{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Mark's Pain Journey Part 2 - The Medical Side","description":"How to Manage the Physical Pain Pain is the single most powerful motivating force in our lives.  It controls our thoughts, work, play, rest, and relationships with our spouse, friends, family, and God. In this second episode on pain, Mark and Monica discuss how Pain Management is an intricate balance of activity, medication, mindfulness, rest, and support from family and friends. Your Pain journey is HARD and EXHAUSTING, but the Neubauers are here to give you support and share what has helped them in their journey with pain.  An Open Conversation Podcast creates a community of hope for  listeners  so that they may have a place to share open conversations about their pain journey or listen to other people\u2019s pain journey.  How Do I Manage My  Pain: Creating relief in one area of pain may help you better manage the pain in other areas. When we talk about Medicare, the program that we are discussing is Medicare Advantage and the Silver Sneakers Gym membership.  I don't think Medicare Advantage is free for everyone though.  Check with your insurance agent.  Different Types of Pain Management: Medication Yoga Heat\/Cold Chiropractor Acupuncture Float Therapy M&M Words of Wisdom: \u201cMotion Is Lotion.  If you don\u2019t exercise, you don\u2019t have a life.\u201d \u201cGive Yourself Permission! Know your body\u2019s limitations\u201d \u201cThe journey to any place where it will be good for you will have challenging points along the way.\u201d "There is pain in change.\u201d \u201cContinuing to try new things in your pain journey will keep hope alive.\u201d We are always working to improve the sound.  Stick with us as we grow.  Join An Open Conversation Community If you want to start the journey to having better conversations and listen to  An Open Conversation sign up at: https:\/\/www.anopenconversation.com\/contact We will send you 10 conversation starters to help you with having AN OPEN CONVERSATION. Don\u2019t Lose Hope! \u201cHope deferred makes the heart sick\u201d (Proverbs 13:)  When you lose hope your heart can become sick. An Open Conversation Community doesn\u2019t want you to give up hope. We are here to help you keep hope alive. Follow us on FB at: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AnOpenConversation Receive updates on podcast releases and share your pain journey with our Open Conversation Community. About The Neubauers: Monica Neubauer is a Speaker, Author and Everything DiSC consultant. Follow Monica at: www.MonicaNeubauer.com Mark Neubauer is a creator of many things. This website is for his art.  www.TheLaughingArtist.com ","author_name":"An Open Conversation with Mark and Monica","author_url":"http:\/\/anopenconversation.libsyn.com\/website","html":"