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Depending on Abusive People – When Physical Pain Will Not End – Should You Take Someone Who Desperately Wants You

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Depending on Abusive People – When Physical Pain Will Not End – Should You Take Someone Who Desperately Wants You
Depending on Abusive People – When Physical Pain Will Not End – Should You Take Someone Who Desperately Wants You
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Depending on Abusive People – When Physical Pain Will Not End – Should You Take Someone Who Desperately Wants You
April 24, 2016
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Being in an abusive relationship of any kind, especially where you have a dependency on the abuser for one reason or another, leaves you in a tough spot.

Can you leave and still be okay, or are you so dependent that leaving will put you in a worse situation? This is a tough position to be in, so what do you do? I talk about this in segment 1. 

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Filed Under: Behavior, Human Potential, Negative Emotions, Physical Health, Podcast Episode, Relationships Tagged With: Depending on Abusive People, Should You Take Someone Who Desperately Wants You?, When Physical Pain Will Not End

The Pain of Chronic Pain

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A Perspective on Living with Chronic Pain – Coming Out in the World and Broadcasting Your True Self
A Perspective on Living with Chronic Pain – Coming Out in the World and Broadcasting Your True Self
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A Perspective on Living with Chronic Pain – Coming Out in the World and Broadcasting Your True Self
January 17, 2016
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When I was in my late 20s, I started developing pain in my butt and right leg. It was very minor, and more of an annoyance than anything, but enough of a signal that prompted me to see someone about it.

I wasn’t sure who to see, but I ended up choosing a chiropractor. I went, and she moved my body in a certain way. I heard cracks and pops, and the next day the pain was gone.

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Filed Under: Physical Health, Podcast Episode Tagged With: chronic pain, physical pain, suffering

The Physical Symptoms of Emotional Turmoil

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The physical symptoms of emotional turmoil – The Unfaithful Husband and the Wife Who Never Let it Go – A Story of Giving for the Holidays
The physical symptoms of emotional turmoil – The Unfaithful Husband and the Wife Who Never Let it Go – A Story of Giving for the Holidays
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The physical symptoms of emotional turmoil – The Unfaithful Husband and the Wife Who Never Let it Go – A Story of Giving for the Holidays
December 20, 2015
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Marianne Williamson said, “Allopathic doctors used to laugh condescendingly at those who posited that psychological, emotional, and spiritual factors were important contributors to the sickness as well as healing of the body.”

After I got married, I developed stomach issues. My stomach would burn after I ate anything with tomato sauce, onions, or garlic. So, pizza was killing me!

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Filed Under: Behavior, Negative Emotions, Physical Health Tagged With: acid, anger, I get acid reflux when I'm angry, medical

Ending Suffering and Moving Towards Inner Peace

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suffering Eckhart Tolle PeaceWhat is suffering? Is it the same as pain? Can they be separate, so that any suffering you experience can be diminished or eliminated altogether? Another deep episode where I share some practical steps you can take to stop suffering, and find your path to inner peace. I promise, I only mention meditation once. The rest of it, you may be surprised by.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Beliefs, Finding peace, Human Potential, Negative Emotions, Physical Health, Spirituality Tagged With: Connecting with the present moment, How do I end this suffering?, How do I find peace?, Living in the now

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