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Living Fully With a Rare Condition: A Story of CPT2 Deficiency

Some stories quietly change the way you think about pain, resilience, and what it means to live well.

This is one of those stories.

In a recent episode of The Chronic Pain Experience Podcast, I sat down with my husband, Milt, to share his journey living with CPT2 deficiency—a rare genetic condition that can trigger sudden, severe muscle pain and breakdown if not carefully managed.

Despite this condition, Milt has built a full life. He’s a father of three...

In this episode of the Chronic Pain Experience Podcast, host and Chronic Pain Recovery Coach, Deana Tsiapalis, delves into the complexities of chronic pain recovery and the systemic barriers faced by patients. Following the tragic death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Deana explores the frustrations many feel toward the healthcare system, particularly issues like outdated treatment models, high rates of claim denials, and prolonged wait times for coverage approvals. Deana also discusses the importance of patient education and self-advocacy, unveiling the top five challenges chronic pain warriors face in securing insurance coverage and offering resources and strategies for...

In the relentless pursuit of relief from chronic pain, fascia—a vast, connective tissue network—often goes unnoticed. Yet, symptoms like deep aches, stiffness, and tender, sensitive areas may all stem from fascial dysfunction. By understanding how pain works and how our biology responds to it, we can uncover strategies to shift pain patterns and foster healing. In this episode, we explore the profound connection between fascia and chronic pain, while sharing practical techniques to improve fascial health at home. Tune in to learn how understanding your body can be the first step toward reclaiming your life from pain.

Living with chronic pain, chronic illness, or a physical disability presents many challenges beyond the symptoms themselves. One of the most persistent obstacles is the limited access to alternative and integrative therapies that can profoundly improve quality of life. Our healthcare system, deeply rooted in the traditional allopathic model, often overlooks the benefits of treatments like acupuncture, massage, and chiropractic care—modalities that can transform the experience of those navigating complex, long-term health conditions.

In this article, we explore

Chronic Headache & Migraine, Alexandria Levin

Living with chronic pain is an isolating and often invisible experience that many struggle to articulate. When the pain you live with isn’t visible to the outside world, it can be challenging for others to understand the depth of your suffering. This disconnect can leave those with chronic pain feeling unheard, misunderstood, and alone. But what if there was a way to bridge that gap? To communicate the complexities of chronic pain beyond words?

Enter The Chronic Pain Project, a unique initiative blending art and storytelling to raise aw...

Living with chronic pain is hard enough but add insomnia and you have a recipe for sleepless nights, increased pain, anxiety and/or depression and the list goes on. If we’re not sleeping, we’re not healing. Join me in this episode as we explore the deep overlap between chronic pain and insomnia.

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In this episode I discuss how our current model of chronic pain care is struggling to keep up with the new science of pain. Where chronic pain warriors are stuck in a model of care that is outdated and ineffective for chronic pain specifically (but great for acute care). From the lack of mandatory chronic pain curriculum for our physicians to insurance policies locked on the old science of pain, we have some work to do.

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Living with chronic pain can often be an isolating journey, but research consistently highlights the transformative power of community in improving the quality of life for individuals facing this challenge. The latest studies underscore the vital role that a culture of safety and connectedness plays in positively influencing the lived experience of chronic pain.

By fostering a supportive community, we not only share the weight of our individual struggles but also amplify our collective strength. The sense of belonging and understanding within a community can significantly reduce feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression associated with chronic pain.<...

Opioid induced constipation coupled with chronic pain can make life both unbearable and unpredictable. Join me as I sit down with Nicole Hemmenway from the Us Pain Foundation and Megan Filloramo to talk about opioid induced constipation, the stigma and the solutions as a part of the International Opioid Constipation Awareness Day.

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In this episode I sit down with the esteemed Dr. Harvey Chochinov to discuss dignity and person centered care for both end of life and for the lived experience with pain. Join us as we explore the human experience, the importance of perception, purpose, meaning, and hope in maintaining dignity in care.

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A decline in our executive functioning (aka getting stuff done) is a direct result of where and how our pain is processed. In this episode Carrie Bonnett and I explore some of the tips and tools to help you get things done even when your brain and the pain are suggesting otherwise.

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During our annual Willow Tree Summit, our chronic pain warriors sit down with me in ‘Conversations from the couch’ to talk about the information shared inside the summit. Our Summits aim to hear from a variety of experts…those who live with pain and those that serve them.

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