Send us a textIn honour of Chronic Illness Recovery Day, let's talk about what recovering from migraine looks like.  The discussion emphasizes the fact that recovery is unique to each of us. I talk about what recovery means to me, the importance of seeing recovery through a wider lens, The key components of recovery (including three key questions to ask yourself and Dr. Schubiner's 7 Fs to avoid).  We talk about the truth behind recovery stories and finally why my new favorite phase is "I'm 100% imperfectly recovered".Schedule a 25 min Free Consultation Call to discuss your recovery hereMigraine Oasis Blog Post on this topic  ++++++++++  00:00 Welcome and Global Acknowledgment 01:22 Connecting with the Community 02:29 Introduction to Chronic Illness Recovery Day 03:38 Defining Recovery 5:41 - 🔎 Three Questions to Ask Yourself About Your View on Recovery:         - Is what you're striving for helpful to your journey or putting an added layer of pressure on yourself?        - Would it serve you to identify smaller milestones or ways to recognize the glimmers of progress along the way in order to build upon a sense of achievement and safety?         - What mindset are you carrying as you move toward your goal? 08:12 Understanding Pain and Safety 12:29 - 🔑 Key Aspects to Reducing Symptoms:      🔑 understanding latest neuroscience of how pain works & becomes chronic      🔑 nervous system regulation      🔑 developing a felt sense of safety in the body      🔑 brain re-training (rewiring neural pathways)      🔑 emotional awareness and processing      🔑 reducing overwhelm, internalized pressure, and stress (in its many forms) to create a felt sense of safety. 14:21 🛑 Dr. Shubiner's Seven Fs to Avoid in Recovery: Fear, Focus, Fix, Frustration, Fighting, Figuring, Forlorn  17:34 The Truth About Recovery Stories 23:02 Personal Reflections on Recovery 26:00 - 📝  My list -How I know I've recovered 28:26 Resources and Support 31:14 Conclusion and Well Wishes ____Thanks for listening - I hope you found this helpful. FIND ME HERE @ www.migraineoasis.com/linkinbioLet's continue the conversation...COME SAY HI! ✅ INSTAGRAM: Follow Migraine Oasis @MigraineOasis ✅ FACEBOOK: Join our Community @MigraineOasis ✅ YOUTUBE: Watch us @MigraineOasis ____ Education and techniques discussed in this Podcast originate from many sources, countless hours of research, training, and self-healing unless otherwise noted. Music credit: MomotMusic, Kyrylo Momot___ Disclaimer: Information provided by Migraine Oasis & Karen Ash is for general informational & educational purposes only & is not a substitute for medical advice, psychotherapy, or counselling. Utilizing any of the education, strategies, or techniques in the podcast is done at your own risk. Consult with a physician before engaging in any suggested movements. If in immediate danger, call a local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency room.