Living Beyond The Pain: Out of the Shadows

Hey Overcomers! I don’t know about you but if you’re like me, as soon as you begin to feel the weight being lifted you might find yourself wondering what’s next or now what am I supposed to do? Especially when those doctor appointments and/or physical therapy visits have ended. Then you end up having to find a way to maintain your health on your own. Well, what if there was someone out there that could help you figure out just what to do, while you’re stuck in limbo? Have you ever thought about talking to a Health Coach before? If not, I would love it if you would join me and our special guest health coach, Nicole Reynolds from Optimal Daily Living. We will discuss the type of health coaching she does, the top areas she likes to focus on, and how health coaching can benefit you in your everyday life. Special thanks to today's guest Health Coach, Nicole Reynolds. www.optimaldailyliving.com Kristie Rochelle Instagram: @livingbeyondpain FB: @livingbeyondpain Website: livingbeyondthepain.com

Hey Overcomer! Mood swings how many of us have them? If you are anything like me they seem to come and go as it pleases. I know it is something that I have personally struggled with over the years. Living with any chronic condition can be overwhelming and can take its toll not only on your body but your mood also. The thing is if you do not find a positive way to handle it all, it can cause your emotions to spiral out of control. As you may know, I believe that having good mental health is so important to our well-being and our healing. I would love it if you would join me on today’s episode as I talk about fighting mood swings, how it has affected me, and share with you some things that I have found helpful to get me through those intense moments. K's Song of the Day: Broken Pieces by Koryn Hawthorne Website: www.livingbeyondthepain.com FB: @livingbeyondthepain Instagram: @livingbeyondpain

Hey Overcomer! Do you find it hard sometimes to just get out of the bed in the morning but, somehow you manage to pull yourself together, get up, and start your day? Have you ever looked at your life or your situation and wondered, what am I suppose to be doing with my life now? If you are like me from the first moment you received a diagnosis (Endometriosis & Interstitial Cystitis) your life changed. Then all of a sudden all of the plans that you made, slowly start to change as well. I would love it if you would join me for today's episode, as I share with you how my recent health scare caused me to reflect on my life from a different perspective. I will also share with you my thoughts on how it is possible to discover purpose while chasing peace. "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit" Roman 15:13 K. Rochelle's Inspirational/Motivational Playlist Song of the Day: Be Blessed by Yolanda Adams www.livingbeyondthepain.com Instagram: @livingbeyondpain FB:@livingbeyondthepain

Hey overcomers! Have you ever had someone very close to you suddenly become ill and all you want to do is help? You stop worrying about yourself when life sometimes throws some unexpected curveballs, that have you going through so many different emotions all at one time. Even though you know that stressing only makes the pain worse, you find yourself doing it anyway. It may even seem like everything is crumbling around you and you do not know where to turn. I know I’ve felt that way myself especially after my love ones took ill all around the same time. If you have,  I just want to encourage you that you will get through it because you are so much stronger than you even realize. In today’s episode, I will discuss with you how life’s unexpected health challenges not only put my faith to the test but my family's as well.  I will also share what I have learned through this whole experience.   I would love to hear from you! If there is a topic that you would like me to discuss, feel free to share them with me.  Facebook@Livingbeyondthepain Instagram@livingbeyondpain www.livingbeyondthepain.com

Now that we have started to create some kind of normalcy as we create new routines for our lives. I can only hope that you are not excluding yourself from the equation by putting what you need on the back burner. It’s so easy to do so, this I know from experience. We get so caught up with work, family homeschooling, and what’s for dinner etc. by the time you settled down you are to exhausted to do anything for yourself. As hard it may be don’t forget to take care of you! Join me on today’s episode as I continue to share my story with you.

Can you remember a time when someone in your life stepped in and helped you when you needed it the most? So often we get so caught up with the pain due to our medical  conditions(i.e. Endometriosis and IC), that we can sometimes fail to notice when support is being given.  We pray that God will not only heal us but we also ask for God's help. I know from experience that when you are going through something half of the time you don't want to even be bothered.  You start get short with people when they try to help you because you don't want to give up you independence only to have the pain intensify later.  I know that the last thing that you want to do is push your loved ones away. I know that I don't. Lets not take them for granted and try to show more appreciation. Remember that when people love you they hurt when you hurt.  That's why I want to encourage you to learn how to be more open to letting the positive people that are the closest to you in, especially when all they want to do is be there for you. I was reminded of a story I heard about a man stuck in the snow praying to God for help.  God answered his prayers by sending help (a sled/sledders) three different times but he refused to get on it. He would say that he was waiting on God to show up each time. After he didn't survive, he made it to heaven and asked God why did he let this happen and not answer his prayers? Then God asked him "Did you not see the sleds that I sent you?"  Please don't ignore the sleds (people) in your life that God sent to help you.  Even if it is for a season! Join me for part two of Circle of support as I continue to share my stories with you. I just wanted to take the time out to acknowledge some people (sleds) in my life that was really there for me when I needed it the most even with the little things that add up to be so much more.

 Can you remember a time when someone in your life stepped in and helped you when you needed it the most? So often we get so caught up with the pain due to our medical  conditions(i.e. Endometriosis and IC), that we can sometimes fail to notice when support is being given.  We pray that God will not only heal us but we also ask for God's help. I know from experience that when you are going through something half of the time you don't want to even be bothered.  You start get short with people when they try to help you because you don't want to give up you independence only to have the pain intensify later.  I know that the last thing that you want to do is push your loved ones away. I know that I don't. Lets not take them for granted and try to show more appreciation. Remember that when people love you they hurt when you hurt.  That's why I want to encourage you to learn how to be more open to letting the positive people that are the closest to you in, especially when all they want to do is be there for you.   I was reminded of a story I heard about a man stuck in the snow praying to God for help.  God answered his prayers by sending help (a sled/sledders) three different times but he refused to get on it. He would say that he was waiting on God to show up each time. After he didn't survive, he made it to heaven and asked God why did he let this happen and not answer his prayers? Then God asked him "Did you not see the sleds that I sent you?"  Please don't ignore the sleds (people) in your life that God sent to help you.  Even if it is for a season!   Join me on today's episode as I share with you some stories about my circle of support throughout the years. I just wanted to take the time out to acknowledge some people (sleds) in my life that was really there for me when I needed it the most even with the little things that add up to be so much more.

It’s one thing to have a hysterectomy but it’s another thing dealing with all that comes with life after the surgery. I know that the month of February is known for having love in the air. so, on join me on today's episode where I will be discussing my journey to self-love after having a hysterectomy. So let’s talk about it!

No one ever really wants to have a hysterectomy but for some people like myself it's the only option left.  Having this type of surgery can be a difficult choice to make especially when you have never been pregnant before.  Join me on today's episode where I will be discussing how my condition (Endometriosis) lead me to have to make the life changing decision to have a hysterectomy. I will also discuss how I was feeling post- surgery as I continue to share my story with you.

Being diagnosed with Endometriosis is hard enough to process itself but, now the doctors are saying that it not only causes pain but it causes infertility too! Hearing these words can be so overwhelming and scary at the same times, especially when you desire to have children on your own. Just when you think you have enough on your plate with battling this condition, now you're being faced with the reality that you may have a difficult time getting pregnant or even worst not being able to get pregnant at all. Join me on today's episode where I will be discussing how I was dealing with with infertility, my relationship at the time, and an unexpected twist in my life.

On today's episode I will continue to share with you my journey.  I will be discussing how I dealt with chronic pain while trying to hide it at work. I'm sure that many of you at some point( if not currently) have gone to work while battling with chronic pain or medical conditions but no one can tell when they see you that anything is wrong with you. I know this because that's exactly what I did for years. I will be discussing how I found out about having Endometriosis, Infertility, Interstitial cystitis and my reaction in this episode as well.   You can now check out Living Beyond The Pain: Out of the Shadows on Facebook anytime!

Happy Holiday's!! In this episode, I will give you an update on what's been going on with me as I  continue to share my story with you. When you are dealing with pain every day, I'm sure that you have those moments when you just do not want to be bothered. . You don't want to be rude or cuss anyone out so, you start to think that maybe it's best isolate yourself.  Today I will be discussing how my struggles with pain from Interstitial Cystitis and Endometriosis, caused me to isolate myself. I will be sharing the first time depression crept into my life. I will also be sharing 6 tips that I use to help motivate myself during those difficult days when I want to push everyone away.   Are you having signs of depression or having suicidal thoughts? If so contact your local healthcare provider or you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-8255 asap. Our world needs you! 

Join me on today's episode, where I am continuing my discussion on Interstitial Cystitis.  I am also sharing my experiences with the different medications, treatments, and therapies.

Join me and Let's talk about Interstitial Cystitis also known as Painful Bladder Syndrome. I will also be continuing to discuss my journey with both IC and Endometriosis.  Resources: WebMD Mayoclinic.org Urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/interstitial-cystitis

Join me as I talk about what Endometriosis is and how it has affected my life, as I share with you just how my story began.

This episode is an introduction of what my podcast will offer. My focus is on women who suffer from pain due to endometriosis, IC, chronic pelvic pain, and infertility.

Hey overcomer! I know that life has a way of turning things upside down. When it seems like you have everything under control and then something happens that changes your life. Whether it's something good or not, do you ever find yourself having to readjust? Have you ever found yourself growing tired or weary because you put so much effort into taking care of yourself and then it seems like it's not enough? I know that I have. I would love it if you would join me on today's episode as I share with you how a little misstep changed my life and caused some setbacks. I will not only share my story with you, but I also wanted to show you some love by giving some words of encouragement. Verse of the day: Isaiah 40: 28-31

Hey overcomer! When you think about crying, do you see it as being a weakness? Have you ever found yourself hiding your emotions because you felt that way? I know that I am so guilty of doing just that. After being diagnosed with Endometriosis and IC then, hearing all that comes along with my conditions. I tried my hardest not to show any signs of emotions especially when I was in the denial phase. Have you ever done that? I would love it if you would join me for today’s episode as I talk about my perspective on shedding those tears and how by doing so it may be the release you need for your healing to begin. I will also discuss how there is power in letting go and letting God. 1 Peter 5:7  Cast "ALL" your cares upon the Lord; for he careth for you. K's Motivational/Inspirational Playlist: Song of the day: Let Go by DeWayne Woods (Bonus Song) I Got It by Pastor Mike Jr.  www.livingbeyondthepain.com FB: @livingbeyondthepain Instagram: @livingbeyondpain

Hey Overcomers! Do you believe in God or a higher being? Have you ever felt like you were loosing your faith after battling with your condition for so long? Have you ever questioned whether or not your prayers were even being answered, which only made you feel even more discouraged. I know that I felt that same way after being diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis and Endometriosis.  I would love for you to join us on today's episode as Dr. Alexis and I discuss how it was through some of the most troublesome times we experienced a moment of epiphany that aligned us with our purpose. It was because of those moments our faith began to grown not only in ourselves but in God.  For more information on Dr. Alexis and her book " Interstitial Cystitis: A Personal Journey to Complete Healing!" you can go to www.drtracyalexis.com *As a disclaimer Dr. Tracy Alexis is not a medical professional. Dr. Alexis has her Doctorate as an Industrial/Occupational Psychologist.  Dr. Alexis was also diagnosed with I.C. It is through her research and trial that she has found complete relief from her I.C. pain and symptoms for the past 6 years! Because of her love to help others she wrote her book and came on to the show to share her story and "nuggets" with us.* Facebook@Livingbeyondthepain Instagram@livingbeyondpain

Hey overcomers! I pray that all is well with you and that you are staying safe. I am so excited to have you join us as our guest Dr. Alexis and I dive deeper into our series discussion on #Let's Talk: Overcoming sex and interstitial cystitis. In this episode we will open up and share some personal experiences with you, bout how I.C. affected our relationships, being intimate sexually, and also how physical therapy maybe helpful to reclaim control of your pelvic area.  Dr. Alexis will share with you some nuggets or gems that can helpful to your journey. I know that this is one of those topics that we are not always open to talk about and I think that it is time that we do. So that we can break free from being afraid of what your partner may think when you tell them. It is our hope that this episode will empower and encourage you to feel more confident about opening up and being honest with not only yourselves but your partner as well. For more information on Dr Alexis and her book "Interstitial Cystitis A Personal Journey to Complete Healing"  go to her website at  www.drtracyalexis.com Facebook@ Livingbeyondthepain Instagram @livingbeyondpain