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
27 Invisible Illness Q&A: Strategic Empathy, Boundaries & Explaining Chronic Pain
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In the first 'Ask Us Anything' episode, Dr. Dan Bates and Justine Feitelson answer listener questions about the social and emotional realities of living with chronic pain. Topics include how to respond to common misconceptions, how to explain an invisible illness quickly without exhausting yourself, and how to set meaningful boundaries around personal capacity. On the provider side, the discussion explores how clinicians can better support patients through strategic empathy and honest acknowledgment of the limits of medical knowledge.
Resources:
www.iniyh.com/episodes/ask-us-anything-aua-1
www.resilientwarriorcoachingllc.com/basecamp
Timestamps:
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