!

    You can also find Elizabeth on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/eak.creations and on Instagram @eakcreations.
    She also has a YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@canvasandcrime where you can see creativity in action.

    50 min
  • Interview with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, MD

    Robby and Sammi are so excited to share today's episode with all of you fellow Pain Warriors because they had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, MD! Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, (a.k.a. "Dr. T") is a board certified internist and nationally known expert in the fields of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, sleep and pain. He has authored numerous books including the best-selling From Fatigued to Fantastic! (now in its 4th edition). He is the lead author of numerous studies on effective treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome and he even developed the popular free smartphone app "Cures A-Z."

    Check out Dr. Teitelbaum's website: EndFatigue.com

    Follow Dr. T on Facebook and Instagram @jacobteitelbaummd

    Follow the show on Instagram @thepainfultruthpodcast, as well as Robby @robert1950studios and Sammi @thesam.a.lam

    Check out their TikTok @1950Studios

    Looking for new merch? Check out our Etsy store!

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Canvas & Crime: Turning True Crime into Quirky Characters

    Get your own notorious shot glass or art print at www.canvasandcrime.com!

    You can also find Elizabeth on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/eak.creations and on Instagram @eakcreations.
    She also has a YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@canvasandcrime where you can see creativity in action.

    What's your favorite scary movie?

    Join your favorite horror couple as they dive into your favorite scary movies

    1 hr 20 min
  • Mental Health 3 (Part 2): Robby's Story

    ***Warning: there is discussion of suicide in this episode. The conversation starts around 17 minutes and continues until around 23 minutes. Please skip it for your mental wellbeing if needed***

    Today, Robby is sharing his mental health struggles that have followed him since before his car accident.

    If you’re in crisis, there are options available to help you cope. You can also call the Lifeline at any time to speak to someone and get support. For confidential support available 24/7 for everyone in the United States, call 988.

    Follow the show on Instagram @thepainfultruthpodcast, as well as Robby @robert1950studios and Sammi @thesam.a.lam

    Check out their TikTok @1950Studios

    You can find Limitless Broadcasting on Instagram @limitlessbroadcasting. Looking for merch? Check out www.LBMerch.co!

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Canvas & Crime: Turning True Crime into Quirky Characters

    Get your own notorious shot glass or art print at www.canvasandcrime.com!

    You can also find Elizabeth on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/eak.creations and on Instagram @eakcreations.
    She also has a YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@canvasandcrime where you can see creativity in action.

    What's your favorite scary movie?

    Join your favorite horror couple as they dive into your favorite scary movies

    45 min
  • Pharmacy Work - What?

    Hello, Pain Warriors! This week, Sammi is sharing a special episode. In keeping with the recent pharmacy theme, she is sharing a classic episode from the now defunct Slinging Pills to Pay the Bills Podcast! Today's episode was originally recorded in 2021 and is all about what happens behind the pharmacy counter - just what the heck do pharmacists and pharmacy technicians actually do?

    Don't forget to support the upcoming pharmacy documentary: Would You Like Shots with That? https://shotswiththat.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @thepainfultruthpodcast, as well as Robby @robert1950studios and Sammi @thesam.a.lam

    Check out their TikTok @1950Studios

    You can find Limitless Broadcasting on Instagram @limitlessbroadcasting. Looking for merch? Check out www.LBMerch.co!

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Canvas & Crime: Turning True Crime into Quirky Characters

    Get your own notorious shot glass or art print at www.canvasandcrime.com!

    You can also find Elizabeth on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/eak.creations and on Instagram @eakcreations.
    She also has a YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@canvasandcrime where you can see creativity in action.

    What's your favorite scary movie?

    Join your favorite horror couple as they dive into your favorite scary movies

    33 min
  • Would You Like Shots with That? - an Interview with Anaïs Webster Mennuti, PharmD

    "A pharmacist, a story producer, and a cinematographer walked into a bar (read: Zoom meeting) and now [they're] making a documentary that exposes the fast-foodification of the pharmacy industry within the United States." Last episode, you heard Sammi's story where she shared her struggles as retail pharmacist amidst Robby's growing healthcare issues. She mentioned that there is a documentary in process that aims to educate and expose the plight of today's retail pharmacy workers, and today Anaïs Webster Mennuti, PharmD is on the show to talk about it! Would You Like Shots with That? truly has the potential to impact the pharmacy world in a big way, and Sammi and Robby are honored to help spread the message.

    Support the documentary through donations, merchandise, or sharing your story via the links below:

    https://wouldyoulikeshotswiththat.com/

    https://www.gofundme.com/f/shots-with-that

    https://www.redbubble.com/people/shots-with-that/shop


    Follow the show on Instagram @thepainfultruthpodcast, as well as Robby @robert1950studios and Sammi @thesam.a.lam

    Check out their TikTok @1950Studios

    You can find Limitless Broadcasting on Instagram @limitlessbroadcasting. Looking for merch? Check out www.LBMerch.co!

    Mentioned in this episode:

    What's your favorite scary movie?

    Join your favorite horror couple as they dive into your favorite scary movies

    Canvas & Crime: Turning True Crime into Quirky Characters

    Get your own notorious shot glass or art print at www.canvasandcrime.com!

    You can also find Elizabeth on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/eak.creations and on Instagram @eakcreations.
    She also has a YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@canvasandcrime where you can see creativity in action.

    1 hr 34 min
  • Mental Health 3 (Part 1): Sammi's Story

    Welcome back Pain Warriors! Today's episode is a bit heavy as Sammi is sharing some of her struggles with mental health. From caring for Robby during his lowest periods, to trying take care of hundreds of patients every week while feeling overwhelmed and beaten down at her retail pharmacy job, there were many days she wished she could just run away from life...or worse. Plus she shares the movement that's taking place among the pharmacy profession.

    Remember, you are never alone. Help is available. 988 is the new phone number for an existing service: the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

    Check out the pharmacy documentary Sammi talked about in the episode: Would You Like Shots With That?

    Follow the show on Instagram @thepainfultruthpodcast, as well as Robby @robert1950studios and Sammi @thesam.a.lam

    Check out their TikTok @1950Studios

    You can find Limitless Broadcasting on Instagram @limitlessbroadcasting. Looking for merch? Check out www.LBMerch.co!

    Mentioned in this episode:

    What's your favorite scary movie?

    Join your favorite horror couple as they dive into your favorite scary movies

    Canvas & Crime: Turning True Crime into Quirky Characters

    Get your own notorious shot glass or art print at www.canvasandcrime.com!

    You can also find Elizabeth on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/eak.creations and on Instagram @eakcreations.
    She also has a YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@canvasandcrime where you can see creativity in action.

    1 hr 8 min
  • We Go to the Mattresses

    Mattress shopping is always a struggle, but it's especially annoying when you have chronic pain. Throw in a partner with different sleeping styles and needs, plus a few dogs, and it becomes overwhelming. Today, Robby and Sammi are here to share the origin of mattresses (they are older than you probably realize!), what different types of mattresses offer (memory foam vs. hybrid vs. latex, and more), and what readers of The Mighty said were their favorite brands. What kind of mattress do you sleep on?

    Follow the show on Instagram @thepainfultruthpodcast, as well as Robby @robert1950studios and Sammi @thesam.a.lam

    Check out their TikTok @1950Studios

    You can find Limitless Broadcasting on Instagram @limitlessbroadcasting. Looking for merch? Check out www.LBMerch.co!

    • 16 Mattresses That Help People With Chronic Pain Sleep Better
    • Nectar Sleep
    • 10 Random Facts You Didn’t Know About Mattresses – Sleep Expo Middle East

    Mentioned in this episode:

    What's your favorite scary movie?

    Join your favorite horror couple as they dive into your favorite scary movies

    Canvas & Crime: Turning True Crime into Quirky Characters

    Get your own notorious shot glass or art print at www.canvasandcrime.com!

    You can also find Elizabeth on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/eak.creations and on Instagram @eakcreations.
    She also has a YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@canvasandcrime where you can see creativity in action.

    57 min
  • A Chronic Pain Valentine's Day

    Hey there, Pain Warriors! Robby and Sammi are back and ready to kick off Season 4 of the podcast! Today is all about the most important aspect of love and romance: COMMUNICATION! Do you know your Love Language? How about your partner's? And what the heck is an Enneagram? Robby and Sammi are exploring their own personalities on this episode to help improve their connection. They know it can be extra hard on a relationship when one, or both, partners is struggling with a chronic condition. Plus, at the end of the episode, they share some of the ways they plan easygoing dates, and how they adjust when plans go awry.

    Check out the links below and share your results!

    • The Love Language™ Quiz
    • Communication Styles by Enneagrams Type
    • - Enneagram Explained
    • The Enneagram Institute
    • 9 Enneagram Personality Types – Forbes Health
    • What Is Quality Time Love Language? 12 Tips From Dating Experts
    • Quality Time Love Language: 4 Ways to Spend Quality Time Written by MasterClass
    • How to Use Acts of Service in Your Relationship
    • Acts of Service Love Language, Explained By Relationship Experts
    • Acts of Service Love Language: 12 Examples of Acts of Service Written by MasterClass

    Follow the show on Instagram @thepainfultruthpodcast, as well as Robby @robert1950studios and Sammi @thesam.a.lam

    Check out their TikTok @1950Studios

    You can find Limitless Broadcasting on Instagram @limitlessbroadcasting. Looking for merch? Check out www.LBMerch.co!

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Canvas & Crime: Turning True Crime into Quirky Characters

    Get your own notorious shot glass or art print at www.canvasandcrime.com!

    You can also find Elizabeth on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/eak.creations and on Instagram @eakcreations.
    She also has a YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@canvasandcrime where you can see creativity in action.

    What's your favorite scary movie?

    Join your favorite horror couple as they dive into your favorite scary movies

    55 min

About The Painful Truth of Living with Chronic Pain

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Robby and Sammi have been through lots of challenges since getting together in 2011, but nothing has impacted their lives quite like Robby's car accident in 2017. Join the journey from the beginning,…