Focusing on Mental Wellness

In this 100th episode, I discuss what I've learned over the past two years from my guests and from my own life. I also have a special guest...my 11-year old daughter! My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-hurts-to-mom/id1644750334 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ithurtstomom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ithurtstomom E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://www.ithurtstomom.com

What is functional medicine, and can it really help with chronic pain and illness? Guest Sherry McIntosh answers these questions and more. Sherry’s link: Website: https://mcintosh-health.com/   My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-hurts-to-mom/id1644750334 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ithurtstomom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ithurtstomom E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://www.ithurtstomom.com

Do you ever worry about what your future will look like with chronic pain and illness? Guest Ashley Messina discusses the fears she has and how they affect her life. Ashley’s links: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashley.gmessina Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Rs5TGKsHoHfRGVGy6Xlqr?si=65d69408d7d64110  My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-hurts-to-mom/id1644750334 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ithurtstomom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ithurtstomom E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://www.ithurtstomom.com

Can anger get the best of you? Anger Management Coach Clare Bradley teaches us how to express our anger in healthy and effective ways. Clare’s links: Website: https://www.angermanagement.co.uk E-mail: [email protected] FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/710669634069158   My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-hurts-to-mom/id1644750334 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ithurtstomom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ithurtstomom E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://www.ithurtstomom.com

Guest Christopher Birstler talks about why chronic pain doesn't have to be a "life sentence" and gives us tips for managing our pain. Christopher’s links: Website: https://fromvictim2victor.org E-mail: [email protected] IG: https://www.instagram.com/fromvictimtovictorinc/ Phone: 718-883-0004   My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-hurts-to-mom/id1644750334 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ithurtstomom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ithurtstomom E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://www.ithurtstomom.com

Guest Catherine Garrett walked into the hospital to have a baby, and was wheeled out disabled. Listen to her story and hear what perspectives she has that get her through her days. Catherine’s links: Website: https://www.birthtraumastories.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/birthtraumastories FB: https://www.facebook.com/birthtraumastories IG: https://www.instagram.com/birthtraumastories     My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-hurts-to-mom/id1644750334 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ithurtstomom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ithurtstomom E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://www.ithurtstomom.com

Guest Rosemary Clark discusses the Language of Listening parenting model, which leads into the topic of boundaries, including what they are and why they're so important. Rosemary’s links: Website: https://www.lovethewayyouparent.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/lovethewayyouparent IG: https://www.instagram.com/love.the.way.you.parent/ E-mail: [email protected] My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-hurts-to-mom/id1644750334 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ithurtstomom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ithurtstomom E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://www.ithurtstomom.com

How is your relationship with alcohol? What kind of legacy around alcohol are you leaving your children? Guest Duncan Bhaskaran Brown discusses how alcohol affects your brain and how too much alcohol affects your parenting. Duncan’s links: Website: https://www.bhaskaranbrown.com/get-over-uk/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/duncan.brown.5648 IG: https://www.instagram.com/soberwarriorcoach/ YouTube: https://www.yotube.com/soberwarriorcoach   My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-hurts-to-mom/id1644750334 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ithurtstomom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ithurtstomom E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://www.ithurtstomom.com

Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) was created by Marisa Peer, and is a solutions-based treatment for chronic physical and emotional pain. Guest Caurel Richards discusses this treatment modality and explains how it works. Caurel’s links: Website: www.indivinethyme.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/indivinethymeservices IG: https://www.instagram.com/indivinethyme E-mail: [email protected] LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/indivinethyme   My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-hurts-to-mom/id1644750334 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ithurtstomom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ithurtstomom E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://www.ithurtstomom.com

How is your mental health? Guest Erin Vandermore, LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) discusses ways to focus on our mental health and wellness from a holistic perspective. Erin’s links: Website: www.ageofuncertaintycoaching.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/ageofuncertaintycoaching/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/aoucoaching/ App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aou-coaching/id6478664305   My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-hurts-to-mom/id1644750334 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ithurtstomom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ithurtstomom E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://www.ithurtstomom.com