This week Jeni Mc interviews Tessa, who was diagnosed with Endometriosis.  Tessa discusses the great pain and difficulties this condition can bring. Over 200,000 cases are diagnosed in the United States each year.  It is a chronic condition that effects can last for years and among other terrible side effects, it can result in infertility. Endometriosis is also highly hereditary and Tessa discusses the health implications for her daughter and the methods they use to keep her healthy.

This episode is sponsored by DiPSy Doodle Productions Voice Talent Dave Holly

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This week Jeni Mc interviews Dr. Tom Wullstein PharmD of the Brandon Pharmacy.  They explore the benefit of open communication and consultation with a good pharmacist.  Don’t be afraid to ask questions like “What would you take if you were me?” and “what about affordability?”  This episode is packed with lots of very practical tips on how to develop a connection and treatment plan with your friendly neighborhood pharmacist.  

Brandon Pharmacy

http://www.brandonpharmacy.com/about-us/

This episode is sponsored by DiPSy Doodle Productions Voice Talent Dave Holly

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This week Jeni Mc interviews Ryan Stoick, an entertainer with cerebral palsy.  Ryan describes his medical history and managing his life and health.  Ryan also talks about overcoming internal strife like fear and embarrassment that can come from chronic illness.  

This episode is sponsored by DiPSy Doodle Productions Voice Talent Dave Holly

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This week Jeni Mc interviews Charles Fisher, a serial entrepreneur and the son of radio pioneer Avery Fisher.  Specifically, they talk about the Fisher Wallace Stimulator® as a possible option to reduce pain and depression.   

This episode is sponsored by DiPSy Doodle Productions Voice Talent Dave Holly

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Fisher Wallace Stimulator®

https://www.fisherwallace.com/

This week our guest talks with host Jeni Mc about repetitive motion injuries, the chronic pain they can cause, and how traditional treatments like surgery are not always effective.  The two discuss how isolating pain can be and how finding others and a support network is crucial to persevering.

This episode is sponsored by DiPSy Doodle Productions Voice Talent Dave Holly

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Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Chronic fatigue syndrome, repetitive motion injuries, surgery, Opioids, Medications, genetic testing, aromatherapy, comfort animals

In part 2 Jeni sat down with Ryan Ostgaard for Higher Ground consulting to talk about cognitive therapy, what it is, and how it can help.  

Higher Ground Consulting

https://www.facebook.com/highergroundconsultant/

This episode is sponsored by DiPSy Doodle Productions Voice Talent Dave Holly

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Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Migraines, myalgic encephalomyelitis, Pain management, Jeni Mc, Robert Mehling, Ryan Ostgaard, psychology, life coaching, consulting, Higher Ground Consulting, mediation, sociology, Addiction, cognitive therapy, holistic medicine, stoicism, shame, guilt, family, isolation, post-exertion malaise

 

Tactical Pain Episode 008 Higher Ground Consulting Part 1

This week Jeni sat down with Ryan Ostgaard for Higher Ground consulting to talk about mental strategies in dealing with all of life’s challenges including pain.

Higher Ground Consulting

https://www.facebook.com/highergroundconsultant/

http://www.highergroundconsultant.com/

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Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Migraines, myalgic encephalomyelitis, Pain management, Jeni Mc, Robert Mehling, Ryan Ostgaard, psychology, life coaching, consulting, Higher Ground Consulting, mediation, sociology, Addiction

Jeni Mc discusses vocalizing pain in a way that family and others who have not experienced chronic pain can empathize with.  

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OODA Loop

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OODA_loop

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Jeni Mc, Pain Management, Comfort, Quality of life, Mental Health, OODA Loop

Jeni Mc confronts her fear of cold with Susan Meier from Sioux Falls Cryo.  Susan explains how for some people cryotherapy can help to reduce pain and help with recovery for athletes.  Originally developed as a rheumatoid arthritis treatment, cryo has helped many people reduce inflammation.

https://www.siouxfallscryo.com/

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Jeni Mc, Cryotherapy, Pain management, athletes, inflammation, Susan Meier, Cryosauna, Healing, recovery, aging, rheumatoid arthritis, fear, endorphins, compression therapy, non-invasive, maintenance

“Movement is Life.” – Dr. Chris Lane, Tea Chiropractic

This week Jeni sits down with Dr. Chris Lane from Tea Chiropractic to talk about treatment options for chronic pain.  Dr. Lane discusses how movement is important to health and how our modern lifestyle can interfere with that and also describes the difference in treating a pain patient vs a chronic pain patient.  

 

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Jeni Mc, Dr. Chris Lane, Tea Chiropractic, Light Tissue Work, Rehabilitation, Breathing Retraining, Weight Loss, Lifestyle, Chiropractic, Nutrition, Information Overload, Breathing, Sleeping, Hard Work, Mindfulness, Acupuncture, Opioid Epidemic, Allergy Panel, Food Sensitivity Testing