Ep. 48 Unmasking Painkillers: How They May Be Worsening Your Chronic Illness Symptoms

In this episode, I dive into my recent bout with back pain and how it's all tied to body image and mindset. I’ll share why tracking pain and really tuning into your body is crucial, and why popping pain meds might not be the best idea (hello, liver function!). Plus, I’ve got a funny story about pushing myself way too hard at the gym and the valuable lessons I learned from that experience. Join me as I emphasize the importance of self-advocacy, self-love, and finding activities that light you up. I’ll chat about my journey with chronic back pain and how I’ve managed to cope without relying on painkillers. You’ll hear all about the alternative ways to deal with pain, the magic of a positive mindset, and the power of self-care. I’ll also share some eye-opening insights into how painkillers can mess with your nutrients and give you my top tips for staying healthy and happy. Joe Dispenza talks heavily about mindset and pain in his book, "You are the Placebo". I highly recommend this book alongside others, get my full list of book recs here: Geta's Book Recommendation Guide If we haven't connected over on Instagram, yet. Let's make that happen TODAY, @getas.digest Want to join a community of wellness warriors just like YOU? Come join us inside Geta's Gut Health over on Facebook. We can't wait to welcome you!!