
Why Patient Stories Matter at Professional Conferences
November 5, 2018
This has been a year of presenting or participating in meaningful ways in conferences, and I’m so grateful for

It’s Words That I Remember ~ Language Matters
September 5, 2018
I’m writing about language…again! It’s because this year I have had the great honor to speak at a number

Tell me your story ~ an EPIc approach
February 15, 2018
I’ve been thinking about this a lot in the last few weeks. Thinking about it ever since Peter O’Sullivan

EPIc Women’s Retreat Recap ~ October 2017
November 9, 2017
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The Endless Possibilities Initiative held our inaugural EPIc Women’s Retreat last month and it exceeded all of our expectations.
Psychological: Let’s talk about the P in BioPsychoSocial
June 17, 2017
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Psychological. What do you think when you see that term? Be honest with yourself, what’s going through your head
Relax! Running, pain and my CFT experience
April 8, 2017
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Psychological. What do you think when you see that term? Be honest with yourself, what’s going through your head
Posture and movement habits – my CFT experience
March 31, 2017
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I’ve had a bit of a revelation. I actually started this post a year ago but after my recent experience
Cognitive Functional Therapy with Peter O’Sullivan
February 19, 2017
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I recently attended the third annual San Diego Pain Summit (I’ve been to all three!) and was fortunate to
Trying to get better while having to prove we’re in pain
January 24, 2017
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Unashamed and unafraid: living well with pain
January 14, 2017
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Connection, disconnection, and chronic pain
May 24, 2016
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Many of my recent conversations, with both practitioners and patients, have come around to the idea and importance
Worry, anxiety, pain: musings on a flare-up
May 17, 2016
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Managing thoughts and behaviors when living with chronic pain: lessons from a road trip
April 27, 2016
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A lot has changed for me this past year, I’ve experienced successes I wouldn’t have imagined possible 6 years
Living well with chronic pain, is it possible? Might it be necessary?
April 10, 2016
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Musings on the 2016 SDPain Summit (part 2)
March 11, 2016
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Musings on the 2016 San Diego Pain Summit (part 1)
February 29, 2016
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Pain science education and the value of knowing what pain isn’t
January 31, 2016
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Labels, narratives, identity, and chronic pain
January 8, 2016
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I have been thinking about the language we use with ourselves lately, particularly our self-talk and our labels. I’ve been
Pain: musing on language, motivation, and meaning
December 1, 2015
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Improving communication, giving voice to those with chronic pain
September 17, 2015
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Changing pain: reaching out to patients, healthcare providers, and pain practitioners
August 17, 2015
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What’s the definition of success when treating chronic pain?
July 28, 2015
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Yesterday one of my pain heroes, Bronnie Lennox Thompson over at Health Skills, posted an article that really
Acceptance: It doesn’t mean giving up or giving in
May 24, 2015
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Fear of movement and persistent pain
May 5, 2015
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Permission to exit the holding pattern of pain and uncertainty
March 26, 2015
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Focusing on the whole of us, not just our pain: initial thoughts from the San Diego Pain Summit
February 24, 2015
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It’s ok to talk about chronic pain
January 25, 2015
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