
Beyond Boundaries: A Realistic Guide to Traveling with Chronic Pain
Chronic pain often makes travel feel impossible. Long flights, medication logistics, unpredictable flares - it can feel safer to stay home than to risk a crash. But what if there was a way to plan differently? To travel not without pain, but with strategies that make it doable?
In this blog, I share a guide to navigating travel with chronic pain - featuring real insights from pain coach Justine, and a framework we developed that clinicians can use to better support patients. Whether you're living with pain or helping someone who is, this guide offers tools to turn “maybe someday” into a confident yes.
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Strategies for improving doctor-patient communication in pain management
Are our current approaches to complex chronic pain really meeting the needs of both patients and providers?
Many general practitioners and allied health professionals work incredibly hard under challenging circumstances - and often do a great job. But even with the best intentions, things can go awry. Communication can break down, patients may feel unheard, and providers can be left feeling frustrated or stuck.
In this episode of It’s Not In Your Head Podcast, Justine and I reflect on how we can shift from blame to betterment - offering strategies to build trust, encourage collaboration, and support patients in taking an active role in their care, while helping clinicians lead with both empathy and clarity.
If you’re looking to create more meaningful conversations and stronger connections with your patients, this blog is a great place to begin.

Sleep Tight, Pain Light: Exploring the Connection Between Sleep and Pain
Did you know poor sleep coexists with chronic pain in up to 90% of cases? In this latest blog, we explore the connection between sleep and pain, offering valuable insights for those with back, neck, and joint issues.

Rethinking Pain: How to Communicate Effectively with Patients
Pain is more than just a physical sensation; it’s a complex interplay of physiological and psychological factors. Effective communication about pain is crucial for both patients and physicians. Here’s how to approach it with empathy and understanding.

Understanding and Navigating Neuropathic Pain
Understanding and identifying neuropathic pain can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. It requires patience, knowledge, and a strategic approach. In this blog, I aim to help you understand neuropathic pain: What is it? What causes it? What are its symptoms? And why does it make you want to cry?