Second and Third Opinions

Releasing Rigidity and Embracing Our Timelines

We're talking today about timelines and the breaking, bending, resetting, and releasing of goals or objectives that are bullshit in the face of what we're dealing with. Caitlin is almost a year post-surgery and finishing up her MPH and is ready for change but not sure if her body can handle. Steph is trying out a new infusion for her MG and balancing expectations on symptom alleviation.  Join us as we discuss when the rigidity has to go and how we can more deeply love ourselves exactly where we are. Remember that we never walk this journey alone. Helpful numbers if you or someone you love finds themself in need quickly: 988- suicide and crisis hotline 741 741 - crisis text hotline 911- medical emergencies Remember that we never walk this journey alone. Helpful numbers if you or someone you love finds themself in need quickly: 988- suicide and crisis hotline 741 741 - crisis text hotline 911- medical emergencies

Recovering from Chronic Pain and the Light Ahead

From identifying as "having" chronic pain to "recovering" from chronic pain, Caitlin shares her inner and outer journey around reframing and moving through elements of her pain and the strong mind-body connection many aspects contain. She also shares information on chronic pain and pain reprocessing therapy, a mind-body intervention that focuses on rewiring neural pathways to eliminate neuroplastic chronic pain. Remember that we never walk this journey alone. Helpful numbers if you or someone you love finds themself in need quickly: 988- suicide and crisis hotline 741 741 - crisis text hotline 911- medical emergencies

Bonus Episode: Two Tools to Support Inner Spring Cleaning and Reflection

In this episode, Caitlin shares two frameworks that are helpful for discernment, prioritization, and doing some spring cleaning of the self that she uses with herself and clients. Hope you find it supportive to you if it resonates:) More information on the Wellness Wheel: https://www.unh.edu/health/wellbeing-wheel More information on Stones, Pebbles, and Sand: https://www.thebusyllama.com/rocks-pebbles-sand/ Remember that we never walk this journey alone. Helpful numbers if you or someone you love finds themself in need quickly: 988- suicide and crisis hotline 741 741 - crisis text hotline 911- medical emergencies

Over the Moon and Under the Knife

“The best analogy is that a two-hour operation is about as hard on your body as running a 5-kilometer race as fast as you can go. If you were going to do a 5K, you would train for it. It also makes sense that our patients should train for surgery."  - Michael Englesbe, MD In today's episode, Caitlin and Steph chat about surgery. Caitlin has had two back surgeries and Steph is preparing for a thymectomy. Preparation for surgery is something we don't always think about. Often times, we don't realize the impact we can have on surgical and post-surgical outcomes. Diet, routine, meditation, and creating a network of support are all important elements of healing post-surgery. Listen in for more!  References: https://www.aamc.org/news/want-better-surgical-results-get-patients-step [https://www.aamc.org/news/want-better-surgical-results-get-patients-step] https://www.premierhealth.com/your-health/articles/health-topics/before-surgery-five-important-ways-to-prepare [https://www.premierhealth.com/your-health/articles/health-topics/before-surgery-five-important-ways-to-prepare] Remember that we never walk this journey alone. Helpful numbers if you or someone you love finds themself in need quickly: 988- suicide and crisis hotline 741 741 - crisis text hotline 911- medical emergencies

Second and Third Opinions

In this episode, Caitlin and Steph explore when you know it is the right time to go for a second and, even, third opinion. Finding the "right treatment" is not linear - often times it takes a team bringing different perspectives/approaches to the table. Our hope is that you walk away from this episode with helpful questions and tools to explore what might be next for you on your journey to healing.  References: https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/second-opinions#:~:text=%E2%80%9CPatients%20should%20seek%20another%20opinion,treatment%20options%2C%E2%80%9D%20she%20says [https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/second-opinions#:~:text=%E2%80%9CPatients%20should%20seek%20another%20opinion,treatment%20options%2C%E2%80%9D%20she%20says]. https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/how-to-get-a-second-opinion/ [https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/how-to-get-a-second-opinion/] Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Essentials of Diagnosis and Management - Mayo Clinic Proceedings [https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(21)00513-9/fulltext] Getting a Second Opinion for Myasthenia Gravis (myasthenia-gravis.com) [https://myasthenia-gravis.com/living/getting-second-opinion] Remember that we never walk this journey alone. Helpful numbers if you or someone you love finds themself in need quickly: 988- suicide and crisis hotline 741 741 - crisis text hotline 911- medical emergencies