Chronic Pain and Body Image with Megan Luybli

Reclaim You with Reclaim Therapy

In this episode, Sarah and Megan Luybli, a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor, discuss the intersection of chronic pain and body image. Megan shares her personal journey with chronic pain and how it has affected her body image. They talk about the importance of support, self-validation, and self-compassion in navigating these challenges. Megan also highlights the need for more awareness and understanding of chronic pain in all bodies. They discuss the role of therapy and somatic experiencing in finding regulation and ease in the body. Megan shares resources and support groups for those dealing with chronic pain.
Takeaways

• Chronic pain can have a significant impact on body image and self-perception.
• Support from others and self-validation are crucial in navigating the challenges of chronic pain and body image.
• Therapy and somatic experiencing can help regulate the nervous system and provide tools for managing pain and body image issues.
• There is a need for more awareness and understanding of chronic pain in larger bodies.
• Resources and support groups, such as Nancy's Nook, can provide valuable information and community for those dealing with chronic pain.

Learn more about Megan, her work and her practice at https://www.asoftplacetolandllc.com
Check out Nancy's Nook Endometriosis at www.nancysnookendo.com
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챕터

1. What Does Reclaim You Mean to You? (00:00:00)

2. Megan's Journey with Chronic Pain (00:10:40)

3. Somatic Experiencing and The Nervous System (00:15:10)

4. Finding Support, Validation and Understanding (00:22:20)

5. Navigating Disconnection and What Feels Like Betrayal (00:26:00)

6. The Connection of Chronic Pain and Body Image (00:31:00)

7. Megan's Practice: A Soft Place to Land (00:36:40)