Navigating Relationship: Supporting loved Ones with Dynamic Disabilities
Embracing The Pain
Welcome back, Friends. I am Amanda Grabb, your chronic illness, pain, and trauma coach, and podcast host. I am thrilled to have you join me for another insightful episode on Embracing The Pain Podcast. Today, we're diving deep into the topic of navigating relationships while supporting loved ones with dynamic disabilities. In this episode, we'll explore the challenges that arise in relationships due to dynamic disabilities, from fluctuating symptoms and uncertainties to emotional rollercoasters and caregiver fatigue. We'll discuss the impact on social lives, intimacy, and the...
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Frustration & Defeat with Chronic Illness & Pain
Embracing The Pain
Welcome back, friends! In this episode of Embracing The Pain Podcast, your chronic illness, pain and trauma coach and host, Amanda Grabb, delves into a topic that resonates with so many of us on this journey: frustration and defeat with chronic illness and pain. Amanda understands firsthand the impact these emotions can have on our lives. She recognizes that shifting these valid yet challenging emotions is not always easy, which is why she's dedicated this episode to exploring and addressing them head-on. To begin, Amanda provides a clear definition of frustration and defeat in the...
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Stress & Pain Reduction with Fran Gordon
Embracing The Pain
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 10 of Embracing The Pain Podcast!! In this captivating episode, join host Amanda Grabb as she sits down with Fran Garton, a remarkable Pain Reduction Coach, Body Positive Personal Trainer, and Fibromyalgia Warrior. Fran's mission is to empower women who yearn for a pain-free life, offering them invaluable strategies and support. Discover the inspiring journey that led Fran to her role as a coach and trainer, driven by her personal experience with Fibromyalgia. As Fran opens up about her own story, she shared profound insights into the relationship between...
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Sharing your Chronic Illness & Pain with Family
Embracing The Pain
Welcome back to another episode of Embracing The Pain Podcast. In this episode, titled "Sharing your Chronic Illness & Pain with Family," host Amanda Grabb explores the challenges & strategies involved in discussing chronic illness and pain with family members. Amanda provides valuable insights into why sharing this deeply personal journey can be difficult, such as fear of judgement, disrupting family dynamics, differing beliefs and attitudes towards illness, stigma, emotional vulnerability, lack of understanding, and past negative experiences. She empathasizes the importance of...
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Supporting your loved one with chronic illness, pain & trauma with Alex Grabb
Embracing The Pain
This week's episode is a special edition with my husband, Alex Grabb joining me on the podcast for the first time. In today's episode we talk a bit about our journey, the ups and downs we both experienced at the beginning of my journey with chronic illness, pain and trauma. We share some tools, strategies and ways that Alex supports me with my eight chronic conditions, pain and trauma. We answer some questions from my online community & more. We know how hard it can be to support your loved one with chronic illness, pain and trauma at times. Not knowing what to do or how to help....
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Embracing & Reframing Setbacks with Chronic Illness & Pain
Embracing The Pain
In this episode of Embracing The Pain Podcast, we explore the topic of setbacks in the context of chronic illness and pain. We start by understanding what setbacks are and how they can disrupt our progress & well- being. Amanda shares six crucial reasons for shifting our perception of setbacks and highlights the importance of psychological well-being, empowerment, motivation, adaptive strategies, improved quality of life, and enhanced relationships and support. Next, we delve into the four types of setbacks commonly experienced by those of us with chronic illness and pain. ...
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Faith & Chronic Illness with Jess Mason
Embracing The Pain
In today's episode, Amanda is joined by Jess Mason, a remarkable woman who shares her inspiring journey of faith and resilience in the face of chronic illness. Jess opens up about her recent diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and other illnesses, shedding light on the challenges she has faced and the impact it has had on her faith. Together, Amanda and Jess delve into the heart-touching song, "Closer." penned by Jess and her husband Scott Mason. The piece beautifully explores the struggle of knowing that God has the power to heal, yet grappling with the frustration of unanswered prayers. Jess...
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Uncovering & Navigating Trauma Responses for Better Health & Wellness
Embracing The Pain
Are you ready to navigate your trauma responses and embrace healing & wellness with more confidence and ease? Listen to this insightful episode and gain valuable tools to overcome the impact of trauma. In today's episode of Embracing The Pain Podcast, we delve into the world of trauma responses and how they impact our health and wellness. Join us as we explore the four primary trauma responses - fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. Amanda provides insights into their triggers, their effect, and the ways to identify them in everyday life. Whether you have experienced trauma firsthand or...
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How the MRT & LEAP program work together to aid different forms of chronic pain / disease
Embracing The Pain
Have you tried traditional elimination diets with little to no results? Or perhaps you are seeking the best way to find the right foods for you & your condition & body. If so, today's episode with Bailey Rose, a registered dietitian who specializes in managing chronic pain & other immune disorders through food sensitivities is for you. Bailey Rose is passionate about helping her patients find answers after being told so often that "your results are normal." In today's episode Bailey and I discuss what the LEAP program is, and how it helps those with chronic pain. What is the MRT...
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How to confidently Implament Body Movement with Chronic Illness & Pain
Embracing The Pain
Do you want to move your body in a way that honours you, your conditions and your pain? If, so, today's episode is for you. I remember so clearly trying to find movement I could do without causing a flare or spending the following days stuck in bed unable to move. I don't want that to be your experience. So in today's episode, we talk about the following. Why "body movement" not "exercise" or "workout"? Why body movement is beneficial to us with chronic conditions & pain. 10 strategies you can begin using today to get started with body movement & feel confident doing so. I also...
info_outlineIn today's episode, we discuss a different type of self-comparison that I have seen consistently show up for myself & many of my one-on-one coaching clients.
Do you want to know what type of comparison we are talking about in today's episode?
I hope you are intrigued because this kind of comparison is not talked about much, so I am excited to bring something I hope you can resonate with & leave feeling seen, heard, validated and encouraged.
In today's episode, I cover the following main points.
- My explanation on the type of self-comparison I am referring to throughout today's episode.
- Two real-life examples to better illiterate the kind of comparison I am discussing.
- I share four areas I see this kind of comparison show up most for those with chronic illness, pain & trauma.
- I share three life stages I see this self-comparison show up most, so we can be aware & intentional throughout these life stages.
- Why it is important for us to watch out for the comparison trap.
- Six ways we can be mindful & work through the comparison when it occurs
I know self-comparison can be hard and difficult to navigate at times, but if you practice today's suggestions with intention and awareness, you will be well on your way to not letting the past keep you from the future.
I encourage you to not see the type of comparison we are discussing today as a BIG BAD thing we must avoid at all costs, but rather something that is normal and expected.
Remember that we now have some tools to keep us from parking in our self- comparison mindset.
I love you all so much & I looking forward to hearing your thoughts on today's episode.
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As always all my love, support & care,
Your host, coach and fellow warrior,
Amanda Grabb