When it comes to health and wellness, I can honestly say that you are your own worst enemy. This statement might not apply to all, but is certainly valid for the majority of my clients, prior to beginning their coaching journeys. Why would a person do things that make them sick or exacerbate their pain? […]

A pain diary is a tool that is used in certain types of coaching and in some forms of treatment for chronic illness. The idea of the diary is to chart the progress of discomfort over time, in order to see what factors improve the suffering and which factors exacerbate it. When used correctly, a […]

Many great minds have been quoted as saying that fixing yourself is an inside job. Yes, it is so true, but why? Two words answer this question perfectly for so many of us: self sabotage. Despite the best efforts of our doctors, family, friends, associates and the wonderful people who do not know us, but […]

Practice makes perfect at all things. Positive practice makes for good habits and a healthy, happy life. Meanwhile, practicing negativity, cynicism and unhealthy behaviors exponentially increases the suffering that is already an inherent part of life. The perception of pain depends greatly on the science of neuroplasticity. The mind can minimize pain or place it […]

We are naturally programmed to avoid pain. When we experience bodily or emotional pain, we instantly know that we are in trouble. This perception of danger triggers fight, flight or freeze. These responses are normal from an evolutionary standpoint and can be very useful when directed at an appropriate situation. However, when chronic pain exists, […]

I find that most people do not actually know how to pay attention to their bodies. They feel that they live in their mind and that their body is like a box to keep themselves in. This is why the psychoemotional self is so angered by the needs of the body and the ways it […]

What does it mean to be positive? When I discuss positivity with chronic pain and illness patients, most people look at me like I am talking about something unrealistic or unachievable. How can I be positive? I am in pain. I am sick. I am injured. Yes, you are. So, am I. So are many […]

Neuroplasticity is a fundamental concept in the study of chronic pain, as well as in the field of coaching. The term describes the brain’s ability to adapt to habits by forming new neuron connections, as well as changing existing neuron patterns. What this means is that the brain can be trained to behave in a […]