Living Beyond Pain Podcast
9 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLearn to manage chronic pain flare-ups with experts from the Department of Defense and the Veteran's Health Administration. Featuring Army Capt. Tracy Beegen, and produced by the Defense Health Agency.
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Episodes
Medication
September 05, 2019 00:30 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBNot sure how to approach your chronic pain condition with your medical provider? Learn about the different approaches to medication for both acute and chronic pain with CPT Tracy Beegen (Aeromedical Psychologist) and her guest, Dr. Jennifer Potter (Madigan Army Medical Center). The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, nor the U.S. Government DHA Connected Health Defense ...
Helping Kids When We Have Chronic Pain
August 29, 2019 00:30 - 17 minutes - 24 MBIt’s hard for kids when we experience chronic pain flare-ups. Learn how to discuss your condition with your children (without overwhelming them). CPT Tracy Beegen (Aeromedical Psychologist) and Dr. Julie Kinn (Clinical and Research Psychologist, Lead for Connected Health Technology Education) also share some of the great benefits for kids who learn how to help their parents and caregivers. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the...
Managing Flare-Ups
August 22, 2019 00:30 - 15 minutes - 20.6 MBBe a chronic-pain-combatting-superhero! Grab your C.A.P.E., and let’s listen to CPT Tracy Beegen (Aeromedical Psychologist) and her guest, Dr. Douglas Riedmiller (Clinical Psychologist at Bay Pine VA, Sarasota Community Based Outpatient Clinic, IBHC in Primary Care), describe how to plan for flare-ups: (C) Consider your ways of coping, (A) Anticipate and avoid obstacles, (P) Prepare for triggers, and (E) Engage in positive coping. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the pre...
Stress and Relaxation
August 15, 2019 00:30 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBRelaxation is a free and simple way to help you manage chronic pain by reducing stress and tension. CPT Tracy Beegen (Aeromedical Psychologist) and her guest MAJ Cara E. Cox Coleman (Fellow, Clinical Health Psychology, Tripler Army Medical Center) explain how to use diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and mental focus and imagery to turn on the relaxation response. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the of...
Sleep
August 07, 2019 21:00 - 24 minutes - 34.8 MBSleep and chronic pain have a circular relationship. We don’t sleep well when we are experiencing pain, and then being sleep deprived actually makes our pain worse! Learn how to break this cycle with CPT Tracy Beegen (Aeromedical Psychologist) and her guest, Dr. John T. Peachey, Psy.D. (United States Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton). The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, ...
Movement
July 31, 2019 21:00 - 14 minutes - 18.8 MBIt can be hard to get moving when you are experiencing chronic pain. Have you ever experienced the Crash-and-Burn cycle (overdoing it when you have a good day, and then being down-for-the-count for several days after)? Learn how to get moving safely using pacing, engaging in enjoyable activities, and by setting SMART goals. CPT Tracy Beegen (Aeromedical Psychologist) and her guest CAPT Amy Park Ph.D. MSCP (CAPT (0-6) US Public Health Service, Acting Director DHA Connected Health) help you ove...
Mindfulness
July 24, 2019 21:00 - 15 minutes - 19.9 MBMindfulness is an important aspect of chronic pain management, and it’s different than just relaxation. Dr. William MacNulty (CMDR (0-5) US Public Health Service; Health Promotion Psychologist, 1st Special Forces Group) and CPT Tracy Beegen (Aeromedical Psychologist) describe how to use a mindfulness practice to change the relationship to pain using the RAIN technique: Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Note. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necess...
Cognitive Coping
July 18, 2019 00:47 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBLearn how our thoughts, behaviors, and emotions affect the way we experience pain and how to use this relationship to feel better. CPT Tracy Beegen (Aeromedical Psychologist) and her guest, Dr. Douglas Riedmiller (Clinical Psychologist at Bay Pine VA, Sarasota Community Based Outpatient Clinic, IBHC in Primary Care), discuss cognitive coping methods, the role of automatic thoughts, and how to combat ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts). The views expressed in this presentation are those of the...
Introduction
June 20, 2019 18:03 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBArmy Capt. Tracy Beegen discusses chronic pain management and the new "Living Beyond Pain" podcast with Dr. Diane Flynn (Madigan Army Medical Center). The “Living Beyond Pain” podcast will help you learn ways to manage chronic pain from DOD and VA experts. This conversational podcast covers ways to manage chronic pain flare-ups, treatment options, methods to get moving, and even how to talk about chronic pain to your loved ones. Subscribe on iTunes, YouTube, and everywhere else you find podca...