Dr. Theresa Larson: Stop Pain - The Most Common Myths
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มิ.ย. 2024
- Dr. Theresa Larson (movement health & inclusive wellness expert, Movement Rx founder) joins us to discuss her work with adaptive athletes, what it was like to join the U.S. military after 9/11 and as a woman, and what you need to take full ownership over your pain. Mayim discusses first learning breathwork through Dr. T and they break down movement healing, downregulating the nervous system to improve mental wellness, why social support is so crucial to recovering from physical and emotional wounds, and practical ways to improve your daily ergonomics. Dr. T recalls growing up in a physically competitive household, her shift in self-esteem after her mom passed at an early age, and her job searching for land mines in Iraq. She explains her struggle to advocate for herself when her disordered eating impacted her military service, why disordered eating can feel extremely lonely, its prevalence amongst military personnel, how she was finally able to ask for help, and how her recovery led her to living with more intention & becoming less of a people-pleaser.
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The precious thing I’ve learnt in this fab episode: Allow yourself to feel sorry for the one who’ll accompany you all your life: yourself. Let ourselves to feel self-compassion don’t thinking of it as a weakness, specially to those seen by others as the strong ones, the caretakers/providers in the social group.
And then, with that, exceptional Dr. Maté’s episode rises up and resonates in me again and again.
Homework checklist after this episode:
1. Look at previous injuries
2. Look at and prevent body’s asymetries. Align ergonomically your body.
3. Don’t try to progress too fast. Give yourself time to recovery
4. Listen to your body
5. Make intentional time to talk with loved ones and find social support.
6. Sleep enough
7. Eat well and enough during the day, limiting sugar not eating few hours before sleep time: let your gut rest, it’s your 2nd brain.
8. Move often, even if you’re in pain and remember pain feeling is individual and relative.
9. Learn to relax: mind is our sixth sense.
10. Learn how to breath properly.
Bit too much? Work in process yet even not knowing that some things were already being done. This podcast gave me tools in past episodes! Forever grateful! 🫶🏽
Thank you for this!
@@elizabethconnolly3260 Thank you for appreciating it!
I met Dr Larson and former Navy SEAL Jon Macaskill at a security industry event. Certainly uplifting people that fellow Veterans need to listen to. Great episode, Mayim!
Dr T's bulimia is one manifestation of the many that can be suffered by someone who is the caretaker of others, whether they are marines, patients/relatives with Alzheimer's or dementias, profoundly disabled quadriplegics..Something that society forgets, but that those of us who’re arround that caregiver also forget. How much I regret now not having been much more aware of my sister’s health/problems while she cared her quadriplegic hubby along with our old parents..My deepest regret in life.
On a funny side, how I love this sympathetic skeleton Dr. T has there! A sweet reminder to all of us & a lesson of humbliness: we all will end being only just that!
Differently abled is my preferred term. Disability implies you're missing something based on one idea of what a body or human should be. We're all just different. No ideal "perfect " human. And not all abilities are physical. Also people don't for the most part think of certain things as a different ability, wearing glasses,ADD etc, We're all just different not less than. Loved this conversation. ❤
All respect to your opinion, but both as a physically disabled person and someone who's been involved in disability justice, I absolutely preferdisabled and disability. I'm not differently abled. I have a disability. The world is designed for people who can walk on their own two feet, and I can't. It's that simple. So you'll absolutely get some pushback from a lot of disabled folks if you use that term. You might be disabled yourself, so if that's the terminology you're comfortable with, go for it. But I truly have never heard it from fellow disabled folks. Just my two cents.
@@charlotte7554 i am differently able bodied. I also know many who prefer this term. I completely respect your opinion and preferences. We are all different. 🦋
@@charlotte7554 and @ Amore Thank you for this honest, insightful conversation - I teach inclusive pedagogy theory and methods in an attempt to help German educational stakeholders increasingly align with and implement the LernKompass Agenda 2030 SDG 4 across all 16 federal states and train personal and teaching assistants to better understand and serve the needs of their clients. In Germany, we are still learning how to think and talk about diverse needs and abilities in respectful, empowering ways as opposed to categorical and stigmatizing ways that also don't diminish or deny people's experiences and struggles.
When I asked ChatGPT what kind of nomenclature is appropriate, this is what I got:
Here are some expressions that meet the requirements of being respectful and inclusive when discussing special needs children and adults:
"Children/adults with special needs" instead of "disabled children/adults"
"Individuals with diverse abilities" instead of "people with disabilities"
"Unique learning styles" instead of "learning disabilities"
"Differently abled" instead of "handicapped" or "disabled"
"Neurodiverse" instead of "abnormal" or "mentally ill"
"Accessible environments" instead of "disabled-friendly spaces"
"Supportive services" instead of "special needs services"
"Inclusive education" instead of "segregated education"
"Adaptive technology" instead of "assistive devices"
"Person-centered planning" instead of "managing disabilities"
@Susan Byron That’s so interesting! I lived in northwest Germany for a short time. I'm in the US now, but I will say there's a big difference here between disability justice communities/language and best practices for inclusive pedagogy. Disability justice language tends towards disability first language "disabled person", while in education it tends towards person first language "person with disability". There are some exceptions though, especially in Deaf culture, at least here. The interesting thing is that the language is ever evolving, and I think the more words we have to describe disabled experience, the better!
I have a very rare autoimmune disease, partially blind, in chronic pain since age 6, so I have been in some respects at different times in my life been sick, very sick, in the Hospital, sick at home, very tired, handicapped, disabled, doesn't really matter to me, doesn't change what I deal with or how much I cant do or how much I cant work. Whatever the name its exhausting, painful and depressing. What matters to me is to try and keep going everyday! To keep striving, to not give up! To keep communication lines open with drs, family friends. to not get too discouraged or isolated. To be thankful, to keep praying.
I'm pretty sure it's awful to have eating disorder. I ate a little too much when I was little but I wouldn't say I had an eating disorder. Keep your good job! You're my favorite actress ever Mayim! Nobody could've played Amy in Big Bang Theory better than you! I really hope you return as Amy in the future spin-off! I've been a huge fan of yours since February last year! Also sadly today it's been 4 years since the show ended. I really miss seeing you as Amy. I had never related to fictional characters so much before I watched Big Bang Theory
I would love an episode delving into the effects of working in a direct care giving role. I have worked for several years teaching children with Autism. Work like this can be incredibly emotionally draining. You might be physically attacked several times a day, depending on the people you are working with. (Obviously this is not always the case and is in no way a description of everyone with Autism or a developmental disability). People with these types of disabilities primarily use aggression as a form of communication where no other form exists for them.
I wonder what kind of long-term health consequences people in this role will face, when constantly having the physiological response of essentially being attacked, and having to respond in a way that is both calm, and prioritizes the safety and well-being of the person trying to hurt you. Don't get me wrong, the work is beautiful and rewarding, but it also takes it's toll on what is often an underpaid and under appreciated group of workers.
Thank you so much for having Dr. Theresa Larson on this episode. It makes me so happy to be here. This podcast is absolutely amazing and excellent, and the conversations are so interesting Mayim! ❤
I have been fighting our medical facilities since 2005 for this reason. Finally finding my village of holistically caring for me and my neck and back pain. We need to be our advocate to tell the health system you can Not make me a square peg fit into your round hole. I am an individual with my history my trauma. Retraining my brain to think differently after my first Dr told me to modify my life. Learning to meditate and resetting my lies into truths, is my new life. 1:04:25
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This was the best podcast. I am a 53 yo who has been in the 911 industry for 34 years. Such great information. Definitely sharing with other 911 professionals. So much good advice.
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For me, working with a skilled physical therapist was critical to learning to live alongside, and down regulate pain from numerous dislocations secondary to hyper mobility. I trust my PT to know when my pain indicates damage, and when it is just communication. Changing the way I think about my pain, and no longer fearing it, has allowed me to work through it and to recover more fully.
Had the pleasure of having Dr T on my podcast, as a fellow physio I’m so thrilled to see her get this amazing platform! Love the show Blossom 😜 all seriousness this show is one of my absolute faves
Dr Larson was extremely thorough on bulimia - her interplay with Mayim & Jonathan was fun to watch - an entire lexicon wizzed by- very entertaining ❤
Great show Mayim i struggle with the recover of this injury . Alot of times it cause me to have mental hiccups. Alot of times i have to remember i got to keep train and get over what setback the injury causes. Thanks you two you know how to keep me focus
Hey Doc Larson! fancy seeing you here on the Malim Balik podcast! 2 amazing very smart talented women talking about good posture movement etc. Go NOVA! Semper Fi !
Fascinating guest!
Mayim-I loved that you touched on the breast cancer and mastectomy topic. I absolutely agree that there is more than just a “cosmetic” aspect to that, and also being someone that had more than mild acne in my teens and early twenties know that there is more than how it looks to be considered. It is my opinion that insurance should cover treatment for these cases as well. Thanks for sharing so openly with us! 😊
Great episode Ms. Mayim
Omg I’m crying listening to this. Almost every roommate I’ve had from boarding school, college and beyond has suffered from serious eating disorders, and one of my roommates actually died from bulimia.
My life has not been easy. My dad passed away in front of me. At the age of 15. It’s been a struggle, my whole life. But I always kept physically fit and I felt like that kept me mentally strong. In the past couple years, I’ve broken some bones and cannot run or do the exercises that I used to first time in my life I am finding myself turning to bulimia.
I’m so sorry for the hardships in your life. You can make a u-turn now, with the knowledge you have. Don’t let your troubles be compounded by going in this direction, they will only get worse. You could try cleaning up your diet and only eat whole, unprocessed food. You could try physical therapy in a warm pool, if it’s available. Please take good care of you, you deserve that, H.H ❤️
@@elizabethconnolly3260 thank you for this. I’m trying really hard.
Love, I ask that you take your great investigating skills and look into Better health BETTER! IT'S NOT GOOD. I personally attest to that.
I went to a rehab for a week just to shut TF DOWN. I’d been trying to shut down for weeks and couldn’t do it at home. I’d read and watched and listened to everything I could get my hands on! I’d known for weeks I wanted to get a copy of Your Body Keeps The Score. I’m a nurse for 30 yrs and want ALL THE WHYS… Long story short…in this inappropriate setting for my needs/rehab (lol), in this half ass little gift shop, on the shelf amongst the other books was a single copy of Your Body Keeps The Score. I decided then that my time/stay wasn’t so wasted. Why would I go to rehab instead of inpatient mental/emotional treatment? It’s what my insurance paid for. It’s what my life allowed. Single mom can’t be away for too long. I’m just surviving yo. Love you Mayim ❤❤❤ PS I have to say!…this chic is a tad female version of John Mulaney. She’s a beautiful Irish lass with brains n soul. She’s doing good work! Love her! AND Mulaney!
Perfect timing for this subject! I just threw my back out a few days ago.
Hope you heal quickly and fully!!! 🫶
I really liked this episode. As a wife of a Marine and a mother of a Marine it pains me how the support of our military people have not changed. Hubby joined the Marines 25 years ago and was in for 8 years, son joined 2 years ago and I’m sure Dr. T is in between both and the mental health support is still not there.
My dad passed away in December and I was able to have my son come home (he is overseas) and he told his friend (I was listening to the conversation) that there is no counselor for him to talk to, just a religious person (he is atheist) so there goes his support. My dad would call him every week (he mostly did not answer due to time difference) and was a very loving dad/grandpa. It was a huge loss and no support for him. With a hubby with complex PTSD that had to fight for his discharge psychiatric evaluation I worry constantly on our troops and specially I worry for my son.
Hubby has chronic pain and although he is in therapy mental and physical, that brain washing thing of “push it down” is still in him as he comes from a military household.
I will recommend this podcast as I do of so many you do, one of these days he will listen to me! 😅
Hello 👋 how are you doing today??
Lots of fascinating, insightful info & advice. However, some comments standout as almost idealistic.
Saying make sure you have social support, wanting & needing it can be worlds apart from having it.
Also,PT & all else ,Mayim , brings up the reality of availability & affordability.
Please speak to this😊
This reminds me of the Alexander Technique.
So ready to hear this episode. @mayim - happy to see you so happy. How are you losing weight? Did you change anything in particular? 😎
I think she’s happy and balanced!
Love this podcast. Huge thank you. I too had hip replacement done at 34 due to an accident. I was 33 weeks pregnant and fell in the bathtub. I went through PT and learned about pain management, other than medicine. I have nerve and muscle issues still to this day. I can function, but I still have those bad days. I'm scheduled to see a doctor next month. I hope he might know something that can help. I don't want to take a pill if possible. I'm open to alternatives. I have an electro device that helps. I use essential oils like frankincense. Massage helps. Magnesium is wonderful.
It's amazing how the doctors explain the surgery, but post surgery...the trauma your body goes through. It's a whole nother level. I had that and really really bad postpartum. I should of seen someone about it. But my focus was on my baby and family. Still is.
Hello 👋 how are you doing today??
Did you have surgery while pregnant or was there an emergency surgery? Oh, I feel for you!
@@CharlotteFairchild I did have my baby still inside during the surgery. Wasn't ideal, but they had to do something for me. The doctors wanted to keep my baby inside me as long as possible. She was fine through it all. I'm very blessed to have my family and their support through it all.
@@brandi1719 Good to hear it worked out and the baby did well. I am relieved!
Hope your own identity grows back. Pain is so easy to become who we are.....your staying present not escaping in meds will be the shortest route I promise you. No one can reconize our female hormones endocrine impact....it is best to navigate through as best for you. It will evolve! Find the good however tiny and let it keep your attention. Oxox
I know this is random and not related, but do you know where I could get the shirt that Kat wears in the Donut Wall episode of Call Me Kat? The black one with the dogs on it. I'm a dog groomer so I think it's perfect.
9/11 is one of those days like I assume for the generation preceding JFK’s shooting and death that you or at least I remember every second of that day. I lived in NJ my then husband and father of my children took the train into WTC every day… even after we have divorced I’m grateful he came home that day - my daughters are here because he did - the second that Dr. T mentioned 9/11 I got chills I sat up straight I stopped working and listened to every word she had to say. My son who I thought I may have to tell that day that Dada wasn’t coming home who was shy of 2 serves our country proudly in the US NAVY. This episode has encompassed so many feelings before the eating disorders were even discussed.
Semper Fi!
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I definitely have the 7pm boundary, rest time
woooooooooooooooooooow!!!!!!
I'm almost certain that I've been here before this channel reached 1 million... It was my hidden treasure before it exploded to the general public, and look how incredible it is now. Congratulations, Mayim, on your achievements!
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I can relate well to her comments on the military structure, but not the eating disorder. The stresses women in the mid to late 80's were being in squadrons that were male dominated and you were 1of 2 women among hundreds of men. That made the overall environment one that was not accommodating if not outright hostile towards women. There were issues with women constantly being pursued by multiple men. Many of whom lacked self control or morals, and then there were those who would outright assaulted women. Often the mentality was one of, what do women expect is going to happen when they choose to serve in the military among allen?
In all the environment was be tough, man up, and if you had problems there was no place to get help. Or your help was a male officer with 30yrs in service who was bucking for General and still had the same attitudes of, mental health problems in the military are just a matter of you needing to accept you are in the military and you need to overcome your weaknesses.
The opening interlude sounded like if rapunzel trying to convince eugene to go barefoot or something. Anyone else agrees or think i'm just blowing out nothing but hot air? Feel free to say.
@@jmsl_910. Exactly what I said. Someone should make one.
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Suck it up and drive on … worry about it later problem is there is always a later so you never get to the resolution
Who are you looking at over your shoulder?
Aloha is the breath of life, going back to the sex ratio imbalance.
Mayim...contact me. I love the conversation here...have some input.
"why social support is so crucial to recovering from physical and emotional wounds." Ugh. As someone with no social support and extreme social anxiety, I get so tired of hearing this. 😣
Hello 👋 how are you doing today??
I DO relate. Drink in beauty, a tree, a cloud and merge back into the world where we are just another animal on the planet. It helps. The ones who gush really don't care anyhow. xox
Can't get thru ads to watch episode. Gave up
The ads Mayim does is so that we don’t have to pay to see the content. If it’s TH-cam ads you’re talking about the only way around that is to go to premium and that’s not up to the Podcast that’s TH-cam
I just fast forward through the ads.
MAYIM, YOU CAN PLAY AS DR. MARY TRUMP IN A MOVIE OR SERIES ABOUT HER LIFE 🥰🥰🥰😇
Why would you just point out someone’s unusual characteristic. “ she’s very tall…just very tall”. My female family members who are 6 feet feel so uncomfortable and self conscious when people point this out for no reason. It’s not an obvious compliment. No one randomly goes wow I can’t believe you’re so short or your skins that color ect
Kinda like Tulsi Gabbard, will you have her? Or, can you, the money thing.
this interview really disappointed me. she is lovely & obviously bright, but i think there was too much personal info and the actionable ideas were deeply buried.
Hello 👋 how are you doing today??
His tory or xy womens the givers of all human life?
Dr. Tulsi Gabbard is from Hawaii, ALOHA plenty.
At least this time, i only had six times the restart to worry about. Anyone else agrees that especially the unskippable adds are the worst thing ever to be out there or think i'm hot air?
These ads that annoy you so much are the ones that pay the podcast’s production so you can watch it for free.
If are the YT app ones, pay for a Premium subscription to avoid them. And don’t complain. Period.
I agree with Erik, I can't stand the ads. And I shouldn't have to pay anything to skip them! I just manually skip over them, that's my advice.
Go Premium
@@tim-hypnotherapist That! 👏🏻👏🏻
I find subscribing to TH-cam premium is the best money I spend. It’s so worth it to not have to watch commercials! I watch a lot of TH-cam and was going insane with the ads.. Not working for TH-cam, lol.
Mayim. You are so fantastic at this, but that Jonathan sidekick is intolerable and he adds nothing to the show. It seems you’re probably loyal to him and don’t want to cut him loose but your show would be much improved without him. I don’t like to listen when he’s on because he’s just beyond annoying, contributing zip. It’s not that you just plain don’t need him, he’s actually a detriment to your success.
MAYIM, YOU CAN PLAY AS DR. MARY TRUMP IN A MOVIE OR SERIES ABOUT HER LIFE 🥰🥰🥰😇