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Gym Bag ConfessionsConsistency With Crazy Schedules & TravelingIn this episode of Gym Bag Confessions, AnnMarie and Rochelle share their latest updates on the fitness challenge and the mindset shifts that have helped them stay on track.
AnnMarie opens up about navigating guilt and shame around food while on vacation after eight weeks in a calorie deficit. She shares how she found more balance and stopped beating herself up, proving that enjoying a trip doesn’t have to mean losing progress.
Meanwhile, Rochelle talks about the mental game of staying consistent—even when the scale goes up. She dives into all the excuses our...2025-03-1552 min
Love Is a Classroom: Stories of InclusionEpisode 5: Leading an Inclusive ProgramWe started with one teacher, Rochelle Buniger. Episodes 2 through 4 showed that the acts of one teacher have an impact that goes far beyond the classroom. In this episode, I hope you, my listener, will see that high-quality meaningful inclusion is more than the love of one teacher and the positive outcomes of inclusion have the potential to go just as far for children without disabilities as it does for children with disabilities. Episode 5, the final episode in this inaugural series features Christy Donathan, the director of the early childhood education department in District 51. Her stories and the responses to...2024-03-0722 min
The Writing Table with Kris ClinkDonna Hill: Lessons from a Lifetime of WritingDonna Hill began her career in 1987 writing short stories for the confession magazines. Since that time she has more than 100 published titles to her credit since her first novel was released in 1990, and is considered one of the early pioneers of the African American romance genre. Three of her novels Intimate Betrayal, Masquerade and A Private Affair have been adapted for television. The only Arabesque /BET Books author that can claim that distinction. She has been featured in Essence, the New York Daily News, USA Today, Today’s Black Woman, and Black Enterprise among many others. She has...2023-07-0631 min
Living Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsAre You Feeling Tired and Weary?Hey overcomer! I know that life has a way of turning things upside down. When it seems like you have everything under control and then something happens that changes your life. Whether it's something good or not, do you ever find yourself having to readjust? Have you ever found yourself growing tired or weary because you put so much effort into taking care of yourself and then it seems like it's not enough? I know that I have. I would love it if you would join me on today's episode as I share with you how a little misstep...2023-05-2421 min
Living Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsHealth Coaching: Improving Our Quality of Life After Therapy Is Over W/ Nicole ReynoldsHey Overcomers! I don’t know about you but if you’re like me, as soon as you begin to feel the weight being lifted you might find yourself wondering what’s next or now what am I supposed to do? Especially when those doctor appointments and/or physical therapy visits have ended. Then you end up having to find a way to maintain your health on your own. Well, what if there was someone out there that could help you figure out just what to do, while you’re stuck in limbo? Have you ever thought about talking to a Health...2021-10-1928 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsThere's More To Our TearsHey overcomer! When you think about crying, do you see it as being a weakness? Have you ever found yourself hiding your emotions because you felt that way? I know that I am so guilty of doing just that. After being diagnosed with Endometriosis and IC then, hearing all that comes along with my conditions. I tried my hardest not to show any signs of emotions especially when I was in the denial phase. Have you ever done that? I would love it if you would join me for today’s episode as I talk about my perspective on sh...2021-09-2118 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsFighting Mood SwingsHey Overcomer! Mood swings how many of us have them? If you are anything like me they seem to come and go as it pleases. I know it is something that I have personally struggled with over the years. Living with any chronic condition can be overwhelming and can take its toll not only on your body but your mood also. The thing is if you do not find a positive way to handle it all, it can cause your emotions to spiral out of control. As you may know, I believe that having good mental health is so...2021-09-0621 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsChasing Peace and Discovering PurposeHey Overcomer! Do you find it hard sometimes to just get out of the bed in the morning but, somehow you manage to pull yourself together, get up, and start your day? Have you ever looked at your life or your situation and wondered, what am I suppose to be doing with my life now? If you are like me from the first moment you received a diagnosis (Endometriosis & Interstitial Cystitis) your life changed. Then all of a sudden all of the plans that you made, slowly start to change as well. I would love it if you would...2021-08-0420 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsUnexpected ChallengesHey overcomers! Have you ever had someone very close to you suddenly become ill and all you want to do is help? You stop worrying about yourself when life sometimes throws some unexpected curveballs, that have you going through so many different emotions all at one time. Even though you know that stressing only makes the pain worse, you find yourself doing it anyway. It may even seem like everything is crumbling around you and you do not know where to turn. I know I’ve felt that way myself especially after my love ones took ill all around th...2021-07-0521 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the Shadows#Let’s Talk: Overcoming Interstitial Cystitis by Faith with Guest Dr. Tracy AlexisHey Overcomers! Do you believe in God or a higher being? Have you ever felt like you were loosing your faith after battling with your condition for so long? Have you ever questioned whether or not your prayers were even being answered, which only made you feel even more discouraged. I know that I felt that same way after being diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis and Endometriosis. I would love for you to join us on today's episode as Dr. Alexis and I discuss how it was through some of the most troublesome times we experienced a moment of epiphany that a...2020-09-1035 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the Shadows#Let’s Talk: Overcoming Sex and Interstitial Cystitis w/ Dr. Tracy Alexis Pt.2Hey overcomers! I pray that all is well with you and that you are staying safe. I am so excited to have you join us as our guest Dr. Alexis and I dive deeper into our series discussion on #Let's Talk: Overcoming sex and interstitial cystitis. In this episode we will open up and share some personal experiences with you, bout how I.C. affected our relationships, being intimate sexually, and also how physical therapy maybe helpful to reclaim control of your pelvic area. Dr. Alexis will share with you some nuggets or gems that can helpful to your j...2020-09-0438 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the Shadows#Let's Talk: Overcoming Sex and Interstitial Cystitis with Guest Dr. Tracy AlexisHey Overcomers! In today's episode, we would like for you to join us as Dr. Alexis and I discuss sex and Interstitial Cystitis. That's right! I know if you are like me sometimes discussing how IC can affect our sex lives and being intimate with your significant other can be a little much. You may even feel that it is not necessary to talk about, but we believe that this part of your life is so important. Sex can often be difficult for some of us and flat out painful if we don't be mindful of what our body i...2020-08-2628 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the Shadows#Let's Talk: Overcoming I.C. Diet and Exercise with Dr. Tracy AlexisHey Overcomers! Living with Interstitial Cystitis can be overwhelming, especially when you realize that this condition forces you to not only change the way that you eat, drink but also the way that you exercise. If you struggle with trying to figure out the I.C. diet and/ or finding it hard to exercise because it only makes your bladder/pelvic pain worst. I would like to invite you to join us on today's show as our guest Dr. Tracy Alexis and I share with you our personal experiences and struggles with you. Through our stories, we will also s...2020-08-2029 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the Shadows#Let’s Talk: Overcoming I.C. and Fibromyalgia Pain with Special Guest Dr. Tracy Alexis Part 2Hey Overcomers! Have you ever been prescribed Elmiron to treat your Interstitial Cystitis? Have you ever suffered from Fibromyalgia pain? We unfortunately have and still had some side effects long after we stopped taking it. On today's episode, Dr. Alexis and I will discuss how the commonly prescribed drug Elmiron has effected the both of us. We will also share how I.C. can sometimes weigh on your relationships with family and friends. Dr. Alexis will also share with you some nuggets from her book. So, please join us for the second episode of this series with special guest Dr. T...2020-08-1332 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the Shadows#Let’s Talk: Overcoming I.C. and Fibromyalgia Pain with Special Guest Dr. Tracy AlexisHey Over-comers! So often it is easy to lose hope that we will never find any relief from the constant irritating pain that comes along with Interstitial Cystitis and fibromyalgia. If you are anything like me, you have tried countless things to help alleviate the pain, whether it is prescription medications or natural remedies. Join me on the first episode of the new series with my special guest Dr. Tracy Alexis who will share with us her personal journey to overcoming I.C. pain. She will also share some tips from her book "Interstitial Cystitis: A Personal Journey of COMPLE...2020-08-0629 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsA Procedure During A PandemicHey Overcomer! Having to make the decision to have a procedure or surgery done during a pandemic has it own set of concerns. Now there are more factors to think about especially with COVID still around. Join me as I share with you my experience preparing and having a Botox injection procedure done during this pandemic.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/krochelle-lbp/message2020-08-0113 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsThe Good MedicineHey Overcomers! I know that there is so much going on in this world right now that we can become so serious and forget to get our daily dosage of the Good Medicine. It's hard enough as it is to have to deal with chronic pelvic pain due to Interstitial Cystitis, Endometriosis, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Adding more stress to our lives as you may already know, only hurts us by causing more pain. Join me on today's episode as I share with you a medicine that you may be familiar with already, that is at no cost to yo...2020-07-0211 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the Shadows#Let's Talk About It: Bladder Pacemaker and Urinary IncontinenceHello Overcomers! I think that it's about time that we talk about something that can be a little embarrassing to talk about sometimes. If you have Interstitial Cystitis or any other bladder condition I am sure that at some point you found yourself having to stop what you are doing and make a mad dash to the bathroom to pee. Sometimes the urge to go is so strong that you find yourself giving your bladder a pep talk until you get there. Join me on today's episode as I share with you what I have learned about the bladder p...2020-06-2620 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsGetting Back On TrackHey Overcomer! Have you find yourself struggling to get out of the bed in the morning because of the pain? Do you still find yourself getting caught up in the news and getting upset? If so, I really do hope that you have made or are making the decision to block out some of the noice and take the time to focus on your health and doing what makes you happy. Join me on today’s episode where I will be sharing with you some of the things I have been doing to help get myself back on track....2020-06-1116 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsKeep On Fighting We Can't Give Up NowHey Over-comers! I don’t know about you but it has been a struggle for me lately. There is so much going on right now in this world that can having you feeling so heavy. No matter how hard you try not to let things get to you, somehow all of a sudden it just hits you and maybe you begin to feel overwhelmed by anxiety, fear, anger, doubts, and stress. As you may well know that none of those things are good for us because we know that it only adds to our pain. So, join me on today’s ep...2020-06-0416 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsOut Of The Shadows: Honoring An Untold StoryHey Overcomer’s! I always believe that there is power in speaking your truth. Everyone has their own unique story about their lives and struggles with pain. After being diagnosed with Endometriosis, IC, and Infertility I felt like I was the only one that was until I was told that my great aunt had the same condition. A month before her health took a turn, due to unrelated health issues. She decided to open up and share her story with us. Join me on today’s episode were you are invited to listen in on a phone conversation with my grea...2020-05-2817 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsPelvic Pain Awareness Month: Speak Your TruthHey Overcomers! Do you struggle with pelvic pain? Do you sometimes feel a sharp, dull, or aching pain in your lower back, hips, thighs, or lower abs after sitting or standing to long? I know that I have for years now. Have you ever spoken up about how you are feeling? Well I think that it's about time that we start shedding a light to the pain that we have been suffering with. I'm not sure if you know this but as of 2017 May has been designated as Pelvic Pain Awareness month! So, I felt this would be a g...2020-05-2122 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsReally? What’s The Point?Hey Overcomer! I realize that with everything going on in the world right now that maybe the last thing on your mind is learning something new. You are probably wondering what’s the point. Join me on today’s episode where I will be discussing how important it is for self-love and growth. If we have made it this far while living with IC, Endometriosis, Chronic Pelvic Pain, and/or Infertility we can’t let anything stop us now!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/krochelle-lbp/message2020-05-1415 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsLearn Something New About You!Hello Over-Comers! Are you tired of watching movies and binge watching tv shows in your spare time? I know that I am! So, instead of spending so much time watching tv, have you thought about taking the time to learn or try something new? Just because we are in quarantine doesn’t mean that we have to stop living? Who knows you might be surprised what you learn about yourself. If you are willing to learn something new and think outside of the box. Join me as I share with you how learning and doing new things has helped me bu...2020-05-0718 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsDon’t Forget To Take Care of YouNow that we have started to create some kind of normalcy as we create new routines for our lives. I can only hope that you are not excluding yourself from the equation by putting what you need on the back burner. It’s so easy to do so, this I know from experience. We get so caught up with work, family homeschooling, and what’s for dinner etc. by the time you settled down you are to exhausted to do anything for yourself. As hard it may be don’t forget to take care of you! Join me on today’s episod...2020-04-3015 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsDon't Say What You Can't DoHello over-comer's! There has been so many changes in our world lately that can be overwhelming at times. It seems like each day that we are blessed with brings about new challenges that we have to face. Whether it's working from home, home-schooling, or the added stress from social distancing. It can all have a toll on you. I know that I have been feeling it everyday because we have had so many adjustments to our daily routine. Especially on those days when it is so hard to get out of the bed due to chronic pain or illnesses.(Interstitial C...2020-04-0917 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsFinding Peace in the Middle of the StormThere is so many things going on in this world lately that can be so overwhelming. It seems surreal that this storm (COVID-19) has turned our world upside down. The uncertainty of it all and watching the news change everyday can cause fear, anxiety, and stress which are all things that can trigger more pain. It can trigger a flare up if you're dealing with medical conditions like Interstitial Cystitis, Chronic pain, and Endometriosis. Dealing with what is going on is hard enough on it's own so, we do not need any added stress triggering us right? But unfortunately it...2020-04-0216 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsPart 2: Circle of SupportCan you remember a time when someone in your life stepped in and helped you when you needed it the most? So often we get so caught up with the pain due to our medical conditions(i.e. Endometriosis and IC), that we can sometimes fail to notice when support is being given. We pray that God will not only heal us but we also ask for God's help. I know from experience that when you are going through something half of the time you don't want to even be bothered. You start get short with people when they try...2020-03-2120 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsCircle of Support Can you remember a time when someone in your life stepped in and helped you when you needed it the most? So often we get so caught up with the pain due to our medical conditions(i.e. Endometriosis and IC), that we can sometimes fail to notice when support is being given. We pray that God will not only heal us but we also ask for God's help. I know from experience that when you are going through something half of the time you don't want to even be bothered. You start get short with people when they try...2020-03-0318 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the Shadows#Self-Love: Living Beyond A Hysterectomy Part 2It’s one thing to have a hysterectomy but it’s another thing dealing with all that comes with life after the surgery. I know that the month of February is known for having love in the air. so, on join me on today's episode where I will be discussing my journey to self-love after having a hysterectomy. So let’s talk about it!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/krochelle-lbp/message2020-02-1915 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsLiving Beyond A HysterectomyNo one ever really wants to have a hysterectomy but for some people like myself it's the only option left. Having this type of surgery can be a difficult choice to make especially when you have never been pregnant before. Join me on today's episode where I will be discussing how my condition (Endometriosis) lead me to have to make the life changing decision to have a hysterectomy. I will also discuss how I was feeling post- surgery as I continue to share my story with you.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/krochelle-lbp/mes...2020-02-0117 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsWhat Do You Mean Endometriosis Can Cause Infertility?Being diagnosed with Endometriosis is hard enough to process itself but, now the doctors are saying that it not only causes pain but it causes infertility too! Hearing these words can be so overwhelming and scary at the same times, especially when you desire to have children on your own. Just when you think you have enough on your plate with battling this condition, now you're being faced with the reality that you may have a difficult time getting pregnant or even worst not being able to get pregnant at all. Join me on today's episode where I will be...2020-01-2420 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsHiding In Plain Sight: Working While In PainOn today's episode I will continue to share with you my journey. I will be discussing how I dealt with chronic pain while trying to hide it at work. I'm sure that many of you at some point( if not currently) have gone to work while battling with chronic pain or medical conditions but no one can tell when they see you that anything is wrong with you. I know this because that's exactly what I did for years. I will be discussing how I found out about having Endometriosis, Infertility, Interstitial cystitis and my reaction in this episode as w...2020-01-1118 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the Shadows#Pain Doesn't Discriminate: It affects your family tooHappy Holiday's Overcomers! How often do we really ask ourselves about how our families and loved ones may be feeling about our mood swings, outbursts, and our behavior when we're dealing with Endometriosis, Interstitial cystitis, or chronic pain? I believe that it's a good idea to see things from a different perspective sometimes. Our struggles not only affect us, but it also affects our families too! When someone really loves you they hurt when you hurt. So often we get so caught up in our own emotions and struggles with our conditions and pain, that we forget they have f...2019-12-2416 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsIt's Not You I'm Just Going ThroughHappy Holiday's!! In this episode, I will give you an update on what's been going on with me as I continue to share my story with you. When you are dealing with pain every day, I'm sure that you have those moments when you just do not want to be bothered. . You don't want to be rude or cuss anyone out so, you start to think that maybe it's best isolate yourself. Today I will be discussing how my struggles with pain from Interstitial Cystitis and Endometriosis, caused me to isolate myself. I will be sharing the first time de...2019-12-2419 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the Shadows (Trailer)---
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/krochelle-lbp/message2019-11-2200 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the Shadows#Let's Talk About It: Interstitial Cystitis Part 2Join me on today's episode, where I am continuing my discussion on Interstitial Cystitis. I am also sharing my experiences with the different medications, treatments, and therapies.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/krochelle-lbp/message2019-10-2118 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the Shadows#Let's Talk About It: Interstitial CystitisJoin me and Let's talk about Interstitial Cystitis also known as Painful Bladder Syndrome. I will also be continuing to discuss my journey with both IC and Endometriosis.
Resources:
WebMD
Mayoclinic.org
Urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/interstitial-cystitis
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/krochelle-lbp/message2019-10-1116 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the Shadows#Let's Talk About It: EndometriosisJoin me as I talk about what Endometriosis is and how it has affected my life, as I share with you just how my story began.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/krochelle-lbp/message2019-09-2416 minLiving Beyond The Pain: Out of the ShadowsIntro: Living Beyond The PainThis episode is an introduction of what my podcast will offer. My focus is on women who suffer from pain due to endometriosis, IC, chronic pelvic pain, and infertility.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/krochelle-lbp/message2019-08-2102 min