Tag: pain

Let It Hurt

By Endorsed Mind-Body Coach Elaine Jeffy The disturbing events of the last year have created a wave of gripping visual images that float in and out of my conscious awareness: Me, at the age of 11, marching for civil rights and singing “We Shall Overcome.”  Me, as a college student, when the slogan “Make Love Not… Continue reading Let It Hurt

Ahh – Pain! Is it the flu, my diet, the herniated disc, my thyroid, or my emotions?

by Endorsed Coach, Meryl Feldman This winter has been a tough one for me – two bouts with the flu. Not just one, but two. And both were miserable. When the first hit, I thought my head would come off and that the pain would never end. The right side of my head was pounding.… Continue reading Ahh – Pain! Is it the flu, my diet, the herniated disc, my thyroid, or my emotions?

When It’s “Good” to Feel “Bad”

By Endorsed Mind-Body Coach Elaine Jeffy One of the most powerful keys to healing from chronic pain, anxiety, or loss is allowing, honoring and accepting our full range of emotions.  We live in a society that relies on intellect at the expense of feelings. The dark or commonly called “negative” emotions of sadness, fear, grief, and… Continue reading When It’s “Good” to Feel “Bad”

The choice I made during the worst of times…

You’ve probably read some of my stories here on the blog about using mind-body tools to heal from chronic pelvic pain. You most likely know that the mind-body tools I teach can completely relieve pain and dissipate stress – hence their value! Sometimes, though life throws extra-hard stuff our way. For me, that happened in 2012,… Continue reading The choice I made during the worst of times…

How Relationship Counseling with My Back Changed My Life

by Endorsed Coach, CrisMarie Campbell “Argh!!!  My back is so stiff! I can hardly get out of bed. I hate this! Why can’t I get rid of this back pain?!”  This is how most mornings started for me for years. “I feel like my body is my enemy!” “Why do I have spent thousands of dollars… Continue reading How Relationship Counseling with My Back Changed My Life

Are You Ashamed of Your Pain?

I can hear that voice in your head. It says things to you like: You’re a wimp, because you are not doing all the “normal” things. You’re a burden to everyone around you, because you’re in pain/unwell/depressed. You’re messing up things for your whole family. You’re not trying hard enough. You should be better by… Continue reading Are You Ashamed of Your Pain?

3 Mind-Body Mistakes that Prevent Pain-Relief

Are you using a mind-body healing approach to create pain-relief and health? Then you might want to make sure you’re not making the three most common mistakes I see in my mind-body coaching practice. If you’ve read up on TMS or Mind-Body Syndrome , studied various mind-body healing resources, and still find yourself not quite experiencing… Continue reading 3 Mind-Body Mistakes that Prevent Pain-Relief