The power of perspective when living with pain
November 10, 2019
People often tell me how upbeat and positive I am, despite living with pain from dystonia all day, every day for the last 20 years. I would say this...
A mindfulness technique to find peace from stress and pain
November 1, 2019
The other day I was speaking with a client of mine who suffers with a chronic health condition called dystonia, which is accompanied by chronic pain. I also live...
How to find stillness in your life
October 14, 2019
If you are like me and probably most people, in today’s busy world it is a big challenge to be still and mentally at ease. This is such an...
Justice for patients?
October 1, 2019
This is a post by a guest blogger who describes an experience many of us can relate to when it comes to the care we receive from health professionals. by...
Please don’t judge how a person feels based on how they look
September 26, 2019
Human beings are visual creatures, so we often associate how someone feels based on how they look and act. Sadly, this is very short sighted. Many people live with...
What do you do when you feel out of control?
September 8, 2019
How many of you feel as though you are in control of your life? I would guess probably not too many. However, I bet a great majority of us...
Finding peace in the midst of pain
August 12, 2019
I live with chronic, persistent pain from a neurological movement disorder called dystonia, which I have had for nearly 20 years. Prior to developing it, I experienced pain throughout my...
The power of hope when faced with pain and adversity
July 28, 2019
Hope is a simple word that can mean so much to anyone going through a difficult time. It can mean the difference between giving up and hanging on. It...
The power of sitting with pain to help overcome pain
July 14, 2019
It is coming close to the 20-year anniversary when my life completely changed. This is when chronic pain from dystonia took over. It was devastating to say the least....
The art of not caring – Reducing stress to improve our health
June 24, 2019
Having lived with chronic pain from dystonia for almost 20 years, I spent most of that time focused on treating the physical symptoms. This has been very important and...
Visualization and other tools to help us work through pain
June 11, 2019
I was recently talking with a client who suffers with dystonia and chronic pain like I do. She wanted to know how to work through her pain, especially those...
Learning to be okay with what we view as not okay
May 27, 2019
When I developed dystonia in 2001 at the age of 30, my world completely changed. I went from a private business owner, athlete, a graduate student pursing a master’s...
The reality of life with a chronic health condition – a message for those who don’t understand
May 12, 2019
Have you ever been judged by others for the things you do or the way you live your life? I know this is a rhetorical question because we have...
Neuro-Soothe pain relieving lotion – product review
April 28, 2019
As many of you know, I live with chronic pain from a neurological movement disorder called dystonia. In my book, blogs, and articles, I talk about many tools for...
A Steady Track for Managing Stress and Heightened Emotions
April 25, 2019
Is stress a big part of your life? Perhaps a better question is, how well do you handle stress? Do you ride a roller coaster of emotions or are...
