Have you ever been on the receiving end of the "Do Better" lecture? This lecture usually sounds like: Exercise more, sleep better, eat healthier. If you have, have you left that doctor appointment feeling inspired and hopeful...or Frustrated and angry? Likely the latter, right? Have you thought:If I could, I would!Or something along the lines of:What a crock of Sh*t; I've tried that before and it didn't help. Or even:They didn't even listen to me. If they did, they would know that I can't or don...
Apr 08, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Your Pain is a combination of contributions from your Body, MInd, and Stories. In this episode, I talk about how pain is processed in your body, which is an important part of your understand and path to your pain free life. ================Welcome to Pain Relief Path! I am Dr. Pan Zhang, Physical Therapist turned Chronic Pain Coach. In this channel, I talk about all things chronic pain, and most importantly, how to get you on the path to your pain free life. I coach my clients through education,...
Mar 06, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Have you been hearing different terms floating out in the interwebs describing pain, and you're just getting more confused? Well, in this episode we talk about the three main types of pain, as well as the different names that you may hear each type of pain referred to. You'll also learn what each type of pain means, as well as the roles that your body, mind and stories play into each type of pain. If you found this episode helpful, press the SHARE button to share with your friends/family. I find...
Feb 21, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Being honest with yourself is one of the best things you can do along your Path. It'll help you gain a real understanding of where you start, your progress, and the true amount of time an energy you have to devote to your journey. If you're feeling like you don't have enough time, energy, or the effort to start or keep going, this is the episode for you! I'll also provide 3 different exercises to help you take control of your time, energy and effort and feel ready to get your journey started.===...
Feb 11, 2024•22 min
Do you have big goals and dreams to help you live the life you want to live? Do you also have a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach when you try to think about STARTING the changes you want to see in your life?OOOR do you see yourself thinking about starting these things and then your brain goes: Nu-huh. Not today...If your'e in one of those camps, lets talk about your avoidance issue. As always, the first step to addressing this is to actually understand what you're avoiding, and the act...
Jan 25, 2024•21 min•Ep. 33
New Year, New you!...Right?Have you ever been one to make resolutions, or set goals for the year just to break them or give up on them three weeks into the year? If this is you, and you're looking to make drastic changes to your life and your happiness this year, this episode is for you. I dive into what may be really causing you to break promises to yourself, how to address these thoughts and feelings and set yourself up for success this coming year. Are you ready for real, positive change that...
Jan 18, 2024•18 min•Ep. 32
Are you ready for an information packed hour? If so, buckle up and get ready to learn the real story about the Vagus nerve and Polyvagal theory, How biofeedback and changing your brain waves can help your chronic pain, and new research on how microdosing can effect your chronic pain! Dr. Irene Luc and I talk about ALL the things, and have a little fun along the way. If you want to learn more about Dr. Irene, check her out at:IG: @yourburnoutdocWebsite: https://mind-door.com =====================...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 3 min
This message is for all of you out there doing ALL the things You’re eating right You’re Journaling You’re exercising to your pace You’re seeing a therapist/s But you’re still in pain. If you’re one of those people: I have one question for you: Do you believe? Do you believe in yourself? Do you believe in your goals? Do you believe in the path? Or are there stories that are playing in your head that are keeping you down? Are you feeling like every time you take a step forward, you take two steps...
Sep 30, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this episode, we talk about the GOOD, the BAD, and the Ugly of Inflammation, and REAL, ways to manage it in your own life! Now gimmicks, quick fixes that never really fix anything, but real tools, tips, and tricks to help you understand and feel empowered to manage inflammation. Jenni is a holistic nutrition and wellness coach and hormone expert, and she's a WEALTH of amazing knowledge! It's always a blast hanging out with her and basking in her knowledge. If you want to find out more about w...
Sep 13, 2023•30 min
Are you someone who finds it hard to stick with new routines to help you with your chronic pain? You find yourself diving deep into a new diet, exercise program, or supplement routine, only to find reasons that this doesn't work for you after a few weeks? When this happens over and over again, you may feel like you're met with failure with all the activities that you may try, and this story builds in your head: "Nothing can help me. I'm going to be in pain forever." If this is you, LISTEN TO THI...
May 01, 2023•19 min•Ep. 31
I have the privilege of interviewing Stefanie Overstreet, a Nurse, Nutritional Therapy practitioner, and Holistic Postpartum support. We talk about what is NORMAL in your postpartum season, common things that postpartum mothers struggle with, and 3 most important things to help for postpartum mothers. Links from the episode: Check out Stefanie's Services Page: https://p.bttr.to/3R0HYeK Website: www.stefanieoverstreet.comInstagram: @stefanieoverstreet...
Apr 19, 2023•37 min•Ep. 30
Having a support system is one of the best things that you can do along your pain journey. However, not all support systems are created equally, and not all support systems serve you in the way you need. In this video, we go over ways to make sure that your support system is both what you want and need to help you achieve your goals, make you feel the way you want to feel, and get you to the life you want to live. ==================================================Are you ready to stop having chr...
Apr 12, 2023•17 min•Ep. 29
Committing to something is easyStaying committed is hard, especially when you miss a day, or 2 or three, or life derails your plans. In this episode, I go over a staying committed Hack--one that will help you feel like you don't fall off the wagon, and that will keep you making forward progress. ------------------------- Are you ready to stop having chronic pain dictate how you think, feel, and act? As a Chronic Pain Coach, I help my clients get their lives back, so that their pain no longer is ...
Apr 05, 2023•11 min
Have you ever noticed that the expectations you have about your pain and response drastically effects how you respond and react to the situation? Have you seen how that changes your pain experience, and even effects your flare ups (or lack therof) after the situation?In this episode, this is what we explore, through a client's experience. I take you through how we worked through this process together, and how you, like her, can shift your mindset to approach situations with different expectation...
Mar 29, 2023•7 min•Ep. 27
What happens when the stress is STILL THERE after you've "managed" it?What good is the stress management if it doesn't make the stress GO AWAY?If you've asked this question, and you've tried meditation, breathing techniques, counting backwards from 100, or anything else to help you manage your stress but you feel like it "hasn't worked", it's likely your expectations are misplaced. Here's the thing with stress management techniques that most people forget: those techniques are not meant to *poof...
Mar 16, 2023•14 min•Ep. 26
Why Is change so hard?The first thing to know about the path to a pain free life is that it WILL change you, and it WILL require you to change. And this is HARD. I mean, have you tried to create new patterns and habits before...only to be able to get to about day 3 before falling back into old habits?Have you ever wondered why change is so hard?In this Wednesday Walk and Talk, I talk about WHY it's so hard to change, and provide you 3 exercises to do to start create real, long lasting, meaninful...
Feb 02, 2023•20 min•Ep. 25
"What if it doesn't work?"This is the question that has stopped SO MANY people from living better, fuller, fulfilling lives.Have you had that question flit across your mind when you're presented with a new, maybe even exciting thing, gadget, or technique to help you with your chronic pain? Has this QUESTION stopped you from trying something that a large part of you is screaming at you to try?Have you even stopped to ANSWER that question?If you are stopping to answer it now, is the answer surpris...
Jan 26, 2023•13 min•Ep. 24
So many of us are focusing on the wrong thing. We keep focusing on what we DON'T WANT, vs. What we actually want. For example: we focus on not wanting to be in pain, vs. being able to go on that family walk after dinner with your family. We focus on not having limits with activities, vs. being focusing on being able to enjoy and be present in the moment. It's a subtle, but big difference at the same time.Shifting your focus can drastically change your outcomes, and be able to help guide you on a...
Jan 12, 2023•7 min•Ep. 23
Have you ever been on the giving or the receiving end of advice? Think back to the last time you were on the giving end: how did that feel in the moment? How did it feel when they didn't go with your advice, then came back days, maybe hours later venting about the same situation--how did it feel then?Now think back on the last time you were on the receiving end of advice. How did it feel to get that advice? Did it feel like it resonated; or do you feel like it wasn't quite what you were looking ...
Jan 04, 2023•8 min•Ep. 22
In this episode of WW&T, we talk about Breathwork, why it's important, and I take you through a few breathwork exercises. It's a breath along episode!I hope this episode helps you with your pain, anxiety, frustration and fear. Want more information? Check out this article on the effect of deep slow breathing on pain: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21939499/Breath by James Nestor: https://a.co/d/0woPMTCI'd love to hear how these breathing techniques felt for you. If you have any questions, p...
Dec 14, 2022•21 min•Ep. 21
Endometriosis is a condition that effects up to 10% of women globally, and up to 70% of people with pelvic pain. If you are one of the millions of women effected by this condition, you need to TUNE IN to this episode with Dr. LJ Johnson, The Endo Expert! In this episode, we talk about what endometriosis is, who it effects, what symptoms may look like (and that may surprise you!), and some tips on how to manage your symptoms. Want to know more? Check out Dr. LJ here: https://bit.ly/3XMXD5K https:...
Dec 07, 2022•49 min•Ep. 20
Holidays are not always a universally joyous time for everyone, and with the stress of getting all the things done, to the guilt of not being able participate like you would like to due to your chronic pain, it can all start piling up. The next thing you know, you're in the middle of the flare up and you have your in-laws coming to stay for a week tomorrow. What do you do??In this video, I go into everything you need to know about flare ups, including actionable steps to take before your next fl...
Dec 01, 2022•22 min•Ep. 19
Happy Thanksgiving!What are you grateful for this year? What is gratitude, anyway? And did you know that if you had a consistent gratitude practice, it can actually have positive impacts on your chronic pain?In this WW&T episode, I chat about what gratitude is, how it effects your chronic pain, and most importantly, how to implement a gratitude practice and what that could look like for you. If you've ever though that this is a "corny" thing to do, or have wanted to do it but thought that it...
Nov 25, 2022•19 min•Ep. 18
Have you been down so many paths trying to find something that will help you find your pain free life; Only to be met with more flare ups, causing frustration, fear, and the feeling that nothing is ever going to work?What If we looked at those flare ups in a different way? Instead of looking at a flare up as a set back, that something you're doing isn't working try this: Look at your flare ups your body just asking you to stop, take stock, and just to make sure that the new activities you're doi...
Nov 16, 2022•7 min•Ep. 17
In this week's walk and talk, we talk about pictures, and what they really mean.You've probably had them before: x-rays, MRIs, CT scans, maybe even ultrasounds. With all the information you've gotten from these images, what does it really mean to you and your chronic pain?Do the list if diagnoses from your MRI cause you anxiety and fear? Things such as degenerative disc disease, or stenosis, or even disc bulges or herniations all sound like they're not very good for you; but is that what is real...
Nov 03, 2022•11 min•Ep. 16
Have you been ignoring your body hoping that your pain will just magically go away?After all, if you're not paying attention, it's not really there...right?Unfortunately for many people this is exactly the opposite of how your brain and your body really communicate!Remember: Pain is your body's alarm system. It's your body's way of communicating "HEY! PAY ATTENTION HERE!"So what happens if you don't pay attention?The Alarm gets louder. And louder. Until it starts effecting your function, your me...
Oct 27, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Are you wanting change but you feel like it's never the right time, or you never have the right tools, or you never feel just "right" enough? Are you stuck waiting for all the stars to align?If so, this episode is for YOU. That first step many times, is the hardest. You feel like everything has to be perfect, and you want a guarantee that you won't flare your symptoms up, or else what's the point? But I challenge you to take just a tiny little baby step forward, even when all the stars aren't al...
Oct 19, 2022•9 min•Ep. 14
You've been in pain for a long time, and you've seen ALL the doctors and specialists, PTs, chiros, massage therapists; you've tried all the medications and modalities. Even though things have helped, you can't help but feel there's something missing on your treatment team. Then you hear about Coaching and you're intrigued, but apprehensive about adding yet ANOTHER person to your medical team. Well, coaching is not just another person telling you what to do and how to do it. It's unique in that i...
Oct 12, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Have you ever thought about using mindfulness to help with your chronic pain?In this walk and talk episode, we'll talk about WHY using mindfulness can have a positive impact on your pain journey, and I provide actionable tips on how to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine. Hope you enjoy this episode, and I'd love to hear how you plan on incorporating mindfulness into your routine! See you next Wednesday!
Oct 05, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Have you ever been curious about mindfulness? You hear the term tossed around all the time, your doctors are telling you to do it, so is your brother in law. But what is it, REALLY, and what, if any, are the benefits?In this interview with Dr. Jessica McConahay, we dive deep into these questions, and more! Dr. Jessica is a Physical Therapist in the Portland area. She is a Fellow of Pain Science, and a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) practitioner. Do you have more questions: Feel free t...
Sep 29, 2022•47 min
