Balancing Exercise With Chronic Pain and Fatigue Working out is a difficult enough task as it is. In this episode, I'm sharing how I get through a workout despite living with chronic physical limitations like dizziness, fatigue, and painful rashes. Take a listen to my personal approach, including the benefits of exercising in a safe and supportive community environment, and how to adapt what you're doing in the moment when symptoms flare up. 00:00 Struggles of Exercising with Chronic Conditions 01:09 Personal Experience and Gym Routine 01:40 Dealing with Physical Limitations During Workouts 02:18 Psychological Aspects of Working Out in Public 04:09 Importance of Community in Physical Therapy 07:34 Finding the Right Environment for Exercise 08:52 Overcoming Insecurities and Setbacks 09:48 Tips for Low-Impact Exercise 10:37 Conclusion and Encouragement --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message

In this episode, Destiny Winters LPC CRC discusses the often overlooked aspect of social needs in chronic pain management. She emphasizes how current pain research tends to focus on individual cognitive and emotional strategies, neglecting the vital role of community and social connections. She also highlights the importance of mindfulness and psychological interventions, but stresses that these should be complemented by strong social support systems. Join my upcoming workshops: https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/workshops How to Reach Out Without Feeling Like a Burden Saturday, June 8, 2024 10:00 AM  11:00 AM https://destinywinters1.podia.com/274b479b-1fe9-4c54-b2ce-6f0319fd8727 Living with ADHD and Chronic Pain/Illness Saturday, July 6, 2024 10:00 AM  11:00 AM https://destinywinters1.podia.com/c2be7898-2fa3-4731-b105-2626a5df7536 Lyme Disease: From Diagnosis to Healing – A Holistic Approach Saturday, August 17, 2024 10:00 AM  12:00 PM https://destinywinters1.podia.com/how-we-treat-lyme-with-the-whole-person-in-mind --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message

Amy Toth is a physical therapist turned chronic pain specialist with over 20 years of experience. She helps individuals recover from chronic pain by regulating and reprogramming their nervous system. In this conversation, Amy discusses the challenges of treating chronic pain, the role of the nervous system in pain perception, and the importance of building trust in your body's signals. She emphasizes the need to understand that pain does not always indicate tissue damage and that the brain can become overprotective. Amy also highlights the importance of mindfulness and self-awareness in managing chronic pain. The conversation explores the concept of persistent pain and its treatment. Amy and Destiny discuss the importance of listening to one's body and the growing interest in interoception. They also get into the use of imagery and visualization in pain reprocessing and retraining the brain. This conversation emphasizes the need for compassion, understanding, and personalized approaches in treating persistent pain. __________________________________________________ CONNECT: ***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :) GUEST Amy Toth  -Facebook group The Chronic Pain Recovery Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1262218914338160 -Free Guide: 3 Ways to Ease What Hurts Even if It's Too Hard to Get Out of Bed”  https://pages.amytoth.com/guide-1 __________________________________________________ DESTINY email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠   IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com  website: ⁠⁠⁠thechronicillnesstherapist.com⁠⁠⁠ __________________________________________________ FOR NON-THERAPISTS: FREE DOWNLOADS: - Monthly workshops. Next three: How to reach out without feeling like a burden; ADHD + Chronic Pain, Treating Lyme disease https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/workshops - FREE PDF “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc⁠⁠⁠⁠ - FREE PDF “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de⁠⁠⁠ __________________________________________________  FOR THERAPISTS -The New Clinician Expo: $30 with code FBG84AN https://therapist2therapist.squarespace.com/shop/p/new-clinician-expo-saszy -Join our new community for free for monthly business and clinical consultation groups and other resources: https://destinywinters1.podia.com/chronic-illness-therapists-entrepreneurs __________________________________________________ Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message

CONNECT: ***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :) email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠   IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com  website: ⁠⁠⁠thechronicillnesstherapist.com⁠⁠⁠ __________________________________________________ FOR NON-THERAPISTS: FREE DOWNLOADS: - Monthly workshops. Next three: How to reach out without feeling like a burden; ADHD + Chronic Pain, Treating Lyme disease https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/workshops - FREE PDF “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc⁠⁠⁠⁠ - FREE PDF “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de⁠⁠⁠ __________________________________________________  FOR THERAPISTS -The New Clinician Expo: $30 with code FBG84AN https://therapist2therapist.squarespace.com/shop/p/new-clinician-expo-saszy -Join our new community for free for monthly business and clinical consultation groups and other resources: https://destinywinters1.podia.com/chronic-illness-therapists-entrepreneurs __________________________________________________ Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message

The conversation explores the importance of community and support in navigating challenges and healing. It delves into the role of attachment in personal growth and the fear of re-injuring oneself. The concept of psychological flexibility is discussed, emphasizing the need to observe and understand the patterns of pain and discomfort. The conversation also touches on the impact of childhood trauma and the importance of trust in the therapeutic process. The creation of a safe container for healing and the integration of different modalities, such as somatic work and art, are highlighted. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the need for communal support and the challenges of living in a society that values individualism.  __________________________________________________ FOR THERAPISTS WHO WANT TO OFFER INTENSIVES TO CLIENTS Join me + 20 other speaks at the Therapy Intensive Summit! ⁠⁠https://chronicillnesstherapist--kaleidoscopecounselingstl.thrivecart.com/tis-vip-all-access-pass/⁠⁠ __________________________________________________ Connect with Destiny email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠  IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com website: ⁠⁠⁠thechronicillnesstherapist.com⁠⁠⁠ ***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :) FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” ⁠⁠https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc⁠⁠ - “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de⁠⁠⁠ __________________________________________________ FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8⁠⁠⁠ Join me + 20 other speaks at the Therapy Intensive Summit! ⁠⁠⁠https://chronicillnesstherapist--kaleidoscopecounselingstl.thrivecart.com/tis-vip-all-access-pass/⁠⁠⁠ __________________________________________________ Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message

Mark is a clinical assistant professor at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. He specializes is spine and persistent pain conditions. He works in clinic where he sees patients and mentors physical therapy students. He also runs Modern Pain Care a company focused on educating health care professionals on pain science and person centered healthcare. He also hosts the Modern Pain Podcast where he interviews clinicians, researchers, and patients to better help everyone understand and manage pain. The doors of Mark's next cohort of the Modern Pain Pro membership close on May 7th! sign up before then to be a part of this community ⁠https://modernpainpro.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/⁠mkargeladpt __________________________________________________ FOR THERAPISTS WHO WANT TO OFFER INTENSIVES TO CLIENTS Join me + 20 other speaks at the Therapy Intensive Summit! ⁠https://chronicillnesstherapist--kaleidoscopecounselingstl.thrivecart.com/tis-vip-all-access-pass/⁠ __________________________________________________ Connect with Destiny email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠  IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com website: ⁠⁠⁠thechronicillnesstherapist.com⁠⁠⁠ ***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :) FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” ⁠https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc⁠ - “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de⁠⁠⁠ FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message

Mark is a clinical assistant professor at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. He specializes is spine and persistent pain conditions. He works in clinic where he sees patients and mentors physical therapy students. He also runs Modern Pain Care a company focused on educating health care professionals on pain science and person centered healthcare. He also hosts the Modern Pain Podcast where he interviews clinicians, researchers, and patients to better help everyone understand and manage pain. The doors of Mark's next cohort of the Modern Pain Pro membership close on May 7th! sign up before then to be a part of this community https://modernpainpro.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mkargeladpt __________________________________________________ FOR THERAPISTS WHO WANT TO OFFER INTENSIVES TO CLIENTS Join me + 20 other speaks at the Therapy Intensive Summit! https://chronicillnesstherapist--kaleidoscopecounselingstl.thrivecart.com/tis-vip-all-access-pass/ __________________________________________________ Connect with Destiny email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠  IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com website: ⁠⁠⁠thechronicillnesstherapist.com⁠⁠⁠ ***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :) FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc - “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de⁠⁠⁠ FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message

This is not your "5 steps to better executive functioning" workshop. If you know me and my style, you can already guess what's coming in this conversation... We learn through relationships, support, and modeling. And Becky Mitchum does a phenomenal job of explaining how, when, and where to properly support one of our most vulnerable populations. We are specifically discussing Dementia in thi sepisode, but our conversation applies to anyone who experiences brain fog, attention deficit issues, chronic pain, anxiety, and more. Connect w/ Guest Website: ⁠www.ArkansasSpeechLanguageTherapy.com⁠ __________________________________________________ Connect with Destiny email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠  IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com website: ⁠⁠⁠thechronicillnesstherapist.com⁠⁠⁠ ***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :) FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” ⁠https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc⁠ - “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de⁠⁠⁠ FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message

This is not your "5 steps to better executive functioning" workshop. If you know me and my style, you can already guess what's coming in this conversation... We learn through relationships, support, and modeling. And Becky Mitchum does a phenomenal job of explaining how, when, and where to properly support one of our most vulnerable populations. We are specifically discussing Dementia in thi sepisode, but our conversation applies to anyone who experiences brain fog, attention deficit issues, chronic pain, anxiety, and more. Connect w/ Guest Website: www.ArkansasSpeechLanguageTherapy.com __________________________________________________ Connect with Destiny email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠  IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com website: ⁠⁠⁠thechronicillnesstherapist.com⁠⁠⁠ ***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :) FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc - “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de⁠⁠⁠ FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message

Connect w/ Guest Website: www.southernpelvichealth.com | https://www.pelvicon.com/ Instagram.com/Southernpelvichealth __________________________________________________ Connect with Destiny email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠  IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com website: ⁠⁠⁠thechronicillnesstherapist.com⁠⁠⁠ ***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :) FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc - “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de⁠⁠⁠ FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message