Do you remember how you were feeling just before your most major chronic pain or other chronic symptom started? My guess is that there was already something going on before the biggest symptom hit… – Maybe you noticed that you were feeling overwhelmed even by the simplest tasks that never used to be a problem … Read more
There’s one bad habit that you may be doing, and not even be aware of it… And if you’re not aware that you are doing it, you’re also not aware that this habit is making your chronic pain or other chronic symptoms WORSE. The bad habit is COMPLAINING. If you’re tempted to stop reading right … Read more
This week I’m taking a break from our usual podcast topic, TMS and chronic pain, and instead, tell you all about our rim to rim hike (#r2r) in Grand Canyon. We didn’t have a ton of time to prepare for this hike. About 3 weeks ago our friend who lives across the country, messaged us … Read more
You post something on social media, then check your phone a hundred times to see how many people have liked it. If there aren’t too many likes, you get your feelings hurt and decide that “no one cares”? You are the friend who tends to give more in friendships than the other person. You often … Read more
Last weekend, something crazy happened: I got stung by a scorpion. This is something that can happen when you live in a desert! It was really shocking and scary, and I would be lying if I told you that I remained calm and relaxed and was able to find any freakout. That wasn’t the case … Read more
Check out my brand new quiz here: What Is Your BIGGEST Fear That’s Holding You Back From Starting Strength Training with TMS? https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/66d688efa3d615813fff1b1a Beginner Level strength training program Train to Build STARTER that is ideal for people with TMS too! – https://kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/train-to-build-starter Use the code SEPTEMBER to get $10 off. The code is good … Read more
Check out my brand new quiz here: What Is Your BIGGEST Fear That’s Holding You Back From Starting Strength Training with TMS? https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/66d688efa3d615813fff1b1a Beginner Level strength training program Train to Build STARTER that is ideal for people with TMS too! – https://kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/train-to-build-starter Use the code SEPTEMBER to get $10 off. The code is good until … Read more
Check out my brand new quiz here: What Is Your BIGGEST Fear That’s Holding You Back From Starting Strength Training with TMS? https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/66d688efa3d615813fff1b1a Beginner Level strength training program Train to Build STARTER that is ideal for people with TMS too! – https://kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/train-to-build-starter Use the code SEPTEMBER to get $10 off. The code is good until … Read more
Check out my brand new quiz here: What Is Your BIGGEST Fear That’s Holding You Back From Starting Strength Training with TMS? https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/66d688efa3d615813fff1b1a Beginner Level strength training program Train to Build STARTER that is ideal for people with TMS too! – https://kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/train-to-build-starter Use the code SEPTEMBER to get $10 off. The code is good … Read more
If one, or even the main chronic sensation that you are dealing with is chronic tightness (in your hips, back, neck, or anywhere else), then today’s episode is for you. I’m not talking about temporary muscle soreness that happens when you work out too hard. I’m taking about chronic tightness, the feeling like your muscles … Read more
There are different ways to respond to a chronic pain or sensation when it comes up. For some people, Dr Sarno’s advice works best: “Tell the pain that you won’t take it anymore”. In other words, ask it to leave. Over the years, I have tried many different ways to responding, from getting angry at … Read more
You probably think that this is really weird: “What does having tough conversations have to do with relieving my chronic pain?” Here’s what: Many of us are used to pushing down our own thoughts, opinions and needs in order to make others comfortable. If something bothers you about the other person, you won’t bring it … Read more