Pelvic Pain Natters

Recognising and Managing Anxious Thoughts in Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Prostatitis

In this episode, the co-founder of Pelvic Pain Matters, Karl Monahan, introduces us to "Anxious Alistair" - a character representing the anxious inner voice that can amplify pelvic pain symptoms. Monahan shares insights on how to recognise Anxious Alistair, understand his role, and manage his influence through mindfulness and facing fears. This episode provides practical tips for acknowledging and lessening the grip of anxiety during the pelvic pain journey. Key Takeaways:
Anxious Alistair is a common inner voice that can worsen pelvic pain through catastrophising and fuelling the pain-anxiety cycle.
Recognising Anxious Alistair's presence and not buying into his exaggerated narratives can reduce his power.
Practising mindfulness and "feeling the fear and doing it anyway" can help break free from Anxious Alistair's grip.
Patience, self-compassion, and understanding the mind-body connection are crucial for managing pelvic pain and anxiety.
Featured Topics:
The role of anxiety and the inner critic in pelvic pain
Strategies for recognising and managing Anxious Alistair
Applying mindfulness and exposure therapy to overcome pelvic pain-related fears
Understanding the psychology and neuroscience behind pelvic pain conditions
Connect with Pelvic Pain Matters:
Website: www.pelvicpainmatters.com
Instagram: @pelvicpainmatters
Facebook: /pelvicpainmatters
Email: pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com
 
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The 90-Second Emotion Rule: Mastering Your Mood for Pelvic Pain Relief | Pelvic Pain Natters Ep. 52

The 90-Second Emotion Rule: Mastering Your Mood for Pelvic Pain Relief | Pelvic Pain Natters Ep. 52
Episode Overview In this Friday Takeaway episode of the Pelvic Pain Natters podcast, host Karl Monahan delves deeper into the role of the mind in pelvic pain conditions. Focusing on Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's groundbreaking work on the "90-second rule" of emotions and mood states, this episode offers crucial insights into emotional processing and its impact on pelvic pain management.
Key Takeaways Understanding the 90-Second Rule Emotions are brief, lasting only about 90 seconds Complex interplay of neurotransmitters and hormones drive emotional responses Mood states can persist much longer due to thought patterns and beliefs
Breaking the Cycle of Prolonged Mood States Recognising the difference between initial emotions and extended mood states Impact of negative bias and survival instincts on pain perception Techniques for interrupting negative thought patterns
Mindfulness: A Tool for Emotional Mastery Introduction to mindfulness practices for pain management Benefits of consistent meditation (10 minutes daily recommended) How mindfulness reduces the hold of negative emotions
The Mind-Body Connection in Pelvic Pain Whole-body approach to understanding and managing pelvic pain Integration of emotional and physical therapies Long-term strategies for symptom management and overall wellbeing
Expert Insights Karl Monahan draws on neuroscientific research, particularly the work of Harvard neuroscientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, to provide evidence-based strategies for emotion regulation in chronic pain management. Dr. Taylor's "90-second rule" forms the cornerstone of this episode's discussion on building self-control and managing pain more effectively.
Practical Applications Daily mindfulness practice techniques Self-assessment tools for emotional awareness Strategies to apply the 90-second rule in daily life Resources for
Further Learning
Book: "The Happiness Trap" by Russ Harris Book:
"Whole Brain Living" by Jill Bolte Taylor
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's TED Talks and website
Article: "The 90-Second Rule That Builds Self-Control" by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
About the Podcast Pelvic Pain Natters is dedicated to male pelvic pain conditions, including Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis. It provides insights, hints, and tips to help steer recovery and understand the experiences associated with pelvic pain.
These bonus episodes offer deeper dives into specific aspects of pelvic pain management.
Connect With Us
Pelvic Pain Matters website: www.pelvicpainmatters.com
The Pelvic Pain Clinic website: https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/
Instagram: @pelvicpainmatters
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PelvicPainMatters/
Email Pelvic Pain Matters: pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com
Email clinic: info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk
Keywords #PelvicPain #90SecondRule #EmotionRegulation #Mindfulness #MoodManagement #ChronicPain #MentalHealth #Neuroscience #MindBodyConnection #PainRelief #Prostatitis #ChronicPelvicPainSyndrome #ChronicProstatitis #Prostate #MensHealth #MalePelvicPain #Recovery #Support #Urology #Urologist #MensHealthPhysiotherapy #PelvicHealth

The Brain as a Google Search Result: Understanding Mind-Pain Connection | Pelvic Pain Natters Ep. 51

The Brain as a Google Search Result: Understanding Mind-Pain Connections | Pelvic Pain Natters Episode. 51
Episode Overview In this Friday Takeaway episode of the Pelvic Pain Natters podcast, host KarL Monahan explores the intricate relationship between the mind and pelvic pain conditions. Drawing on cognitive science concepts, Monahan introduces the idea of the brain functioning like a Google search result, prioritising potential threats and worst-case scenarios, especially in those with chronic pain.
Key Takeaways Understanding Brain Affordances How the brain presents options (affordances) based on environment and context The "Google search result" analogy for brain function The Mind's Role in Pain Perception The importance of considering mental factors without implying pain is "all in your head" How the brain's threat-detection bias affects pain experience
The Flight Example: Anticipatory Anxiety Detailed breakdown of how someone with pelvic pain might catastrophize about a flight Contrast between perceptions of those with and without chronic pain Broadening Perspectives on Outcomes Encouragement to consider more neutral or positive possibilities Reflection on past experiences often being less negative than anticipated
Practical Applications Techniques for challenging overly negative thought patterns Strategies for more balanced anticipation of events Expert Insights Karl Monahan draws on his experience as both a pelvic pain sufferer and a specialist to provide practical insights into the cognitive aspects of pain management. The episode emphasizes the integrated nature of mind and body in the pain experience.
About the Podcast Pelvic Pain Natters is dedicated to male pelvic pain conditions, including Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis. It provides insights, hints, and tips to help steer recovery and understand the experiences associated with pelvic pain. These Friday Takeaway episodes offer concise, focused information on specific aspects of pelvic pain management.
Connect With Us
Pelvic Pain Matters website: www.pelvicpainmatters.com
The Pelvic Pain Clinic website: https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/
Instagram: @pelvicpainmatters
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PelvicPainMatters/
Email Pelvic Pain Matters: pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com
Email clinic: info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk
Keywords #PelvicPain #MindBodyConnection #CognitiveBias #PainPerception #ChronicPain #MentalHealth #Neuroscience #AnticipationAnxiety #PainManagement #Prostatitis #ChronicPelvicPainSyndrome #MensHealth #MalePelvicPain #Recovery #Support #PelvicHealth

Pelvic pain natters podcast. Ep 50. Thank you! Reflections. Moving forward

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan celebrates our 50th podcast episode! We made it. We got this far. Thank you for your support. We want to continue doing these.
Can you help us reach a wider audience @pelvicpainmatters
These hints and tips are to help steer your recovery in pelvic pain. They are insights to help you understand what you are experiencing and why.
This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis
Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/
The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/
Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com
Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk
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Pelvic pain natters podcast. Ep 49. Flare ups and Burn Out!

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan continues to dive a little deeper into flare ups. Karl reflects on the comparison between flare ups and burn out. He looks at the presentation of burn out. He looks at the causes of burn out and why the comparison may help unpack the causes of a flare up.
These hints and tips are to help steer your recovery in pelvic pain. They are insights to help you understand what you are experiencing and why. This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis
Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/
The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/
Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com
Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk #prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

Pelvic pain natters podcast. Ep 48. I hear you, I see you.

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan touches on the hidden illness that is male pelvic pain conditions like Prostatitis and Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome. He explores the difficulty of being seen and heard, by the world, health professionals and others.
These hints and tips are to help steer your recovery in pelvic pain. They are insights to help you understand what your re experiencing and why.
Here is the link to the Sunflower Lanyard - https://hdsunflower.com/uk/insights/post/airports-around-the-world
This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis
Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/
The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/
Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com
Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk
#prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

Pelvic pain natters podcast. Ep 47. Flare ups, why has the pain not gone immediately???

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan continues to dive a little deeper into flare ups. Karl looks at why flare ups don't pass straight away. He unpacks the "express elevator" approach to overcoming flare ups. He touches on the role of catastrophisation and its contributions to flare ups.
These hints and tips are to help steer your recovery in pelvic pain. They are insights to help you understand what your re experiencing and why.
Here is the link to the FREE catastrophisation guide. Scroll down the page - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/fre...
This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis
Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/
The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/
Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com
Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk
#prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

Pelvic pain natters podcast. Ep 46. Flare ups, this is a process

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan dives a little deeper into flare ups. Karl looks at our reaction to flare ups. What he see's in clinic and how best to navigate these difficult times.
These hints and tips are to help steer your recovery in pelvic pain. They are insights to help you understand what your re experiencing and why.
Here is the link to the flare up guide. Scroll down the page to the bottom - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/fre...
This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis
Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/
The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/
Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com
Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk
#prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

Pelvic Pain Natters Podcast: Ep 45 Flare ups - The hope that kills you

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan dives a little deeper into flare ups. Karl looks at our reaction to flare ups. What he see's in clinic and how best to navigate these difficult times.
These hints and tips are to help steer your recovery in pelvic pain. They are insights to help you understand what your re experiencing and why.
Here is the link to the flare up guide. Scroll down the page to the bottom - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/fre...
This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis
Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/
The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/
Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com
Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk
#prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

Pelvic Pain Natters Podcast Ep 44, flare ups pt 1 - What percentage of flare ups have you overcome?

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan dives a little deeper into flare ups. What they are and what features we are likely to see in them. He offers a really important reflection that can help you see flare ups in a different light. We explores flare up cessation and why this is very important to bear in mind!
Here is the link to the flare up guide. Scroll down the page to the bottom - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/free-guides
This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis
Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/
The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/
Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com
Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk
#prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth