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
46 Strategies to Navigate the Holidays
Holiday Survival Guide: Managing Chronic Pain and Stress During the Festive Season
In this episode of 'It's Not In Your Head' podcast, hosts Justine Feitelson and Dr. Dan Bates discuss challenges faced by chronic pain patients and overwhelmed clinicians during the holiday season. They cover actionable strategies to maintain routine and movement, manage stress, prepare for potential pain flares, navigate travel, and handle family interactions and the particularly challenging emotions like grief and loneliness surrounding holidays. Tune in for practical advice to navigate the holidays this season with more ease and less pain.
00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter
01:00 Episode Focus: Managing Pain During the Holidays
02:52 Strategies for Managing Flares
06:28 Maintaining Routine and Self-Care
13:39 Travel Tips for Pain Management
15:57 Using Mobility Aids and Movement Management
18:04 Dan's Vacation Management Strategy
18:28 Maintaining Progress During Holidays
19:56 Movement Snacks and Stability Exercises
21:09 Returning to Exercise After a Break
23:04 Managing Family Stress During Holidays
25:50 Coping with Loneliness and Grief
30:22 Doctors on Holiday: Planning Ahead
34:23 Final Thoughts and Holiday Wishes
Resources
www.iniyh.com/episodes/ep-46-strategies-to-navigate-the-holidays