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…
Tag: TMS
Is Your Body Asking You to Grieve?
When something incredibly sad or painful happens in my life, my first response is always to try to avoid the emotions. It’s an old habit, and it dies hard. Besides, our culture does not honor or allow for emotional processes like grieving. It’s as though we can just skim over the top of life, showing… Continue reading Is Your Body Asking You to Grieve?
Are You Afraid of Getting it Wrong?
Do you put pressure on yourself to do things right? Of course, I never do that, ever. Well, ok, maybe a couple of times. I’ve been studying the art of failing or making mistakes for a long time, because perfectionism was killing me. (Somewhat literally, since it was the root of my pelvic pain syndromes;… Continue reading Are You Afraid of Getting it Wrong?
Why Anger Isn’t As Bad As You Think
Recently I’ve seen various articles floating around the internet about the dangers of anger, and how it’s bad for your health. There is no lack of quotes, memes, and articles touting the benefits of positivity. In the mind-body world, this might seem innocently harmless and probably beneficial. So, it might seem odd for me to… Continue reading Why Anger Isn’t As Bad As You Think
Is Your Lack of Energy a Sign?
Recently, I’ve had the creative energy of a turtle on downers. I have many projects going, and I’ve had zero desire or energy to work on any of them. So, I did what comes naturally; freak out and put pressure on myself to work on them. Because that always works. Then, I remembered something important.This… Continue reading Is Your Lack of Energy a Sign?
How Not To “Towanda” Your Loved Ones
I’m going to rise above this. I’m sure someone else is feeling much worse right now; what right do I have to complain? I’m sure he/she didn’t mean/didn’t realize what they were doing. I shouldn’t really feel __________, because ______________. These, my friends, are the sentences that precede months or years of TMS (aka Mind… Continue reading How Not To “Towanda” Your Loved Ones
Ready to Unwind Emotional Suppression Patterns? Do This!
This year, despite the craziness of having a toddler and owning my own business, I found myself signing up for a really exciting training to further my mind-body skill set. I’m currently taking the Barratt Breathworks® Facilitator training with Kathleen Barratt-Clinton, and it’s exactly as I imagined; delving deeply into the art of reading the… Continue reading Ready to Unwind Emotional Suppression Patterns? Do This!
How Love Healed My Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndromes
When I first read Dr. John Sarno’s book, The Mindbody Prescription, I thought maybe he’d climbed into my head and read my mind. I was living my life exactly as he described: pushing myself to achieve, taking responsibility for everything and everyone, driving myself to be perfect, and constantly criticizing myself. The idea that this… Continue reading How Love Healed My Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndromes
Why You Shouldn’t Resist a Rest
Sometimes, when you’re truly taking care of yourself, you’re going to find yourself in Sloth Mode. You will feel tired. Exhausted. Like part of your body is permanently molded into the bed. When you start paying attention to your body and actually listening to its needs, one of the first things that happens is usually… Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Resist a Rest
More Research is Not the Answer
It’s so tempting. A symptom arises. Or, fear around a constant/recurring symptom arises. Before you know it, you’re on Google, six-hundred terrifying results scaring the bejeesus out of you. First, there’s the conventional medical information, which is often scary enough on its own. Then, there’s the deadly black hole, otherwise known as health forums, where… Continue reading More Research is Not the Answer