It's Not in Your Head
Welcome to It's Not in Your Head Podcast, with Dan and Juz. Dr. Dan is a Sports Physician and Justine a Pain Coach and patient. We have come together to find ways to manage complex pain better for both patients and providers. New episodes will come out bi-weekly on all major platforms.
It's Not in Your Head
Ask Us Anything (AUA-1)
Strategic Empathy: Handling Chronic Pain and Invisible Illnesses
In the inaugural Q&A episode of 'It's Not In Your Head,' Dan and Juz discuss strategies for managing chronic pain, addressing both patient and provider perspectives. They tackle how to respond to common misconceptions about chronic pain, offer quick ways to explain one's condition without going into detail, and share methods for recognizing personal capacity and setting boundaries. Additionally, they delve into how doctors can better support chronic pain patients through strategic empathy and acknowledging the limits of medical knowledge. Tune in for practical advice and empathetic approaches to living with and understanding chronic pain.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:29 Addressing Common Misconceptions About Chronic Pain
03:58 Quick Ways to Communicate Your Condition
07:31 Creating Boundaries and Recognizing Capacity
11:06 Returning to Activities You Love
16:40 How Doctors Can Better Support Chronic Pain Patients
24:48 Conclusion and How to Submit Questions
Resources:
www.iniyh.com/episodes/ask-us-anything-aua-1
www.resilientwarriorcoachingllc.com/basecamp