#155: Healing with Chronic Pain: On Grief, Hyperactive Nervous Systems, and Reimagining Movement for All Bodies with DK Ciccone

If you’re struggling with chronic pain, alongside body image or disordered eating challenges, this episode is for you.

🎧 The first 40 minutes of this conversation are FREE! Listen to the extended version of this episode when you subscribe to Patreon starting at just $5/month or $50/year.

Abbie is joined by DK Ciccone to talk about all things chronic pain, delving into its impact on movement, identity, and mental health. Together, they explore how to rebuild our relationship with movement after years of diet culture and "punishing" or feeling "let down" by our bodies. 

In this free version, you'll hear:

00:00 Introduction 

01:43 Chronic Pain and Movement: A Personal Journey

05:24 The Intersection of Chronic Pain and Diet Culture

11:55 Redefining Movement and Body Relationships

19:25 Understanding Pain Perception and Chronic Pain Dynamics

33:07 Understanding Chronic Pain and Movement

 

In the extended episode, behind the paywall:

 

35:57 The Importance of Functional Movement

41:53 Differentiating Pain and Discomfort

46:36 Reimagining Movement and Body Liberation

51:48 Debunking Weight Loss Myths in Pain Management

55:37 The Connection Between Trauma and Chronic Pain