In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan continues to take a look at factors beyond the pelvic floor in this complex condition. Continuing his series of looking at the brain as an integrated system Karl explores dopamine and its role in pleasure, and pain! he looks at unhelpful behaviours and our relationship with them in the onset to symptoms and their continuation.

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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.

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This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis

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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

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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.

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Pelvic Pain Matters website: www.pelvicpainmatters.com

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Email Pelvic Pain Matters: pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com

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