6. Chronic Pain with Heather White
Chronic pain can take control of your entire life but there are ways to make it through it.
In this episode, I am talking to Heather White. Heather is a married mother of 2 and has worked for the Kinston Police Department in Kinston, NC. Heather has lived with chronic pain since she was 19 years old following a horseback riding accident After 2 surgeries causing permanent nerve damage, she was legally declared disabled in 2014 due to back pain, knee pain, and Chiari Malformation.
Her journey of advocating for her own health and surrounding herself with supportive people is inspiring. Listen in as we discuss how every day is different with chronic pain, the judgments you have to deal with from other people, and finding joy in your life.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
How chronic pain affects your life (2:33)
The emotional impact of having chronic pain (10:20)
The importance of being aware of your limitations (14:23)
How to advocate for your own needs (15:46)
Finding joy during difficult times (26:39)