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Embracing The PainNavigating Relationship: Supporting loved Ones with Dynamic DisabilitiesWelcome back, Friends. I am Amanda Grabb, your chronic illness, pain, and trauma coach, and podcast host. I am thrilled to have you join me for another insightful episode on Embracing The Pain Podcast. Today, we're diving deep into the topic of navigating relationships while supporting loved ones with dynamic disabilities. In this episode, we'll explore the challenges that arise in relationships due to dynamic disabilities, from fluctuating symptoms and uncertainties to emotional rollercoasters and caregiver fatigue. We'll discuss the impact on social lives, intimacy, and the importance of adjusting expectations. Along the way, we'll sh...
2023-07-1226 min
Embracing The PainFrustration & Defeat with Chronic Illness & PainWelcome back, friends! In this episode of Embracing The Pain Podcast, your chronic illness, pain and trauma coach and host, Amanda Grabb, delves into a topic that resonates with so many of us on this journey: frustration and defeat with chronic illness and pain. Amanda understands firsthand the impact these emotions can have on our lives. She recognizes that shifting these valid yet challenging emotions is not always easy, which is why she's dedicated this episode to exploring and addressing them head-on. To begin, Amanda provides a clear definition of frustration and defeat in the c...
2023-07-0515 min
Embracing The PainStress & Pain Reduction with Fran GordonWelcome to Season 3, Episode 10 of Embracing The Pain Podcast!! In this captivating episode, join host Amanda Grabb as she sits down with Fran Garton, a remarkable Pain Reduction Coach, Body Positive Personal Trainer, and Fibromyalgia Warrior. Fran's mission is to empower women who yearn for a pain-free life, offering them invaluable strategies and support. Discover the inspiring journey that led Fran to her role as a coach and trainer, driven by her personal experience with Fibromyalgia. As Fran opens up about her own story, she shared profound insights into the relationship between stress, emotions and p...
2023-06-281h 02
Embracing The PainSharing your Chronic Illness & Pain with FamilyWelcome back to another episode of Embracing The Pain Podcast. In this episode, titled "Sharing your Chronic Illness & Pain with Family," host Amanda Grabb explores the challenges & strategies involved in discussing chronic illness and pain with family members. Amanda provides valuable insights into why sharing this deeply personal journey can be difficult, such as fear of judgement, disrupting family dynamics, differing beliefs and attitudes towards illness, stigma, emotional vulnerability, lack of understanding, and past negative experiences. She empathasizes the importance of seeking support from understanding individuals, coaches, and support groups to navigate these challenges and bu...
2023-06-2617 min
Embracing The PainSupporting your loved one with chronic illness, pain & trauma with Alex GrabbThis week's episode is a special edition with my husband, Alex Grabb joining me on the podcast for the first time. In today's episode we talk a bit about our journey, the ups and downs we both experienced at the beginning of my journey with chronic illness, pain and trauma. We share some tools, strategies and ways that Alex supports me with my eight chronic conditions, pain and trauma. We answer some questions from my online community & more. We know how hard it can be to support your loved one with chronic illness, pa...
2023-06-1436 min
Embracing The PainEmbracing & Reframing Setbacks with Chronic Illness & PainIn this episode of Embracing The Pain Podcast, we explore the topic of setbacks in the context of chronic illness and pain. We start by understanding what setbacks are and how they can disrupt our progress & well- being. Amanda shares six crucial reasons for shifting our perception of setbacks and highlights the importance of psychological well-being, empowerment, motivation, adaptive strategies, improved quality of life, and enhanced relationships and support. Next, we delve into the four types of setbacks commonly experienced by those of us with chronic illness and pain. Physical setbacks Emotional setbacks Social set...
2023-05-3120 minEmbracing The PainFaith & Chronic Illness with Jess MasonIn today's episode, Amanda is joined by Jess Mason, a remarkable woman who shares her inspiring journey of faith and resilience in the face of chronic illness. Jess opens up about her recent diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and other illnesses, shedding light on the challenges she has faced and the impact it has had on her faith. Together, Amanda and Jess delve into the heart-touching song, "Closer." penned by Jess and her husband Scott Mason. The piece beautifully explores the struggle of knowing that God has the power to heal, yet grappling with the frustration of u...
2023-05-2432 minEmbracing The PainUncovering & Navigating Trauma Responses for Better Health & WellnessAre you ready to navigate your trauma responses and embrace healing & wellness with more confidence and ease? Listen to this insightful episode and gain valuable tools to overcome the impact of trauma. In today's episode of Embracing The Pain Podcast, we delve into the world of trauma responses and how they impact our health and wellness. Join us as we explore the four primary trauma responses - fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. Amanda provides insights into their triggers, their effect, and the ways to identify them in everyday life. Whether you have experienced tr...
2023-05-1925 minEmbracing The PainHow the MRT & LEAP program work together to aid different forms of chronic pain / diseaseHave you tried traditional elimination diets with little to no results? Or perhaps you are seeking the best way to find the right foods for you & your condition & body. If so, today's episode with Bailey Rose, a registered dietitian who specializes in managing chronic pain & other immune disorders through food sensitivities is for you. Bailey Rose is passionate about helping her patients find answers after being told so often that "your results are normal." In today's episode Bailey and I discuss what the LEAP program is, and how it helps those wi...
2023-05-1019 minEmbracing The PainHow to confidently Implament Body Movement with Chronic Illness & PainDo you want to move your body in a way that honours you, your conditions and your pain? If, so, today's episode is for you. I remember so clearly trying to find movement I could do without causing a flare or spending the following days stuck in bed unable to move. I don't want that to be your experience. So in today's episode, we talk about the following. Why "body movement" not "exercise" or "workout"? Why body movement is beneficial to us with chronic conditions & pain. 10 strategies you can begin using today to get s...
2023-05-0319 min
Embracing The PainHelping Children comprehend dynamic & invisable disabilites with Erika SneathAre you looking for a way to explain dynamic & invisable disabilities to younger children? If so, please listen to todays' episode, Embracing The Pain Podcast's first interview episode! Joining me on today's epsiode is the amazing author and advocate for those with chronic pain. Erika Joy Sneath. Erika couldn't find a story out there that captured some of her own experiences, so she wrote one. Adalene Plays Many Ways, a story that invites it's reader to reflect on emotions & ask questions that invite understanding & promote belonging. In today's episode I t...
2023-04-1936 minEmbracing The PainHow to Collaborate with your Primary Care Physician to receive better Treatment & Care!Are you struggling to get the care & treatment you need for chronic illness & pain? Have you been searching for ways to improve your relationship & care with your primary care physician? Amanda Grabb launches season three of Embracing The Pain Podcast with a must listen to episode for anyone with chronic illness and pain. In today's episode, I discuss, The number one challenge those with chronic illness and pain have regarding the medical system. Not to say there are no other gaps in our medical system, but the one I speak of...
2023-04-0514 minEmbracing The PainCreating a Sustainable Routine with Chronic Illness & PainWho wants to start the new year off strong with a sustainable routine, with chronic illness & pain?? In today's episode, we discuss, 1. A few common challenges & obstacles we can face when creating & sticking to a routine Lack of motivation, unpredictable symptoms & pain levels, struggling to accept our limitations and new life. 2. A few key things Amanda believes are vital before we dive into our routine creation & execution. Our why for creating our routine is as important as the routine itself Approaching our routine as if we were not chronically sick, wi...
2023-01-1916 min
IC YouEp 41. The Challenges of Living With A Chronic Illness & How To Get SupportChronic illnesses never go away, so managing your chronic illness and pain to prevent burn-out is a key part of your journey with IC. This week Callie interviews Amanda Grabb, a chronic illness, pain, and trauma coach. They talk about Amanda’s journey to coaching, both of their experiences with chronic illness and navigating doctors, Amanda’s approach to one-on-one coaching, and how coaching can help manage non-symptom-related aspects of chronic illness like imposter syndrome and medical gaslighting. Tune in to this week’s episode if you are interested in learning more about the benefits of chronic illness, pain, and tr...
2023-01-1149 minEmbracing The PainHow to recognize unhelpful Habits & Limiting Beliefs holding you back from real Change with Chronic Illness & PainDoes that thought of a new year excite or discourage you?? I know with chronic illness & pain a new year can come with many mixed emotions. We have created this episode to help you start the new year strong, focusing on unhelpful habits and limiting beliefs that may be getting in your way. Keeping you stuck & unable to implement real change. We hope that you can leave today's episode encouraged, ready to evaluate your current habits & beliefs and have some direction on getting started. In today's episode, Amanda covers, 1. What are h...
2023-01-0414 minEmbracing The PainHow to Embrace the Holidays with DepressionFeeling the pressure to put a smile on and hide how you genuinely feel this Holiday? Perhaps you feel if you share your true feelings & struggles you will let your family & friends down. Amanda has been there, herself and it is why she wants to take the time today to discuss a common challenge many of us can face this time of year. Whether you battling depression, anxiety, an increase in trauma triggers or the Holiday blues, this episode is for you. The Holidays come with many demands and Amanda has done her...
2022-12-1516 minEmbracing The Pain12 Ways to Effectively Manage your Chronic Illness, Health & Pain ManagementAre you worried you will see a decline in your health this Holiday? Perhaps you find yourself staying awake at night due to an increase in pain due to managing all the Holiday tasks & upcoming festivities. Staying on top of our chronic illness, symptoms, and pain management is essential in the best of circumstances. However, it is critical during this Holiday season. When we add external stressors, like the Holiday we can begin to see an increase in symptoms, pain, and trauma triggers. So today's episode is dedicated to supporting your sy...
2022-12-0716 minEmbracing The Pain15 Ways to Mentally Prepare for the Holiday's with Chronic illness, Pain & TraumaAre you mentally prepared for all that comes with the Holiday season? How are you going to handle possible obstacles & challenges this season brings? You may not see the benefits of preparing yourself mentally for the Holidays, but I promise you will want to do so after listening to today's episode. In today's episode we discuss; 1. What it means to be mentally prepared? 2. Why being prepared mentally is important, especially around the Holidays. 3. 15 ways to mentally prepare today that will help you for the rest of the Hol...
2022-11-3021 minEmbracing The Pain12 Ways to make the most of the Holiday's with Chronic illness, pain & TraumaAre you wondering how to make the most of this season without causing yourself a flare or increase in symptoms & pain?? In today's episode, I discuss 12 ways to make the most of this holiday season. Now some of these suggestions may be personally challenging, but I know that if you practice & implement these 12 ways you will be well on your way to making this the best holiday yet. If you have not yet downloaded your FREE Holiday Planner & Workbook, Spoonie Edition, Grab your copy now: https://www.emb...
2022-11-1617 minEmbracing The PainHow to create a solid Holiday Plan, Spoonie EditionWho is ready to have a fabulous, flare-free holiday & New Year?? I know I am & I am so excited to journey with you throughout the next several months. Today's episode we cover: 1. Five pre - planning Holiday suggestions to help you plan with intention and mindfulness. 2. Ten steps to begin creating your best Holiday plan with confidence. 3. Don't forget your FREE Holiday Planner & Workbook which can be found on my website 4. Description of usable hours and spoon theory Usable hours are the hours in a...
2022-11-0315 minEmbracing The PainSeason Two - TrailerWelcome to season two of Embracing The Pain Podcast. Does the upcoming holiday season have you stressed or worried about your health? Are you ready to experience a holiday and new year without further compromising your chronic conditions, pain or trauma? If so you are in the right place!! Every other Wednesday I will release a new episode that helps you have the best holiday & new year yet. The holidays should not be a time where we see an increase in pain, symptoms or trauma triggers, but rather an enj...
2022-10-2601 minEmbracing The PainHow to work through Anger & Resentment with chronic illness, pain & traumaHave you been struggling with anger? Maybe even resentment? Please know that you are NOT alone. With each challenge, we face every day it makes sense that we will experience anger from time to time. However, we don't want to live there. So I created today's episode. We cover: 1. Five reasons anger and resentment can show up in our lives 2. Five steps to help us work through resentment and anger Today's episode wraps up season one of Embracing The Pain Podcast. I look for...
2022-10-1216 minEmbracing The PainFriendship Loss & Relationship Strain with Chronic illness & PainAre you struggling with friendship loss? Or experiencing relationship strains because of your chronic illness, pain or trauma?? It saddens me that it can be such a challenge for us to have healthy, supportive & understanding friendships. This is why we are beginning the conversation around friendship loss & relationship strain with today's episode. I promise that we will cover more relationship dynamics & friendship challenges than the ones I discuss in today's episode. This is ONE conversation of many I hope to have with you. In today's episode we cover: 1. Six Co...
2022-09-2122 minEmbracing The PainHow to focus on Recovery while constantly having to prove our illness, pain or trauma?Have you gone to post photos on social media, perhaps photos where you are out enjoying yourself with friends & you STOP? Out of fear of being judged for appearing to be better? Have you been accused of faking or execrating your pain or condition by others? If yes, I am SO sorry. I am sorry that we too often feel the need to hide parts of ourselves & lives out of fear of being judged or misunderstood. In today's episode, We talk about the constant battle we all face, needing to pr...
2022-09-0721 minEmbracing The PainHow to Embrace Waiting with Chronic Illness, Pain & TraumaHas waiting got you down & frustrated? Do you feel like your life is on hold? We have all been there, waiting in the grocery store line or waiting for a friend to return a text. However, when we become sick we find ourselves & many aspects of our lives revolve around waiting. Our new normal becomes waiting for test results, seeing the next specialist or for a new medication to kick in. Waiting is NOT easy; it causes us to question our future and expectations and often promotes anxiety and fear. In to...
2022-08-2415 minEmbracing The PainAm I Crazy, our inability to trust our reality, AKA, Imposter SyndromeDo you find you ask yourself, Am I crazy? Am I making my symptoms or pain sound worst than they are? Am I faking this? All these questions typically come from a place of self-doubt or inadequacy, in other words, Imposter syndrome. In today's episode, we discuss What imposter syndrome is, Why it tends to show up in our lives with chronic illness, pain & trauma, Some dangers we face if our imposter syndrome is left undealt with How we can move towards a more confident state of be...
2022-08-1018 minEmbracing The PainBody Betrayal with Chronic illness & PainFind yourself wishing you have a "normal" functioning body? Or Feeling anger, sadness, loss of self, or shame around your body, with illness and pain? In today's episode, we cover, 1. What is body betrayal? 2. Common emotions and thoughts associated with it. 3. My personal story working through body betrayal. 4. Eight steps I took, and you can take too, to overcome body betrayal and move towards body empowerment. I believe body betrayal is a common experience when we deal with chronic illness, pain & trauma. ...
2022-07-2718 minEmbracing The PainBetter Manage Unpredictability & ups & downs with chronic Illness & PainIf you are tired of feeling defeated every time something unpredictable happens & want to be confident that you have the tools, resources and support you need to make the best choices for yourself & your health, today's episode is for you. I also reveal a BIG change I have made during one of my recent challenging seasons & share how this change came to be. Throughout today's episode, we cover: 1. My recent season with unpredictability. 2. I share what I mean when I say ups & downs with illness and pain. 3. A typical p...
2022-07-1325 minEmbracing The PainAccepting our Past Trauma & Healing ProcessToday's episode is all about accepting our past trauma & healing process. Accepting our trauma & healing process is not an easy journey but an important one. In today's episode, we cover, A belief & thought I have regarding trauma healing. What does it mean to accept our trauma? Ten steps for beginning our trauma acceptance & healing journeys. Two of my go-to tools & strategies for handling heightened emotional & triggered states. Four crucial reminders I want all of us to remember throughout our trauma healing journey. I sincerely hope today's episode has you ready to accept & embrace your healing...
2022-06-2922 minEmbracing The PainSelf- Comparison before & after illness, pain & traumaIn today's episode, we discuss a different type of self-comparison that I have seen consistently show up for myself & many of my one-on-one coaching clients. Do you want to know what type of comparison we are talking about in today's episode? I hope you are intrigued because this kind of comparison is not talked about much, so I am excited to bring something I hope you can resonate with & leave feeling seen, heard, validated and encouraged. In today's episode, I cover the following main points. My explanation on the type of self-comparison I...
2022-06-2215 minEmbracing The PainLack of support, How to create a robust support systemAre you struggling to find or create a multi-facet support system? In today's episode, we discuss the lack of support that many of us face with chronic illness, pain & trauma. We discuss why it's essential to our recovery & journey to have a multi-facet support system that we can look to for support. How to know what support we need and desire. Ten steps we can take to create a robust support circle. Many years into my journey with multiple chronic conditions, pain & trauma, I know how difficult it can be to find and create a support circle....
2022-06-1521 minEmbracing The PainWhy a quick fix mentality can be harmful to our recoveryWhen an increase in symptoms or a flare occurs, do you ever notice that we often want to have it end ASAP? Who wouldn't? Today, I talk about why having a quick fix mentality can be harmful to our recovery from chronic illness, pain, & trauma. I share some reasons I believe quick-fix solutions or approaches can be harmful to us & how we can accept those more challenging seasons along our journeys. After having a week and a half of pure exhaustion and increased pain, this episode was created as an essential reminder. The re...
2022-06-0817 minEmbracing The PainLoss of self & Identity with illness & painDo you struggle to recognize the person in the mirror? Are you feeling unsure of who you are? Loss of self & identity is a common obstacle many of us face—some of us before we are diagnosed with our chronic condition, pain or trauma. Whenever your loss of self may begin, I want you to know it is normal & part of our journey. Today we discuss how & when loss of self & identity can show up; I answer the question, where does this leave us? How can we begin to embrace ourselves & begin...
2022-06-0123 minEmbracing The PainHow to reduce shame that stems from traumaHave you or do you still experience shame related to your trauma? If you do, please know you are not alone. In today's episode, I discuss the difference between guilt & shame. Why shame & self-criticism often play a part in trauma survivors and how shame impacts our lives with trauma, CPTSD & PTSD. How shame shows up in our lives & what can be done to help us overcome our shame & reduce self-criticism. Listen to today's episode if you are ready to learn if your past trauma may hinder your life or futu...
2022-05-2515 minEmbracing The Pain9 Ways to Reduce Decision Fatigue with Illness & PainHave you heard of decision fatigue? Maybe you have experienced weary, heavy times when making or trying to make a decision? Decision fatigue is common among us who suffer from chronic illness, pain, trauma & or mental illness. When we have poor health, our lives quickly become consumed by decisions. Often time pressing & life-altering choices, depending on our conditions. In today's episode, I share some signs & symptoms you may experience if you suffer from fatigue related to decision-making. I share in-depth about how decision fatigue impacts our lives with chronic conditions, pain, tr...
2022-05-1823 minEmbracing The PainHow to become a Confident Advocate for our Medical Care & TreatmentFeeling defeated? Feeling like you will never get a doctor who takes you seriously or won't dismiss you?? If so, I am sorry & I encourage you to check out episode 8, Medical Trauma & Healing. Today's episode is one of many I hope to do moving forward to help you become a confident advocate for your care. I learned the hard way that we will not get the care, treatment, support & guidance we need to thrive & heal if we do not know how to advocate for ourselves. If you are struggling with finding th...
2022-05-1113 minEmbracing The PainMedical Trauma & HealingToday I share two personal stories of times I endured medical trauma, both quite different yet medical-related trauma. I want to give you all a trigger warning as this is a delicate topic & could trigger some unwanted feelings or memories for you. However, I promise that my stories are not graphic. We explore some of the common signs & symptoms that may indicate you suffer from medical trauma. I share ten ways we can begin to promote healing from our medical-related trauma. Wherever you find yourself on this journey, know that you are...
2022-05-0421 minEmbracing The PainAccepting our need for Pain Medication without the GuiltDo you wrestle with needing, depending & using pain medication? If so, this episode is for you. I know from my journey how challenging it can be to accept our need for pain medication. Especially in a culture & world where we are told we are weak, not trying hard enough or using our pain as an excuse to get high. All of which is SO far from true. For many of us, pain medication is a stepping stone that allows us to function & thrive. I cover the common thoughts & emotions we tend to...
2022-04-2722 minEmbracing The PainGo from fear to confident handling your next flare- up.Do you question every decision you make out of fear that it will result in a flare-up if you do too much? Experiencing fear is a common emotion when living with chronic pain, illness or trauma. We fear many things, but today's episode is about how we can begin to go from a place of fear to a place of confidence when handling our flares. Now, no one way or tool can help us ensure we will never again experience a flare, sadly. Today I share the 12 Strategies, mindset shifts & things I d...
2022-04-2026 minEmbracing The PainWorking through Guilt & Shame with chronic illness & painLearning to navigate our emotions of guilt & shame with chronic illness, pain and trauma often require a lot of intention, awareness & a commitment to change our narrative. In today's episode, we talk about the difference between guilt & shame. How undealt guilt & shame can impact our lives. Lastly, How can we begin to work through our emotions of guilt & shame? I want to remind anyone listening to today's episode that this is NOT the only episode we will be talking about guilt & shame. I hope you can leave today's episode fee...
2022-04-1315 minEmbracing The PainLearning to navigate ever- changing symptoms & Pain levelsLearning to navigate our ever-changing symptoms & pain levels can become overwhelming & can feel hopeless. However, I am here to tell you that it does get more manageable, and I am hopeful that this episode may help you feel confident when managing your symptoms and pain levels. It's important to take it one day at a time & be patient with your body, mind and self when learning a new skill. Believe it or not, managing our pain and symptoms is a skill, and like any skill, it takes trial and error, time & commitment. B...
2022-04-0619 minEmbracing The PainAccepting our Limitations & New LifeWho agrees that acceptance is hard but necessary? "Accepting our limitations and new life is not the final destination. It is only the beginning of what could be a long but beautiful journey to reclaiming our life, rediscovering who we are and what we want out of life." In today's episode, I share five things we need to know about our acceptance journey with chronic illness, pain & trauma. Finally, answering the big question of how we can begin our journey of accepting our limitations & new life. Accepting our reality, illness, pain, and trauma is not e...
2022-03-2925 minEmbracing The PainASSESS Exclusive ToolWho is excited to receive an exclusive tool, usually only available to my coaching clients? In today's episode, I cover one of Embracing The Pain's exclusive tools, ASSESS & encourage you to download your free reference guide. ASSESS will be referred to throughout our time together, so I wanted you to have a reference guide. I also included pages for you to keep episode notes as you follow each episode because who knows brain fog is real?? I encourage you to share your challenges, struggles & obstacles that you would like me to cover in se...
2022-03-2906 minEmbracing The PainWelcome to Embracing The PainHave you been told you are a complex case with your chronic conditions, pain or trauma? Do you want to learn how to live your best life despite your chronic condition, pain or trauma? If yes, Embracing The Pain is yours for the taking. Here we are, episode one of the Embracing The Pain podcast. I am giving you a warm welcome to the beginning of our journey to embracing our pain, making wellness with illness & pain possible, and living our best life. Season one is going to be all about the common challenges we face because of or as a...
2022-03-2907 minEmbracing The PainEmbracing The Pain Trailer- Season OneWho is ready to live their best life despite chronic illness, pain and trauma? Do you want to learn how to make wellness with illness & pain possible? If you are tired of feeling defeated, discouraged and surviving, I understand. I have been there. If you want to learn how to navigate the everyday challenges, struggles and obstacles we face daily because of or as a result of our chronic conditions, pain or trauma, I have you covered. In season one of Embracing The Pain, we will be diving deep into these challenges, struggles a...
2022-03-2601 min
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