176: Living Well w/ Chronic Pain w/ Dr. Bronnie Thompson

I know what you are thinking...living well with chronic pain?!?  Some thoughts that went through my head were:

"Are you kidding me...that sounds impossible"

"Sounds like an oxymoron to me."

"Does that mean take lots of pain meds to feel better?"

 And I am sure you can think of lots of other things to say!  But after you listen to this incredible interview with Dr. Bronnie Thompson, your thoughts will be challenged!  You will start to see that yes...you can live well with chronic pain.  You can find value and fun in your life doing the things you love despite pain.

In this episode we talk about:

• Values based pain management
• Dr. Thompson gives some amazing examples of motivational interviewing (I am talking really great so be ready to take notes!).  
• The process your patients can follow to reoccupy their self-concept in the face of chronic pain.
• How to be a real human with all of your patient interactions.
•  Making the patient the center of your practice.
• And so much more!

This is the first part of a two-part interview with Dr. Thompson.  The second part will air next week!  

Thanks for listening and if you like what you are hearing please share it and leave a rating here!  Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart! 

Karen

***PS....You will also listen to what made me totally break down and cry for the first time on air!  Get the tissues ready!