Sheena Rydings, a psychotherapist and chronic pain specialist, is the amazing guest for Alyssa's third episode of Uproot and Uplift's "Chronic Pain Series".

Together, the two discuss the connection between perfectionism and chronic pain. Many who suffer with chronic pain may not be aware of the harmful pressure they put on themselves when they crave a cure and ignore their mind and body's deeper needs.

Sheena herself shares her experience living with pain and her mother's beautiful example. She mentions the importance of making a plan and self-care. Also detailing acceptance and commitment therapy techniques, she recognizes that we can focus on what's more meaningful for progression and true healing.

"What I'm doing is not less, it's just different." -Sheena

*Connect with Alyssa on Instagram @uproot.and.uplift

and Sheena @the_pain_therapist

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Episode 2 of the "Chronic Pain Series" features Catherine Courtice, a chronic pain coach, author and survivor. In 2007, Catherine fell backwards down a flight of stairs...and her life was never the same. She was confined to her bed and couch with only doctor's appointments on her calendar within the terrifying, foreseeable future. One day she had her "catalyst moment". She was done giving power to others to decide HER fate.

Little by little, she learned to partner with her body and reframe by "saying yes" to her life! Catherine supports and coaches individuals struggling with debilitating diagnoses and chronic pain through her AARC framework (acknowledge, accountability, reframe, choice).

*You can find her book "When Life Gives You Lemons, Choose the Lime: Embracing Life After Diagnosis" on Amazon.

**Connect with Alyssa on Instagram @uproot.and.uplift and Catherine @overcomechronicpain

Welcome to the first episode of the "Chronic Pain Series"!

Are you battling chronic pain, desperate for relief, hopeless, anxious, depressed, and terrified of the future? You are not alone! Unfortunately, the incessant chase for relief is insatiable and destructive.

In this episode, Alyssa talks with the incredible Dr. Daren Brooks, founder of The Bridge Total Health Recovery Center. From the trenches of chronic pain and illness himself, Daren adresses the emotional turmoil that follows this chase. By flipping the switch, one can find liberation and peace in taking back the driver's seat of their life instead of remaining a passenger to their pain.

"All of those sensations that used to crush you regularly, you're like 'I know you...sit in the back!'"-Dr. Daren Brooks

*For more information about The Bridge check out their website below

https://thebridgerecoverycenter.com/

**Connect with Alyssa on Instagram @uproot.and.uplift