Let’s talk about the internet. It’s such a fantastic resource, full of medical information, supportive forums, and help for anyone with any diagnosis. It’s also a place of much misinformation, terrifying messages, depressing stories, and unusual theories. In this, the information age, now anyone can share their innermost fears, broadcast them to the world, and… Continue reading Internet Panic – How to Surf without Fear
Category: Kindness and Confidence for You
Listen to Abigail Discuss Breathing
Though I love to write, sometimes I really wish I could speak with all of you as well. I have so much to tell you, and sometimes it’s just easier to talk. So for this week’s post I’ve recorded a short piece that describes the 3 Breaths Technique in great detail. This sort of thing… Continue reading Listen to Abigail Discuss Breathing
Wisdom from David Wise, PhD, author of “A Headache in the Pelvis”
Yesterday I had the pleasure of speaking with David Wise, PhD, author of A Headache in the Pelvis. I read A Headache in the Pelvis at a very important juncture in my experience with IC and vulvodynia. I had just started treatment with a vulvovaginal specialist and was not feeling any pain relief. My anxiety… Continue reading Wisdom from David Wise, PhD, author of “A Headache in the Pelvis”
I Should Be Well By Now
I don’t know about you, but I just don’t have time to be sick. I have a to-do list that never ends, scheduled appointments with clients, workshops to prepare and present, my family to care for, lots to do around my house, and the occasional spare minute for time with friends. Illness does not play… Continue reading I Should Be Well By Now
Harnessing the Mind’s Healing Power
The mind is a powerful tool for healing, but knowing what to do with your mind and how to harness its abilities is another story altogether. When I first decided to study the mind-body connection and truly turn my mind into a healing tool, I read book after book, devouring the words of as many… Continue reading Harnessing the Mind’s Healing Power
The Passionate Life Coach
I’ve been writing about the mind body connection lately because I find it fascinating and compelling. I see it as another helpful avenue to pursue on the road to healing. I want to make it clear, however, that this is just a favorite topic of mine. I used many mind body techniques to find my… Continue reading The Passionate Life Coach
More About the Mind Body Connection
In last week’s post I presented my new Mind Body Health Program dedicated to helping you learn effective tools for creating mind and body teamwork. Though this is certainly not a new topic in alternative health modalities, it definitely deserves a post of its own. The connection between the mind and the body is something… Continue reading More About the Mind Body Connection
Focusing on Pain
I’d like to let you know that I am now also writing for Dr. Echenberg’s website, Secret Suffering. I hope you enjoy the articles as well as the site, which is jam-packed with helpful information. When you’re in pain, it can be difficult to think about anything else. Pain becomes the boss, dictating what activities… Continue reading Focusing on Pain
Lessons Learned
I’d like to let you know that I am now also writing for Dr. Echenberg’s website, Secret Suffering. I hope you enjoy the articles as well as the site, which is jam-packed with helpful information. I often think I’ve thoroughly learned something and then life throws me a new experience that takes me deeper than… Continue reading Lessons Learned
Feeling the Healing
I’d like to let you know that I am now also writing for Dr. Echenberg’s website, Secret Suffering. I hope you enjoy the articles as well as the site, which is jam-packed with helpful information. I’ve been sick this week, and it has reminded me of an important idea I’ve been meaning to share. A… Continue reading Feeling the Healing