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Dear body, I'm listening

Dear body, I'm listening

著者： Donna Piper
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Dear Body, I'm Listening is the podcast for women living with chronic pain, mysterious symptoms, and invisible illness. Hosted by movement therapist, Pilates instructor, and chronic illness navigator Donna Piper, this show is a sanctuary for those who've tried everything, felt dismissed, and are still searching for answers. If you've ever felt like your body is speaking a language no one else understands—you're not crazy, and you're not alone. In this space, nothing is off the table. We talk openly about swelling, fatigue, brain fog, body shame, and more. We go beyond diagnosis to explore what may be worth investigating—and more importantly, how to reconnect with yourself in the process. Through somatic spirituality, movement, and truth-telling, Donna offers support, insight, and hope. Because healing isn't linear, and neither are we.2025 代替医療・補完医療 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • The Perrin Technique— Review of the Books Part 3: The Concise Perrin Technique: A Handbook for Patients by Dr. Raymond Perrin

    The Perrin Technique— Review of the Books Part 3: The Concise Perrin Technique: A Handbook for Patients by Dr. Raymond Perrin
    2026/06/18
    Category: Health & Wellness — Chronic Illness / Invisible Illness Support "Sometimes, healing begins when your symptoms finally have a story that makes sense, not a perfect story, and not the only story, but a story that helps you stop blaming yourself." —Donna Piper There's a specific kind of grief that hits when your body has been trying to talk to you for years, and nobody ever handed you the translator. That's where this episode starts, before Donna introduces the book that finally gave her one. This week is a book talk on The Concise Perrin Technique: A Handbook for Patients by Dr. Raymond Perrin, the patient-friendly companion to his larger clinical text. Donna shares why it was the first thing that made her ME/CFS feel less like a mystery and more like a map. In this episode: The body-based theory behind the Perrin Technique, and how a disrupted nervous system and lymphatic drainage create fatigue, brain fog, and crashes that feel random but aren't. Why ME/CFS isn't "just tired," and what post-exertional malaise (PEM) really feels like, including the delayed crash that hits a day or two later. The phrase that changed Donna's relationship with her limits: do half of what you think you can do. What changed at home once her husband read the book, too. A simple daily pacing check-in you can try with no equipment. Who it's for: anyone living with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, long COVID, POTS, MCAS, hypermobility (including hEDS), lipedema, or any chronic illness involving pacing or nervous system dysregulation, plus the partners and family trying to understand it. Book mentioned: The Concise Perrin Technique: A Handbook for Patients by Dr. Raymond Perrin: https://amzn.to/4h7Vmwa Connect with Donna: Website: https://www.donnapiper.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnapiper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lipedema_donna Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedonnapiper YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedonnapiper Episode Highlights: 01:29 The Perrin Technique: A Clearer, More Practical Path 05:01 Real Talk: A Specific Kind of Grief 08:24 Connective Thread: A Patient Handbook 09:58 Takeaway 1-ME/CFS: A Body-Based Explanation 11:57 Takeaway 2-ME/CFS: Not Just About Energy, It's Recovery 13:37 Takeaway 3- The Perrin Technique: Patient Involvement 18:56 Takeaway 4- ME/CFS: Doing Half 20:44 Takeaway 5-Emotionally Validating 24:00 Myth Busters 27:08 Feel Good Flow 32:47 Shared Education & Lived Experience Resources: 🤔Got a question for me? Every month, I do a listener coaching episode—and I'd love to hear from you! Send your questions, stories, or flare-up confessions to donna@donnapiper.com, and you just might hear your answer on the show. 💲Discount Get $20 off the Visible Wrist Band 2.0 Click the link: https://join.makevisible.com/73784699c7db3e **Wearable heart-rate and activity sensor, with charging cable and strap included. 5 days battery life Manufactured by Polar, the world leader in heart-rate monitoring Designed for illness, not fitness HSA/FSA Eligible 💗Springrose Give $20, GET $20 When you share Springrose with friends, they get $20 off their first purchase and you get $20 towards your next purchase!* Share the love. https://oken.do/0l3hpr6v 💗Equip Fuel With Real Food Meet Prime Protein, the original beef protein powder, with over 20g of delicious grass-fed beef protein. No junk or fillers https://www.equipfoods.com/DONNA15 📖 Book The Concise Perrin Technique: A Handbook for Patients by Dr. Raymond Perrin https://amzn.to/4h7Vmwa The Concise Perrin Technique is described by Hammersmith Books as a practical patient handbook explaining the "why and how" of using the Perrin Technique to support ME/CFS recovery and healthy lymphatic drainage from the brain; the publisher also lists contents including how the technique works, CFS/ME and fibromyalgia, treatment, FAQs, tests, and the Perrin questionnaire. The official Perrin Technique site describes the approach as an osteopathic method developed in 1989 that aims to support drainage from cerebrospinal fluid into the lymphatic system through spinal movement and soft tissue work around the head, neck, back, and chest. The Perrin Technique self-help guide states that at-home routines are intended for patients currently working with a licensed Perrin Technique practitioner and include flexibility, breathing, self-massage, contrast bathing, active head rest, strengthening exercises, and cross crawl. The CDC describes ME/CFS as a complex, chronic, debilitating disease involving reduced ability to function, post-exertional malaise, unrefreshing sleep, and either cognitive impairment and/or orthostatic intolerance. The CDC also defines PEM as worsening symptoms after previously tolerated physical or mental exertion; symptoms often worsen 12 to 48 hours later and can last days or weeks, and pacing is used to help prevent flare-ups and relapses. 🎙️Podcast The Perrin Technique Part 1: ...
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    35 分
  • Fascial Counterstrain

    Fascial Counterstrain
    2026/06/11
    "Your body may not need more force, it might just need more safety. Your body might not have been resisting healing, it's just maybe a continuation of the protecting that it's been doing the whole time." —Donna Piper What if your body isn't failing you… it's protecting you? In this episode, Donna Piper unpacks a quiet but powerful shift for anyone living with chronic illness: healing doesn't always come from pushing harder—it often begins with feeling safer. Through a deeply personal lens, she introduces fascial counterstrain, a gentle, hands-on therapy that works with the body instead of against it. You'll hear why so many chronic illness bodies stay stuck in tension, how the nervous system plays a hidden role in pain, fatigue, and swelling, and why "doing more" might actually be keeping you from healing. Donna breaks down how this approach supports everything from lymphatic flow to brain fog—without force, strain, or overwhelm. If you've ever felt dismissed, confused by your symptoms, or exhausted from trying everything… this conversation offers a different way forward. In this episode, you'll learn: What fascial counterstrain actually is (in simple terms) Why chronic illness bodies stay in protective "bracing" patterns How gentle therapy can support pain, fatigue, and nervous system overload The connection between fascia, lymphatic flow, and whole-body healing A simple way to start rebuilding trust with your body today Key takeaway: Your body may not need more effort—it may need more safety. Connect with Donna: Website: https://www.donnapiper.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnapiper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lipedema_donna Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedonnapiper YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedonnapiper Episode Highlights: 01:01 What is Fascial Counterstrain? 03:16 Real Talk: Living with Chronic Illness 08:09 Fascial Counterstrain: The Gentle Way 11:41 Connective Thread: Precision, Not Pressure 22:22 What is Fascia? 25:32 Fascia and the ME/Chronic Fatigue Connection 29:29 Why Facial Counterstrain Matters to Lymphatic and Venous Flow 33:56 Myth Busters 38:16 Feel Good Flow 44:11 Shared Education & Lived Experience Resources: 🤔Got a question for me? Every month, I do a listener coaching episode—and I'd love to hear from you! Send your questions, stories, or flare-up confessions to donna@donnapiper.com, and you just might hear your answer on the show. 💲Discount Get $20 off the Visible Wrist Band 2.0 Click the link: https://join.makevisible.com/73784699c7db3e **Wearable heart-rate and activity sensor, with charging cable and strap included. 5 days battery life Manufactured by Polar, the world leader in heart-rate monitoring Designed for illness, not fitness HSA/FSA Eligible 💗Springrose Give $20, GET $20 When you share Springrose with friends, they get $20 off their first purchase and you get $20 towards your next purchase!* Share the love. https://oken.do/0l3hpr6v 💗Equip Fuel With Real Food Meet Prime Protein, the original beef protein powder, with over 20g of delicious grass-fed beef protein. No junk or fillers https://www.equipfoods.com/DONNA15 🔗Links: Official Directory: Find a trained practitioner in your area using the Counterstrain.com Practitioner Directory or check The Jones Institute Locator. [1, 2] Patient Resources: Learn exactly what to expect during a session and how FCS targets the interstitium on the Fascial Connections Patient Guide. Mechanisms & Education: Dive deep into the physiological rationale behind the technique, such as the reduction of interstitial inflammatory stasis, via Tuckey and Associates Education Page. [1] Training Pathways: Healthcare professionals can explore course levels and Mastery Training requirements at the Counterstrain Training Schedule.
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    48 分
  • No, Karen! I Couldn't Diet My Way of the Lipedema

    No, Karen! I Couldn't Diet My Way of the Lipedema
    2026/06/04

    "Just food alone isn't going make all of these systems behave together. Most of the time with connective tissue disorders, you have constipation, you have gut issues, you have dysautonomia. There's so many things that you have that food alone isn't going to change the actual diseased part of this." —Donna Piper

    If you've ever been told to "just eat less and move more" while living with a chronic illness, this episode is for you.
    ​Today, we are tackling the heavy emotional toll of lipedema, gaslighting in modern medicine, and the myth of the "perfect diet." For decades, many of us have lived with unspoken, unnamed chronic conditions, carrying the guilt that our bodies weren't responding the way society says they should.
    ​In this episode, we break down why the responsibility of nutrition isn't about finding a magic, reinvented wheel—it's about learning how to interact with food in a way that genuinely supports your unique body. You are in control of your plate, and you deserve to feel good about what you eat.
    ​Key Takeaways from This Episode:
    • ​You Did Not Fail: Lipedema is a medical condition, not a willpower issue. You are not lazy, weak, or the problem.
    • ​The Nutrition Myth: Why 99.9% of commercial diet programs won't work for lipedema, and why the real power lies in figuring out what foods support your unique inflammation levels.
    • ​Finding Peace in a Label: How getting an official diagnosis for a chronic illness can help you finally ease into healing rather than fighting your own anatomy.
    • Remember: You have been living in a body that has not been fully understood by modern medicine. You are not alone, and you are doing the best you can.

    Connect with Donna:
    Website: https://www.donnapiper.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnapiper
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lipedema_donna
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedonnapiper
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedonnapiper

    Episode Highlights:
    01:23 The Lipedema Talks
    07:07 Diet is NOT the Whole Story
    12:14 Real Talk: You Cannot Reverse Lipedema with Just Diet
    22:08 Connective Thread: Nuance
    29:17 Myth Busters
    34:19 Feel Good Flow
    39:10 Shared Education & Lived Experience

    Resources:
    🤔Got a question for me? Every month, I do a listener coaching episode—and I'd love to hear from you!
    Send your questions, stories, or flare-up confessions to donna@donnapiper.com, and you just might hear your answer on the show.

    💲Discount
    Get $20 off the Visible Wrist Band 2.0
    Click the link: https://join.makevisible.com/73784699c7db3e
    **Wearable heart-rate and activity sensor, with charging cable and strap included.
    5 days battery life
    Manufactured by Polar, the world leader in heart-rate monitoring
    Designed for illness, not fitness
    HSA/FSA Eligible
    💗Springrose
    Give $20, GET $20
    When you share Springrose with friends, they get $20 off their first purchase and you get $20 towards your next purchase!* Share the love.
    https://oken.do/0l3hpr6v
    💗Equip
    Fuel With Real Food
    Meet Prime Protein, the original beef protein powder, with over 20g of delicious grass-fed beef protein. No junk or fillers
    https://www.equipfoods.com/DONNA15
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    43 分
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